Definition: | A unified body of individuals: such as: the people with common interests living in a particular area broadly: the area itself: a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society: a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society: a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests: a group linked by a common policy: an interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common location https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community |
Quote from UMMC faculty, employees, and students: | "Community is a feeling not just a place where people gather or live. It is a response to belonging and being received without judgement or preconceptions. Community is anchored with respect, mutual caring and authentic relationships which allow members of all identity groups to flourish." Juanyce D. Taylor, PhD Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Office of Diversity and Inclusion Professor, Health Administration School of Health Related Professions University of Mississippi Medical Center |
This month recognizes: | World AIDS Day (Friday, Dec. 1, 2023) Human Rights Day (Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023) National Handwashing Awareness Week (Tuesday, Dec. 5 - Monday, Dec. 11, 2023) |