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October 5, 2026
New Art Installation Brings Community Together for Dyslexia Awareness
The project, titled " Until Everyone Can Read: A Pledge of Solidarity", will be installed in the McKee breezeway by student, staff and faculty volunteers
On Saturday, Oct. 10, the McKee Hall breezeway will be getting a makeover. Across the ground of the walkway, a series of large, black-and-white posters will be affixed to the concrete with biodegradable paste. On those posters will be the faces of 55 individuals who have signed a pledge to stand in solidarity with individuals with dyslexia.
This new installation will be titled Until Everyone Can Read: A Pledge of Solidarity.
The event’s organizers – members of the University of Northern Colorado (UNC)’s Schools of Teacher Education and Special Education – are hoping to get students, faculty and staff involved in the installation, aiming to bring the community together to help make dyslexia more visible at UNC.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for participants to be part of something bigger than themselves,” said Jenny Pettit, event organizer and assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education. “We want this to be more than an art installation; we envision it as a community project that brings together UNC students, faculty and staff around a shared purpose. Together, we’ll create and install the artwork, learn more about dyslexia, and spark meaningful conversations about literacy, inclusion, and the importance of ensuring everyone has the opportunity to read.”
Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain chapter of the International Dyslexia Association and in partnership with the internationally-recognized Inside Out Project, the event is open to all who wish to participate. Starting at 10 a.m. on the south side of McKee Hall, volunteers can show up, meet and collaborate with fellow Bears, enjoy free pizza and participate in the installation of a powerful new art piece on campus.
“UNC is such a meaningful place for this project because of its strong history of preparing future teachers,” said Gloria Arquieta-Carlson, board director for the International Dyslexia Association, Rocky Mountain Branch. “These future educators will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students with dyslexia and other students who struggle with reading.”
For more information and to sign-up to participate in the installation, check out the event flyer here.