SGA Diversity Week
Student Government Association is proud to present the 3rd annual Diversity Week! This week is designed to not only increase student engagement on campus, but also decrease the incidences of bias, harassment, and discrimination.
Diversity Week is in partnership with several offices and student organizations and offers programs and experiences that build an inclusive culture amongst the student body at 麻豆破解版 State University. This year's theme is A Different World: Learn from Others and Value Everyone (L.O.V.E.).
This week is sponsored by Student Government Association, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership, Office of Student Success, Provost's Office, Chief Diversity Officer, Housing & Residence Life, and WSU Foundation.
| Event | Details | Time | Location |
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| Shockers Around the World |
From Wednesday, October 18th through Wednesday, November 1st, take a gander in the Cadamn Gallery (1st Floor Rhatigan Student Center), to see 麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 students through the presentation of flags from different countries all around the world. Whole in the exhibit scan the QR Code posted to learn more about each country. |
10:30am - 1:30pm | RSC 1st floor, Cadman Gallery |
| Hues and Hearts sponsored by the Student Government Association |
The 3rd Annual Diversity Week鈥檚 theme is 鈥淎 Different World: Learn from Others and Value Everyone (L.O.V.E.)鈥�. Within this theme is a visual representation through a mural. The fingerprints inside the heart represent how the individuals here at 麻豆破解版 State University are different from one another, but connected as one when shared with love and uniqueness inside the heart. The different colors represent that individuals may not look, act, or be the same, but can still find a parallel in one another. The marble heart represents the acronym L.O.V.E. (Learn from Others and Value Everyone) and is a placeholder to remember to love and respect everyone no matter how different they may be from you because this world is becoming 鈥淎 Different World ". Pick a color of your choice and paint your fingertip, press it into the heart, and recieve a red marble heart. |
10:30am-1:30pm | RSC 1st floor |
| Event | Details | Time | Location |
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| Religious Student Organizations Tabling | Come explore more about the different religious student organizations and entities and discover religions practiced by WSU鈥檚 students. | 11am-1pm | North Patio of the RSC |
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WSU Community Breakfast (Invitation Only) |
Your department or recognized student organization is invited to a community breakfast where appreciation and gratitude for your student engagement and resource assistance will take place. |
9am-11am | RSC 233 |
| L.O.V.E Chalk Writings | Let鈥檚 L.O.V.E. and uplift each other! Join the Student Government Association (SGA) in writing and drawing in chalk for love and support for the WSU student body, faculty, staff, and the 麻豆破解版 Community. During this time, SGA will also be writing in support for the LGBTQIA+ community! |
11am-2pm |
RSC North Patio |
| Messages to Self, sponsored by Feminist on Campus Uniting Students (FOCUS) | Feminists On Campus Uniting Students and the Student Government Association will be hosting this event to provide a safe and comfortable place for anyone to write a loving message to themselves. |
1pm-3pm |
RSC 233 |
| Self Value and Self Care | Join the Student Government Association (SGA) on a relaxing night with chill music, drawing, coloring, painting, and light snacks. Socialize with those around you and get to know one another. |
7pm-9pm |
RSC 266 |
| Event | Details | Time | Location |
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| Hispanic Serving Institution Informational | Did you know 麻豆破解版 State University is becoming a Hispanic Serving institution? Come and learn about what it means and looks like to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and how you can play a part!. | 10am -11am | RSC 203 |
| Greek Life Tabling | Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Learn more about WSU鈥檚 Greek Life by hearing from the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Cultural Greek Council about their fraternities and sororities from all different backgrounds. See what each chapter has in store for you! | 11am-1pm | RSC North Patio |
| Tradition Jeopardy | Let鈥檚 put the knowledge to the test and learn along the way! Hosted by the Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion, join in a game of Jeopardy, where there will be topics in regard to tradition, culture, race, and ethnicity. | 1pm - 3pm | RSC 203 |
| Cultural Cuisine |
Feeling hungry? Come eat at the Cultural Cuisine, where cuisines from around the world representing WSU鈥檚 student body will be presented for all to try. During this event, you will get a chance to see performers from various cultures perform their cultural dances. |
5pm - 7pm | RSC Beggs Ballroom |
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| Ability and Mental Health Resource Tabling | You鈥檙e invited to visit 麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 departments and organizations that provide resources and opportunities for individuals with internal or external disabilities. | 11am-1pm | RSC North Patio |
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| 2nd Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium |
Wrapping up a week of diverse events and activities, the Student Government Association (SGA) invites you to learn what the perspective of working in a career as a minority looks like every day. Hear from keynote speaker, Jonathan Grant Brown and five panelists from all different walks of life tell their stories. Listen to the panelists discuss the ups and flows of diversity in their career fields. Please fill out the form linked below to secure a spot for the event. |
10::30am-1:30pm | RSC Beggs Ballroom |