Accomplishments: The Office of Student Diversity Programs
Mary Whitehead (Student Diversity and Social Justice) was invited to do presentations on "Building Up the Momentum of Anti-Racist Work" and "Sustainable Activism: Going Beyond the Demands" for faculty and students at California Lutheran University. The presentations were sponsored by the Center for Cultural Engagement &…
Romeo Jackson (Student Diversity & Social Justice) has been selected to serve on the planning team for the 2022 ACPA Next Generation Institute.
Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) served as a panelist to discuss business-related practices within higher education for business professionals and professional association leaders. This panel was hosted by the Reno Alumni Chapter and the Fairbanks Remote Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi.
Kayla Tanaid (Student Diversity & Social Justice) served as a panelist to discuss life after graduate school, navigating student affairs, and her experiences as a full-time professional staff member at the University of Northern Colorado's Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership department.
Student Diversity & Social Justice hosted the 3rd Annual Black Carpet Awards. The Black Carpet was designed as a means to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Black students, staff, faculty, and community members. What started as one of the premier events during Black History Month, the Black Carpet is now an annual campus…
Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) presented at the All Districts Conference hosted by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education on the topic of "Cultivating a Culture of Philanthropy among Alumnx of Color who previously attended Historically White Institutions."
Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) delivered a presentation to business professionals at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The presentation was titled "Embracing Ethnic and Cultural Differences in the Workplace."
He also served as a panelist to discuss the topic of "Diversity and Inclusion in the Business World" for business…
Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) served as a panelist to discuss navigating into the field of higher education with a business-informed lens. This program was in collaboration with the National Alumni Development Committee, the National Professional Development Committee, and the Leadership Foundation of the international…
Mary Whitehead (Student Diversity and Social Justice) facilitated a virtual presentation and dialogue on "Identifying and Disrupting Racial Microaggressions on Campus" at the Not Just a Month series for students and faculty for the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University.
Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) served as a panelist to discuss the nuances of navigating business organizations at California State University, East Bay.
Romeo Jackson (Student Diversity & Social Justice) was recently awarded the Dr. Sheltreese D. McCoy Advocacy Award from the Coalition of Sexuality and Gender Identities, which is a part of the American College Personnel Association . The Dr. Sheltreese D. McCoy Advocacy Award is given in recognition of significant student or…
Romeo Jackson (Student Diversity & Social Justice) recently served on a panel titled "Black Trans and Queer Leadership in Civil Rights" for the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Awareness Week at Purdue University.