Diversity
USD students embrace Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Union of African American Students are celebrating their culture while getting USD students involved. The theme for USD’s Black History Month is “Who am I? I am Black History” and one main goal is to discuss the significance of appropriation versus appreciation. For each event this month, members of UAAS […]
Center for Diversity & Community hosts first monthly follow-up meeting
Programming, marketing and past issues were the main topics on Tuesday evening at the Center for Diversity & Community for a follow-up meeting. More than 25 students attended the meeting led by Kim Grieve, dean of student services. Grieve said the meeting was mostly set up to discuss event programming for student organizations. “We met […]
Professors, international students gather during breaks
One USD professor has opened his home to international students who are unable to travel home for holiday breaks such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. K.C. Santosh, an assistant computer science professor and Nepalese faculty advisor, started the tradition three years ago. Santosh said it’s nice to spend time with students, especially those who feel homesick over […]
Taala celebrates diversity, helps international students feel at home
Taala, an event held by the international club celebrating Southern and East Asian cultures, was held Sunday night in the Muenster University Center ballroom. International club president Talita Fantauzzi, a sophomore media & journalism and international studies double major from Brazil, organized the event to celebrate various cultural demographics found at USD. “Taala is about […]
‘Walking in two worlds:’ Indigenous students balance culture, education
For some USD indigenous students, balancing heritage and school can be difficult. Whether from the reservation or a small town, indigenous students often have different experiences from their peers. Living with labels The terms “Indian,” “Native American,” “American Indian” and “Native” are problematic for some indigenous people, said junior social work major Mekko Bearkiller. “We […]
Center for Diversity & Community holds discussion following faculty departure
Following the departure of former intercultural programming coordinator Lena Tran, the Center for Diversity & Community held a two-hour open discussion on moving forward as a community. About 15 students attended the discussion on Sunday. Some topics discussed were the future of the CDC, how to move forward with event planning and addressing unwelcoming feelings in […]
People of the Pack: Tuyen Do
Tuyen Do is a first-year student studying computer science from Vietnam. Devin Martin: What are your plans for winter? Tuyen Do: Stay warm. I want to learn how to ski. But in Vermillion we don’t have a mountain. So (I’ll) try and ask somebody to see if they can give me a ride (somewhere). DM: What made you […]
I.D. Weeks hosts Human Library event
On Wednesday night in the I.D. Weeks Library, students were able to browse and explore a Human Library. During this event, “readers” could check out human “books.” About 30 students, staff and faculty were in attendance. The event served as a forum, where readers could ask their “books” questions. The Human Library event featured speakers […]
Diwali celebrates religion, reminds students of home
Diwali is a religious celebration in Hindu, Sikhi and Jaini religions. It’s celebrated all over India and in other parts of the world, and was observed at USD through the Center for Diversity & Community (CDC) Sunday night. India, the main country Diwali is celebrated in, is made up of 29 different states, and each […]
LGBTQ+ History Month continues celebration of pride
LGBTQ+ History Month presents a chance for students to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its history. Senior Olivia Mann has been involved in the Center for Diversity and Community and Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance since last year. She said she’s excited for the opportunity to celebrate this month by educating others. “There are so many people here […]