Diversity
Second annual Diwali celebration hosted by CDC
The second annual celebration for Diwali at USD was held by the Center for Diversity & Community Thursday night. The festival of lights was a good chance for the CDC to share a possibly unfamiliar culture to the people of USD, according to Lamont Sellers, the associate vice president for diversity. “What better way than to […]
CDC hosts large Día de los Muertos celebration Monday night
While many students celebrated Halloween on Oct. 31, others celebrated Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a popular holiday in Mexico, Latin America and parts of the United States that celebrate the lives of deceased family members. USD’s Día de los Muertos celebration was organized by the Center for Diversity & […]
CDC programs see increasing engagement
The Center for Diversity & Community has been working to provide services for students of marginalized communities for two years now, but has lately seen an increase in engagement and activity, according to CDC officials. “When I came in 2014 to open the Center for Diversity and Community, it was myself and two graduate assistants […]
Editorial: USD continues to appreciate diversity
When choosing words to describe the state of South Dakota, “diverse” usually isn’t a common response. USD, however, has made admirable strides toward building an inclusive community. These efforts reach those of different ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions. Exposure to differences isn’t always easy, but it makes us more conscious, tolerant and aware people. With […]
Native American misconceptions present at USD
Common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native Americans remain prevalent in America today, and especially live on almost every college campus. As the proud students of the University of South Dakota, the responsibility of defeating the barrier between Native students and the assumptions many make about them starts and ends with every student seeking a higher education. […]
USD celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with Drag Show
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and the University of South Dakota celebrated with the annual fall drag show Monday night, as well as other events around campus. Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance hosted the fall drag show Monday night in the Muenster University Center Ballroom. The show featured 21 acts from performers, including Spectrum’s president, Nate Keane. During […]
Columbus Day should become Indigenous Peoples Day nationwide
Columbus Day, a nationally recognized holiday, is a distant echo from the celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. These two different names and what they each represent share nothing in common. They are in fact the complete opposites of each other. Columbus Day celebrates the “discovery of the Americas” — at least for those of European […]
Photo gallery: Spectrum hosts 2016 fall drag show
Twenty-one performances rocked the Muenster University Center Ballroom Monday night during the 2016 fall drag show, hosted by Spectrum: Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Among the performers was Spectrum’s president, Nate Keane, who had two acts during the show. Photos by Cheyenne Alexis Video by Louisa Hansen
Sellers named associate vice president for diversity
Former director for the Center for Diversity & Community Lamont Sellers has been promoted to associate vice president for diversity, filling the spot of Jesus Trevino. Sellers has been at the University of South Dakota since September 2014, and said this position was “a good move” in furthering his plans for diversity and inclusiveness. “It’s […]
USD sees slight increase in minority students as administrators seek diverse campus
With a virtually unchanged gender ratio from last year and slightly improved enrollment rates for minority students this year, USD administrators are seeking new ways to appeal to students of all walks of life. According to data released by South Dakota Board of Regents last week, the gender ratio at USD is 62 percent females […]