Diversity
‘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 […]
Photo gallery: First ‘Taste of Asia’ event well-attended
A new event hosted by the Asian American Student Association (AASA) attracted about 50 students, faculty and community members Thursday night. “Taste of Asia” featured food from five different countries: Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea. AASA members said this kick-off event was held to teach others about Asian culture and recruit more students into the […]
USD continuing conversations about Charlottesville, diversity
More than a month after the events in Charlottesville, VA sparked controversy across the nation, a conversation about racism, prejudices and education was held on USD’s campus. Students and experts in fields such as law, health sciences, political science, history and Native American studies gathered in the Muenster University Center Sept. 6. More than 100 people attended the […]
Updated: Multicultural Leadership Institute promotes leadership, storytelling
By Ally Krupinsky and Cheyenne Alexis After three days of team building, discussing and storytelling, USD students left Irene, SD with a sense of closeness and inspiration. More than 50 students connected and reflected on topics relating to social justice, leadership and diversity over the weekend at the fifth annual Multicultural Leadership Institute. “What I really […]
Muslim Student Association hosts third annual Eid al-Adha celebration
Eid al-Adha, also known as the “feast of sacrifice,” was hosted by the Muslim Student Association in the Muenster University Center Ballroom Tuesday night. Traditional Muslim dishes were served, and attendees could try out an Arabic calligraphy transcribing table and were welcome to try on hujub. MSA President Zaben Alhasani, a sophomore international studies major, […]