Diversity
USD introduces new multicultural studies minor
Students wanting to study diversity in all its forms can now do so while working toward a new minor offered by USD in Multicultural Studies. “A whole range of different departments can get on this,” said Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity and an instructor for the minor’s intro class. “A lot of students are […]
Local hairstylist focuses on ethnic and specialty hair
Any student with textured, curly or ethnic hair who needs a fresh style needs to look no further than the salon of Brittany Walker. Walker is Vermillion’s go-to source for ethnic hairstyles. She works through Campus Cuts on Cherry Street, which caters mostly to college students, but her services are open to anyone and everyone. “I […]
International student experiences discrimination in Eastern Europe during summer trip
Some might say Eastern Europe isn’t the greatest travel destination for college students on vacation, but Han SeungHee went there anyway. Han, a junior majoring in criminal justice at USD, spent his summer touring Eastern Europe, where he witnessed and experienced discrimination firsthand. Han visited a total of 15 countries over the course of almost two months this […]
Gender inclusive housing, the Center for Diversity & Community important outlets for LGBTQ+ students
In its second year of implementation, gender inclusive housing along with efforts by the Center for Diversity & Community has made a positive impact for LGBTQ+ students. About 30 students opted for gender inclusive housing this fall, said Housing Director John Geske. Gender inclusive housing is available in North Complex, McFadden Hall and Coyote Village, […]
USD community celebrates Eid al-Adha at CDC
The Center for Diversity & Community was packed with almost 60 people Monday night for the 2nd annual Eid al-Adha dinner celebration, hosted by the Muslim Students Association. Eid al-Adha is the Muslim Holy Day or Festival of the Sacrifice, which commemorates Abraham’s sacrifice of his son Ishmael to God. This holiday overlaps the period of […]
International students adjust to life at USD via multiple programs
A group of 245 USD students from about 56 different countries are experiencing college life in a whole new world. Many of the international students on campus have to deal with a new language, a new country and a new culture, all while trying to adjust to life at college. With the struggles of international students in […]
International students explore Vermillion on bicycles
This weekend a dozen of USD’s international students had the opportunity to hop on a bicycle and take a small guided tour of town as a part of the Vibrant Vermillion bike ride. The event was co-sponsored by USD’s International Club and Recycle 605, a local bicycle co-op that fixes abandoned bicycles and gives them to […]