The Center for Diversity & Inclusion, CDI as we lovingly call it, would like to extend a warm welcome to our new, incoming students and a welcome back to our returning students!
The CDI exists to validate the multiple identities present on our campus, while integrating the voices and experiences of marginalized communities. The CDI collaborates with campus partners to foster a learning environment that respects multiple perspectives and differences through multicultural clubs, workshops, trainings and cultural programming. We invite members of the campus community to join in conversation about how to cultivate an inclusive, safe, and welcoming campus community.
CDI Beacons
Beacons are the official ambassador team for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Their role is to promote the center's message of inclusivity, provide and connect students to support services, and act as event programming assistants to supplement the needs of multicultural outreach. Beacons provide leadership through peer mentoring and advocate for the academic success and growth of our underrepresented populations. Come say hello to the new team!
Kai Lameman is junior studying Biology and Creative Writing. He is from Red Mesa, Arizona and is Navajo & Italian. He loves break dancing, food, and pulling pranks on just about everyone. Kai is involved in most of the CDI clubs and is frequently in the center, come learn some moves from Kai!
Destiny Tolliver is from Oakland, California. She is a sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in Chemistry. She is on the pre-med track and hopes to be a pediatrician or OBGYN in the future. Destiny is a part of the Track & Field team as a hurdler, sprinter, and jumper. Come ask Destiny to write a poem about you!
Morgan Whiskers is junior studying Exercise Science and minoring in Human Nutrition. She plans to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Morgan is from Phoenix, Arizona and is Navajo and San Juan Southern Paiute. She currently serves as the Native American Student Association President after serving as the Vice President last year. Come say hi to Morgan and challenge her to a basketball game!
Leeloo Yutuc is from Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a sophomore studying Biology on the pre-med track and plans to be a medical examiner. Leeloo speaks Tagalog having been raised in Parañaque, Philippines until she was 14. Leeloo loves to paint and crochet, come hire her for your creative needs!
Upcoming Events
UndocuMigrant Alliance Opening Social September 5, 2019
7:30 - 9:00 PM
CDI (ST 101)
Polynesian Club Opening Social September 6, 2019
6 - 8 pm
SUU P.E. Building
African Union Club Opening Social September 6 2019
8 - 11 pm
429 W 400 S
Black Student Union Opening Social September 7, 2019
2 pm
West Canyon Park
500 E Center ST
Pride & Equality Club Opening Social September 7, 2019
4 pm
East Canyon Park
500 E Center ST
Native American Student Alliance Opening Social September 10, 2019
6 pm
West Canyon Park
500 E Center ST
CDI Student of the Month
The CDI is excited to highlight some the amazing students who are a part of the T-Bird family. This year we will continue to our Student of the Month initiative where outstanding students can be nominated and featured throughout the month.
Nominations are accepted from any SUU faculty, staff, or student. Winners will be chosen by the CDI team and will be recognized physically in the CDI, in the electronic newsletter, and will be awarded a gift card in appreciation.
The student of the month nominee should demonstrates the qualities of a leader, exemplify the CDI’s mission, and actively promotes the center’s message of inclusivity. Nominate a deserving student HERE!
Our Clubs!
African Union Club (AUC) Club President:Nouman Kante Contact: noumankante@gmail.com Social Media: IG @suu_a.u.cAsian American Student Alliance (AASA) Club President: Sabrina Kim Contact: sabrinasoe.kim@gmail.com Social Media: IG @suu_aasaBlack Student Union (BSU)
Club President: Malaysia Phang Contact: suu.bsu@gmail.com Social Media: BSU Facebook, IG/Twitter @suu_bsu
Latino Student Alliance (LSA)
Club President: Stacy Soto Contact:salexandrasoto7@gmail.com Social Media: LSA Facebook, IG @suulsa
Native American Student Association (NASA)
Club President: Morgan Whiskers Contact:morganwhiskers13@gmail.com Social Media: NASA Facebook, IG @nasa_suuPolynesian Club Club President: Aoise (Ise) Talamoni Contact:aioisetalamoni@gmail.com Social Media: PC Facebook , IG @suu.poly
Pride and Equality Club (PAEC)
Club President: Malachi Morehouse Contact:rebeccamorehouse@suumail.net Social Media: PAEC Facebook, IG @suu_paec
UndocuMigrant Alliance (UMA)
Club President: Nestor Zapata Contact:npzapata06@gmail.com
Social Media: IG @uma_suu
OUR MISSION The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) exists to validate the multiple identities present on our campus, while integrating the voices and experiences of marginalized people. We provide emotional, social, and financial support to students from historically underrepresented communities (e.g. students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, first-generation college students, etc.)
The CDI collaborates with campus partners to foster a learning environment that respects multiple perspectives and differences through multicultural clubs, workshops, trainings and cultural programming. The CDI invites members of the campus community to join in conversation about how to cultivate an inclusive, safe, and welcoming campus culture.
CONTACT US Sharwan Smith Student Center, Room 101
diversity@suu.edu
435.865.8761
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