The CDI is excited to highlight some of the amazing students who are a part of the T-Bird family. This year we will continue our Student of the Month initiative where outstanding students can be nominated and featured throughout the school year.
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 demonstrate the qualities of a leader, exemplify the CDI’s mission, and actively promotes the center’s message of inclusivity. Nominate a deserving student HERE!
Events
Southern Utah Pride Week This week marks Southern Utah Pride week! Want to come show your support for the LGBTQ+ community? Come join the CDI at one of the events below:
Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 PM Service Project. Looking for a good way to support our community Come to the Main Street Park to learn more about Canyon Creek Services and put up signs around town advertising their events for October, which is Domestic Violence month. We will be meeting at the rectangular pavilion.
Saturday, September 21 from 3 to 9 PM Pride Festival. At Town Square Park in St. George, there will a vendor booth representing SUU's own Pride Alliance. Please come out to support and celebrate.
Every Sunday from 9 to 11 AM, there is a new weekly event called Queer Coffee at the Grind. Come hang out, stay for a cup, and go people watching with us!
Homecoming Week Homecoming week is next week! Come support our football team at their Homecoming game against Cal Poly next Saturday, September 28, at 6:00 PM. While you're waiting, don't forget to get into the school spirit by attending some of the Homecoming events listed here!Service Saturday SUU students are joining together to make a difference in their community. Show up on Saturday, September 21, at 9:30 AM in the Ballroom with work clothes, a water bottle, and a smile. For an opportunity to give back to our community, please sign up here.
Our Clubs!
Asian American Student Alliance (AASA) Club President: Sabrina Kim Contact: sabrinasoe.kim@gmail.com Social Media: IG @suu_aasa
Meeting: every other Monday, 6 PM, CDI (ST 101)African Union Club (AUC) Club President:Nouman Kante Contact: noumankante@gmail.com Social Media: IG @suu_a.u.c Meeting: every other Friday, 5 PM, CDI (ST 101)Black Student Union (BSU)
Club President: Malaysia Phang Contact: suu.bsu@gmail.com Social Media: BSU Facebook, IG/Twitter @suu_bsu Meeting: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, CDI (ST 101)
Latino Student Alliance (LSA)
Club President: Stacy Soto Contact:salexandrasoto7@gmail.com Social Media: LSA Facebook, IG @suulsa
Meeting: Wednesdays, 5 PM, CDI (ST 101)
Native American Student Association (NASA)
Club President: Morgan Whiskers Contact:morganwhiskers13@gmail.com Social Media: NASA Facebook, IG @nasa_suu Meeting: Tuesdays, 6 PM, CDI (ST 101)Polynesian Club Club President: Aoise (Ise) Talamoni Contact:aioisetalamoni@gmail.com Social Media: PC Facebook , IG @suu.poly Meeting: every first Monday, 6:30 PM, CDI (ST 101)
Pride and Equality Club (PAEC)
Club President: Malachi Morehouse Contact:rebeccamorehouse@suumail.net Social Media: PAEC Facebook, IG @suu_paec
Meeting: Thursdays, 6 PM, CDI (ST 101)
UndocuMigrant Alliance (UMA)
Club President: Nestor Zapata Contact:npzapata06@gmail.com
Social Media: IG @uma_suu Meeting: Thursdays, 8 PM, CDI (ST 101)
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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