In light of the circumstances of SUU moving online, we're sure many of you are feeling worried and concerned about both your education and your communities. The CDI wants you to know that even if the Center isn't open, we are still working to support you and your needs. If you ever need someone to talk to, Joel, Donnie, and the Beacons are still available through email.
Additionally, a lot of the campus' support services have also gone online.
The LGBTQIA+ Support Group that's facilitated by CAPS is moving online. It's held every Tuesday at 12 PM MST. If you're interested in attending, please send an email over to Kristina Johnson (kristinajohnson1@suu.edu) so she can give you more information.
CAPS is also drop-in holding virtual discussion groups. These are 50 minute sessions designed to assist with coping and provide skills to assist with coping. Return as many times as you like. No registration or RSVP is required. For more information and meeting times, please contact Andrea Gaona (agaona170@gmail.com) for more information.
If you're currently in Cedar City, the Hope Pantry is still open for either pick-up or delivery through the online Pantry Request form. Orders are filled every weekday, and are limited to once per week per person. For pick-up orders, a box of the items you requested will be left at the porch of the Community Engagement Center.
CDI Student of the Month
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. Please nominate a deserving student for March HERE!
CDI SUUSA Representative
The CDI needs a new SUUSA Representative for next year! Join the Student Interest Representative Cohort on the SUUSA Senate. The average time commitment is 10 hours a week, and you'll be paid a stipend of $500 a semester, which will be given in 2 disbursements of $250. If you're interested, applications are due on Friday, April 3 at 5 PM MST. Please contact Donielle Savoie (doniellesavoie@suu.edu) for more information.
Events
CDI Online Social On Tuesday, March 31 at 5 PM MST, the CDI will be hosting an online social for an opportunity to get together and socialize. You can join us then at this zoom link, or you can enter the meeting ID (469 590 921) into your zoom application. We hope to see you there!
Our Clubs!
Asian American Student Alliance (AASA) Club President: David Nguyen Contact: dhn206@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:morgan.whiskers13@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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