Pride Week Events. Black Excellence Ball. CDI Banquet. Danza.
Newsletter 28: April 10th, 2019
Events
Pride Week Celebrate Pride Week at SUU with many events during the week of April 8th-11th!
Wednesday, April 10th from 11-1 PM: Straight Talk in the Library Court Yard
Thursday, April 11th at 11 AM: Drag Brunch in the Starlight Room
SUU LGBTQ+ Film Festival In celebration of SUU Pride Week, the SUU Pride Alliance B.W. Bastian Foundation will be hosting a Film Festival from April 10th-12th.
Wednesday, April 10th at 6 PM: KIKI showing in the Sharwan Smith Theater
Thursday, April 11th at 6 PM:Pariah showing in the Sharwan Smith Theater
Friday, April 12th at 6 PM: Boy Erased showing inSharwan Smith Theater with keynote speaker Gerrard Conley, author of the memoir the film is an adaption of which portrays his surviving conversion therapy.
Drag Brunch The Pride and Equality Club is hosting the second annual Drag Brunch with special guest Salem O'Hara Andrews from Las Vegas on Thursday, April 11th at 11 AM in the Starlight Room. Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for faculty/staff, and $100 for departmental tables. Space is limited, email Willy at williampalomo@suu.edu for questions and seating information.Black Excellence Ball Come celebrate the accomplishments of Black Student Union, black students, faculty, and staff, and allys to the black community on Saturday, April 13th at 7 PM at the Festival Hall (105 N 100 E). Pre-sale tickets are $8 and $10 at the door with your soul food dinner included. You can RSVP and order your tickets by clicking here.Smash Bros Tournament Thunderbird ESports are teaming up with Red Bull for a Super Smash Ultimate Tournament on Monday, April 15th at 5 PM in the Living Room, please sign up by 4:30 PM in the Living Room.There will be prizes for the top four winners and giveaways for all attendees. Make sure to bring your own controller and email suuesports@gmail.com for any questions!Relationship Violence Discussion Panel Come listen to a discussion panel on relationship violence on Tuesday, April 16th from 6-8 PM in the Church Auditorium. Take Back the Night Join the March to end sexual assault on Wednesday, April 17th at 6 PM in front of the Library. Danza Experience Latinx culture with music, dancing, activities, and food at Latino Student Alliance's Danza on Saturday, April 20th from 8-11 PM in the Ballroom. There will be a live DJ. Free for SUU students and $3 for 18+ non-students. Gaming Fridays Do you like to play video and/or board games? Come join us this Friday from 12-4 PM in the CDI (ST 101) for games and free pizza.
CDI Feedback
As this semester comes to a close, we want to check in with students who work closely with the CDI to see which needs are and are not being met through SUUSA (SUU's Student Government). Please give us some suggestions for how SUUSA can better serve you or legislation you would like to be introduced to the Student Students. You can give us your suggestions by clicking here.
Opportunities
CDI End-Of-The-Year Banquet
Come celebrate the accomplishments of your CDI peers at the CDI End-Of-The-Year Banquet on Friday, April 19th from 6-9 PM in the Starlight Room. RSVP here.
Turn Up Our Voices
For the remainder of the semester, the CDI would like to highlight students and their experiences on campus regarding their identity. The following questions/prompts will be our focus:
Tell us about a professor who most supported your identity in the classroom.
Tell us about a memorable experience you've had on campus that involves your identity.
Why do you value the CDI?
What do you wish people knew about your identity?
We are looking for students to share their experiences so please come by the CDI or email us at diversity@suu.edu if you would like to be involved with this campaign.
CDI Student of the Month(March) The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is excited to highlight some the amazing students who are a part of the T-Bird family. This year we will begin a Student of the Month initiative where outstanding students can be nominated and featured throughout the month. Nominations will be 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. To nominate a student who you believe deserves this recognition, click here.
Our Clubs!
Asian American Student Alliance Meeting: TBA Club President: Liz Pittman Contact:lizsakae@gmail.com Social Media: IG:suu_aasaBlack Student Union (BSU)
Meeting: Wednesday's at 6:30 PM in the CDI (ST 101) Club President: Sunny Sims Contact:suu.bsu@gmail.com, Social Media: BSU Facebook, IG/Twitter @suu_bsu
Latino Student Alliance (LSA)
Meeting: Wednesday's at 5 PM in the CDI (ST 101) Club President: Stacy Soto Contact:salexandrasoto7@gmail.com Social Media: LSA Facebook, IG @suulsa
Native American Student Association (NASA)
Meeting: Every Tuesday at 6 PM in the CDI (ST 101) Club President: Tylor Garcia Contact:tylorgarcia10@gmail.com Social Media: NASA FacebookPolynesian Club Meeting: Every First Monday at 7 PM in the ED 111 Club President: Aoise (Ise) Talamoni Contact:aioisetalamoni@gmail.com Social Media: PC Facebook , IG @suu.poly
Pride and Equality Club (PAEC)
Meeting:Tuesdays's at 6 PM in ED 111 Club President:Lacey Woods Contact:laceywoodsari@gmail.com Social Media: PAEC FacebookAfrican Union Club Meeting: Friday's at 5 PM in the CDI (ST 101)
Club President: Lisa Muisimbi
Contact: thesiaketu@gmail.com
Social Media: IG: suu_a.u.c
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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