Students celebrating other cultures . . .

STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ‘POWER IN DIVERSITY’ CONFERENCE

Staff and students attending the Power in Diversity Leadership Conference included, from left: back, Manire Vaugh, Leah Fletcher, Charissa Jakusz, Jeff Walter, Miles Dunna; middle, Thaiduong Nguyen, Serica Rowley, Anthony Pikkaraine, Meghan Campbell, Lisa Obasi; and front, Katie Wall, Katie Zuzek, and Keotta House.

Saint Mary’s students participated in the Power in Diversity Leadership Conference “We are the Change: Where do we go from here?” at St. Cloud State University Jan. 24-27.

Students had the opportunity to actively engage in workshops, listen to keynote speakers and expand ideas for learning and leading through the asset of diverse people and experiences. Concepts of racism, empowerment, identity and embodying change were but a few of the topics highlighted through addresses from civil rights activist C.T. Vivian; human rights campaign leader Cheryl Jacques; author, professor and social critic Dr. Tricia Rose; and broadcaster and author Tavis Smiley.

MULTICULTURAL WEEK CELEBRATES THE RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY ON CAMPUS

Kevin Centeno and Darlene Centeno perform a Mexican Folklore Dance.

The annual Multicultural Week, Feb. 11 - 15, was a chance for students from diverse backgrounds to inform and connect with the campus community. Students enjoyed ethnic foods, took dance lessons, watched movies and held discussions. The week culminated with the annual Multicultural Showcase of talent on Friday night.