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Gaby Jansen | Thursday, March 9, 2017
In an effort to combat bullying, Saint Mary’s Justice Student Advisory Committee has introduced the hashtag #LikeaBelle to be used on social media in order to promote inclusivity on campus. Students discussed the social media campaign during a panel on bullying on campus that was held during the second day of the College’s Diverse Student Leadership
Sydney Doyle | Thursday, March 9, 2017
Jose Antonio Vargas spoke at Saint Mary’s on Wednesday about his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and the work he has done as a journalist and with his organization, Define American, to discuss immigration and diversity. His presentation was the final part of the Diverse Students Leadership Conference presented by the Student Diversity Club at
Martha Reilly | Wednesday, March 8, 2017
As part of Saint Mary’s annual Diverse Student Leadership Conference, which aims to establish an awareness and appreciation of diversity, assistant professor of philosophy and director of the Justice Education program Andrew Pierce dispelled misconceptions about immigration Tuesday. According to Pierce, today’s political climate consists of contrasting viewpoints regarding President Donald Trump’s immigration proposals, from his support of
Colleen Zewe | Monday, March 6, 2017
Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board (SDB) is hosting its 12th annual Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference (DSLC) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Senior Kate FitzMaurice, vice president of SDB and chair of DSLC, said in an email that SDB’s mission is to create awareness of diversity in order to educate, provide support and celebrate differences within the
Alex Winegar | Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Saint Mary’s alumna Mary Burke presented as a keynote speaker on women in the workforce for the College’s 11th annual Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference (DSLC) on Monday. According to the Student Diversity Board’s website, Burke, who graduated in 1985, has had over 25 years of investment banking experience within the food industry. She specializes in
Stephanie Snyder | Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Saint Mary’s students danced their way to discovering personal identity Monday during “The Salsa Story: Embracing Dance through Dialogue,” an event in the annual Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference (DSLC). Associate professor of humanistic studies Laura Ambrose and assistant professor of music Emily McManus led the dance lesson and discussion. In addition to teaching the basic
Stephanie Snyder | Monday, April 4, 2016
In response to Saint Mary’s College’s selection of “community” as their core value this year, the Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board has chosen the theme for their 11th annual Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference (DSLC) accordingly, molding the conference around the idea of “unity in community.” The conference will take place today and tomorrow, April 4 and April
Haleigh Ehmsen | Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Saint Mary’s Student Diversity Board (SDB) celebrated its 10th annual Diverse Student Leadership Conference (DSLC) Monday with workshops, keynote speakers and panel discussions. SDB secretary, junior Angela Bukur said the speakers and workshop presenters offer powerful and insightful advice to women in leadership. “We are so fortunate to have them on campus to share their
Rebecca O'Neil | Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Saint Mary’s students, faculty and staff gathered in Carroll Auditorium on Monday to hear Pakistani entrepreneur and social organizer Shiza Shahid share her life’s trajectory towards her position as the co-founder and Global Ambassador of the Malala Fund. Shahid was the closing keynote speaker for the College’s 10th annual Diverse Student Leadership Conference (DSLC). Despite Shahid’s
Rebecca O'Neil | Thursday, March 27, 2014
The ninth annual Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference (DSLC), “Rethinking Leadership and Diversity,” took place on the Saint Mary’s campus Tuesday and Wednesday. The 16 workshops spread out over two days made it the largest event of the year hosted by the Student Diversity Board (SDB) and the largest student-led conference at Saint Mary’s. “After months