BVU Center for Diversity and Inclusion

06/04/2024

CDI participated in the last Tornado Pack with Lakeside Presbyterian Church in May. Happy to support the kids in our Storm Lake community!

05/06/2024

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion picked up trash at Sunset Memorial Park. It is a joy to serve.

03/28/2024

Great pix from Paint 'n Sip! A joyous way to celebrate Women's History Month.

03/21/2024

03/19/2024

CDI Trash Pickup for the City of Storm Lake

03/14/2024

Unity in Community with Stacey Cole, Magdalena Reyes, & Ofelia Rumbo!

03/12/2024

The CDI invites you to the Unity in Community panel at Buena Vista University on Wednesday, March 13th at noon!
https://buenavistauniversity-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/personal/preeshla_bvu_edu/Documents/Desktop/CDI%20Unity%20in%20Community%20Poster%20(2).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=42tsEi

03/12/2024

You're invited to the Gender Studies Poster Session on March 14th in the MPR!

01/15/2024

January 15th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. However you choose to celebrate don't forget to honor the life and legacy!

01/10/2024

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion invites BVu faculty, staff, and students to join us for our 3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This day of service will be on January 15th at selected sites. Dont forget to register before January 15th so you don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this amazing day!

01/10/2024

BVU's Center for Diversity and Inclusion Presents Diversity and Inclusion Week. These events will take place from January 15th to January 19th. Many organizations within the CDI will also be putting something together, so dont forget to register and come to these fantastic events! We can't wait to see you there!

01/10/2024

Wednesday, February 28th the CDI is putting together its 3rd Annual Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Forum. Please see the attachment and don't forget to register for this fantastic event!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from us here in the CDI! Bring on the new adventures!

12/26/2023

Kwanzaa is a time of learning, family, and celebration. During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to share a feast, honor their ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, and celebrate African and African American culture.

12/07/2023

Wishing everyone a happy and bright eight days of Hanukkah!

12/05/2023

On this important day, let's commit to ensuring that all people can lend their energies to shaping a better future for all people and the planet we share.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

12/03/2023

We celebrate this day to appreciate the contributions that people with disabilities make to our societies. We also express solidarity with them in their struggle to overcome the barriers and challenges which they still face, due to stigmatization and exclusion.

12/01/2023

The month of December is Universal Human Rights Month. The main goal of human rights is equity and fairness.

“To deny people of their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” ― Nelson Mandela

12/01/2023

December is HIV/AIDs Awareness Month, and this year's slogan is "Let Communities Lead!" This month we remember those whom we've lost, and support those who live with HIV/AIDS.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday, and remember there's always something to be thankful for!

11/21/2023

Today we stand tall and proud with our LGBTQ+ Community and remember and support those have have been affected by transphobia/homophobia.

11/16/2023

Let us pledge to mobilize against intolerance on this International Day for Tolerance. For our most vulnerable communities, and for all humanity, let us work together to promote tolerance.

11/13/2023

Be Generous, Be Giving, Be Kind. Happy World Kindness Day!

11/11/2023

Today we remember and honor our veterans. We are forever grateful for the ones that protected our freedom!

11/09/2023

Today is a historic day that we must honor every year. Today is World Freedom Day, which started a new beginning of freedom and Unity! On this day we must continue supporting and advocating human rights.

11/06/2023

The month of November is Native American Heritage Month! This month we should take the time to learn the diverse differences and the culture of all Indigenous individuals!

10/31/2023

Tomorrow is the beginning of the two-day celebration of Dia De Los Mu***os also known as Day of the Dead! Whichever way you celebrate make sure to keep your loved ones at heart!

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10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from us at the CDI here at BVU!🎃

10/30/2023

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is teaming up with Raíces and SAB to bring some entertainment to BVU. Join us on October 31st from 7pm-8pm in the Multi-Purpose Room to enjoy the amazing performance by Matthew Marroquín!

10/19/2023

Today is the 3rd and final day of the NCAA Social Media Campaign. Today, we would like you to share with us what you plan to do to contribute to fostering inclusive excellence on your college campuses!