We promote and celebrate a multicultural environment.
The Office of College Diversity supports the identity of every student. We offer educational and social programs that highlight the value every student brings to campus regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic level, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We believe the strength of a multicultural atmosphere is in the understanding of what makes every student unique.
College Diversity 2012 Spring Calendar
February |
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Tues. 7 |
9:00 am |
NEPDEC: Work Place Bullying |
| Geisinger CCB Lower Level | ||
Wed. 8 |
8:30 pm |
Diversity Night (Elite Club Sponsor) |
| Connerton's, Campus Center | ||
Wed. 15 |
8:30 pm |
Movie Night (MIC Sponsor) |
| Connerton's, Campus Center | ||
Fri. 17-Sun. 19 |
National Conference on Higher Education | |
| Sheraton City Center, Philadelphia | ||
Tues. 21 |
9:00 pm |
Swing Dance (Elite Sponsor) |
| Walsh Conf. Room, Campus Center | ||
Wed. 29 |
10:30-11:45 am |
NEPDEC: Turning Diversity Tension into Diversity Dialogue |
| Webinar | ||
March |
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Tue. 13 |
9:00-11:00 am |
NEPDEC: Let us pray…or not! Religion and Cultural Competence |
| Geisinger Wyoming Valley | ||
Mon. 19 |
9:00 pm |
Movie Night |
| TBA, Campus Center | ||
Thurs. 22 |
7:00 pm |
NEPDEC: An Illuminating Evening with Alina Fernandez |
| Wilkes University | ||
Thurs. 22 |
9:00 am |
NEPDEC: Gender, Bullying, and Harassment |
| Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 | ||
Fri. 23 |
7:00 pm |
Mary Kay (Elite Sponsor) |
Fri. 23-Sun 25 |
Spring PALOMA Intercampus Retreat | |
Thurs. 29 |
7:00 pm |
Invisible Children |
| Burke Auditorium, McGowan Hall | ||
April |
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Mon. 23 |
9 am - 2:30 pm |
NEPDEC Student Leadership Seminar |
Northeast Educational Intermediate Unit 19 |
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May |
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Fri. 4 - Sat. 5 |
Bus trip to D.C |
College Diversity Student Groups
Multicultural International Club (MIC)
President: Gabrielle Carbone
Contact: gabriellecarbone@kings.edu
MIC promotes cultural awareness and the fellowship of all students at King’s College. MIC host entertaining educational and social programs throughout the year that is typically open to all students. Some of the notable programs held in the past are Fashion Show, trip to the Holocaust Museum (Baltimore, MD), Fine Dining Cuisines, Community Service at the McGlynn Learning Center, and etc. Any King’s College student can join MIC and pay the necessary dues. The Multicultural Club meets once every three weeks.
Questions and Answers (Q & A)
President: Anthony Melf
Contact: anthonymelf@kings.edu
Q & A is a social club that seeks to educate and the King’s community on issues that affect the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and question population. Q & A serves as a support to LGBTQ students by creating a social network, hosting social programs, providing community service, and etc. Students are encouraged to join and continue to build a welcoming environment for all here at King’s. Most recently, Q & A has hosted a Candle Light Vigil to support the National Anti-Bullying Campaign, PB&J Sandwich Making Service Project, participated with the It Gets Better Project, and etc.
IMPACT Program
President: Kerwin Dasque
Contact: kerwindasque@kings.edu
IMPACT is a newly developed program specially designed for males at King's College. This program focuses on creating a distinguish brotherhood of our College Diversity males at King's College that will foster academic excellence, social & professional development, and team building initiatives. We believe that IMPACT will challenge your thinking and give you an enlightening experience that will benefit your overall growth. Some of the highlighted events that are supported by this group are The Impact Male Forum, Etiquette Dinner, College Diversity Fashion Show, and more. Minority students are encouraged to participate.
Elite Program
President: Ruthly Cadestin
Contact: ruthlcadestin@kings.edu
Elite is another newly developed program specifically designed to enrich the female student experience at King's College. Elite has focused on women empowerment using education, leadership, and career development as its platform to develop an elite class of ladies bonded together in sisterhood. Elite develops students with a holistically approach encouraging high academic achievement, leadership growth, and increasing professional development.
