College Diversity

College Diversity

College Diversity

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
   
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
   
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
   
Mon. 23
9 am - 2:30 pm
NEPDEC Student Leadership Seminar
Northeast Educational Intermediate Unit 19
May
   
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.

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