Diversity Digest

The Weekly Newsletter of the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

Lavender Graduation Celebrates 52 Graduates in Milestone Year

The GLBT Center’s annual Lavender Graduation, the first of five year-end celebrations hosted by the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, filled the Piedmont-Mountains Ballroom of Talley Student Union on the evening of Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Lavender Graduation, a national tradition, honors GLBT and ally graduates and acknowledges their achievements. This year’s ceremony included opening remarks from Preston Keith, assistant director of the GLBT Center, who organized the event. Following Keith, incoming GLBT CommUnity Alliance (GLBTCA) president Anne Elkins introduced alumna Kayla Overdiep, who gave the alumni address.

L.A. Theatre Works’ The Mountaintop Humanizes Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, L.A. Theatre Works presented a flawless performance of Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop in NC State’s Stewart Theatre. The Oliver-winning play stopped at NC State toward the end of a 4-month, 38-city tour to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.

GLBT Center Wraps Lunch and Learn Series

NC State’s GLBT Center wrapped up its second GLBT Advocate Program Lunch and Learn Series this month, presenting four topics during spring semester. The series featured programs designed to enable NC State’s faculty, staff and students to stay informed about emerging topics in the fields of diversity and inclusion, social justice and advocacy.

In Case You Missed It: APIDA Heritage Month Continues to Grow and Expand

Along with the spring breeze came the flavors of Asian street food from the Asia Night Market in Talley Student Union’s Mountains Ballroom, bringing attention to Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month at NC State from March 15 - April 15, 2018.

For the third year, NC State celebrated this Heritage Month with efforts from Asian student organizations and support from campus offices, extending the observance from one week to a full month. Additionally, events to celebrate the Desi American population added a new dimension this year.

Women demonstrating Chinese calligraphy to student

Announcements

THIS WEEK: Women’s Center Offers Extended Hours for Studying »

Inclusivity through Design: Promoting Health, Wellness in Older Adults on May 3 »

Farewell Reception for Dr. Tracey Ray on May 21 »

Learn Tai Chi During Lunch on the Court of North Carolina »

B.U.I.L.D. Summit Brings 100+ High School Male Students Together to Encourage “Building Community” (from College of Education News) »

Application Deadline Extended for LeaderShape Institute »

RuralWorks! Internship Program Now Accepting Applications »

Students Needed to Serve on Pride Village and Women of Color Village Task Forces »

Campus Community Centers Offer Drop-In Counseling Throughout the Year »

EVENTS | View Calendar

Apr

30

Men of Color Support Group »

Apr

30

Mate Masie: Academic Strategy Session »

May

1

Exam Study Break: Aromatherapy and Massage in the Women's Center »

May

2

Equal Opportunity Institute Graduation »

May

3

Study Abroad Drop-In Hours in the GLBT Center »

May

3

Drop-In Counseling Hours in Multicultural Student Affairs »

May

4

Exam Study Break: Cookies and Compliments in the Women's Center »

May

9

Multicultural Graduation Ceremony »

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