Diversity and Inclusion Appreciation Luncheon

On April 27th, The Office of Diversity & Inclusion hosted a Diversity Appreciation Luncheon in the Dining Hall. At this luncheon, the works of finalists from the Diversity Art Show were presented. The guest speaker for this luncheon was Trenzio Turner, an SVP/Managing partner at Sanders/Wingo Advertising in Austin, Texas. Mr. Turner is a graduate of Tarleton and spoke about the advantages and disadvantages of social media in the job market. In addition, Mr. Turner reminded attendees of the importance of professionalism.

" The reality of who you are needs to closely align with the perception of who you are and what you stand for. " - Trenzio Turner

Multicultural Ambassador Program

Discovery Through Multicultural Ambassador Presentations

              For the spring of 2015, the Multicultural Ambassadors have taken it upon themselves to truly discover the variety and depth the word “diversity” holds. Ambassadors are preparing and delivering presentations on a variety of topics such as: being yourself, LGBTQ, women’s issues, vegan foods, motivation versus depression, and more. They are also holding social and service events in order to get to know the diversity of their fellow ambassadors better and to make a difference in the lives of others with their new found knowledge. Every day the Multicultural Ambassadors strive to understand and promote diversity so actions can be taken to positively impact the lives of others. These presentations are just one demonstration of their dedication towards diversity. Some other events the Multicultural Ambassadors are involved in include: volunteering at Diversity and Inclusion events, participating in cultural excursions, and leading organization for the annual #Leaders4Diversity Conference.

                The Multicultural Ambassadors deliver these presentations during the weekly meetings held on Wednesdays at 5pm and are, for the spring 2015 semester, in MATH 108. Anyone is welcome to come observe the ambassador program. To officially become an ambassador a pledge will be provided promising to demonstrate respect towards diversity.

                For any questions, feel free to contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in TSC 21 at diversity@tarleton.edu or 254-968-9488.

NO H8 in My School 2015

From March 31^st through April 2^nd, The Office of Diversity & Inclusion hosted NO H8 in My School, an initiative to promote gender and marriage equality. Participants were given the opportunity to be painted and have their photo taken as a way to promote equality-especially LGBTQ equality.

For more information about the NO H8 in My School, you may contact the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at diversity@tarleton.edu.

"That's Not Funny" Diversity Dialogue

On April 1, 2015, The Office of Diversity & Inclusion hosted “ That’s Not Funny” for the Diversity Dialogue. This Diversity Dialogue focused on the issue of social injustice and it’s connection with “humor”. Topics that are joked about that attack one’s religion, ethnicity, nationality, ability status and self-image were explored. Students were asked to think about the implications of allowing others to use offensive humor by thinking about the poem “First they came for” by Martin Niemöller. Students gave examples of topics that they have personally heard that are made light of, including the Trail of Tears, the Holocaust, adoption, homelessness and race.

For more information about Diversity Dialogues, please contact the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at diversity@tarleton.edu. You may also view upcoming events by going to https://www.tarleton.edu/diversity/