DU integrates diversity on campus

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Diversity is o+en thought of as only a visual difference, but many elements which create differences are o+en forgo:en

Transcript of DU integrates diversity on campus

Diversity  is  o+en  thought  of  as  only  a  visual  difference,  but  many  elements  which  create  differences  are  o+en  forgo:en      

The  many  different  religious  backgrounds  of  individuals  celebrated  on  campus  marks  diversity  and  Inclusive  Excellence  at  DU    

Difference  in  economic  background  also  contributes  to  diversity,  especially  on  the  University  of  Denver  campus.  Many  students  must  work  part  or  full-­‐Eme  jobs  in  addiEon  to  their  studies  to  conEnue  their  educaEon    

Differences  in  ability  is  another  o+en-­‐forgo:en  element  of  diversity    

One  on  campus  Living  and  Learning  Community  deals  with  educaEon  and  acEon  around  Social  JusEce  issues  

Part  of  celebraEng  Inclusive  Excellence  at  DU  includes  the  annual  FesEval  of  NaEons  

Students  from  years  past  who  have  signed  the  Pioneer  Pledge,  which  includes  a  pledge  to  “respect  different  ideas,  people  and  opinions”    

The  residence  halls  stress  Inclusive  Excellence  by  honoring  important  days  and  fesEvals  in  other  cultures.  For  instance,  they  recently  prepared  a  Mid-­‐Autumn  FesEval  meal  to  celebrate  one  of  the  most  important  fesEval  dates  in  China.      

This  gender  inclusive  “family”  restroom,  one  of  14  on  campus,  is  located  in  Nagel  Residence  Hall