The Office of Diversity Initiatives develops and facilitates programming to educate our students for lifelong learning and success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world.
Peace. Inclusion. Equity.
Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Henry Student Center
Join us for the 7th Annual Student Diversity and Leadership Conference at ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app!
The conference will offer workshops centered around our theme of peace, inclusion, and equity with speakers from around the area who will share their expertise. We will also offer a resume workshop and coffee hour. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of the conference.
Welcome to Our Neighborhood Social
Sep 12 | 11 a.m. - noon | Max Roth Room 105
Meet and greet the Office of Diversity Affairs! Stop by for light refreshments.
City of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥appBarre Multicultural Parade
Sep 14 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Public Square
The Multicultural Parade is a free community event and an opportunity to enjoy Wilkes-Barre's rich diversity. They will have food trucks and live performances. If you would like to walk with Wilkes, Erica Acosta for more information
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Sep 15 | 4:30 p.m. | JPAC
Short Story reading by a Creative Writing student Reyna de Jesus Contreras. There will be a Q & A session lead after the reading by Dr. David Hicks, Director of Creative Writing.
Adulting 101
Sep 17 | 11 a.m. - noon | Savitz Lounge
The topic for this session is Soft Skills and How to Market Them. A collaboration with the Jenna Weiss, Internship Coordinator.
Night on the Town
Sep 26 | 5 p.m. | La Cantina Amigon
Night on the Town provides students the opportunity to experience a local area restaurant. The focus is on learning the history and customs of a cultural group through food and other activities. Seating is limited, you must RSVP.
Coffee Hour: Costa Rica
Oct 2 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | SAvitz Lounge
Come and learn about Costa Rica & Ecotourism with Dr. Andy Miller.
National Coming Out Day Awareness
Oct 3 | 11 a.m. - noon | SAvitz Lounge
Join Mx. Jake Kelly for an interactive conversation on LGBTQIIA day Oberseverance. Learn how to invite others in having conversation on accepting others and their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Collaboration with Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
Adulting 101
Oct 8 | 11 a.m. - noon | SAvitz Lounge
The topic for this session is Credit & Credit Cards. Come learn how to build your credit and some do’s and don’ts about credit cards. RSVP is required for this event. With Professor Scott Skammer.
Coffee Hour: Diwali Celebration
Oct 30 | 2 - 3 p.m. | SAvitz Lounge
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥appalum Tina Doshi will be talking about Diwali. Diwali is one of the most anticipated and widely celebrated festivals in India and across many parts of the world among Hindus.
Adulting 101
Nov 5 | 11 a.m. - noon | SAvitz Lounge
This session is an interview workshop. A ccollaboration with the Jenna Weiss, Internship Coordinator. Polish or come pick up some new interview skills.
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