Photo by Anastasia Caulfield Ramapo College’s Diversity Action Committee hosted their annual Diversity Convocation, keeping with their initiative to advocate for issues of diversity, equity and inclusiveness at the College. This time, the feature keynote speaker was Kanya Balakrishna of The Future Project. After the initial remarks by Peter Mercer, […]
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Low Attendance at African Ancestry Month Events Sparks Critical Discussion
Photo by Pauline Park African-American History Month has served as a catalyst for faculty members and student leaders to air their dissatisfaction with overall student attendance at events aimed at promoting awareness of racial issues on campus. February represents a month-long celebration of black achievements, allowing for a national conversation […]
Arun Gandhi Advocates Grandfather’s Message of Peace
Photo by Steve Fallon On Wednesday, Ramapo College welcomed Arun Gandhi, grandson of peace activist Mohandas Gandhi, as a guest speaker. Sponsored by the Board of Trustees, the Diversity Action Committee and the Krame Center, Gandhi was brought in to speak for the Ninth Annual Diversity Convocation. Opening the convocation […]
Sensitive Topics Debated at DAC Event
Photo by Nicole Williams Racism, sexual violence and class bias were among the “touchy” topics discussed at the Diversity Action Committee’s (DAC) Tuesday night event, entitled “Touchy Subjects On Campus.” Throughout the event, skits were performed that addressed a sensitive subject. After the skit, students were encouraged to discuss the […]
Clubs and Organizations Increase Cultural Awareness
Photo by Nicole Williams The Diversity Action Committee hosted the second annual Diversity Day at Ramapo College on Friday, working to bring together the different cultures and beliefs that make Ramapo a unique community. The purpose of this event was to “expose the students of Ramapo College to the cultural […]