Diversity Day was held in Grove on Oct 6. by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance to honor the differences and connections found in the identities of students, faculty and staff. Associate Director of EDIC Rachel Sawyer-Walker gave an opening proclamation to welcome attendees. She played a large […]
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Diversity Day highlights history and importance of minority visibility
Photo courtesy of Paolo Miyashiro. October is, among many things, both Queer and Trans History Month, and Disability Awareness Month. This year’s annual Diversity Day honored the beginning of both, as well as the continually growing diversity at Ramapo College. Introduced by Chief Equity and Diversity Officer Nicole Morgan Agard, President […]
Ramapo hosts panel to bring mental health awareness
Photo by Esther Gonzales In celebration of Diversity Day and Disability Awareness Month Ramapo hosted a panel led by Ramona Kopacz, a Learning Disabilities Specialist. Four students, Daniel Gurniad, Julian Wechsler, Breeanna Douglas, and Kaitlin Spreen, gathered to share their personal stories and raise awareness to help break down the […]
Ramapo celebrates Diversity Day with event in the Grove
Photo by Tori D'Amico Students gathered at the Grove yesterday to celebrate Ramapo’s annual Diversity Day. Diversity Day is an annual event at Ramapo which celebrates the different groups of students that are represented here. This event gives students the opportunity to learn about the different multicultural organizations on campus […]
Diversity luncheon speaker highlights teacher responsibilities
Photo by Jordan Elstad An internationally-recognized expert in education shared his perspective on the responsibilities of teachers at an Alumni Lounges luncheon held prior to the Diversity Convocation on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Kevin K. Kumashiro, who has authored and edited a combined 10 books and delivered lectures on education throughout […]
Ramapo celebrates third annual diversity day
Photo by Scott Yunker Student organizations celebrated their cultural identities at the College’s third annual Diversity Day, held in the Grove this Wednesday afternoon. A lineup of musical acts performed on stage in front of the Arch as guests toured rows of activity tables and sampled cuisine served in themed […]
Diversity Day unifies and celebrates participants
Photo by Hope Patti For one student, it was a chance to learn about different cultures. For another, it was about representing her heritage. And for another, celebrating differences among the various cultures represented by Ramapo students was at the top of the list. This year’s Diversity Day drew people […]
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 […]