As part of diversity week, Kevin Blake performed one of three “compassion plays” in La Fetra Hall at the University of La Verne Tuesday. “Horizon Line” and “Kick and Wheels” are plays were presented by the Encompass organization to help spark conversation among young adults to have an increase in the understanding of diversity issues. / photo by Seanette Garcia
In a campus-wide presentation ending diversity week, the multicultural council and student services had Dolores Huerta speak for the culminating event on International Women’s Day.
The focus once you attend La Verne seems to shift in an odd way. Instead of the integral involvement of diversity groups on the campus, all you hear about is the Greek system. If it were not for the occasional flier or the students devoted to their cause, many diversity programs would go unnoticed to the student body.
Many people struggle to understand the true meaning of accepting the differences of ethnic backgrounds, and how others might perceive situations in contrast to their own situation. These issues opened up discussion at the multicultural club event, “Walking in Others’ Shoes,” on socioeconomics Monday.