University Chaplain Zandra Wagoner leads participants in lighting candles during an online event to show solidarity for the Asian American Pacific Islander community Tuesday on Zoom. Joining Wagoner in offering their reflections are Rose Dhaliwal, doctor of psychology student; Ian Lising, assistant professor of speech communications; alumna Damairis Lao; Nadine Nakamura, associate professor of psychology; Wendy Lau, board of trustees member; Cathy Irwin, professor of English; alumnus Chris Pulu; Alexandra Burrel, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer; and Devorah Lieberman, university president. The event was sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Services and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement. / screenshot by Armida Carranza
For the first “What Matters to Me and Why” talk of the semester Veronica Escoffery-Runnels, associate professor, school psychology and program chair of educational counseling, spoke about the importance of choosing one’s words carefully.
The Center for Multicultural Services and the Black Student Union held a welcome back party on Aug. 28 in Sneaky Park to celebrate the beginning of the academic year, and introduce students to the Rise Together mentorship program.
The Abraham Campus Center and the Ludwick Center hosted safari-themed open houses last week for students to learn about on-campus resources in both buildings.