The University of La Verne’s gender studies minor attracts a handful of students each year while national interest in women’s and gender studies has been on a steady increase over the past 27 years.
Senior sociology major Taylor Payne expressed her concerns about diversity and inclusivity for black students and faculty during the Student Town Hall Wednesday in the Campus Center Ballroom.
A mural on the Second Street side of Wilson Library represents the University’s mission of having a supportive, diverse and inclusive environment, where students of all backgrounds benefit from sharing their life experiences and viewpoints with other students, staff and faculty.
Kat Weaver, associate dean of learning, innovation and teaching and associate professor of biology, shared her personal and professional story with students and other faculty for the third session of the “A Seat at the Table” series Wednesday in the Hanawalt House.
While some professors fear class interruptions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, demanding they turn in undocumented students, University administrators are addressing these real concerns head on.