The Center for Multicultural Services held an open house Sept. 7.
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Contemplating the Keystone Pipeline
Multicultural Affairs Director Daniel Loera, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Jay Jones and Melissa Negrete, Loera’s wife, discuss “Awake, a Dream from Standing Rock.”
Event inspires empathy, advocacy
Empathizing with strangers may just be as easy as walking in someone else’s shoes.
Muslim travel ban hits home for Syrian student
David, a University of La Verne junior, is in fear of what his future holds next thanks to Donald Trump’s executive order that banned immigrants from seven predominately Muslim countries.
La Verne to protect immigrant students
In the wake of the presidential election results, the University has issued statements to reassure Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students about continuing their education.
New state laws set to take effect
Twelve propositions that passed on California’s ballot for 2016 included legislation on education, plastic bags, marijuana, tobacco, criminal justice and taxation.
Protesters speak out against Trump
Loud chants of “Build bridges, not walls” and “This is what democracy looks like” erupted as students and faculty members marched around campus in a peaceful protest against President-elect Donald Trump at 10 p.m. Nov. 10.
Honoring Native Americans
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Michael Heralda, who heads the cultural program Aztec Stories, brought his program to the Campus Center Ballroom Monday.
Sukkah built for Jewish holiday
Hillel, the Multicultural Club Council, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and the Center for Multicultural Services prepared to celebrate Sukkot with the annual building of the sukkah in Sneaky Park on Oct. 13.
Improved center honors diversity
After moving from its old 215 square foot office in the Campus Center to a spacious 1,000 square foot office in the Athletics Pavilion, the Center for Multicultural Services celebrated its grand opening Thursday.