Multiple offices and student organizations at the University of La Verne collaborated to celebrate LGBT pride with a virtual pride prom on Tuesday.
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La Verne LGBT community shares their stories
As part of the University of La Verne’s recognition and celebration of Gaypril, the event “The Stories of Our Lives” was held April 14 over Zoom.
Women share their stories at empowerment event
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Center for Multicultural Services hosted “Her Stories” Wednesday, in which University of La Verne faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered to share their life changing experiences.
ULV women of color honored through Black Girls Rock
In honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the University’s office of Multicultural Affairs and Black Student Services hosted a “Black Girls Rock” awards event to honor Black women across the University, with student, faculty and staff honorees.
Diversity Retreat creates dialogue on social issues
Because of the ongoing pandemic, the annual Diversity Retreat has been repurposed as a weekly series of conversations around gender identity, classism, sexual identity and much more between students and faculty online, sponsored by the Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding and Community Engagement.
Event centers Black experience in self-care
The workshop provided a space for Black students and allies to express themselves freely through discussion and exercises.
ULV alumnus speaks for Transgender Remembrance Day
Aiden Aizumi, a transgender activist and University of La Verne alumnus, shared his experience in honor of Transgender Rememberance Day on Nov. 20 via Zoom. This event also centered around remembering those in the transgender community who have died this past year due to violence.
Event shows immigrant experiences in a different light
Poet and Public Speaker Yosimar Reyes talked about the need to change the narrative on immigrants and how his own experience can be used as insight into the life and struggles of a modern, Latino immigrant on Oct. 15 via Zoom.
Diversity Retreat encourages discussions of different perspectives
The Center for Multicultural Services kicked off its three-day annual Diversity Retreat last Friday via Zoom with around 30 participants in all, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff.
ULV welcomes new students in the Black community
The Black community at the University of La Verne was welcomed with the Rites of Passage, a traditional African spiritual ritual at noon Sept. 18 via Zoom.