Thursday, January 31, 2013

Students participate in ‘Power in Diversity’ conference

Saint Mary’s students participated in the Power in Diversity Leadership Conference “We are the Change: Where do we go from here?” at St. Cloud State University Jan. 24-27.

Students had the opportunity to actively engage in workshops, listen to keynote speakers and expand ideas for learning and leading through the asset of diverse people and experiences. Concepts of racism, empowerment, identity and embodying change were but a few of the topics highlighted through addresses from civil rights activist C.T. Vivian; human rights campaign leader Cheryl Jacques; author, professor and social critic Dr. Tricia Rose; and broadcaster and author Tavis Smiley.

For those interested in learning about the experiences of attendees, please join students at the Diversity Coffee Hour on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Cardinal Club.