Diversity Week at Westminster

Westminster is one of the most diverse colleges in the nation, and Diversity Week is an annual celebration of that diversity.

Through a series of events centered on the theme “The Story Within” we will use the power of stories and story-telling to allow us to see the world from a different perspective. We hope to challenge our students, faculty and staff to explore how each of our individual stories makes us part of the diversity of our community.

All Diversity Week events are open to the public, so don’t hesitate to invite your family and friends to participate as well.

Diversity Week Events:

Diversity Day
Monday, March 17th
Wear red to show your support of diversity at Westminster College

They Call it Africa, we call it Home
Tuesday, March 18th, 6:30pm @ CSC Lecture Hall):
This event sponsored by the African Union Organization is a spyglass on the Voice of Africa. It is an opportunity to see the bright side of Africa, the untold story. Students will showcase their culture and pride of “Home” through presentations, stories and performances. It is also a chance to hear the views of domestic students who have been to Africa through their testimonies.

Diversity Dinner
Wednesday, March 19th, 5pm-7pm @ the Backer Dining Hall
Come listen to poetry and short stories from our key note speakers the Latino Writes Collective and participate in activity tables hosted by our diversity organizations.  Meal tickets will be available for Faculty, Staff, and students not on a meal plan.

What’s your Story? Coffee House
Thursday, March 20th, 7pm @ JCI
Listen to monologues prepared by our Fine Arts Club in this coffee house style program.  There will also be an open mic time where students, faculty, and staff can share their own stories through music, poetry, and any other form of art.