LEARN
The D-SQUAD provides social, cultural, multicultural and fun educational programs in the CCE and in the Residence halls. Diversity Coordinators create opportunities for Housing students to interact and learn from each other in a way that embraces and respects our differences. In fact, it is these differences in identity (racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, gender etc) and life experiences that make our Housing community strong. The Dsquad encourages members of the community to grow by fostering relationships across differences and providing programming aimed at increasing students understanding of the world by learning many perspectives that would not be known by sticking with the familiar.
SUPPORT
Specifically, the Dsquad Staff provide support and connections for international students, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) students, and students of color (African American, Asian American, Latino/a, American Indian, Middle Eastern) who may feel isolated because they are numerically small populations on campus. Building support systems and spaces that are inclusive and free of harassment and stereotypes is especially important for students of color, LGBTQ and international students.