Rend Lake College celebrates Diversity Week
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Rend Lake College celebrates Diversity Week

October 13, 2023

INA, Ill. (Oct. 13, 2023)—At Rend Lake College, we celebrate diversity. We want all of our students to feel safe and welcome, no matter their age, race, gender, or class. That is why in the month of October, RLC is hosting a Diversity Week on campus.

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Events (DEIC) Committee at RLC is committed to providing a positive atmosphere for students to learn and grow in. RLC Student Success and Wellness Coordinator Sarah Draper is in charge of spear-heading these events and bringing guest speakers on campus to share their insight with the RLC community.

“DEI has recently become a buzzword across college campuses and workplaces, but DEI isn’t just about checking a box or keeping up with the times.  It is about creating opportunities that allow students to learn more about themselves and the world around them. It is about preparing our students to succeed in life and in their future careers,” said Draper. “ The DEIC committee wants students to know that they are valued.  We want them to feel represented and included.” 

For more information, contact Sarah Draper at drapers@rlc.edu or call 618-437-5321, ext. 1264.

The full calendar for Diversity Week is listed below:


 

Fall 2023 DEI Cultural Events Calendar

 

DEI October Book Selection: There There by Tommy Orange

Book Discussion: Wednesday, October 25 @ 2 p.m., Student Center 110

*October 9 is Indigenous People’s Day. November is National Native American Heritage Month.

 

Tuesday, October 24 @ 11 a.m., Student Center 110

Janine Armstrong, SIU-C Graduate Instructor - “Empowering Ourselves and Others: Intersectionality at Its Best.”

 

Wednesday, October 25 @ 11 a.m., Student Center 110

Jonathon Walters – “Communicating Through Artistic Outlets: A Perspective From Autism.”

 

Wednesday, October 25 @ Noon, Student Center 110

Visiting Author: Rafael Frumpkin

 

Thursday, October 26 @ 11 a.m., Student Center 110

Lauren Cross – “Lead Crisis and Environmental Impact.”

 

Friday, October 27 @ 1 p.m., Student Center 110

Brittney Warren, LCPC – “Let’s Talk About Anxiety.”

 

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