Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University
Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University
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MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS<br />
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY • GUIDE TO STUDENT LIFE<br />
Multicultural Affairs is an area within the Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement that seeks <strong>to</strong> promote<br />
an inclusive and socially just <strong>University</strong> environment. Multicultural Affairs acts as an educational<br />
resource that prepares students <strong>to</strong> succeed in a heterogeneous and constantly evolving society.<br />
Through collaboration with various <strong>University</strong> departments and students, Multicultural Affairs<br />
provides multi-faceted activities and services that educate and empower students, facutly and<br />
staff. Multicultural Affairs seeks <strong>to</strong> explore the complex intersection of our social identities<br />
such as race, gender, sexual orientation, class and spritual diversity. All members of the campus<br />
community are encouraged <strong>to</strong> particpate in the Multicultural Affairs programs.<br />
Multicultural Affairs achieves the following goals by providing Social Justice and Cultural<br />
Programing; Education, Workshops and Training’ and Advocacy <strong>to</strong>:<br />
•Foster a campus climate that celebrates and embraces difference.<br />
•Serve as a resource <strong>to</strong> the campus community in efforts <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> the<br />
expanding meaning of diversity within the student population.<br />
•Support the success and retention of students from traditionally underserved<br />
backgrounds.<br />
Social Justice and Cultural Programming<br />
Multicultural Affairs offers a wide-range of programs that include cultural heritage months,<br />
film screenings and a brown-bag lunch series. We are always seeking out opportunities <strong>to</strong><br />
collaborate with <strong>University</strong> departments and student groups. If you are interested in cosponsoring<br />
an event please contact the Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement.<br />
Education, Workshops and Training<br />
Multicultural Affairs offers a number of educational opportunities, workshops and trainings<br />
which can be cus<strong>to</strong>mized <strong>to</strong> meet your needs. Please contact the Center for <strong>Student</strong><br />
Involvement or visit adelphi.edu/multicultural <strong>to</strong> schedule a training session.<br />
Safe Zone training is offered throughout the semester for students, faculty and staff. The<br />
mission of the Safe Zone program at <strong>Adelphi</strong> <strong>University</strong> is <strong>to</strong> identify and support students,<br />
faculty and staff who identify as a Safe Zone advocate on behalf of the LGBTQ community.<br />
Through education, advocacy and awareness, they will be empowered <strong>to</strong> speak out against<br />
homophobia and heterosexism. The program’s goal is <strong>to</strong> contribute <strong>to</strong> an open campus climate<br />
that is safe, accepting and just for all members of the <strong>University</strong> community.<br />
NEWSPAPERS<br />
The Collegiate Readership Program keeps students informed of current events and provides the<br />
necessary <strong>to</strong>ols for academic support. Monday through Friday, the <strong>University</strong> offers newspapers<br />
<strong>to</strong> students at no cost. Using a valid <strong>Adelphi</strong> ID card, undergraduate and graduate students may<br />
pick up copies of the New York Times, Newsday, and USA Today at newspaper stands located in<br />
the Ruth S. Harley <strong>University</strong> Center, Post Hall, Swirbul Library, and the residence halls.