Diversity/Inclusion – Sparty Says

5Apr

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Diversity/Inclusion, Friday & Beyond, Thursday, Wednesday

Intercultural Artifacts Exhibition!

Wednesday, April 17th | 9:30 am to Monday, April 22 | 4:30 pm Embark on a journey of discovery and connection at the “Intercultural Artifacts Exhibition,” where the rich tapestries of the multilingual multicultural VTSU community come to life. This unique showcase organized by Multilingual Students Services and VTSU libraries features an array of artifacts collected from our diverse faculty, staff, and students, offering a glimpse into the personal histories and cultural heritages that enrich our campus community. From the vibrant hues of traditional attire to the intricate craftsmanship of handmade artifacts, each piece tells a story of identity, tradition, and the bonds that transcend geographical boundaries. Explore the cultural expressions and artistic achievements of...

4Apr

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Diversity/Inclusion, Friday & Beyond, Thursday, Wednesday

“Against My Will” Project

In commemoration of sexual assault awareness month, Artist Traci Molloy has collaborated with Castleton students, faculty, and staff to anonymously share stories of sexual harassment and assault. Molloy hopes to bring awareness to the seriousness of these experiences. Traci Molloy is a Brooklyn-based artist, collaborator, and educator. Molloy creates large-scale, multi-media collaborations with young adults across the nation who have experienced trauma. Five of her collaborations with young adults are in the Permanent Collection at the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. *Sponsored by the Vermont State University Center for Social Justice and Trauma-Informed Care and the Bowse Health Trust*

Celebrate and Honor Our Graduating and Exchange International Students!

1Apr

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Diversity/Inclusion, Drafts/wednesday

Celebrate and Honor Our Graduating and Exchange International Students!

Students, faculty and staff alike are warmly welcomed to join in honoring the graduation and exchange of VTSU Castleton International Students! Wednesday, May 1st at 5pm in the Hoff Hall Conference Room, there will be a ceremony celebrating and awarding the Graduating and Exchange International Students for their accomplishments at Castleton. Light Refreshments will be served! All are welcome to attend! *Photo courtesy of Akane Minamino

2Mar

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Diversity/Inclusion, Thursday

Spectrum Pride!

Would you like to unite and educate the community while still having fun? Check out Spectrum Pride! Meetings every Thursday at 12:30 PM in Audet Classroom! Spectrum Pride's purpose is to create a safe community and environment for LGBTQ+ individuals as well as to raise awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. This is achieved through both events that Spectrum Pride plans and through creating a fun environment during our meetings. We play games and generally try to keep a lively and fun environment during our meetings and hope to spread community through inclusivity. Allies are more than welcome! People who know that contributing and being a part of the safe environment we are creating are vital to our efforts! If you have any questions, please contact Club ...

28Jan

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Diversity/Inclusion, Friday & Beyond

NAACP Chapter!

Greetings from your NAACP family! NAACP logo The NAACP meets Tuesdays at 6:15pm in the Campus Center Formal Lounge! As a club, we run under the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This organization works to achieve equality, political rights, and social inclusion. Our club has decided to focus on education and outreach within our campus community and beyond as well as policy reform through the VTSU transition. We spend time celebrating culture and marginalized communities. We host a few events each semester and have weekly meetings. If you're passionate about social justice, want to make new friends, or are interested in joining a national movement, this is the club for you! All are welcome! NAACP Chapter Leadership Email: NAACPchapter@...

28Jan

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Diversity/Inclusion, Friday & Beyond

Multicultural Club Meetings!

Interested in the The Multicultural Club? Meetings are every Tuesday from 5-6pm in the Campus Center Formal Lounge! All are welcome! We welcome all students, regardless of gender, race, background, etc! The purpose of the Multicultural Club is to foster an inclusive community and promote the diverse cultures and backgrounds at Vermont State University. Thus, it is not exclusively for the international student population, and everyone’s presence is welcomed and highly appreciated. We hope to see all our current members as well as new people who want to join the club 😀 🙂 ! Vector credit: Creaton Design at vecteezy.com - multiple hands reaching towards center

1Oct

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Clubs, Clubs & Activities!, Diversity/Inclusion

JOIN PAC: Victim Advocacy Training!

Interested in being a member of PAC? The Peer Advocates for CHANGE group includes student victim advocates who attend training to respond 24/7 to students in need of support for situations of stalking, relationship violence, sexual assault and/or harassment. (Not all who attend training end up staffing the phone. Don’t panic if you are hesitant to be a PACline crisis worker.) This training is a great opportunity to enhance your skills regarding advocacy as well as learn about rape culture, rape myths, dating violence, power and control, and learn about the resources on campus and in the community. It is especially complimentary to the following majors: criminal justice, social work, nursing, psychology, sociology, community health/health promot...