Programming & Clubs
The Diversity & International Center offers many opportunities for students to get involved on campus. We are always looking for student leaders to help organize or plan events, or feel free to just come and participate. Check out some of the many programs, clubs, and activities that are happening this year.
Clubs & Organizations
We support several student clubs and organizations, by providing meeting space, leadership training, and more.
And when all of our clubs (and allies) work together for a common cause or project, we collaborate as the Diversity Union.
Programs & Activities
Promotion of the Bastian Foundation Diversity Lecture Series
Theme: What can I do? Can one person make a difference?
September 28: Creating New Truths: How my quest for personal strength engendered strength in numbers
November 10: The Power of One: Changing your life and your community
January 21: Facing the Mountains: Breakthroughs to new racial landscapes
March 11: Working with young people to make change
April 7: Making Change in Our Community
All events are in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall @ 7:30 p.m.
Diversity Dialogues
What are effective strategies for talking with each other about “difficult” issues such as race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, immigration status and national origin? Do you worry about saying “the wrong thing,” not being heard, or not having the words to share your experiences? Want to learn and practice effective strategies for listening, talking, and gaining knowledge on diversity issues through interacting with others? If so, Diversity Dialogues are for you.
International Fest: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Held annually during Spring Semester, International Fest is an evening
celebration focused on sharing cultures, food, music, and dance planned
primarily by Westminster’s international students in collaboration with ASWC.
International Education Week: November 16-20, 2009 
International Education Week is observed throughout the United States and in more than 100 countries overseas. This week we highlight our international students, broaden the campus community's understanding of world cultures and languages, and reinforce the importance of establishing enduring friendships and partnerships through international education and exchange.
Language Living Room
This program provides opportunities for domestic and international students to meet each other, learn about each others’ cultures, and practice their language skills in a relaxing environment. For example, students taking Chinese can practice their Chinese with our international students from China, and international students can practice their English skills and learn English slang with native English speakers. Learn about a new culture, practice your intercultural communication skills, and make new friends!
Fall 2009 Dates for Language Living Room:
- Thursday, September 24 (Library Café 3:30 – 5:00)
- Monday, October 5 (Library Café 3:30 – 5:00)
- Wednesday, October 21 (Library Café 3:30 – 5:00)
- Thursday, November 5 (Library Café 3:30 – 5:00)
- Monday, November 16 (Library Café, 2:00 - 3:30)
Generation First! Program
Generation First! participants are the “first generation” of students who will complete a four-year degree in their immediate families. Generation First! seeks to create a support system that honors the common connections and distinct experiences of being first-generation college students. Connecting first generation faculty and staff with first generation students, Gen First! provides opportunities to share experiences, develop mentoring and other relationships, and collaborate on programs and activities.
Study Abroad and May Term Fairs
Westminster students have the opportunity to study almost anywhere in the world. Learn about the options at the Study Abroad Fairs:
- September 17, 2009 & January 28, 2010
Learn about May Term Study Experiences with Westminster Faculty
members at the May Term Fair:
Westminster Allies Coalition
An ally is a member of a dominant group who uses his/her privilege to eradicate societal isms that s/he does not experience in the negative. Given the broad range of societal isms—racism, classism, sexism,
heterosexism, ageism, ableism, etc., most of us can be allies. The Westminster Allies Program is an educational and activist group for students, staff, and faculty. Do Something. Be an Ally.
Westminster International Student Hosting (WISH)
The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy (UCCD) collaborates with the Diversity &
International Center to provide Westminster College’s international students (in groups of 3-4 students) the opportunity to spend a casual evening in the home of a UCCD member for a great dinner and conversation.
Westminster Voices: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Westminster Voices is an open mic night that provides an opportunity and place for students and other members of the campus community who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education—first-generation college students; international students, staff and faculty; members of the Westminster LGBTQ community; persons of color; persons with disabilities; women; among others—to share their stories, be recognized, and create their own way of saying “I am here.” In
February, participants can reserve time on the program to read a poem, share a story or essay, sing, perform, screen a video, or share their voices in another creative manner.
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