Fall 2023’s Multicultural Education Week celebrates topics around diversity, equity and inclusion
Multicultural Education Week happens every semester at Salve Regina as a chance for students, faculty and staff to wrestle with and celebrate topics around diversity, equity and inclusion.
For fall 2023, the Multicultural Education Week will host lectures and panelists and who will focus on the critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: anti-racism, immigration, nonviolence, earth and women. The week will also focus on encouraging intercultural communication and enhance the understanding of cultural differences and similarities among the campus community.
More information and registration can be found here.
Multicultural Mass
Sunday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel
The multicultural Mass will feature readings and songs in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.
Advancing Equity and Anti-Racism Strategies on Campus by Rosa Clemente
Monday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.
Bazarsky Lecture Hall in O’Hare Academic Building
Born and raised in the Bronx, Rosa Alicia Clemente is an award-winning organizer, producer and journalist. A leading voice of her generation, Clemente is frequently sought out for her insight on Afro/Black-Latina/Latino/Latinx identity and liberation movements — as well as police violence, colonialism in Puerto Rico, hip-hop feminism and more.
Salve Regina celebrated its 10th Anniversary of Multicultural Week at Ochre Court with staff and students attending performances and dinner to end a week of events in the fall of 2022.
The Implications of Affirmative Action on College Campuses
Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m.
Bazarsky Lecture Hall in O’Hare Academic Building
When affirmative action was overturned, college admissions was impacted by this decision. Come join in a fascinating discussion with five amazing panelists who will talk about their own experiences and discuss the implications of this ruling.
Wrongfully Convicted for 23 Years – Ricky Kidd
Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.
Bazarsky Lecture Hall in O’Hare Academic Building
Ricky Kidd was just 21 years old when he was wrongfully convicted of a double murder and sentenced to life in prison. He spent 23 years behind bars before he was exonerated. His release marked a monumental victory and catalyzed broader discussions on the flaws within the criminal justice system. Now celebrating the fourth anniversary of his release from prison, he continues to share his story with audiences nationwide, proving that it is possible to find redemption and rebuild one’s life after enduring profound injustice.
Salve Regina celebrated its 10th Anniversary of Multicultural Week at Ochre Court with staff and students attending performances and dinner to end a week of events in the fall of 2022.
Banned Books Theatre with the Arts: An Interactive Event
Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m.
O’Hare Academic Building
The Department of Theatre, Dance and Music will produce a devised theater piece on the theme of banned books. A set of practices known as The Theatre of the Oppressed form the foundation of the piece, which was pioneered by Brazilian theatre artist, Augusto Boal. Through Boal’s theatrical focus is on dialogue, power-sharing, and liberation, participants develop active awareness, appreciation and empathy around previously polarizing issues.
Multicultural Festival
Friday, Oct. 27, 6-11 p.m.
Join faculty, staff, students and alumni for some cultural exploration and to taste the wonderful cuisine from North America. A show will be showcasing some hidden Salve talents and community performances.
All events can be registered for here.
Multicultural Education Week is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs and Retention; the Office of Student Engagement; the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy; Residence Life; the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance; Campus Activities Board; the Black Student Union; the Hispanic & Latinx Student Organization; the Multicultural Student Organization; and the Student Government Association.
