The Gustavian Weekly

Diversity Advocacy

Letters to the Editor article published October 2, 2009 by Five Students

Diversity is a word that we take pride in around this campus. Gustavus truly values diversity as a part of our community and how it fits into the core values of our College. To exemplify this, we have the unique Diversity Center, which provides a safe place for the open exchange of discussion about diversity.

This fall, the student group InDepth from the Communication Studies Department will expand diversity in the St. Peter and Mankato area by advocating the non-profit organization Greater Mankato Diversity Council (GMDC). The GMDC was founded in 2004 and exists to create an inclusive and welcoming community. GMDC’s specific goals are to build capacity in the community to proactively address issues of diversity and discrimination by celebrating differences.

It also works to eliminate racism and all forms of discrimination in the community, while raising community awareness about diversity. Finally, GMDC expands diversity and education programs for all. Group InDepth plans to hold a variety of fundraisers to generate funds in order to help continue GMDC’s work. Keep your eyes open for donation jars, and please feel free to give at your own discretion. Thank you.

Nadvia Davis ‘11
Jenny Behan ‘11
Bekah Jorgenson ‘11
Cheng Lee ‘11
Nicole Meyer ‘11

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