Diversity Week activities, April 21-28
April is Celebrate Diversity Month. The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity is leading Augustana's annual Diversity Week on April 21-28. This year's theme is Unity in Diversity.
Month-long events
"Right to Read: Against Banned Books" library display, Thomas Tredway Library
Friday, April 19
Night of Noise Drag Show
7-9 p.m. in Lindberg Center; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Sunday, April 21
Afro Fest: Love & Culture (RSVP here)
4-7 p.m. in Gävle rooms
Sponsored by African Students Association
Join the African Students Association for an unforgettable experience filled with love, unity, and celebration as we come together to honor the beauty and significance of Africa.
Monday, April 22
Blossom in Diversity
5-10 p.m. in Casa Latina (library circle drive at 3416 9-1/2 Ave, Rock Island)
Sponsored by Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity
Join us on Earth Day to "Blossom in Diversity," an event where you’ll have the opportunity to plant flowers, paint rocks and pots and enjoy treats.
Tuesday, April 23
What's the Tea? Redefining Love and Pleasure for Women
5-7 p.m. in APIDA House (3243 9th Avenue, Rock Island)
Sponsored by Sisterhood of Unique Ladies (SOUL)
Wednesday, April 24
Special Collections open house: Highlighting cultural student organizations
2-4 p.m. in Special Collections (1st floor of Library)
Sponsored by Thomas Tredway Library
Presentation: "Made Different on Purpose"
8:30-9 p.m. in Ascension Chapel (2nd floor Bahls Leadership Center)
Sponsored by Campus Ministries
Thursday, April 25
Global Treasure Hunt
1-3 p.m. in Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (Gerber 420)
Sponsored by Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity
Join us on a Diversity Week Treasure Hunt Adventure! Start your journey in our office to pick up your first clue for the treasure hunt. There are a number of prizes to win.
Presentation: "AAPI representation in the media" + movie
6-8 p.m. in APIDA House (3243 9th Avenue, Rock Island)
Sponsored by Asian Student Organization
Friday, April 26
International Street Fest
5:30-8 p.m. in The Quad
Sponsored by Global Engagement Team
Sunday, April 28
Take Back the Night Rally
7-8 p.m. in Denkmann Memorial Building
Sponsored by Office of Sexual Assault Prevention Education
Take Back The Night is a campus-wide event that is held to advocate for survivors and bring awareness of on-campus sexual assault.
Friday, May 3
Diversity Celebration (rescheduled from Friday, April 26)
12-3 p.m. in The Quad
Sponsored by Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity
Join us for a campus-wide event to celebrate diversity and community at Augustana. There will be a live DJ, free food served, activities, prizes and a diversity fair.