Students Taking Action Against Racism

✨ STAAR Gala is back! ✨
Join us this Thursday, April 16 at La Casita for Mediterranean food, arts & crafts, new merch, and good vibes!

We want to thank everyone who joined us at STAARTFEST⭐️! It was incredible to see everyone unite for this event. We hope to see you at the next one

Join us for ✨ STAARTFEST ✨

February 26 from 5:30–7:30 PM at Pugh Hall will be an evening filled with food, merch, a live DJ, workshops, and more.

Hands-on workshops include crochet keychains with Hooked by Arianna, clothing upcycling with MODE UF, and reusable magnet making with Thrift Club @ UF

Come meet the vendors, get creative, and bring your friends for a evening of fun and community 💫

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🌟 Applications are OPEN for STAAR’s Spring Ambassador Program! 🌟

STAAR Ambassadors play a vital role in our organization, acting as student liaisons and representing STAAR through campus tabling and outreach.

As part of this semester-long training program, ambassadors will:
✨ Participate in bi-weekly workshops focused on navigating meaningful conversations around race
✨ Volunteer at community service events
✨ Get involved in engaging programming opportunities
✨ Be paired with a mentor through the STAAR mentorship program

This is an amazing opportunity to get involved, create change, and build community at UF.

Apply using the link in our bio!
Questions? Reach out to our Vice Chair of Ambassadors, Uma Panchal ().

Applications are due Sunday, February 9 at 11:59 PM! 💙

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for the Diversity Summit🌍 !

Thank you for engaging in meaningful conversations and helping us build community together.

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🌟 STAAR Diversity Summit 🌟

Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00 PM
Location: J. Wayne Reitz Union Auditorium

✨ Free food + free merch! ✨

Join us for an event focused on celebrating diversity, uplifting student and faculty voices, and building community through conversation and connection. All students and faculty welcome! ⭐️

Thank you to everyone who attended our Welcome Event! 💫 We enjoyed connecting with everyone and kicking off the year together!

We hope you all had an amazing time and hope to see you at future STAAR events!💙

We hope you had an amazing time at STAARtFest last month! 🎨✨

A massive shoutout to our incredible workshop hosts .by.arianna, , .uf, and for sharing their creative visions and championing diversity in art for all students! Your passion and talent truly brought this event to life. 🙌

Swipe through to relive some of our favorite moments! 💙

STAAR’s Day of Service is back and bigger than ever! 🌟

Join us next Tuesday on the Reitz North Lawn for an afternoon of meaningful service and community impact. We’re teaming up with and to bring you hands-on activities that make a difference!

🍎 Help assemble meals for those in need via Project Downtown
💌 Support kids at Camp Kesem with heartfelt messages and handmade bracelets.
🌎 Keep our campus beautiful and sustainable by cleaning litter around the Reitz Union

📍 Where: Reitz North Lawn
⏰ When: 4 PM – until supplies last

Come be a part of something bigger—every small act adds up! See you there! 💙♻️

Are you a previous Ambassador or Executive Board Member? Apply to be a mentor!

Our mentorship program serves to individually cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment for our upcoming ambassador cohorts. Mentors guide ambassadors on a professional, academic, and social level to facilitate a great experience here at UF and beyond!

Mentor applications can be found on our Linktree in our bio, and if you have any questions please reach out to Catherine Valdes, our Vice Chair of Ambassadors

Applications close February 15th @ 11:59pm 🌟💙

✨🌟 staARTFEST is BACK this semester at Pugh Hall this coming Tuesday, January 28! 🌟✨

🌌 Join us for an evening celebrating diversity in creativity with:
⭐ A variety of student arts vendors
⭐ Custom merchandise
⭐ An array of multicultural food, refreshments, & music

🌟 Scroll to get to know them! 🌟

🚀 We can’t wait to take you to the stars at our next signature program!
⏳ Doors open at 5 PM – see you there!

Let your creativity shine brighter than the stars! 🌠

Had a busy Fall semester? Just found out about STAAR? We are thrilled to announce that applications for STAAR’s Spring Ambassador cohort are now open! This Program allows for students to engage directly with the Agency in efforts to promote DEI throughout campus. It’s a great way to get involved and find your community on campus!

Ambassador Applications can be found on our LinkTree in our bio, and if you have any questions, please reach out to Catherine Valdes, our Vice Chair of Ambassadors

Applications close January 25th @ 11:59pm 🌟💙