Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion

Grateful for everyone who made this year's 2024 Turkey Drive a success! 🦃✨ Serving our community is at the heart of what we do ❤️‍🔥, and we couldn't have done it without your support. 🙌 See you next year! 🎉

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First-generation students say resources are available to help the transition When Leslianne Terrero-German was applying to colleges, she often felt alone.
The 19-year-old is currently studying at Penn State University and...

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If you need another reason to come to Homecoming & Family Weekend, former Steelers Wide Receiver and Superbowl MVP Santonio Holmes, Jr. will be making an appearance during Saturday’s festivities for a meet and greet, photos, and signatures.

Register now: duq.edu/Homecoming

🦃🍁 Join us in making Thanksgiving special for families in need! The 19th Annual Turkey Drive is here, and we’re raising funds to provide turkeys for 200 disadvantaged families. Just $30 can sponsor a family! 🙏🏽
Every little bit helps — no donation is too small. Let’s come together as a community and make a difference! ❤️
🗓️ Donations accepted now through November 22nd
📍 Stop by the Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion, 302 Student Union
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Join us at Homecoming and Family Weekend as we celebrate with:

Diversity Happy Hour with The Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion (21+)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Power Center Ballroom

Zambelli Fireworks show on the Bluff
9:05pm

Family Welcome Breakfast
10am-11am, Union Ballroom

DUBAN Tailgate Luncheon
11am-1pm, Homecoming Village on Mellon Lawn
(FREE for STUDENTS)

AutumnFest
11am-3pm
A-Walk

REGISTER TODAY and Check out the rest of the packed schedule at duq.edu/homecoming

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The Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion has created a unique pre-orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students. The student directors of this year's program - Elisha, Maria, Christine, Nialah and Sao Mai - will be taking over our Instagram Stories on July 17-18 to tell you more about it. Tune in! 📱

🎉✨ What an incredible Juneteenth celebration at Duquesne University! From Mr. Quincy Stephenson's powerful spoken word to the inspiring words of our guest speaker, and the soul-stirring rhythms from the Center of African Studies, it was a day to remember. 🙌🏿❤️💛💚

Swipe to relive the moments that made our event special. 📸✨

🎉 Let's Celebrate! 🎉

Join us for the Lambda Picnic! 🌳🎈

📅 Date: June 27th
🕓 Time: 4 PM to 7 PM
📍 Location: The Pavilion, Duquesne University

Come enjoy:
🍔 Delicious Food
🎵 Music
🎉 Fun Games

Bring your friends and classmates for an evening of fun and relaxation. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

It’s Reading Day! What’s your go-to coffee order to keep you motivated for finals?

"A Duquesne Kline law degree ensures that you're equipped to step out into the world, head held high, knowing you have the skills and values to advocate and make certain that the welfare of the people remains the highest law." -Jamilah Wesley

After graduation, Jamilah will take the D.C. bar exam and move home Virginia to work at Freddie Mac's McLean headquarters.

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“Diversity, equity and inclusion means more than just what someone looks like on the outside, but is also what a person’s background and walk of life is. It represents different things to different people; how far someone has come from the adversities and challenges that they’ve had to overcome,” says Jakobie Green, Duquesne University Palumbo-Donahue School of Business finance major and 2024 Dr. Ron L. Swain Award for Racial Justice winner.

He was honored along with his peers at the Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion's recent Spirit of Diversity Celebration.

Having never experienced snow or much cold weather, Jakobie headed north to Pittsburgh and Duquesne from his home in Sarasota, Fl. after high school, thanks to being awarded the full-tuition Endowed Gussin Scholarship for his academic achievements. That first year at Duquesne, he was lucky enough to try sled riding with friends for the first time. It remains one of his favorite college memories to date.

On campus Jakobie is a proven leader; someone who always steps up and makes those around him better. He currently serves as the president of Collegiate 100 and the executive vice-president of the Black Student Union.

“Jakobie not only leads, but also inspires others to actively participate in community service endeavors. He finds deep fulfillment in fostering community involvement and positively impacting the lives of those around him,” said the Center's Quincy Stephenson and Amber Satterwhite.

“My biggest motivation is my family and God,” Jakobie says. “They mean the most to me, and to know that I am not only representing myself, but my family, is all that matters.”

Upon receiving his award, Jakobie expressed appreciation for the staff at the Center as well as the Gussin Spiritan Division. They have walked alongside him during his journey and will continue to do so as he charts his own unique path at Duquesne.

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“My Duquesne favorite memory is when my best friends and I attended the Asian Student Association's (ASA) Lunar New Year event during our first year,” says Spirit of Diversity Award winner Anna Nguyen.

“The event itself, along with its atmosphere and the people we met, sparked an interest in me, leading me to stay involved with the organization. Eventually, I earned the position of president of ASA.”

To be selected as one of the Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion's 2024 Spirit of Diversity winners, Anna displayed academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. She is also proud of overcoming her shyness, gaining confidence and being able to speak up, in a respectful way, when something does not look right.

As a Duquesne University Rangos School of Health Sciences Health Sciences major from Carlisle, Pa, she has earned an undergraduate research assistantship with Dr. Grace Campbell, a clinician and nationally recognized scientist in disability, rehabilitation and cancer survivorship. Under this mentorship, Anna completed her capstone project, "Developing a Structured Self-Management Guide for Chemotherapy Patients to Increase Activity and Engagement During Treatment."

To round out her skills, Anna is pursuing minors in Public Health and Computer Science. Her studies also allowed her to work with Athletic Training’s Dr. Adrian Wright-FitzGerald. “I am extremely grateful for these meaningful and genuine relationships I’ve built with Dr. Campbell and Dr. Wright-FitzGerald and will forever be thankful for the lessons and skills they have taught me.”

Off-campus experiences in Pittsburgh with friends, trying new restaurants, visiting parks and exploring coffee shops have also been important to making the city feel like home.

“I chose Duquesne because I wanted to continue my education while staying connected with my faith. Having a church on campus made me feel very close to home. It allows me to grow closer to God, especially when I'm stressed or tired from school and living hours away from home.”

In looking ahead, Anna is passionate about “developing something that will have a positive impact on the healthcare system. I aspire to help to revolutionize interactions between providers and patients.”

Meet Charquinta McCray ! Char serves as Secretary and Co-Chair for Events and Programming for the Duquesne University Black Alumni Network (DUBAN) as well as helps with the DC Regional Alumni Events.

“As a volunteer, I enjoy the opportunity to make a positive impact with the community that made Duquesne home for me.”

Read more about Char on our volunteer spotlight: https://www.myduquesne.duq.edu/charmccray