Springfield College Inclusion and Community Engagement

Thank you to everyone who has registered! We look forward to these important workshops.

Please join us for a our tenth annual MLK Lecture presented by Dr. Barbara Arnwine on March 8, at 6:30pm followed by our D.E.I. Award ceremony highlighting an outstanding student, employee, and Springfield community member who has made a significant contribution to diversity and inclusion on campus or in the Springfield community. Please email Natasha, [email protected], for any questions or concerns. This event will be available via zoom.

Apply now to become a mentor for the Cultural Connections Leadership Program (CCLP)! This position will include helping to plan and run a 3-day pre-orientation program for incoming students, as well as a 6-week mentorship program to follow. Use the QR code or the link in our bio to learn more!

Happy Women’s History Month! Here are some exciting upcoming events that you should know about! All are welcome.

Introducing ✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT✨
If you haven’t already, please meet our Program Coordinator for the Office of DEI Arlene Ramos-Ortiz. Don’t be shy to stop by the DEI office to introduce yourself! She is full of energy and will make you feel right at home!

The Office of DEI, BSU & SSBD hosted "A Night at the Museum" that featured an exhibit of the 69-70 Black Student Protests and pop up exhibits honoring John Wilson & 2020 Black Student Protests. Thank you to everyone who came!

Left to right- Mr. Almondo representing State Senator Adam Gomez’s office, Dr. Allison Cumming-McCann, Springfield City Council President Jesse Lederman, and Dr. Calvin Hill at the School Counseling Appreciation week Breakfast.

Last night the incredible Monti Washington, activist, author, and actor in Tyler Perry’s “Bruh”, came to Springfield College to present “All Lives do Matter, but All Lives can't matter until Black Lives Matter”. Thank you to everyone who came by!

Congratulations to the Spring 2023 winners of the John Wilson Book Scholarship! Winners of this award have contributed to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and/or to a culture of inclusive excellence around issues of diversity and inclusion. L TO R: Mikaili Charlemagne, Jennifer Burnham, Kushal Bhandari

Congratulations to the Spring 2023 semester winners of the YMCA Oscar Elwell Book Award! L TO R: Sean McDermott, Audrey Sevigny, Hrishikesh Lamichhane, Elisha Wenc

It's officially Black History Month and we have a lot in store! First on the agenda is the Discovering Diversity Mixer Monday 2/6 at noon! You do not want to miss these amazing events featuring Monti Washington & The Score!!

students and the director of YMCA relations attended the Northeast YMCA Camp Conference in Claryville, NY the week of January 23rd. In this photo are alumni that are working at YMCA camps and current students.