The Diversity Center has been dubbed the space with “the comfiest couches and best conversations on the PLU campus.” Most of us are familiar with the impact the physical space of The Diversity Center has had on ourselves and others. The Diversity Center has been a home away from home for many of us, providing sanctuary and family. It is a space that promotes self-exploration, conflict with civility, social action, advocacy, and community.
The Diversity Center has used social media (sometimes well, other times not so much!) as an extension of our physical space. Our philosophy is that social media should be used to create a “Virtual dCenter” and offer opportunities for dialogue and sharing resources just like our physical location.We realize that not everyone can benefit from the physical space of The Diversity. Folks leave the university, move to other parts of the world, and have lives that make sitting on those couches impossible. This doesn't mean that those individuals, separated from us by time and space, are not members of our community.
It is with great excitement that we introduce our blog A Social Justice Journey, to our community. It is our hope that our blog will continue to engage our community, near or far, with stories, narratives, and reflections on diversity and social justice-centered topics.
Three values will serve as themes for our blog:
Critical Reflection. We value recognizing and examining assumptions, values, and emotions and how they guide our actions, decisions, and how we interact with others.
Perspective Taking. We value acknowledging, respecting, and exploring divergent viewpoints, ideas, experiences, and traditions with empathy.
Alumni. We value our alumni. Every person who chose to call The Diversity Center their home is forever connected to a community with meaningful relationships.
We can't wait to engage with you!
The Diversity Center has used social media (sometimes well, other times not so much!) as an extension of our physical space. Our philosophy is that social media should be used to create a “Virtual dCenter” and offer opportunities for dialogue and sharing resources just like our physical location.We realize that not everyone can benefit from the physical space of The Diversity. Folks leave the university, move to other parts of the world, and have lives that make sitting on those couches impossible. This doesn't mean that those individuals, separated from us by time and space, are not members of our community.
It is with great excitement that we introduce our blog A Social Justice Journey, to our community. It is our hope that our blog will continue to engage our community, near or far, with stories, narratives, and reflections on diversity and social justice-centered topics.
Three values will serve as themes for our blog:
Critical Reflection. We value recognizing and examining assumptions, values, and emotions and how they guide our actions, decisions, and how we interact with others.
Perspective Taking. We value acknowledging, respecting, and exploring divergent viewpoints, ideas, experiences, and traditions with empathy.
Alumni. We value our alumni. Every person who chose to call The Diversity Center their home is forever connected to a community with meaningful relationships.
We can't wait to engage with you!
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