Welcome to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Our goal is simple – to establish a welcomed, diverse, and inclusive environment. As a Bearcat, we strive to embrace diversity, which means recognizing that everyone is unique whether it is race, gender, religion, political beliefs, nationality, rural or city, the uniqueness you bring to Northwest makes up our community. We want to demonstrate respect, understanding, and acceptance of you as individuals and want you to be open to working together to ensure we are all a part of this community. We hope that you can join us in some of our amazing opportunities offered to begin the journey of recognizing are individuality that makes up one Bearcat, our community!
Jump Start is a peer mentoring program dedicated to connecting students with similar backgrounds, interests, and perspectives. The Jump Start program will engage students in a Pre-Advantage experience (August 18- August 22) designed to foster community, discover opportunities for involvement, gain awareness of resources, and receive tips for mental wellness and academic success. Students will be paired with a mentor during their first academic year to provide guidance and support as they navigate the college experience.
The Multicultural Graduation Reception is a free hallmark event for the academic semester. In collaboration with International Student Services, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host family, friends, faculty, staff, and community to celebrate graduating students from all multicultural and underrepresented backgrounds. This program will present multicultural stoles, recognition of students’ involvement, and time to reflect on their experiences at Northwest.
Hors D’ Oeuvres and Desserts will be provided.
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