Diversity & Inclusion

Join the Latinx Affinity Group for Baila: Bachata 101, a beginner-friendly workshop led in collaboration with the RU Bachata Club! Learn the basics of bachata while exploring its cultural roots, connecting with others, and enjoying an evening of music, movement, and community.

Join the Changemaking Mentors as we dive deep into our identities! We will explore the depths of our religious backgrounds and how it influences our modern world today. There will be speakers that will present their views and perspectives, then a candlelight ceremony at the end. Earn 2 Changemaking Points, and make your own ice cream sandwich at the end!

Come learn about how you can have a growth mindset through speaking up, regardless of your faith identity. Plus, make your own ice-cream sandwiches at the end!

Join the HC Asian Affinity Group for a night of boba and painting! Get creative while connecting to your own cultural roots and unleashing your inner artist. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just looking to have some fun, this event is all about enjoying good company, connecting with your identity, and letting your creativity flow.

Colors of Identity: Paint Your Flag is hosted by the Honors College LGBTQ+ Affinity Group in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative. This event offers a creative and welcoming space for students to explore and express their identities by painting a flag that represents who they are, whether that reflects their sexuality, gender identity, cultural background, or personal experiences.

In honor of trans awareness week, join us for a powerful conversation on the urgent state of transgender justice, from rising anti-trans legislation to the fight for healthcare and safety. Grounded in history, resilience, and community care, this talk offers tools for navigating political divides, using personal narrative to build bridges, and mobilizing for change—offering inspiration and strategy for anyone committed to equity and justice. Honors College students will receive two HC Serves hours for participating.

The Tyler Clementi Center is proud to host Digital Safety for the Campus Community: Protect Your Presence on April 15. Presented in partnership with the Honors College LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative, this event features E.C. Pizarro III, the former executive director of an international transgender tech organization. This session is part of the GAYpril calendar of events in collaboration with the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE).

Join us for a special Friendsgiving Dinner celebrating first-generation students and members of our Affinity Groups! Enjoy good company, gratitude, and creativity as we share a meal. It’s a chance to relax, connect, and celebrate community before the holiday break. This event is supported by the Gen HC program and Affinity Groups for Asian, Black, International, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and Middle Eastern students. Pottery art is first-come, first-served.

Come join the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group's Pride Presentation Party where we create queer presentations based on queer prompts in order to compete against groups for some prizes!