Diversity & Inclusion

Join Changemaking Mentor James and Faculty Fellow Trip McCrossin, in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Collaborative, for a screening of MILK, based on the true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans. Catering from Giddy's Pizza & Cafe will be provided.

Join the Honors College LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative, Tyler Clementi Center, and Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities for a screening of Heightened Scrutiny, part of the Honors College Film Series. Food will be provided. Students will receive two HC Serves hours for participating.

From Heightened Scrutiny:

All students are invited to an inclusive sex education event to learn about consent, safe sex, and sex-positivity, in an interactive environment. Attendees will receive two HC Serves hours, giveaways, and the opportunity to be entered into raffles. This is a queer inclusive program hosted by the Honors College LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative in partnership with Rutgers HOPE, VPVA, and the HC LGBTQ+ Affinity Group. Light refreshments will be served.

This event was moved from October 13 to December 5.

Join us for an evening of creativity and connection at our Intercultural Identity Paint and Sip! Enjoy mocktails, free prizes, and guided painting as we explore personal identity and celebrate cultural diversity—all while earning 2 Changemaking Points! Connect with friends, de-stress, and discover how art can support your wellness journey.

Learn about involvement with our student-led affinity groups! Affinity Groups are student led and are intended to provide students with a place to discuss issues directly impacting their experiences at the Honors College and in the greater Rutgers community. Representatives from the Asian Affinity Group, Black Affinity Group, Latinx Affinity Group, LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, Middle Eastern Affinity Group,  and International Student Affinity Group will be present.

Join students, faculty, and staff and learn more about the Honors College LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative. Food, drinks, and swag will be provided. Learn more about the Collaborative.

The Honors College LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative is “Coming Out” with its very-own Launch Party! Hear from keynote speakers Dr. James Dougherty (Rutgers Board of Governors), Jane Clementi (Co-Founder of the Tyler Clementi Foundation), and a student panel of LGBTQ+ students and allies.

Join the Honors College Middle Eastern Affinity Group for an unforgettable evening of rich culture, warm connections, and lively rhythms at Cafe Night & Dabke Delight! This vibrant event blends the comfort of traditional Arabic coffee and sweets with the high-energy spirit of dabke, the beloved Levantine folk dance. 

Join the Asian Affinity Group for flower pot painting and leave with a succulent! All Honors College students are welcome to join.