Articles in Diversity
Bike to Boise — 300 miles spanning two days for Redside Foundation
The drive from Moscow to Boise can be long, boring and at one point may involve getting stuck behind a truck or two. Biking the road from Moscow to Boise however, is an entirely different …
UI Law School bridges culture gap – Idaho law school courtroom first non-ivy league university to host Navajo Nation Supreme Court for oral argument
The University of Idaho Law School became the first non-ivy league university to host the Navajo Nation Supreme Court March 21.
Incredible India — Indian Students Association educates, feeds, entertains
Students and community members alike had a literal taste of India and a glimpse of traditional dance during the annual India Night event Sunday in the University of Idaho Student Union Building ballroom.
Come together in celebration
Tuxtinmepu means “Where the deer goes to lose its spots” in the Nez Perce language, Niimiipuutímt, and true to Pow Wow tradition, it is a celebration of culture and life.
The University of Idaho Native American …
CAMP blood drive competition started in PNW
Glen Galinda said regardless of color on the outside, everyone needs blood on the inside to survive.
Females in film — LUNAFEST celebrates women filmmakers
Eight years, eight films, one drink, lots of food, $10 — this year’s LUNAFEST film festival had something for everybody.
Question of identity – Two conservatives debate societal value, implications of civil unions
While few would argue the necessity to protect civil rights, some would suggest civil homosexual unions weren’t a matter of rights, but morality. Two conservative Christians will explore the impact and value of homosexual marriage …
12 years of Nepal – Nepali students give UI students a taste of their culture
Taste of Nepal celebrated it’s 12th year Saturday with around 350 people in attendance. The event provided attendees the opportunity to learn more about Nepal through music and dance performances, presentations and a Nepali dinner.
Costumes for a cure — Team Partylite hosts masquerade ball to raise funds against cancer
As a fundraiser for the University of Idaho’s Relay for Life, there will be a masquerade ball from 6 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27, said Heather Stevenson, co-chair for the event.
Queering Sex Ed
Queering Sex Ed, a program put on by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Ally office, offers a safe and welcoming place for students and people in general to learn about sexuality and relationships, …
‘If these walls could talk’
Part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Women’s Center, If These Walls Could Talk — part two of four in a brown bag series — will to talk about the history of the struggle …
Diversity everywhere —New ASUI Director of Diversity to focus on safety, education, celebration
Sam Hansen, ASUI director of diversity, is easily recognized in the ASUI office as the girl with blue hair. Without it, she doesn’t feel like her best self.
Outdoor program increases diversity
Part of the University of Idaho’s Outdoor Program’s mission is to provide education and resources for “wilderness based, human powered outdoor and adventure activities.”
Suarez appointed to Hispanic committee
The Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs has a new voice in Carmen Suarez, director of the Office of Human Rights Access and Inclusion at the University of Idaho.
‘Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight’
The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts is showing the musical comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” tonight, Saturday and Sunday at Hartung Theater.
Lavender Graduation showcases LGBTQA grads
The University of Idaho’s 2012 Lavender Graduation celebrates the accomplishments of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students, said Heather Maib, interim coordinator of the LGBTQA office and programs.
Drug war delusions made clearer
America’s longest and most expensive war, the War on Drugs, has been going on for about 40 years and costs more than $51 billion annually, according to Drug War Statistics at drugpolicy.org.
Spreading cultural understanding — Tutxinmepu Pow Wow celebrates its 13th year
For 12 years, the Native American Student Center has sponsored the annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow.
Awareness week to focus on farmworker issues
For the first time, the University of Idaho will join other universities to nationally inform students about farmworker struggles.
Walk through time
Time travel is no everyday occurrence, but five University of Idaho students joined about 1,000 others from around the country, and relived history as they walked for their rights in a reenactment of the 1965 …
Cruising cultures
Siew Guan Lee said she remembers watching a movie before coming to America to learn about the U.S. through Hollywood’s eyes.
Opportunities are always open
The biannual event is unmistakable. Booths line the walls with information and the entrance way screams culture. With plenty of information packets and study abroad advisers at the ready, the spring Study Abroad Fair on …
Year nine for ‘Shades of Black’
“Shades of Black,” the most popular and well-known cultural event hosted by the University of Idaho, will return for its ninth year this February.
