Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence shares fall updates
As the fall season gets underway, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence invited work study and graduate students to share their reflections on Regis. Get to know ODEIE's students and mark your calendars for upcoming events:
Student Work-Study Reflections
My name is Sophia Siong, and I am in my second year, planning to major in biology! With midterms coming up, a lot of students, staff, and faculty have been feeling stressed and overwhelmed. There are a lot of things to keep track of and living in the dorms has allowed me to see the tension and test anxiety among students. I want to encourage everyone to take time to rest and recharge. We are reaching a high point in the semester and when we start getting into a routine, sometimes we forget to take a step back and reflect on what we are doing and why. It is important to take a deep breath, close our eyes, be in the moment, and set aside time to do what we enjoy. For me, every night I have a ritual where I shower, get ready for bed, and take an hour to do something unrelated to school. I may journal, watch TV, or read a fun book. I take time for myself daily so that I can de-stress and relax to balance my personal well-being and academic responsibilities. Everyone should set boundaries for themselves in order to stay on track with their classes and allocate efficient time for self-care.
Hello! My name is Charlie Le and I’m a pre-nursing major. The main reason why I decided to come to Regis University was because of the accelerated Nursing program. When I learned about the program, I understood it was a good challenge for me and it allowed me to learn from a great institution that not only brought in academics but also the spiritual side of education. During the start of this academic year, I joined the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence team as a first-generation assistant for the students that participated in ODEIE’s 2022 Summer Bridge program. I am thrilled to be able to work at the office with so many supportive colleagues. Everyone in the office is really supportive and the main reason why I wanted to work for ODEIE.
Graduate Student Reflection
Hi everyone, my name is Yanxin Luo, and I am a student at the University of Denver earning a master’s degree. I am currently in my second year in the Higher Education program there. Along with attending graduate school I also am a part of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence (ODEIE) as a Graduate Assistant here at Regis University. While working at ODEIE I am mainly tasked with helping plan events on campus along with organizing student activities. Some fun facts about me are that I enjoy watching and playing tennis and volleyball. My main goal for this upcoming winter season is to learn how to snowboard and to enjoy the chilly weather. I am thrilled to have this amazing opportunity here at Regis and look forward to meeting many of you on campus.
Join the Campus-Wide Dialogue on Hispanic Serving Institution initiative
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence invites you to join them as they host a campus wide dialogue on Regis’ Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation initiative. During the dialogue, they will share what it means to be an HSI, and discuss HSI best practices, along with how this work relates to our Jesuit mission at Regis University. The HSI dialogue will take place on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Mountain View Room located in Claver Hall.
Good Trouble Conversation to cover Indigenous Boarding Schools
Mark your calendar and join ODEIE on Friday, Oct. 14, for the next Good Trouble Conversation. This conversation will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. over Zoom. We will examine the history and legacy of Indigenous Boarding schools — run by the U.S. Government and the Catholic Church. We will also talk about the work that is being done now, on a national level, to uncover truths and give voice to the survivors of these schools. Part of our discussion will focus on the historical and archaeological work that is currently underway on Colorado’s Teller Indian School, near the town of Grand Junction.