SGA committee changes Civility Week to Civility Month
Civility Week is now Civility Month in order to allow greater scheduling flexibility. “In previous years, so many great events would be closely scheduled in …
Posts tagged Diversity
The ETSU Board of Trustees could be more diverse
On Oct. 23, 2016, the East Tennessean reported that Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam had announced the eight appointees to ETSU’s new governing board, the Board of …
Students, administrators hope Rettke’s acts in Borchuck will promote diversity awareness
When former ETSU freshman Tristian Rettke taunted peaceful Black Lives Matters protesters in Borchuck Plaza on Sept. 28, ETSU reacted in support of the demonstrators. …
Multicultural Expo showcases campus diversity
In recent years, ETSU has seen a rise in international students, and in turn, a rise in representation of their various cultures on campus. At the Multicultural …
Should computer science be a top priority for school curriculums?
When I was in grade school, I spent hundreds of hours of my life learning math, science, social studies and English. We did have a …
Pridewalk Painting: unifying organizations one square at a time
When walking through ETSU’s campus, it is impossible to not feel a sense of pride and unity when passing the Pridewalk. Over the last few …
ETSU hosts third annual Native American Festival
This weekend, the ETSU Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted its third annual Native American festival. ETSU students were excited to see the festival’s return. According to …
International Buccaneer Buddies: Helping international students feel at home
Coming to a new country can be a scary and difficult experience. International Buccaneer Buddies is an organization that aims to bridge the gap between …
Umoja Festival celebrates unity in diversity on the streets of Johnson City
‘Umoja’ is the Swahili word for ‘unity,’ to be in harmony and of one accord, to combine and to include all. And among a colorful …
HASCA provides community for Hispanic students
The Hispanic American Student Community Alliance is an organization dedicated to showcasing Latino culture and promoting diversity and Hispanic awareness through leadership, events and community …