Event Details
Spring CommUNITY Meetings 2024
January 16
Rising Together
10:30am-12pm Campanile (SSU 169)
Speaker: Dr. France A. Davis
Reverend Dr. France A. Davis, a distinguished activist in the Civil Rights Movement, will enlighten attendees with his compelling personal experiences. Drawing upon his rich history of advocacy, he will not only offer valuable insights into the past but also provide actionable strategies for making a positive impact in the present.
February 28
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Embracing Difference While Creating
Community Belonging”
Campanile (SSU 169) 3pm-4:30pm
Speaker: Willette Capers
A global neighbor is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community and work with others to make our planet more peaceful, sustainable, and equitable. This interactive session looks at what it means to be a good neighbor as we continue cultivating an inclusive community.
March 20
Move from Bystander to Upstander
2 Options
Lewis & Clark (SSU 262 A & B)
3pm-4:30pm
OR
Lewis & Clark (SSU 262 A & B)
6pm-7:30pm Speaker: Jen Dreiske
Join South Dakota Voices for Peace’s Chief Operations Officer, Jen Dreiske, in her nationally acclaimed intervention training. Attendees will become empowered to advocate for others by being equipped with skills to safely and realistically disrupt situations involving discrimination.
April 2
“Don’t Look Back” – The Sharing of an Inspirational Journey
Pheasant/Crest (SSU 253)
6pm-8pm
Event Audience
Public includes SDSU Faculty/Staff/StudentsEvent Statement
Registered student organizations have the ability to sponsor lawful events, which are governed by SDBOR Policies, University Policy and SDCL 13-53-52. South Dakota State University is not a sponsor of this event.