Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Bloomsburg
When you join the Husky family, you join a welcoming, accepting, supportive, and inclusive campus community that helps you create your own unique path for personal and professional success.
Our campus is a vibrant community
At Bloomsburg, we're proud to be a diverse campus community working together to produce positive change. Our campus is defined by a robust climate of equity and inclusion that our entire campus has fostered. Here is a closer look at the exciting work that's taking place. Join us!
Black History Month Events
- Snack and Chat – Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., Multicultural Center, Kehr Union room 230. Hosted by the NAACP Executive Board.
- Black History Jeopardy – Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m., Multicultural Center, Kehr Union room 230. Hosted by the Black Cultural Society.
- Black History Month Tabling – Tuesday, Feb. 11, Time TBA, Kehr Union Lobby. Sponsored by the WRC.
- Sankofa Conference – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kehr Union. Annual program hosted by the Multicultural Center, designed to help students learn, understand, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of people of African descent.
- Spirit Week – Feb. 17 through 21. Follow Black Cultural Society @bcsbu
- Letters and Legacy: Leadership in the Making – Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m., Multicultural Center, Kehr Union room 230. Hosted by the Black Cultural Society
- The Phantom Ball – Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. Black History Month Masquerade Ball hosted by NCNW, TGIG, and the Multicultural Center
Centers, Clubs, and Commissions
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) was established in 1994 with the support of the university, the State System of Higher Education, and the Community Government Association.
Institutions of higher learning that have supported the founding of multicultural affairs offices recognize that such units provide a distinct level of programming and educational services that address the specific challenges and issues faced by historically underrepresented individuals and groups include to, United State Citizens of African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino/Chicano and indigenous descent, disabled, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender individuals, women and religious groups. The OMA staff is dedicated to helping students succeed and graduate from BU.
Contact Multicultural Affairs
Madelyn Rodriguez
mrodrig2@commonwealthu.edu
570-389-4937
229 Kehr Union Building
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The Women’s Resource Center is dedicated to improving the status of women students, faculty, and staff at Bloomsburg. We do so through the development and implementation of educational programs, community outreach, victim advocacy, and referral services.
These programs and services are provided in a manner that reflects a commitment to equity, safety, mutual respect, diversity, and sensitivity to others. Educational programs are coordinated with other campus areas and resources and off campus agencies to:
- Enhance awareness of gender issues and violence prevention.
- Address the needs of a diverse female population.
- Promote equity, advancement and empowerment of all women on campus.
Contact the Women's Resource Center
Monica Johnson
mjohnson@commonwealthu.edu
570-389-5283
101 Kehr Union Building
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The LGBTQA Resource Center is committed to making Bloomsburg a safe and welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, and allied students through education, programming, advocacy, and public policy.
Opportunities
If you would like to volunteer in the resource center, feel free to stop by or contact the Coordinator of Sexual & Gender Diversity.
We are looking for LGBTQA related books, literature, reference materials, pamphlets, and other materials to place on the bookshelves in the office. Having information readily available is a very salient aspect of having the office. Magazines such as "Out," "The Advocate," etc. are welcome, as well as any sort of “lighter” reading that you find appropriate for the office.
In addition it would be great to have some posters or decorations for the walls. If you have any materials, or know of anywhere that we could acquire them, please let us know. Feel free to stop by during our allocated office hours to drop them off, or send us a quick e-mail to let us know you have them and we will gladly pick them up.
Contact the LGBTQA Resource Center
Monica Johnson
mjohnson@commonwealthu.edu
570-389-5283
101 Kehr Union Building
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Bloomsburg's Frederick Douglass Institute for Academic Excellence, under the inspiration of Frederick Douglass and other distinguished leaders of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, promotes academic excellence among students and enhance their understanding and appreciation of human diversity.
The institute is part of the PASSHE collaborative established to enhance the academic life of participation universities and to enrich their campus climate. It enables all members of the university community to identify with a man whose life and work embody American democratic ideals and educational excellence.
The institute develops and implements collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching projects that enrich our general education and enhance the quality of our culturally diverse courses.
In addition, the Frederick Douglass Institute:
- Encourages students to take responsibility for their academic performance
- Encourages students to use Frederick Douglass as a model for their own academic achievement
- Helps to improve the retention and graduation rate of historically under represented students
- Promotes joint research projects among BU faculty and students with those in other PASSHE schools
Contact the Frederick Douglas Institute
Carolyn Reid-Brown
creid@commonwealthu.edu
570-389-5105
Incident Report
Bloomsburg will use the information submitted in the incident report to launch an investigation. This process may include contacting those involved and any possible witnesses. However, the investigation and response efforts may be restricted if the report lacks detailed information.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Our DEI Calendar is filled with engaging events and initiatives that celebrate diversity, promote equity, and foster a welcoming and inclusive campus community. Mark your calendar and join us for a variety of programs, workshops, and discussions designed to educate, inspire, and empower Bloomsburg students.
Monthly Awareness
- Black History Month
Daily Events Calendar
- Wednesday, February 12th - 10:00am - 4:00pm - 30th Annual Sankofa Conference
Multicultural Room KUB 230
Annual conference hosted by the Bloomsburg Multicultural Center, designed to help students learn, understand, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of people of African descent.
Monthly Awareness
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Monthly Awareness
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News
Soon-to-be graduates honored during First World celebration
Bloomsburg
Eyes are now set on the commencement stage for this group of Class of 2024 members who were recently honored during the fall semester's First World Graduation Ceremony by Commonwealth University...
First World graduates ready for the next step
Bloomsburg
It's one step closer to the big stage for these Class of 2024 members as they were recently honored during the First World Graduation Ceremony by Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg’s Office of Multicultural Affairs.
CU-Lock Haven students meet with State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El
Lock Haven
Students with the Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club and the Black Student Union met with State Rep. Ismail “Izzy” Smith-Wade-El (D-Lancaster) at the PA State...
Lock Haven Alumna Serves as Presenter During Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Series and Women's Empowerment Dinner
Lock Haven
Commonwealth University (CU) recently welcomed back 1998 Lock Haven University alumna LaToya Smith as part of CU's third annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training series. Smith, the...
Our DEIB Team
Kenneth L. Hall
- Interim Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer
- Lock Haven
Madelyn Rodriguez
- Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Bloomsburg
Monica Johnson
- Director of Women's and LGBTQA Resource Centers
- Bloomsburg
Carolyn Reid-Brown
- Associate Professor
- Bloomsburg
Ralph Godbolt
- Director of Diversity Retention & Outreach
- Bloomsburg
Marcei Woods
- Cultural Affairs and Support Services Coordinator
- Bloomsburg
Heidi Warner
- Executive Associate
- Lock Haven
