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Diverse students meet to discuss diversity on campus.

Diversity Circles

Diversity Circles Program

Experiential program for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

In a climate where civil discussion is rare, and polarization has become the norm, Penn State Scranton continues to foster and model a non-discriminatory campus environment that is welcoming, safe, and inclusive to our administrators, faculty, staff, students and visitors.

We view differences in ethnic, religious, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds not as an obstacle to be overcome but as an opportunity for learning, understanding and growth.

In that light, we have developed Diversity Circles, an eye-opening experiential program where attendees with diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another how to express and receive opinions contrary to their own and become agents of inclusion and spread the message of acceptance and equality in our communities.

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I can tell you that a sense of community and an earnest desire to grow were the top takeaways I felt. Honest discussions about honoring differences are always an opportunity for growth and expanding our minds. ~  Katherine J. Stefanelli, campus counselor.

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I was able to understand others’ stories, background, views and, most importantly, their experiences. I understand why it is so critical to have these conversations in our community.

~ Dharti Ray, coordinator of diversity and inclusion at Penn State Scranton

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Diversity Circle Meetings

As leaders in our community, your support by encouraging members of your organization to participate in Diversity Circles is key to our ability to address challenges related to diversity and to bring understanding to our larger community with the goal of becoming truly welcoming.

  • Eight to 12 individuals from diverse backgrounds, professions and walks of life.
  • Meet once a week, for five sessions. 
  • Participants are expected to attend all sessions in order to earn a certificate of completion.
  • Offered at no cost to the attendees.

Diversity Circles Schedule

  • Dates: TBD
  • Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Location: In-person at Penn State Scranton - Sherbine Lounge

Submit the inquiry form to register or get more info.

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.


Penn State Scranton would like to thank Prudential and Barnes & Noble Booksellers for their support of our Diversity Circles.

 

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Emily Glodzik
Coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 570-963-2680

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