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Students Define Diversity “Distinctive characteristics that individualize people and their ideas… "--Stephen Puff, English/Creative Writing Major“Diversity is the difference between you and me...and how we perceive the world."--Tiffany Brattina, English Literature/Elementary/Special Education Major “Being open to things that aren’t necessarily things we’ve been taught or know."-- Jessica Zebrak, Music Education Major“Not much diversity among race but diversity at SHU based upon gender, qualities and characteristics of people."--Carla Rae Jackson, Journalism Major “A variety of culture and ethnicities…"--Ashley Hott, Psychology/Ed. Major Association of Black Collegians ABC was established in 1994 to be of support to the African Americans on Seton Hill. This club also teaches the SHU community about African Americans. Annual activities they host are: *The Variety Show *Welcome Dinner for Black Students Membership: Open to all students/staff/faculty regardless of race Contact:Marsha Pratt 724-838-4239 Congregation Emanu-El Israel The Congregation Emanu-El Israel has been part of the Greensburg community for the past 125 years. It provides religious services and forums for friends and family. It is devoted to the development of Jewish life and values enriching the community Annual events they host are: *Israeli film showing *Food fairs Membership: Welcome to all who are interested in learning about the Jewish Culture International Student Organization (ISO)
ISO was just recently formed, but its origins could be traced back as early as the 1920s with SHU’s, then Seton Hill College, first International Students from China, Emily and Ida Ho. What started as a missionary’s aspirations to spread Catholic education and religion in China evolved into a tradition to diversify SHU classrooms and community. Ms. Rebecca Lee, advisor of ISO, also assists the ISO students in the admissions office helping with University affairs. In the past ISO hosted Cultural Fashion shows and Japanese Tea Ceremony. Annual activities they host are: *ISO Food Festival *Intercultural Mass Membership: Welcome to all students/staff/faculty regardless of ethnicity Contact: Rebecca Lee email: lee@setonhill.edu National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) The recently established SHU chapter of the NAACP (2002) is not as new as one might think. Its predecessor, the Sisters Of United Leadership, S.O.U.L started in the 1970s. It promoted Black awareness. The club met to discuss the meaning of being black and the importance of accepting one’s culture. They helped others to understand the Black culture in the hopes of creating love and understanding in the community. Following these footsteps, the NAACP of SHU informs youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other people of color.
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*Open Mike Night *NAACP Fashion Show Membership: Open to all
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Unity Coalition The Central Westmoreland County Unity Coalition was formed in 1997. In response to a rally held by the KKK at the Westmoreland County courthouse, a unity rally was held to promote diversity. After this successful rally, the Central Westmoreland County Unity Coalition helps the community to value diversity. Annual activities they host are: *Unity Rally *Speakers/Art projects Membership: All are invited Contact: 424 North Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601
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Seton Hill
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