Multicultural Youth Conference 2019
Southern Utah University’s Inaugural Multicultural Youth Conference will kick off with a keynote by the university’s first Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Schvalla Rivera. The opening address will be followed by break-out sessions on identify, financial aid, and student leadership. Attendees will enjoy presentations and hear from the Presidents of the Center for Diversity and Inclusions eight Affinity Clubs.
Important Details
- Wednesday, March 27, 2019
- 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Sharwan Smith Student Center
Sterling Church Auditorium - 9th-12th grade students
Registration
Registration FormParental Consent Form
Questions?
For questions about conference attendance, contact Donielle Savoie at doniellesavoie@suu.edu or 435-586-5413.
Itinerary
8:30 am - 9:00 am: Check-in
9:00 am - 9:10 am: Welcome and Introduction to Speaker
Dr. Jared Tippets, VP Student Affairs
9:10 am - 9:40 am: Keynote Address
Dr. Schvalla Rivera, Chief Diversity Officer
9:40 am - 9:45 am: Transition
9:45 am - 10:15 am: Session 1
10:20 am - 10:50 am: Session 2
10:55 am - 11:25 am: Session 3
11:30 am - 12:30 pm : Lunch
11:50 am - 12:30 pm: Club President Introductions/Performances
African Union Club, Asian American Student Association, Black Student Union, Latino Student Alliance, Native American Student Association, Polynesian Club, Pride and Equality Club
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Campus Tours
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Student Panel
moderated by Jason Ramirez, Dean of Students
Session Leaders
- Financial Aid/Scholarships: Jayson Matlock, Admissions Financial Wellness Coordinator
- Identity: Maria Martinez, CDI Director and Donielle Savoie, CDI Coordinator
- Student Leadership Opportunities: D’Mia Lamar, SUUSA President; Sunny Sims, Leavitt Center Fellow/CDI Beacon; Tylor Garcia, Student Programming Board; Autumn Boren, Center for Diversity and Inclusion Representative