Diversity Resource Center
Welcome to Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center!
We are located in the Rendezvous Building room 129 (across the street from the Eli M. Oboler library) from 8:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m.
We are open to all students, faculty, and staff and believe that all of us, working together, will make our communities stronger. We help promote diversity events on campus and in the community and know that by learning about ourselves and others, we all benefit. It is our belief that these interactions provide a great opportunity for learning and are critical to the mission of the university. We invite and encourage you to visit our page often! Here you will find information about our upcoming programming information, as well as information about campus and community events related to diversity and inclusion. It is our belief that together, we can continue to make our campus a place where diversity creates a community dedicated to understanding, unity, communication, and respect.
In addition to presenting our annual diversity programming, the DRC has worked to become a place where students, faculty and staff can come together, relax and rejuvenate. The DRC has a small computer lab for those students needing to conduct research or study. Campus organizations can reserve the DRC to for meetings and academic presentations. We are also available to conduct trainings and consultations on diversity issues for staff and students upon request by emailing drc@isu.edu. You can also follow us on Twitter @ isu_drc. Also like us on facebook!
Stacey Gibson
Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Office: Rendezvous 157
(208) 282-3973
Dr. Henry Evans
Associate Director, Office of Equity & Inclusion, Diversity Resource Center
Office: Rendezvous 157
208-282-4223
Our Staff
Aylin Martinez
Student Worker
Diana Velazquez Duran
Student Worker
Timothy Odoh
CPI
Sandra Carrillo
CPI
This Year's Theme is: There is Strength in Unity and Diversity
January
Martin Luther King Jr. March and Program, January 21, 1:00-2:00 pm. Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
The speaking portion of the event will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Stephens Performing Arts Center Bistline Theater. The theme of this year’s event is Reinvigorating the Beloved Community.
Study abroad informational meeting: January 22, 4:00 pm. Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
Amber Greening, Lead Coordinator, Student Opportunity Development Kendra Cranor, Study Abroad Coordinator, International Programs Office will be in the DRC to discuss opportunities for you to study in a different country. Be sure to check this out!
Study abroad informational meeting: January 28, 4:00 pm. Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
Ditto
The DRC continues to host it's series of Diversity Brown Bags. Come and listen and bring your lunch!
DRC Brown Bag Talk #8 January 30, 12:00-1:00 pm "Perspectives from Intersectionality on Privilege and Oppression". Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
Dr. Christian Chan from ISU's Counseling Department
February
Community Hate Crime Forum: February 7, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm. Salmon River Suite, Pond Student Union Building
The Diversity Resource Center and Gender Resource Center will sponsor a forum to discuss the rise of hate crimes nationwide and how communities experience and respond to such events.
DRC Brown Bag Talk #9 February 13, 12:00 -1:00 pm "Failing at Diversity: When Stupid Stuff Comes Out of My Mouth". Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
Dr. Jeremy Thomas from ISU's Sociology Department
DRC Brown Bag Talk #10 February 20, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm "The International Experience". Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
ISU Geosciences Student and Narihub Founder Rituraj Yadav
March
Brown Bag Talk #11 March 6, 12:00-1:00 pm."Islamic Movements and International Politics". Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
Dr. Zachery Heern from ISU's History Department
Brown Bag Talk #12 March 13, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. "Gender as a Concept: Where are We Now?". Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
Dr. Katrina Running from ISU's Sociology Department
April
Brown Bag Talk #12 April 10, 12:00-1:00 pm. "How Diverse Perspectives Enrich our Societies" Diversity Resource Center, Rendezvous 129
Dr. Shin Kue Ryu from ISU's Political Science Department.