Programming provides opportunities to students and exposes them to various cultures. They promote understanding, open communication and personal reflection through small group expand experiences.
Participants expand their cultural knowledge and awareness but also increase their own self-awareness, self-understanding, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs dedicates the third week in January to a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Longwood students participate in an exciting and educational week of service, community building, fun, conversation, and learning.
Graduating seniors celebrate their accomplishments and positive contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice on Longwood Campus.
Heritage Months helps to explore and explain the stories, history, and complex richness of each cultural identity.
In addition, Greenwood Library offers special displays of books, DVD’s, research guides and other resources for each featured culture.
Cultural Immersion Trips (CIT) provides an experiential learning opportunity to students and exposes them to various cultures. Each trip offers interactive learning environments and promotes understanding, open communication and personal reflection through small group experiences.
Participants expand their cultural knowledge and awareness but also increase their own self-awareness, self-understanding, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) education and training provides students with the tools they need to succeed, regardless of background, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nation of origin, native language, socioeconomic status or any other discriminating factor.