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Advocacy Centers

viogٷվ is committed to nurturing a welcoming and inclusive campus environment that celebrates differences and is built upon a foundation of mutual respect. Our students hail from all over the United States, and the world, and represent all walks of life. We value this diversity and recognize the essential role it plays in contributing to rich, vibrant and engaging campus culture.

The mission of the is to promote the academic and personal growth of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and ally (LGBTQIA) students; achieve equity for LGBTQIA students with respect to access and inclusion; and contribute to the creation of a more socially just institution and community.

seeks to create a campus culture where all students, faculty and staff can achieve their personal and professional goals while being true to their gender and sex. In addition to creating open dialogues around masculinity, we also build awareness around topics that disproportionately affect women- and female-identified people.

The serves as an advocate, resource and source of support for students of color and their families at viogٷվ and beyond.

The Center for Dialogue, Ethics and Spirituality, directed by the Office of the , serves the educational mission of viogٷվ by providing space and resources designed to enhance the “ethical and spiritual development” of those who live and work at viogٷվ—students, faculty and staff. Recognizing that people of good will disagree with one another on topics involving ethical analysis, spirituality and religious interpretation, the Center seeks to promote the values of open and free inquiry, engaged dialogue and respect for persons regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.

The ’s mission is to expand access to the university for all underrepresented groups with a focus on first-generation and lower-income students. The office also strives to insure a support system is in place, which enables these students to have an enriching and successful viogٷվ experience.

Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to build on 󾱲’s effort to advance its commitment to a more diverse and inclusive campus.

Principles of our Equitable Community

Members of the campus community have a collective responsibility to create and maintain a respectful and inclusive environment. The guide this commitment.

International Students and Scholars

󾱲’s provides immigration advising and support services to help international students enroll and succeed at viogٷվ.

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The viogٷվ Student Scholars Institute (LUSSI) is a year-long program that strives to support all our F1RST+ college students throughout their four years at viogٷվ. F1RST+ students are those that identify as first generation college students, underrepresented minorities, and/or are Pell-eligible or from a low income family.

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In celebrating religious diversity on campus, the Muslim Student Association invites the viogٷվ community to attend a weekly Friday prayer service held during the academic year in Packer Memorial Church.

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Passport to Success is a program that opens up academic opportunities beyond campus by providing students with a free passport and numerous off-campus offerings such as educational trips, study abroad and international internships.

Student lighting candle

The student-run Hillel Society offers a free Shabbat dinner every Friday night during the academic year and holds holiday celebrations and numerous social events, including community service. 

Sticker. LUally

A training model launched by the Pride Center for Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in 2016, LUally delivers skills-based, educational opportunities for the viogٷվ community. 

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The Be Your Own program allows viogٷվ community members to take action on social issues from a personal and cultural level. The 2019 theme asked participants to visualize by creating art.

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The Mentor Collective program pairs first-year students with experienced viogٷվ students who share similar interests and backgrounds. Mentors smooth the transition to college in numerous ways, including answering questions and connecting students to campus resources. 

Members of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society with President Helble

Each year, viogٷվ inducts new students, faculty and staff members into the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society which recognizes the achievements of first-generation students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators. Read more about the Tri-Alpha Honor Society >