35 Years of Umoja On Vernon Street
Emma Bayer
Issue date: 5/3/05 Section: News
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Dean of Multicultural Affairs Karla Spurlock-Evans also spoke about the history of the houses and the efforts of administration, faculty, and students to advance cultural acceptance and diversity at Trinity, giving "shout-outs" to various student leaders and professors. "On this campus," said Dean Spurlock-Evans, "the movement to diversify and become more embracing and more reflective of the American experience has been one of challenge and response," and students have found "creative, fruitful ways to respond."
Dean Spurlock-Evans encouraged students to view the administration as potential friends and partners in implementing change. She outlined the establishment of the AASA and LVL Houses five years ago with a donation from Henry Zachs and Evan Dobelle's appropriation of two Vernon St. houses previously reserved for administrative use. Dean Spurlock-Evans praised Trinity's three cultural houses as "places where students can learn about their cultures and invite in the wider Trinity community."
"I'm really glad this event could happen," said AASA e-board member Priya Kalyan-Masih '05, who helped choreograph and plan the anniversary celebrations. "Even after being involved for four years, I learned a lot about the cultural organizations and houses."
Dean Spurlock-Evans encouraged students to view the administration as potential friends and partners in implementing change. She outlined the establishment of the AASA and LVL Houses five years ago with a donation from Henry Zachs and Evan Dobelle's appropriation of two Vernon St. houses previously reserved for administrative use. Dean Spurlock-Evans praised Trinity's three cultural houses as "places where students can learn about their cultures and invite in the wider Trinity community."
"I'm really glad this event could happen," said AASA e-board member Priya Kalyan-Masih '05, who helped choreograph and plan the anniversary celebrations. "Even after being involved for four years, I learned a lot about the cultural organizations and houses."
