Diversity a priority on LBCC campus

At an impromtu press conference this afternoon, Toni Klohk (Diversity Achievment Center {DAC} Coordinator), expressed the importance of having a safe space for students of all orientations and cultural backgrounds.

The DAC is a dedicated space on campus for students to gather, talk, learn and educate each other about what it means to live and be a part of diverse community. Mrs. Klohk's stated 'mission' for the DAC is to "promote understanding, acceptance and provide an opportunity for students to experience culture and diversity that they have not experienced before."

Students can come and eat lunch, do homework, read, use the computers or just hang out and talk to staff and fellow students. The DAC is intended to faciliate open and honest dialogue about topics that students might feel intimidated by talking about elsewhere in their day to day lives.

The DAC receives funding to allow campus clubs to have events and host presentations, and so far this term, has been buzzing with activity having already hosted 2 events for the Gay Straight Alliance and one for the Peace Studies Club. Students who work in the DAC are integrated as part of the student life and leadership program, and help to facilitate their own multi-cultural programming as well.

The DAC is located in Forum room 220, on the second floor just above the Hot Shot Cafe, and Mrs. Klohk is typically there to assist students Mon.-Fri. until 5:00.

At a glance:

Where: Diversity Achievement Center, Forum room 220

What: Native American Flute Workshop

When: Nov. 10th at 3:00

Sponsored by: The Native American Student Union

Why: To teach people about the importance of the flute to Native American culture.