DUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We welcome everyone to our community.
David Smith
Associate Dean for Advising and Executive Director
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What are you doing to become more culturally competent?
Listening. Really listening. And talking and reading and learning about different life experiences.
I am striving to put myself in places where I have the opportunity to talk with others who are different from me and learn all I can about what is important to them and what is salient to their identity. I attempt to read about both the history and current dilemmas of other cultures.
I read. Get into conversations. Participate in training and other events. Listen to music and words. Watch films.
I am applying to graduate schools that offer multicultural counseling and social justice issues courses. I am also researching how we can make DUS's social media presence more accessible to those who are visually impaired.
Student Spotlights
I am half Puerto Rican and half Dominican and I try to make my “latinidad” a big part of my identity…Let your supporters and loved ones know that you’re struggling. They are there to guide you when you’re in the dark and the sooner you act, the sooner you’ll see improvement.
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Having safe spaces where you can interact with people that may or may not look like you, and engage in conversation and activity, makes you feel big at a smaller school.
Read morePartnerships
Connect to the multicultural coordinators in each college.
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Multicultural & Special Interest Organizations
Join one of over 70 multicultural student orgs.
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First-Generation College Students
Connect to 1st gen students, professionals, and advocates.
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Student Stories
Hear from our students; do you see yourself in their stories?
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Community & Belonging
There are many ways to be a Penn Stater. Let us help you build your community.
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Connect With Us
Connect with the DUS Diversity Team.
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Penn State’s Land Acknowledgement
Find out who lived on the land Penn State resides.
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An inclusive, diverse community is one where all experiences and perspectives are valued. Here in DUS, we want everyone to feel that they can share their stories openly and be accepted for who they are and how they see the world. It is through the inclusion of the broadest range of perspectives that we will find solutions to the many problems that confront our world. I encourage you to be yourself, to share your story with your adviser and others, and to join us in building a strong, inclusive community at Penn State.