Intercultural and Inclusion Events

Lavender Graduation:

A cultural celebration that recognizes and acknowledges the achievements and contributions of LGBTQIA+ student of all backgrounds.
Donning of the Kente:

A graduation ceremony designed to recognize the academic, professional and personal achievements of students that identify within the African diaspora.
Organizational Kick Off:

If you are interested in learning more IISS initiatives and events as well as more on the topics of diversity, social justice and inclusion please stop by our table at Organizational kick!
African American Music Through the Years:

A campus favorite event that celebrates the history and music of African Americans through a musical timeline.
Drag Show:

In honor of National Coming Out Day IISS in collaboration with PRiDE hosted a drag show as a way to pay homage to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Upcoming Events

Piñata-ology | September 22^nd11am – 2pm | IISS Office (LJSU A102)
Join IISS and the Coastal Activities Board to learn about the significance of the piñata to the Latinx community. After the brief educational seminar, all participants will be able to make and take their own piñata.
While supplies last.

Latinx & Series | Two part event
Part 1: Latinx & Disabled | September 27^th6:30pm | Coastal Theater
Join IISS and Accessbility and Disability Services we explore the intersections of the Latinx identity as we hear from a Latinx and Disabled scholar activist, Dior Vargas. This session will take place through a hybrid model, participants who are not able to attend in person can join the discussion via Zoom. To register for the event via Zoom, click here.

Part 2: Latinx & Queer | October 11^th6:00pm | Coastal Theater
IISS and Women and Gender Studies invites you to hear from two Latinx and Queer scholar as they provide a lesson in allyship by sharing their current research as well as their lived experiences. This session will take place through a hybrid model, participants who are not able to attend in person can join the discussion via Zoom. To register for the event via Zoom, click here.

National Coming Out Day | October 11^th11:00am-2:00pm | LJSU Rotunda
Join IISS in collaboration with WGS on National Coming Out Day as we honor all who have come out as LGBTQIA++ or as an ally for equality.

International Pronouns Day | October 20^th11:00am-2:00pm | LJSU Rotunda
Join the international movement to normalize the use pronouns as part of identity. Let's make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. #PronounsDay

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
CONTACT IISS
Intercultural and Inclusion Student Services
843-349-2749