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Diversity Monologues

Diversity Monologues is an annual event showcasing the stories of Whitworth University students. Throughout the Diversity Monologues process, students engage counternarrative to celebrate their identities and to illuminate opportunities for improving equity and inclusion within institutional and societal structures, policies and procedures. Diversity Monologues is coordinated by a body of students, staff and faculty dedicated to fostering a community that nurtures and appreciates diverse identities. In March 2015, Whitworth hosted its first Diversity Monologues program, which was funded as an initiative of #WhitworthUnited.

Spring 2023 – Eighth Annual Diversity Monologues

"How do you come to know belonging?"

Students who are interested in submitting an essay or poem for this year's event and publication will need to email or drop off their submission by Monday, March 19, 2023. The Diversity Monologues Showcase will take place Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Diversity Monologues Submission Form

Community Lunches

These monthly luncheons highlight the cuisine and culture of a particular country or region.

National First-Generation Celebration Day

First-generation students are those students who are in the first in their families to attend and graduate from a four-year university. At Whitworth, we recognize them as "trailblazers" because these scholars are blazing the trail for their families and community towards higher education. We want to celebrate Whitworth first-gen students, staff  and faculty for their hard work, sacrifices, and successes to achieve a momentous achievement in their educational and professional lives. Check back here for more information about the Nov. 8 National First-Generation Celebtration Day.

Whitworth Top Chef

Whitworth Top Chef is an annual event to showcase food from various cultures. Throughout the process, an increased awareness of other cultures creates an inclusive community that encourages all members to meet, interact and experience the culinary aspect of different cultures.