December 8, 2010

Winter Jubilee -- Fun for you, Fun for Me!

     Festivities abounded Monday on the Esplanade as Trinity Diversity Connection celebrated Winter Jubilee!
     TDC and our 13 Associate Groups came together with different events, activities, and FOOD (of course) to show Trinity some alternative winter traditions. TDC had vegan and regular smores and pictures taken in different holiday settings -by the fireplace, in a sleigh, etc.
     Even though it was wicked cold outside, the good company (and cups of hot chocolate and cider) kept us warm enough to visit all the different groups booths. For instance, the Chinese Culture Club and the Muslim Student Association both Calligraphy (two different types: Chinese and Arabic); Black Student Association had cookies and milk as well as a visit from Santa; Sexual Diversity Alliance celebrated with Vegan Cake and coloring pride flags; Latino Exchange had a pinata with candy; Jewish Student Association made menorahs out of marshmallows, pretzels, and spice drops; Gaelic Cultural Society decorated gingerbread cookies; Asian Subcontinental Association had mango smoothies and did Rangoli, a traditional Indian art form made by arranging beans in different patterns; and MANY more!
Hope everyone who made it out for this event had a great time and "Happy Finals to all, and to all a good-night."

December 1, 2010

Dialogue on Diversity

      This past Monday-Nov. 22nd- was the last Dialogue on Diversity for this semester. The topic was an Interfaith Dialogue and there were representatives from faiths such as Hinduism, Judaism, Catholicism, Sikhism, and Islam. During the dinner, - which was delicious, by the way - each representative give a brief introduction to the main beliefs in their religion. After this summary, the floor was opened up to questions from guests at the dialogue.
      Monday night was a civil discussion of discovery and education about the different religions represented on campus. However, even those with no faith (or a faith not represented) were welcome to join the discussion. If you have ideas for future dialogues, contact Maria Tariq.