DI V E R S I T Y & EN G A G E MEN T
BLOOMING WITH KINDNESS Last Spring, CVCC held the first-ever CommUNITY Day in two different locations: Main Campus and the Alexander Complex.
Red Hawk Nation consists of many parts—and our Red Hawk spirit embodies one voice and one message: Spreading kindness to all. With this in mind, the first-ever CVCC CommUNITY Day was born. This year’s theme, “Blooming with Kindness”, emphasized the ways we can work together to share good news and encouragement with one another. On the Alexander Campus, kindness bloomed during fun games and CommUNITY sessions. Students and visitors were welcomed to a safe, informative environment where they were able to meet friends from the college. Attendees also had the chance to learn
CommUNITY Day is a special event which celebrates the unity of
about programs, resources, and local Alexander County events which
cultures represented in our student body and our current faculty/staff
continued to spread the message of unity for our community.
population. On Main Campus, students and visitors were welcomed to the CVCC Everyone who steps foot on campus should feel welcomed and
Tarlton Complex, where doors were open to fun activities, the Food
respected. We all have our own set of personal experiences and great
Truck Fair, and live presentations. Some students chose to participate
expectations, and as a community college, it is our job to recognize
in the outdoor games presented by the Office of Student Equity and
every student’s individuality. We exist to help others achieve new
Engagement—and most took the time to walk through the vibrant
heights in their educational goals, whatever these may be. While it is
Cultural Tent displays.
important to know this, it is even more important to recognize the
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positive impact diversity brings to our wonderful students, staff, and
Thanks to local CVCC leaders, these Cultural Tents were able to
other visitors.
bring together a large representation of those who identify as Asian
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