AU News

The News Hub of Alliance University

  • Programs & Colleges
    • Alliance Graduate School of Counseling
    • Alliance Theological Seminary
    • School of Arts and Science
    • School of Bible and Christian Ministry
      • Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins
    • School of Business and Leadership
    • School of Education
    • School of Music
    • School of Nursing
    • School of Social Work
  • Highlights
    • Alumni Highlights
    • Athletics
    • Student Highlights
  • Request Information
News Ticker
  • [ March 27, 2018 ] Nyack College and Keep Rockland Beautiful: Clean-up Partners News
  • [ August 11, 2017 ] Urban Ministry and Pastor David Beidel Alliance Theological Seminary
  • [ March 16, 2023 ] An Alliance University Tribute to James Blankemeyer In Memory
  • [ February 7, 2023 ] Alliance University Mourns the Loss of Current Student Keith Lyons Other News
  • [ February 3, 2023 ] AU School of Music Presents: The Marion B. Howe Memorial Concert Series and Composition Commission School of Music
  • [ January 19, 2023 ] Spiritual Formation Opportunities at Alliance University Other News
  • [ January 12, 2023 ] City Chapel NYC at Alliance University: A Higher Calling in Lower Manhattan Other News
HomeCenter for Scholarship and Global EngagementCelebrating “Story” on Diversity Day at Nyack

Celebrating “Story” on Diversity Day at Nyack

September 25, 2018 Deborah Walker Center for Scholarship and Global Engagement, News, NYC Campus Comments Off on Celebrating “Story” on Diversity Day at Nyack

“Share your story.”

During the Nyack College Diversity Celebration Day, these words were the simple, yet powerful encouragement to students offered by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Turk, as a starting point for penetrating the walls that often divide ethnic groups.  Dr. Turk was one of three convocation panelists addressing, “The Implications and Effects of Diversity Within the Nyack College Community,” moderated by Dr. Vilma “Nina” Balmaceda, director of the Center for Scholarship and Global Engagement (CSGE). The panel also included Dr. Jeffrey García, an assistant professor in the Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins master’s program and Prof. Fanita Henderson, a New York State licensed mental health counselor in Nyack’s Alliance Graduate School of Counseling. Both recounted ways they have engaged their students, celebrating differences as well as similarities.

Diversity Celebration Day came on the heels of the September 10 announcement that Nyack is on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” list for being among the top five regional universities in the North for ethnic diversity. Students from the Rockland County and Manhattan campuses were immersed in the importance of “story” during visits to the National Museum of the American Indian, the African American Burial Ground, the Museum of Jewish Heritage and (pictured above) the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Each site provided a glimpse into significant facets of American history; each experience represented a contribution to who the United States of America is today.

Dr. Balmaceda expressed gratitude to her support team who helped facilitate a successful day of cultural and social enrichment: Dr. Charles Hammond, NYC campus dean of students; Mrs. Wanda Velez, Rockland County campus dean of students; Dr. Wanda Walborn, Rockland campus director of the Office of Spiritual Formation; Ms. Rachel Kunker, administrative assistant for the College of Arts & Sciences and the Center for Scholarship & Global Engagement; Ms. Bonita D’Amil, executive assistant to the Provost; Mrs. Deborah Harris, assistant director of the Office of Student Life; and Nyack’s NYC gospel choir, directed by Prof. Willana Mack.

Related

Celebrating “Story” on Diversity Day at Nyack
Previous

Student profile: Katherine Acevedo

Celebrating “Story” on Diversity Day at Nyack
Next

Senior student profile: Joanna Carrasco

Events

  • Bookstore Launch iStock 1365001960
    Dec 16 | Launch of AU Online Bookstore
    December 12, 2022 Comments Off on Dec 16 | Launch of AU Online Bookstore
  • nyack 08272021 004 1
    AU President and Alumni Named to Faith Power 100 List
    December 6, 2022 Comments Off on AU President and Alumni Named to Faith Power 100 List
  • Scott and AU students
    AU Students Volunteer at World Vision Fundraiser
    December 2, 2022 Comments Off on AU Students Volunteer at World Vision Fundraiser

Copyright © 2023 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes