ADVOCATES FOR A BRIGHTER STONEHILL (ABS)
Instead of mentor/mentee what do we call the dynamic between an ABS leader and a first-year student?
Big sibling/little sibling
True or False: the dialogue groups are run by staff and faculty.
False: they are student-led.
What is the program that ABS leaders help support first-years, international students, and transfers?
Intercultural Experience Program (IXP)
OIA's mission provides support to students who fall into one or more of these 4 categories... (name them)
Students of color, first-generation college students, international students, and LGBTQIA+ students
What is OIA's Instagram handle?
@SCDIVERSITY
Not only does ABS serve as leaders, but they also serve as these three things...
(Hint: one of them is in the name)
Advocates, mentors, and role models
Name the 5 affinity groups.
BRASA, BSU, Latinx, PAA, Pride
This annual celebration showcases cultural expression through fashion, music, dance, and other performances.
DiverCity Fusion Festival
This term describes recognizing that people have multiple overlapping identities that shape their experiences.
Intersectionality
When is Omar's birthday?
Today! November 6th
Before ABS was rebranded to "Advocates for a Brighter Stonehill" what was it originally called?
(Bonus: +100 if you say what year ABS was rebranded)
ALANA-A Brothers & Sisters
What is the newest dialogue group?
Students of Adoption and Resilience (SOAR)
Fill in the blank: BACES stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color Achieving ___ & Empowerment at Stonehill
Connection
Who is the founder of Intercultural Affairs?
Jean Hamler
What does Teddi eat for lunch?
Teddi eats?
jk...yogurt and granola
In what year was the original ABS (ALANA-A Brothers & Sisters) team formed?
2007
The dialogue group BRIDGES that discusses diversity and works towards a just and equitable society was formally known as...
Whites Becoming Allies (WBA)
Which two heritage month celebrations are celebrated in November?
Native American Heritage Month & Transgender Day of Remembrance
What building was OIA originally located?
College Center
How many leaders were in the first team formed under ALANA-A Brothers & Sisters?
How many dialogue group facilitators are also on an e-board for an affinity group? (Name them)
5 (Maria, Syntyche, Michael, Arthur, Emmanuelle)
What is the name of the book that OIA's book club is reading this semester?
Somewhere We are Human
In what year was OIA founded?
1992