On March 31st the Office of Student Diversity hosted a trip to Washington, D.C. The purpose of this trip was to visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial and the Smithsonian Museum of American History. The trip also allowed students to explore Washington D.C. on their own. Many students decided to tour the museums in D.C., while others checked out some of the historical monuments, such as, the Lincoln memorial and the Washington Monument. Some of the highlights for students were visting the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and seeing the exhibits. Check out the photos below….
On Wednesday March 21st, the Office of Student Diversity will be hosting a screening of the documentary The Anatomy of Hate. This is a film that is comprised of a collection of narratives that explores the ideologies of hate and how we as humans can eradicate them. This is the brain child of director Mike Ramsdell, who spent six years collecting footage from all over the world from groups like white supremacist, Muslim extremist, Christian fundamentalist, Israeli settlers and soldiers, and even our military forces.
With the creation of this film, Ramsdell has provided us with an unbridled cultural perspective of the dynamics of hate. So come join us on Wednesday, March 21st to experience a well-crafted documentary exploring something that currently plagues our society.
The film will be shown promptly at 4:30pm (at Cabrini College) in the Iadarola Lecture Hall and will be followed up by a discussion with the Director himself, Mike Ramsdell.
Check Out Some Content from the Documentary Below:
Internship opportunity in Washington, DC
March 17, 2012
The institute is a summer academic internship program held in Washington, DC for undergraduate student’s interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. There are scholarship opportunities available for program attendance. If you are interested in the internship check out the link below!
http://www.dcinternships.org
Cabrini College Celebrates Founder’s
February 27, 2012
On Tuesday February 21st Cabrini celebrated Founder’s Day, in the mansion. The event was to honor the legacy of Mother Ursula Infante, MSC (1897-2001), who was the founding President in 1957 and served until 1967. This event brought together students and faculty in order to show their respects, to the late former president.
A sample of the memorabila present -This was the dress code when the College was founded
The celebration began with a mass for the friends and benefactors of Cabrini College in memorial of Mother Ursula. Immediately following, the Mansion foyer was transformed into an interactive gallery filled with items that showcased the legacy of our foundress. To further show our gratitude for all that she has done, students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to relish in memories and stories of those who have shared intimate moments with Mother Ursula. After an opening prayer and a welcome from our president, Dr. Marie Angelella George, stories of alumni and staff began to flood the foyer.
While all of the speakers were enjoyable, Dr. Romano was the highlight of the afternoon. The time he spent at the podium was filled with heartfelt anecdotes that really captured the essence of who Mother Ursula was and what she believed in.
Being a student who has never met Mother Ursula and knew very little about her, I walked away from Founder’s Day with more than just the tales that were shared. It truly gave me a sense of why Cabrini operates the way it does and what it means to receive an education of the heart. It also made me think, not only as a Cabrini student but as a person that I should really fight for the things that I am passionate about and believe in. And despite slow progression, perseverance can and will inflict change, Mother Ursula demonstrated this through her life’s work!
Check out a clip of Dr. Romano’s reflection below….
The Facebook Freeze
February 16, 2012
Social Media Challenge
Take the Social Media Challenge and pledge the Facebook Freeze to create a healthy balance.
Student Development departments challenge you to take a break from your virtual life on social media sites for a day, a week, or a month. Can you do it?
The Facebook Freeze will include fun alternative activities, programs of support, motivational messages, and opportunities for reflection.
Starting Feb. 15, you can take the pledge in any of these offices:
- Student Engagement and Leadership
- Student Diversity Initiatives
- Student Development
- Residence Life
- Health and Wellness Education
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Health Services
- Athletics & Recreation
- Campus Ministry
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Money Matters $eries
January 13, 2012
Part 3, Scholarship Resources!
Often times faculty, staff and administrators at Cabrini College will learn of scholarship, grant and other financial resources for our students.
The Office of Student Diversity invites you to follow this Money Matters blog $eries to stay abreast of these opportunities as they arise on campus.
Below are links to a couple of resources to get you started. Stay tuned to this blog series for more resources moving forward!
Scholarships for LGBT Students
Scholarships for ALANA Students
Part 2 , Student Loan News! 
JANUARY is the month that the Student Loan Reform passed by President Barak Obama is to take effect!
Sometimes, it can be hard to see how policy changes will actually affect your day-to-day life. Not the case with this one. These changes will make a real difference in helping millions of Americans get by month to month. This policy can and will directly effect the lives of many students and recent college graduates who have been worried about how to manage student loan debt in this tigh job market.
Watch the video (in the link below) to learn more about today’s student loan changes
Understanding student loans and managing all the changes can be daunting! Particularly for college students and recent grads who are now burdened with finding a way to repay after earning a degree in a economy fraught with high unemployment! This blog series was created to give you information, resources and access to often times “hidden” insight.
Below is a link to a heplful resource that might aid you in navigating the world of student loans.
Part 1: Tips for Appealing Your Financial Aid
Sometimes even after you have received all of the aid your school can provide to you there still is a good amount of money that is left to be paid. While some students are able to afford it, there are a handful of others are not. For those who aren’t capable, don’t lose hope just yet!
You may be able to appeal your award letter and possibly garner more funds through a process called professional judgment. Professional Judgment refers to the authority of a school’s financial aid administrator to make adjustments to the data elements on the FAFSA and to override a student’s dependency status. The school does not have the authority to change the need analysis formula itself or to make direct adjustments to the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Instead, the school may make adjustments to the inputs to the formula. The changes to the inputs are dictated by the impact of the special circumstances on the family’s income and assets. The standard formula is then applied to the new data elements, yielding a new EFC figure.
The decision of the financial aid administrator is final. There is no appeal. By law, neither the school’s president nor the US Department of Education can override the financial aid administrator’s decision. This was created because FAFSA does not cover every little detail that can drastically alter your award letter. These rulings are based on a case by case basis, so just because one thing worked for someone you know doesn’t mean that it will work for you.
Here are a few tips for when you are pursuing a professional judgment:
- Watch Your Language: Even though this is technically a negotiation, you do not want to say the word ‘negotiate.’ Instead, thank the financial aid office for what they’ve given you but highlight that you are still incapable of paying the remaining balance.
- Be Friendly: These people hold your future in their hands. Come correct and be respectful. No need to offend the person you need assistance from.
- Be Honest: There is no point in lying. Tell the truth and only the truth. Fabrication will get you a 20K fine and up to 5 years in prison. That is the last thing that you would want!
- Be Specific: Let them know what the situation is, when it occurred, and how it is affecting and effecting you.
- Provide Documentation: Be able to back up the things that you have claimed with the appropriate evidence.
- Ensure Delivery: Make sure said documentation reaches the right people in a timely fashion!
*Information for this post was taken from the Black Enterprise Magazine, September 2011 Issue
Cabrini College’s Office of Student Diversity’s Blog!
November 14, 2011
Who is DivCabrini?
Cabrini College, Office of Student Diversity Initiatives is known as DivCabrini across social media sites. Our office exists to empower students of all backgrounds at Cabrini College through events/programs, educational workshops & trainings. DivCabrini provides information & resources that will keep Cabrini students informed and empowered and aid them to continue to be enrolled and successful college students.
What is DivCabrini blog about?
This blog serves many purposes, but will mainly focus on diversity and inclusion topics at Cabrini College. This blog will be a place where the ALANA* students of Cabrini College can express themselves in regards to their college experiences. DivCabrini will consist of a couple of blog series written from college students directly about things relevant to their college experience, about the campus culture and climate at Cabrini College, while providing a place for them to connect with each other online. The blog will also discuss research and best practices in higher education regarding the retention and persistence to graduation of ALANA students. This blog will also be a resource where we will share information pertaining to financial resources & literacy, scholarship and internship opportunities for minority (ALANA) students and current events that impact the lives and college experience for ALANA students.
*(ALANA is an acronym for: African American, Latino, Asian, & Native American)
Thank you for reading and we hope that you subscribe to this blog to be aware of what’s happening at Cabrini College as it relates to diversity & inclusion. We hope this blog becomes a place for connection and dialogue for ALANA college students and for the administrators and educators that are committed to their access to college and success during and after.
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on April 17, 2012