MSU Diversity + Equity Network

Last but not least, we are looking for Community Events and Planning Coordinators for the 2024-2025 year! Hiring closes on June 13 at 11:59 pm. Feel free to DM us with any questions, more positions posted at msumcmaster.ca/jobs :)

We are looking for Social and Political Advocacy Coordinators for the 2024-2025 year! Hiring closes on June 13 at 11:59 pm. Feel free to DM us with any questions, more positions posted at msumcmaster.ca/jobs :)

We are looking for Research & Resources Coordinators for the 2024-2025 year! Hiring closes on June 13 at 11:59 pm. Feel free to DM us with any questions, more positions posted at msumcmaster.ca/jobs :)

We are looking for Promotions Coordinators for the 2024-2025 year! Hiring closes on June 13 at 11:59 pm. Feel free to DM us with any questions :)

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Scan the QR Code or attend through the link in bio. Together, let‘s make a difference.🌐

✨ Join us at DEN Networking Night!
🎓🌐 Connect with McMaster alumni from Health Science, Science, Humanities, and Social Science on March 5th, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Have burning questions about your field? This is your chance! 🤝
Snacks and refreshments included. 🥨
Registration link in bio!

Reflecting on Black History Month with profound admiration for the McMaster individuals who‘ve displayed remarkable resistance within the diaspora. From campus to community, their unwavering commitment to challenging barriers resonates deeply.
To acknowledge their narratives, honour the struggles, and collectively strive for a more inclusive and equitable future, DEN has decided to celebrate Black History Month with this year’s theme “From the Continent to Diaspora: Honouring Black Resistance” by collaborating with BSA and sharing stories of resistance within the diaspora that exist at McMaster.
Resources from:https://marauders.ca/documents/2020/10/27/Report_McMaster_Black_Student_Athlete_Experience_Systemic_Review_FINAL_24Oct20.pdf
Fabion’s Tweets: https://twitter.com/FabionFoote/status/1277244034482868226?s=20

Join DEN this Monday as we mark the 7th anniversary of the Quebec Mosque Shooting. This event is OPEN TO ALL. We will begin with a few words of solidarity from community members, and conclude with prayer. Please make sure to wear your Green Squares (available in MUSC 212).

It’s a pleasure to see you return to campus, Mac! 🏫 Join us for another year of Wellbeing Week, a collaborative initiative by NINE MSU services, designed to shed light on diverse aspects of student well-being! Join daily events from Monday, January 22 to Friday, January 27, focused on housing, overdose intervention, consent, mindfulness, and food security. Cherry on top? Attend a minimum of two Wellbeing Week events and stand a chance to WIN AIRPODS PRO! 🎧
MSU DEN and FCC will hold the Globe Tasting on January 26 in La Piazza from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Join us to discover new dishes and try free samples of different cultural foods! We are looking forward to seeing you all there!!

MSU DEN wishes everyone a very happy holidays!! 🌟 What are you celebrating this season? ✨

HEY MAC!! MSU DEN is hiring Peer Support volunteers for our community circles initiative.

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Link in bio!

The semester is almost over, we hope everyone good luck on your exams, and we are giving away one self-care package which includes
•a Stanley cup
•a heated blanket
•fuzzy socks
•a coloring book
•pencil crayons

To enter:
- Follow
- Tag 2 friends in the comments

Happy Halloween!!! As you celebrate, it is important to be reflective and critical of the cultural appropriation. Please use the guide to inform your decisions tonight when engage in trick-or-treating and gather in social settings.

🎃 Calling all mischievous Marauders! 🍁✨ Get ready to spook and chill at our Halloween Movie Night in MUSC Room 313/311 on October 31st, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM! 🎥👻 Prepare for thrills, popcorn spills, and a magical time! 🌟 RSVP now via the link in our bio if you dare to join the mischief! 🎃👻🎬

September 30th is dictated as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or also known as Orange Shirt Day. We take this day to commemorate the lives lost in the residential school experience, the cultural genocide that took place, and the survivors and their families currently healing from its aftermath. We also commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation and encourage meaningful, educated discussions with family and friends.

We hope you take this time to further educate yourself on the history of residential schools and their lasting impact on the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of Indigenous communities. It is important to be mindful of these experiences and to remember that these values and acts of reconciliation are not exclusive to one day, but should be ever-present year long.

The compiled list above of resources is non-exhaustive, meaning that we strongly recommend that you do your own research and learn to create visibility for Indigenous communities in your own life. It is the settler Canadian’s responsibility to get educated, advocate for, and engage meaningfully in reconciliation with Indigenous people.

Last but not least are our Research and Resources Coordinators, Rishika Sen, Leilani Xue, Thirumagal Gowrikanthan and Shrey Acharya.

Rishika Sen
“Hi, I’m Rishika, and i’m a third year student! I’m one of the Research and resources executive for MSUDEN and I’m really excited to work on this team to make our campus inclusive for everyone!”

Leilani Xue
“Social psychology (Research specialization opt.) I am passionate about racial and ethnic studies and why people want to have power over other people. I will minor in African and Black Diaspora studies and Latin America and Latinx studies.”

Thirumagal Gowrikanthan
“I’m so excited to be a part of this great team that promotes equity. I am looking forward to working with them this year!”

Shrey Acharya
“Hi! My name is Shrey (he/him) and I am in my 4th year of the BHSc program. I've been a part of DEN for the past 3 years and have joined this year to continue to make McMaster inclusive for students and staff of all identities. This looks different for everyone and as such I am particularly excited to champion new initiatives that cater to individual student needs and enable us to examine and improve the state of Diversity at McMaster currently.”

Say Hi to our Promotions Coordinators, Wenjing Ding, Adharva Vella, Ilesha Prabhudesai and Celina Jayendran!

Wenjing Ding
“Hello, my name is Wenjing. I’m a second-year commerce student, and I’ll be your Promotions coordinator this year! It is my first year being a part of the service, and I wish to contribute to the McMaster community as much as possible!”

Adharva Vella
“Hey! My name is Adharva and I’m in my second year of health sciences and I look forward to working with the DEN team to make really fun and innovative graphics”

Ilesha Prabhudesai
“Hey! I'm Ilesha, and I'll be one of the Promotions Coordinators this year! I'm very excited to be a part of MSU DEN this year and to help play a part in creating an equitable and inclusive space at McMaster. I've always been passionate about advocacy and EDI, so with this involvement in MSU DEN, I hope to make a positive impact and promote safer spaces for all racialized and marginalized individuals!”

Celina Jayendran
“Hey everyone! My name is Celina Jayendran (she/her), and I'm a second-year Molecular Biology and Genetics student. I was born in Oakville but lived and studied internationally in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates from K-12. I joined the MSU Diversity and Equity Network because I am passionate about graphic design and deeply committed to the inclusivity and equity values that MSU Diversity Services advocates for. My dream destination is Iceland, my favourite way to stay active is by playing tennis, and the last show I watched was Sherlock. I'm looking forward to the year ahead with everyone and expanding our community in-person and online!”

Meet our Social and Political Advocacy Coordinators, Kerry Yang, Tamara Rahal, and Ibreez Asaria! Click “more” to see the messages they want to share!

Kerry Yang
“Hi everyone! My name is Kerry and I’m super excited to be your social and political advocacy coordinator this year! I’m originally from Northern Ontario which has helped me appreciate the diversity Hamilton has to offer. I love books, wordle, taking pictures of my food, and playing piano : )”

Tamara Rahal
“I’ve always been passionate about Social Justice and have always aimed to advocate for marginalized folks. I joined the diversity + equity network as a way to advocate for the diverse student body at McMaster and to promote safer spaces so that equity and diversity is maintained for all!”

Ibreez Asaria
“Hey! My name is Ibreez and I’m excited to be serving as the Social and Political Co-Coordinator for MSU DEN this year. I worked with DEN last year in Research and Resources and I loved celebrating the many diverse cultures and traditions we have across this campus. I look forward to working with this incredible team to bring you new projects, initiatives, and campaigns this year. In my spare time, I like to watch true crime or finance documentaries, go to the Pulse, and find new food spots around Hamilton!”

Today, we will be introducing our wonderful Community Events Planning Coordinators, Nataly Ayoub, David Feboke, Marc Gonsalves and Simran Dhami!

Nataly Ayoub
“Hello everyone, my name is Nataly and I can’t wait to start my journey with MSU DEN! There are so many diverse groups in McMaster and we, as a club, want to celebrate each and every unique culture. If you have any questions, please contact me and I would love to chat!”

David Feboke
"I joined MSU DEN because I believe that it’s important to create inclusive and diverse spaces, where students can grow and thrive. I look forward to the new study space that will be open at bridges cafe"

Marc Gonsalves
"I joined MSU DEN in order to directly contribute to equality and inclusion at McMaster. Really excited for all the events we are going to do this year!"

Simran Dhami
"Hi! My name is Simran (she/her), and I’m in my fourth year of Biology & PNB. The reason I joined MSU DEN as a CEP executive was because I wanted to bring the McMaster community together through fun and engaging events. I’m also excited to work with a great team to advocate for diversity and equity within the university. My favourite vacation destination would be Banff, Alberta. I enjoy hiking and bike riding in order to stay active. Finally, the last show I watched was suits (definitely would recommend!)"

Next up is our lovely Assistant Director, Roop Sanghu.

"Diversity is a broad concept and I believe there needs to be in depth conversations about how to effectively understand Diversity in ways that apply to our individual realities. Being DEN's AD this year allows me to initiate these conversations and dissect the current presence of Diversity at McMaster! "

First up is our Director, Ayesha Zahid! Here is a message she would like to share:

Hey McMaster!! I'm truly honoured to be this year's DEN Director! It's a role that I hope I can utilize to better address many of the overlooked issues at McMaster! Reach out to us at: [email protected], we're always looking for new perspectives!

This week, we will be introducing our amazing executive team for the 2023-2024 school year! Stay tuned and get ready for it!

HEY MAC!!

EXECUTIVE positions are now OPEN!

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If you any questions please DM us!

DEN, FCC and MSU advocacy have collaborated on a three-day campaign to highlight the importance of cultural awareness of food donations!

Through educating students on donation guidelines, we hope to bridge the knowledge gab that exists in our community to better address food insecurity affecting BIPOC in different parts of the world.

This campaign will focus on three regions: the Middle East, Central Africa, and South Asia. Day 3 of the Cultural Sensitivity in Food Donations campaign will look at Central Africa.

Please share to educate your peers and let us know if this is useful to you ✨

DEN, FCC and MSU advocacy have collaborated on a three-day campaign to highlight the importance of cultural awareness of food donations!

Through educating students on donation guidelines, we hope to bridge the knowledge gab that exists in our community to better address food insecurity affecting BIPOC in different parts of the world.

This campaign will focus on three regions: the Middle East, Central Africa, and South Asia. Day 2 of the Cultural Sensitivity in Food Donations campaign will look at the Middle East.

Please share to educate your peers and let us know if this is useful to you ✨

DEN, FCC and MSU advocacy have collaborated on a three-day campaign to highlight the importance of cultural awareness of food donations!

Through educating students on donation guidelines, we hope to bridge the knowledge gab that exists in our community to better address food insecurity affecting BIPOC in different parts of the world.

This campaign will focus on three regions: the Middle East, Central Africa, and South Asia. Day 1 of the Cultural Sensitivity in Food Donations campaign will look at South Asia.

Please share to educate your peers and let us know if this is useful to you ✨