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Beautiful Bodies: discussion on fat liberation and body positivity

Beautiful Bodies: discussion on fat liberation and body positivity

Madoline Plattenberg March 22, 2023

Feminism for All, Diversity and Disability and the Student Equity and Engagement Center (SEEC) hosted a two-part workshop series diving into loving ourselves, the history of fat liberation and body positivity...

DIVERSITY - NMU students from all walks of life are encouraged to attend SEECs Student Diversity Coffee Hour for refreshments and conversation. This social environment is intended to provide a safe place for open discussion of personal and socially relevant topics.

Coffee and conversations at the SEEC

Madoline Plattenberg, Features Editor September 27, 2022

Students unwound in between classes with snacks, tea, coffee and conversation at Student Diversity Coffee Hour from 11 a.m. to noon today, Sept. 27.  The Student Equity and Engagement Center, located...

COFFEE BREAK — A whiteboard reading “Diversity lives here” directs visitors into the Student Equity and Engagement Center. Students from all walks of life are encouraged to attend the inaugural Student Diversity Coffee Hour, which will take place at the SEEC on Sept. 13.

Coffee Hour providing open forum for all

Andie Balenger, Opinion Editor September 12, 2022

The Student Equity and Engagement Center will be hosting its first Student Diversity Coffee Hour on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon. With coffee, tea and snacks to be provided, students are encouraged...

Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.

Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture

Olivia Apa, Features Writer November 17, 2021

Traditional Indigenous foods, such as corn, beans, squash, quinoa, pumpkin, wild rice and maple syrup, are viewed as sacred due to their medicinal value, health benefits and ties to tribal sovereignty. These...

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