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Conversations focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging framed through a college student's lens - A Virginia Tech Podcast

Foundations aims to address these issues through discussions on self-awareness, cultural knowledge, openness, perspective-taking, communication, and collaboration.


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    Episode 7

    Special guests Caroline Lohr, Katie Polidoro, and Cait Simson join Anthony Scott, Chief for Inclusion and Belonging, for a discussion about the Virginia Tech Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group. The Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group is a multidisciplinary institutional work group established by President Tim Sands to advance the university’s commitment to end sexual violence and enhance preventative programming at Virginia Tech. This podcast episode contains references to sexual and gender-based violence. Viewing and listening discretion is advised.

    Date: 03/31/2023
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    Episode 6

    Special student guests Serenity Cortez, Elsie Boateng, Grace Shimkus, and Caleb Dankwa, join Anthony Scott, Chief for Inclusion and Belonging, for a discussion about their student experiences in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. The Corps of Cadets was established in 1872 and has evolved significantly since its inception. Various student affinity groups exist within the Corps now to help students find a sense of belonging and build community.

    Date: 03/27/2023
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    Episode 5

    Special student guests Yussef Ait-Bella, Dianna Padilla, and Seli Gebreyesus join Anthony Scott, Chief for Inclusion and Belonging, for a discussion about their student organization called Closing the Gap. Closing the Gap is a student-run organization whose mission is to create a platform for difficult conversations and provide a safe space for students, staff, community members to express their opinions freely.

    Date: 09/26/2022

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