New addition to the Multicultural, Gender, and Women’s Center staff

By: Justin Worthing ~Staff Writer~ Xavier’s Multicultural, Gender, and Women’s Center (MGWC) recently hired Kelsey O’Neil, recent graduate of Southern New Hampshire University’s graduate school, as their new Assistant Director. O’Neil graduated in June with a Masters of Science (MS) in Organizational Leadership and began working at Xavier last month. While at Southern New Hampshire University, O’Neil worked as the LGBTQ Graduate Assistant where they organized LGBTQ events and multicultural events and promoted diversity and LGBTQ initiatives on campus, among other responsibilities. Taj Smith, Director of the MGWC, said the decision to hire an Assistant Director is meant to promote … Continue reading New addition to the Multicultural, Gender, and Women’s Center staff

Xavier’s art collection grows with pieces from “Multicultural Expressions of Faith”

By: Katherine Colborn The Xavier Art Gallery greeted the new school year with music, culture and several new additions to Xavier’s own art collection through with “Multicultural Expressions of Faith.” The show, opened with a reception on Aug. 23. The displayed collection includes 70 works of art in all mediums reflecting diverse expressions of faith, spirituality and devotion. The exhibit is endowed by a grant from the Xavier University Women of Excellence (WOX) and was awarded to Xavier University Gallery Director Kitty Uetz, Department of Art Professor Suzanne Chouteau and Assistant to the President for Diversity and Equity Cheryl Nuñez. … Continue reading Xavier’s art collection grows with pieces from “Multicultural Expressions of Faith”