Professional speaker Elaine Pasqua visited SJC Brooklyn and SJC Long Island last week, hosting a number of events for students ranging in topics from diversity and inclusion to drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual assault awareness.
“Here at SJC, we should strive to build a kinder and more gentle community, where people feel they can be their authentic selves to bring forth their unique perspectives and ideas,” Pasqua said.
Pasqua spoke to many students throughout the course of the week, presenting at 11 different events to freshmen, student leaders, student-athletes and members of Greek life. The Center for Student Involvement, Leadership and Multicultural Programming hosted the events.
“We want to provide an environment that is free of discrimination, so people feel truly valued as individuals,” she said.
Pasqua has worked with more than 650 universities nationwide, numerous professional and corporate organizations, athletic associations, the military and 31 pro athletic teams from the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball. She has presented at St. Joseph’s College the past few years.
Monday, Sept. 30 • SJC Brooklyn
- Common Hour presentation to all freshmen about alcohol, relationships, bystander education and other high-risk behaviors.
- Afternoon workshop with student leaders about diversity and inclusion.
Tuesday, Oct. 1 • SJC Long Island: An Unheard Voice (Title IX)
- Common Hour presentation to freshmen about sexual assault awareness and bystander intervention.
- 5-6 p.m. presentation to student-athletes and some members of Greek life about sexual assault awareness, bystander intervention, and drugs and alcohol.
Wednesday, Oct. 2 • SJC Long Island: Diversity Workshop
- Common Hour presentation to all freshmen about diversity and inclusion.
- 5-6 p.m. presentation about drugs and alcohol to Greek life organizations.
Thursday, Oct. 3 • SJC Long Island: Trainings/Workshops
- Presentations throughout the day to the Student Government Association (SGA), clubs and organizations, and Orientation Team Leaders about diversity and inclusion.
Friday, Oct. 4 – SJC Long Island: An Unheard Voice (Title IX)
- 9:35-10:30 a.m. presentation to freshmen about sexual assault awareness and bystander intervention.
- Common Hour presentation to freshmen about sexual assault awareness and bystander intervention.
