Photography by Grace Gross, Marketing and Communications, & Student Government Association
On Tuesday, April 16th, the Office of Residence Life hosted the annual Diversity Carnival in the quad. At the same time, McKendree Student Government Association hosted their biannual International Meal Day. It was a very eventful day, full of learning about diversity and culture and having fun!
Students were able to meet other students in a fun and creative way! Photo taken by Grace Gross. Photo taken by Marketing and Communications.Spectrum Alliance hosted a table that taught us about the “Genderbread Person.” Photo provided by Spectrum Alliance.
McKendree Review Photographer, Phoebe runs the Genderbread Person table! Photo taken by Grace Gross.The Genderbread Person allows us to visualize the idea of gender identity, gender expression, biological sex, and sexual orientation. Genderbread Person creator: Sam Killermann.Student Success had different activities relating to ADHD and Autism. During one activity, you had to try to keep a straight face with an Extreme Sour Warhead in your mouth while continuing conversations with others. Photo taken by Marketing and Communications. Diversity Jenga! You answered a question when you successfully pulled a block from the tower. Here’s an example: “What have you done to educate others on diversity?” Photo taken by Grace Gross. Photo taken by Marketing and Communications.McKendree BSO had card games from different cultures! Also, Bearcats could reflect and write down what diversity means to them. Then they could play a game to win candy! Photo taken by Marketing and Communications.McKendree Green Team handed out cotton candy in four different flavors! At this station, members of the Green Team encouraged us to use reusable products instead of plastic ones. Go Green Team! Photo taken by Madison Bonner. McKendree Review Writers, Megan and Madison, enjoy cotton candy! Photo taken by Grace Gross.TC’s Treats in Fairview Heights provided yummy treats during the carnival! Photo taken by Marketing and Communications. There were a few different yard games students could participate in. It was such a beautiful day to be outside! Photo taken by Grace Gross.Students from Japan made Sushi for International Meal Day! Photo taken by Madison Bonner.Lorenzo and Aurora cooked and prepared Shrimp Risotto! Photo taken by Madison Bonner.Alireza made Persian Ice Cream! Photo taken by Madison Bonner.Eduardo created Açaí Bowls. This was a McKendree favorite! Photo taken by Madison Bonner.Maria and Ana Cecília made their famous Brazilian Brigadeiro! Photo provided by Maria Salomão.So many options! Photo provided by Maria Salomão.
Don’t worry if you missed it, International Meal Day will return in the fall!
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Grace Gross is one of the Lead Editors for the McKendree Review. She is a third-year Communication major, pursuing a minor in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Grace is heavily involved in extracurricular activities on and off campus. She is a Student Academic Mentor for Student Success and Residence Life. She holds the position of Public Relations Officer for the Psychology Club. In addition, she plays the clarinet in the McKendree Concert Band. Grace is also the Color Guard Captain for the Spirit of McKendree. Grace enjoys spending time with her friends and listening to music and reading in her free time. She is very excited for all of the upcoming opportunities McKendree has to offer.
