Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated every March 31. It aims to bring attention to the discrimination and violence faced by the trans community while also celebrating their lives and contributions.
For many, poetry is a device by which people connect, encourage free-thinking, creativity, and the expression of oneself. National Poetry Month occurs in April every year to celebrate the empowerment of poets throughout the nation.
Earth day is celebrated internationally on April 22. It is more than just an aesthetic day to post nature pictures on social media, and Florida based indigenous activist, Robert Rosa, suggested some key things we can do beyond Earth Day, and any other day to protect Earth.
Appreciation and recognition must be shown to the Seminole women of Florida. The Seminoles migrated to Florida in the 18th century and are still around today. Seeing that they are a small percentage of the overall Florida population, they often time get lack of recognition.
On April 8th, Saint Leo University officially opened the new Wellness Center located on the university’s main campus in Saint Leo, FL. The center is dedicated to mind, body, and spirit connections. The Wellness Center is open to students, faculty, staff, and others outside the school community. As a way of maintaining the community-oriented nature of the Wellness Center, there are policies about membership and rules to follow while using the facilities at the center.
On April 5, members of the Saint Leo University community gathered in the SCC Boardrooms for the Synod on Synodality. The Synod was convened in response to a call from Pope Francis to Catholics throughout the world to reflect on the themes of communion, participation, and mission in the Church.
Saint Leo University is looking toward the future. With the grand opening of the new Wellness Center, the University has expanded its ability to cater to the needs of its students, staff, and the community around the institution.
For many, poetry serves as more than just an outlet for self-expression. It becomes a realm of creativity, a way to express thoughts and emotions that would otherwise be unvoiced. For Sigma Tau Delta (English Honors Society) and Saint Leo’s Creative Writing specialization, writing can also be a form of bonding and building a community of like-minded individuals.
The College of Business at Saint Leo University hosted a “Business Week” event, opened to all students regardless of major from March 28-30. One of the main events held during the week was “Dress for Success,” hosted by the IMASC (the accounting club) with a presentation by Dr. Passard Dean, director of graduate studies/chair & professor of accounting, economics, and finance.
Saint Leo University’s new program, “Mission-Driven Leaders: Conversations on Purpose,” welcomed alumnus Nick DeMarinis back to campus for an interactive conversation to kick off the second day of Business Week on March 28, 2022.