The student diversity roundtable was part of the Leadership Education and Development workshop series sponsored by Campus Activities. ASG-recognized groups are required to send an executive board member to one session each quarter, with topics ranging from filing contracts to building Web sites.
Tuesday’s diversity discussion, led by Associated Student Government President Adam Humann, brought together groups including InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Student Blood Services, AdShop and the Ski and Snowboard Club.
The student leaders agreed that their events rarely draw audiences from outside their own groups. The exceptions are large events such as Dance Marathon, whose appeal extends beyond cultural identities or extracurricular interests.
“DM is unique in that it’s drawing people together for a cause,” said DM alumni relations chairwoman Michelle Madigan. “We’re able to appeal to people’s philanthropic sides.”
But the bulk of campus events usually only draw students who are involved in the sponsoring group, leaders said. People also do not feel comfortable attending events when they don’t know anyone there, said CaribNation co-founder Den
