The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 23

The Student-Run Newspaper of Nova Southeastern University February 23, 2021 | Vol. 31, Issue 23 | nsucurrent.nova.ed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office celebrates grand opening P. 9 Fans need to treat game developers with more respect A swimmers perspective on the impact of COVID-19 Shark Self Care: Start a new skincare routine TTI: Visited the One World Observatory in New York P. 11 P. 7 P. 4 Sports Opinions Features Arts & Entertainment OnWed. Feb. 17, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office (DEIB) hosted their grand opening ceremony in the UC Pit of Razor’s Reef. NSU students were invited to a COVID-19-safe gathering in which there was a socially distanced seating area, a COVID-19 friendly distribution of t-shirts with masks and gloves and other sealed giveaways along with strict enforcement of masks by those in attendance. During this event, students heard speeches from Brad Williams, dean of the college of undergraduate studies and the vice president of the division of student affairs, Gerard Wheeler, director of campus life and student engagement, and Emily Kolankiewicz, president of the Student Government Association, among other NSU representatives who were involved in the implementation of this new office. According to the office’s mission statement, this office seeks to strengthen and enrich the NSU community through engagement opportunities, educational programming, vast cultural experiences and provide support for traditionally underrepresented student populations to cultivate a continually sensitive and unified environment. Upcoming event collaborations with this office include The Annual Black Excellence Showcase presented by the Black Student Union. Photos: Top Left PC: C. McLaughlin - This mural is featured in the main entrance of the DEIB office and features the four pillars that this office stands for and its definitions. Bottom Left PC: C. McLaughlin- Dr. Brad Williams, dean of the college of undergraduate studies and the vice president of the division of student affairs, uses an analogy of his wifes’ process of baking the brownies in his hands for this event for implementation of office initiatives seen in our daily lives. Top Right PC:C.McLaughlin - The DEIB office grand opening featured many giveaways but the clear success was the variety of t-shirts with dictionary definitions of the four “pillars” of the office’s creation was the fan favorite. Bottom RIght PC: C. McLaughlin- A look at the entrance to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office in Rosenthal Room 104. By: Christina McLaughlin Co-Editor-in-Chief