Themes Of United By Diversity

United by Diversity For the last 140 years, University of Detroit Jesuit has had a theme that highlights an important aspect of life and education at U of D. This theme helps students to evaluate how to interact with classmates and teachers and guides students through the school year. For the 2016-2017 school year, U of D has chosen to reuse last year’s theme of United by Diversity. This slogan reminds students and faculty that people of all different races are welcomed at U of D. Simply stated, diversity is defined as, “The state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization,”. However, U of D’s theme of united by diversity expands on this definition and applies it to our lives. It also
Once students get over discrimination and racial bias, students are challenged to unite with their fellow cubs. U of D encourages this unity in almost every activity that the school does such as Pledge Detroit, pep rallies, and sporting events. Unity can also be seen between students because of the academic rigor of the school. Students are encouraged to seek help from their fellow cubs if classes become too difficult. Unity can be seen in Pledge Detroit through students bringing in money in order to provide financial aid to other students who would otherwise not be able to attend U of D. Pep rallies focus more on unity through competition. Grades compete in different events and students cheer for their grade and are given a common goal. Finally, unity can be seen through sporting events. Hundreds of students go to cheer on their team and have some fun with other students. Through this, students are able to make new friends and unite with others to support the Cubs. Every aspect of life at U of D highlights unity between cubs and encourages all students to step out of their comfort zone and make new friends. Students can then unite together and attempt to fight racial injustice outside of