diversity equity inclusion

SGA Hosts Student Forum

On Sunday, March 9th, St. Ambrose President Dr. Amy Novak and the Student Government Association hosted a student forum to address ongoing developments affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the state and federal levels.  Student Government Association President Jack Day stated, “I had a…check-in meeting with President Novak a couple of weeks ago, and […]

SAU Weekly: March 14, 2025

On this edition of SAU Weekly, Student Government Association addresses a growing issue facing higher ed with a Student Forum. And amid the war between Ukraine and Russia, what one of our own here at St. Ambrose wants you to know. In sports, the SAU Men’s Bowling looks to strike gold in Las Vegas as […]

Legislation Puts SAU’s DEI Office in Crosshairs

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order affecting countless diversity, equality, and inclusion programs across the nation, putting the purpose of the programs under a microscope.  Iowa lawmakers are now following suit with HSB 60, a bill that would eliminate DEI offices at private universities. Students at SAU believe it is important for everyone […]

What’s the Buzz: The Future of DEI at SAU with President Amy Novak

The interview transcription review is included below: Things are changing rapidly at the state and federal levels, but let’s rewind a bit. How exactly did we get to HB60 and other legislation that targets DEI programs and grant funding? “There’s two larger conversations here. One is at the state level, which you’re referring to in […]

SAU Weekly: February 28, 2025

In this edition of SAU Weekly, we explain how efforts from state and federal lawmakers to cut Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs could put university funding at risk. We sit down with SAU president Dr. Amy Novak to discuss the university’s response. Plus, find out what campus resource will be closing its doors in June. […]

D.E.I. Cultural Stole Donning Ceremony

Graduates of different ethnic backgrounds were honored in a cultural stole donning ceremony this past Sunday at St. Ambrose University.

Celebrating the success of first-generation students at SAU

Learn more about first-generation student Faith McCubbin and what has helped her most here at SAU.

Get out of your lane with Safe Zone training

Ready to get out of your lane and your comfort zone? Safe Zone is helping the SAU community learn something new to support the people around them.

Photo Essay: DEI Pledge

The Office of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted the SAU Inclusion Pledge Drive in honor of Multicultural Week on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. in the Beehive at Ambrose Hall.

How you can celebrate Women’s History Month at SAU

SAU is celebrating Women's History Month in a variety of ways this month, see how you can participate!