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Center for Reconciliation and Diversity

Expanding Cultural Awareness and Inclusion

In support of the university’s broader mission of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Center for Reconciliation and Diversity (CRD) designs and implements an array of services and programs that promote equity-minded recruitment and retention, leadership development, identity development, and the pursuit of holistic success of APU’s diverse student population, especially historically underrepresented students. CRD’s efforts expand identity and cultural awareness for all students, faculty, and staff; promote equity; and model racial reconciliation, unity, and an appreciation of all cultures and nations.

CRD pursues its mission by:

  • Investing in the development of student leaders who serve as catalysts for communication and understanding among people of all racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Providing supplemental support and services for ethnic minority students.
  • Sponsoring programs and activities that increase awareness of and appreciation for ethnic diversity.
  • Supporting student leaders in the development, articulation, and application of their personal and corporate faith in Christ.
  • Sponsoring programs and activities that increase internationalization and cultural competency.
  • Providing supplemental support and services for international students, third-culture students, and international research scholars.

The CRD office promotes student development by coordinating annual cultural events, advising ethnic organizations, and advising intercultural groups.

In addition, the CRD coordinates the Multi-Ethnic Leadership Scholarship Program and Haggard International Scholarship Program, which involve education in leadership, diversity, and discipleship with selected students who become leaders of intercultural understanding and racial reconciliation on our campus and beyond. For more information, visit the Scholarship Opportunities page.

CRD administers other scholarship programs for the university, and provides information on scholarship, fellowship, and internship opportunities offered by community organizations. The office also sponsors various annual events for the campus, including workshops and diversity/leadership retreats.

APU Is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

Being designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) touches every aspect of campus life from creating tailored cultural events to classroom learning experiences.

Learn How You Benefit

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Ethnic Organizations

Ethnic organizations at Azusa Pacific University offer a forum for fellowship, education, and dialogue to encourage the appreciation of cultural diversity at APU.

Our purpose is to unite and build community by fostering an environment that cultivates awareness, understanding, reconciliation, and appreciation so that cultural exchange can be embraced and celebrated.

The Center for Reconciliation and Diversity supports and sponsors the following ethnic organizations:

Armenian Student Association (ASA)

Asian Pacific American Student Organization (APASO)

Black Student Association (BSA)

Indigenous Peoples Circle (IPC)

Kapamilya (Filipino Student Organization)

Latin American Student Association (LASA)

Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA)

Multi-Racial Student Organization (MRSO)

Pacific Islanders Organization (PIO)

 
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Support CRD

The Division of University Advancement provides two ways to support the Center for Reconciliation and Diversity:

  1. Give Online
    Using the link above, you can donate quickly and securely. Please specify “Center for Reconciliation and Diversity” in the “Other designation” section.
  2. Give by Mail or Phone

Mail your gift to:

Division of University Advancement
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000

You may also call the Division of University Advancement at (626) 815-5333. For your convenience, the university accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Card.

Contact Information

Email: scrd@apu.edu
Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 6155

Location

South Side of Cougar Walk, Across from Shalom Café
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