LORDE Scholars

The Leaders of Resilience, Diversity and Excellence (LORDE) Scholars program is named after the great author, scholar of color, and activist for social justice and LGBTQ rights - Audre Lorde. The program connects students to resources and opportunities across campus while building students up to be successful academically and allows students to increase their leadership development, be mentored, and have space to have critical dialogues about things that matter to people from historically underrepresented backgrounds and identities.

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Focus of the LORDE Scholars Program

Mentorship

Leadership Development

Financial Literacy

Acculturation

Service & Internships

Research

Career Readiness

Culture & Intersecting Identities

Requirements

All the following activities count towards the Diversity Leadership Certificate:

Attend LORDE Scholars Retreat
Meet with Faculty/Staff Mentor Monthly
Attend LORDE Scholars Monthly Meetings
Be Involved in at Least One Student Organization
Meet with Retention Coordinator in Student Equity and Diversity Monthly
Communicate with Faculty/Staff Mentor Weekly
Attend Scholars Hours Weekly
Attend at Least One Student Equity and Diversity Event Each Semester
Attend LORDE Scholar Social Activities Monthly
Meet Regularly with Diversity Scholar Mentee
Create a Year-Long Project Related to Social Justice, Equity, and/or Topic of Critical Cultural Relevance

Apply to the Program

Full NameMailing AddressPhone NumberEmail AddressGenderFemaleMaleTransgenderQueerOtherEthnicityFirst Generation College Student No YesOut of State Student No Yes:Transfer Student No Yes:Year in SchoolIntended major or area of interestShort Response

What has your educational journey and pathway been like (prior and since) attending the University of Utah?

Short Personal statement/Bio

Why are you interested in the LORDE Scholars Program, and what are your personal goals by participating in this program?

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