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The Bridge
The Bridge
The Bridge oversees the only student inclusion center on campus, DEI student programming, Affinity Groups and the Cascades Leadership Institute.
Guiding Framework
BRIDGING calls on us to imagine a larger, more inclusive "WE". Bridging does not mean abandoning your identity, it means acknowledging our shared humanity, rejecting that there is a "them", and moving towards a future where there is instead a new "us".
Mission Statement
The Bridge is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive space where students are empowered to engage in allyship, advocacy, and social justice leadership. Through our student inclusion center, student programming, and community connections, we aim to equip students with the tools and support they need to become compassionate leaders who champion diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
Affinity Groups
The Bridge serves as the home for six brand new student-led affinity groups, each centered around different student identities. These groups give students an opportunity to actively engage in the planning and implementation of belonging related activities on campus, and are open to any OSU-Cascades student.
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Click our list of clubs to find all of the Affinity Groups, learn more about them and sign up!
Our Team
Lupita Gamez - Belonging and Equity Coordinator
Casey - DEI Representative
Samiera - Director of Student Affinity Experiences