December 7
Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawai’i on Dec. 7, 1941. Ray Plaza, the director of the University’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion, shares a reflection on the significance of this anniversary.
On this date in 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed in Hawaii. This attack ushered the entry of the United States into World War II and had an immediate impact on our local community. SCU community members served in the military and Japanese Americans from the Santa Clara Valley were sent to internment camps. The anniversary provides an opportunity to mourn the lives lost during the attack, reflect on members of the SCU community who served in World War II, and acknowledge the disparate impact on Japanese Americans who faced hardships because of their ancestry.
Daily Advent Reflection: Think about your hero. Why not reach out to them today to let them know what they mean to you?
Raymond (Ray) is responsible for day-to-day activities that include working closely with the Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion to design strategies for the recruitment and retention of faculty from underrepresented groups. He has working relationships with Human Resources, the Office for Student Life, the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development, and Alumni Relations. He also coordinates the Safe Space training for faculty and staff and facilitates the UndocuAlly training as part of his service on the Undocumented Student Working Group.