“The best way students can combat antisemitism is by being friendly. Be patient with that person that is antisemitic, engage him in conversation—peaceful conversation—and try to convince him that it is not good for him to have in his heart hate towards those people.”

Summer is a communications media major and theatre minor and will graduate in 2026. A student in the Cook Honors College, Summer is an active member of Students Against Racism (IUP-SAR), is director of External Affairs for the Student Government Association, and is a deejay and the promotions director for WIUP-FM. They are a founding member and president of IUP House of Drag, a club that spreads knowledge of the art of drag and offers engaging opportunities for interested students. We thank you, Summer!

Lydia is a faculty member in the Department of Foreign Languages, where she imparts her expertise in Spanish language and Latin American literature and culture. Her scholarly contributions include the publication of three books and numerous articles and the delivery of conference presentations and workshops in various countries. Lydia’s academic focus revolves around the exploration of themes such as Latin American women writers, race and gender diversity, and equality portrayed in literature and vis-à-vis reality. She has played a pivotal role as coordinator of the Latin American Studies (LAS) Minor program, for which she curated and organized course offerings in coordination with other departments and collaborates with fellow faculty members to foster and advance the study of Latin America. Through LAS, Lydia actively engages both the IUP campus and the wider Indiana community by organizing conferences, musical events, and film screenings that delve into the rich history, cultures, and language of Latin America and the profound influence of Latin America in the United States. Lydia serves as editor of the Hispanic Journal, a prestigious academic journal housed within the Department of Foreign Languages that has earned worldwide recognition. She is an active presenter and participant in FOLDIS (Foreign Language Diversity and Inclusion Series). We thank you, Lydia!

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