Faculty and staff gathered on the morning of January 8 to kickoff the spring 2018 semester with Professional Development Week. The opening session was followed by a student panel moderated by Dr. Aubria Philips, where the diverse group of students generously shared their experiences at the College and in their personal lives. Also featuresd are photos from the Dealing with Hate Speech on Campus session, the first in a series of Diversity Certificate program seminars being offered this semester, as well as the always popular talent show and luncheon, which showcases the diverse talents of our faculty and staff.