Eddy Thompson is the new deputy director of the Division of Multicultural Affairs. He brings a track record of service to this new position. A Utah native, he brings a lifetime of commitment to building stronger, more connected communities. His mother, Dr. Jackie Thompson, was also deeply involved with the division, as she served on the Multicultural Commission instilling a …
4 min read | Whether it’s cheering students on at leadership events or lifting up cultural identity and student voice, these dedicated professionals are the heartbeat of what we do.
5 min read | Utah is celebrated for its stunning red rock canyons, snow-capped mountains, and tight-knit communities — but just beneath the surface lies another source of richness: language.
Lydia Bigcraft | 10 min read. Please enjoy a collection of workshop reflections by community partners, student fellows, and system-involved youth.
7 minutes read. Through art, kindness, and community, we’ve partnered with several organizations to reach Utah’s most vulnerable youth.
5 min read | Written By: Lydia Bigcraft. Header provided by Joel P. Jensen Middle School What does it look like when you bring together an Olympic athlete, two scientists, the Museum of Utah director, a licensed clinical social worker, three university student leaders, a financial investments program director, six K-pop dancers, Governor Cox & Lt. Governor Henderson, and over …
8 min read | Written By: Lydia Bigcraft, Photos By: Maegan Castleton Music played in the background of a focused session of the Men of Hope program, as the young men of Salt Lake Valley Detention intently drew artistic portraits they felt represented their ideal form of masculinity. Looking around the room, it was clear that most of the young …
6 min read | By: Claudia Loayza A weekend of art, music, dust, wind, and Utah spring sun. All combined, it made for an eventful and hope-filled Topaz Art Pilgrimage, organized by the Friends of Topaz Museum and held on May 2-4, 2024. The event paid tribute to the 10,000 people of Japanese descent who were incarcerated at the WWII …
5 min read | By: Claudia Loayza
Tracy Williams and Rob Pacheco were the collaborating mural artists who led the group of young system-involved youth through the mural painting process.
1 min read | Our January 2020 move to St. George marked the second time that we have been Southern Utah residents.
On Monday, January 15th, 2024, around 50 students and their guardians walked into a quiet area on a brisk winter’s day. The students were offered a rare opportunity to see the Delta Center almost completely empty, a contrast to the nearly full arena just a few hours later. The halls may have been empty but the court was filled with …
Written by: Lydia Brooks, and Dr. Miguel Trujillo. Pictures by: Maegan Castleton An Emerging Leader Led Program for Youth Who Are System-Involved The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs’ mission is to promote a climate that inspires belonging in Utah. The MCA fellowship program exposes young leaders to an opportunity for service, mutual learning, and the workings of state government. The development of …
