Some reminders about Halloween weekend and community guidelines
In an effort to promote a fun, safe and welcoming environment this Halloween and harvest party season – guided by our community standards and a shared dedication to belonging – the Office of Student Life and the Office of Inclusive Excellence offer some tips for costume choices and community expectations:
- Costume Guidelines & Avoiding Cultural Appropriation: Respect cultural traditions by avoiding clothing, symbols or items that belong to a cultural tradition other than your own.
- Avoid Stereotypes & Harmful Tropes: Do not wear costumes involving blackface or caricatured representations of racial and ethnic groups (e.g., Native/Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Latinx, etc.).
- Reflect Before You Wear: Ask yourself, “Why do I want to wear this costume? Could it be misunderstood or hurtful if I don’t understand its origin or context?”
- Learn More: Not sure what cultural appropriation is? Stop by the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) to chat with a team member of the IRC or the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
- Upholding Lifestyle Standards & Values: To foster a healthy and supportive environment, we want to remind students to honor our lifestyle commitments by abstaining from the possession and use of alcohol and drugs both on and off campus.
- Mutual Accountability: Look out for one another in love, exercise sound judgment, and help keep our community vibrant, safe and welcoming for everyone.
If you have any questions, please contact the Student Life Office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.