Students Taking Action Against Racism
STAAR is an Executive Agency of Student Government that strives to improve all types of race relations within the University of Florida student body.
Students Taking Action Against Racism is an agency of Student Government dedicated to the improvement of race relations on the University of Florida campus. STAAR recognizes the existence of racial inequality within society and attempts to combat it through the spread of education and empathy. The vision of STAAR is strongly based on the importance of building relationships and subsequently growing to understand the perspective of fellow students. Using events and campus based initiatives, STAAR acts as a means for all students to learn about the effects of racism and become directly involved in standing against it.
04/13/2026
✨ STAAR Gala is back! ✨
Join us this Thursday, April 16 at La Casita for Mediterranean food, arts & crafts, new merch, and good vibes!
03/25/2026
We want to thank everyone who joined us at STAARTFEST⭐️! It was incredible to see everyone unite for this event. We hope to see you at the next one
02/12/2026
Join us for ✨ STAARTFEST ✨
February 26 from 5:30–7:30 PM at Pugh Hall will be an evening filled with food, merch, a live DJ, workshops, and more.
Hands-on workshops include crochet keychains with Hooked by Arianna, clothing upcycling with MODE UF, and reusable magnet making with Thrift Club @ UF
Come meet the vendors, get creative, and bring your friends for a evening of fun and community 💫
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02/02/2026
🌟 Applications are OPEN for STAAR’s Spring Ambassador Program! 🌟
STAAR Ambassadors play a vital role in our organization, acting as student liaisons and representing STAAR through campus tabling and outreach.
As part of this semester-long training program, ambassadors will:
✨ Participate in bi-weekly workshops focused on navigating meaningful conversations around race
✨ Volunteer at community service events
✨ Get involved in engaging programming opportunities
✨ Be paired with a mentor through the STAAR mentorship program
This is an amazing opportunity to get involved, create change, and build community at UF.
Apply using the link in our bio!
Questions? Reach out to our Vice Chair of Ambassadors, Uma Panchal ().
Applications are due Sunday, February 9 at 11:59 PM! 💙
01/27/2026
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for the Diversity Summit🌍 !
Thank you for engaging in meaningful conversations and helping us build community together.
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11/16/2025
🌟 STAAR Diversity Summit 🌟
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00 PM
Location: J. Wayne Reitz Union Auditorium
✨ Free food + free merch! ✨
Join us for an event focused on celebrating diversity, uplifting student and faculty voices, and building community through conversation and connection. All students and faculty welcome! ⭐️
10/14/2025
Thank you to everyone who attended our Welcome Event! 💫 We enjoyed connecting with everyone and kicking off the year together!
We hope you all had an amazing time and hope to see you at future STAAR events!💙
02/20/2025
We hope you had an amazing time at STAARtFest last month! 🎨✨
A massive shoutout to our incredible workshop hosts .by.arianna, , .uf, and for sharing their creative visions and championing diversity in art for all students! Your passion and talent truly brought this event to life. 🙌
Swipe through to relive some of our favorite moments! 💙
02/19/2025
STAAR’s Day of Service is back and bigger than ever! 🌟
Join us next Tuesday on the Reitz North Lawn for an afternoon of meaningful service and community impact. We’re teaming up with and to bring you hands-on activities that make a difference!
🍎 Help assemble meals for those in need via Project Downtown
💌 Support kids at Camp Kesem with heartfelt messages and handmade bracelets.
🌎 Keep our campus beautiful and sustainable by cleaning litter around the Reitz Union
📍 Where: Reitz North Lawn
⏰ When: 4 PM – until supplies last
Come be a part of something bigger—every small act adds up! See you there! 💙♻️
02/06/2025
Are you a previous Ambassador or Executive Board Member? Apply to be a mentor!
Our mentorship program serves to individually cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment for our upcoming ambassador cohorts. Mentors guide ambassadors on a professional, academic, and social level to facilitate a great experience here at UF and beyond!
Mentor applications can be found on our Linktree in our bio, and if you have any questions please reach out to Catherine Valdes, our Vice Chair of Ambassadors
Applications close February 15th @ 11:59pm 🌟💙
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Contact the school
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Address
J Wayne Reitz Union, 686 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL
32611