MSUM will offer 11 Learning Communities for the 2013-2014 academic year. Learning Communities offer first-year students a chance to connect with other students through sharing living space and classes. In addition students are connected with faculty, and a Dragon Mentor, an undergraduate student who lives on their residence hall floor and offers academic guidance.
You are invited to the Women’s Center, Rainbow Dragon Center, and Office of Diversity and Inclusion Open House on Feb. 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m., in the Women’s Center, 154 Bridges. Enjoy light refreshments and learn about 2013-2014 work opportunities and find out more about the events we host and work we do on campus to create an inclusive environment for all […]
Karim Ahmath, Diversity, Matt Pearcey, Diversity, and Jeremy Carney, Social Work, presented at the MnSCU Diversity and Equity Conference in Brooklyn Park, Minn., on Feb 1: “Sorry you’re gay, I can’t help you.” Srategies for Student Affairs professionals to engage millennial college students in self-reflection activities in preparation for entering the helping professions.
A consortium of universities in Minnesota held the 4th Annual Power in Diversity conference from Jan. 24-27. Keynote speaker was Tavis Smiley. Karim Ahmath, coordinator of multicultural affairs, led 22 students (and five staff members) in attendance at this event.
The Office of Diversity has two great events coming up. Admission is free and all are welcome. Dr. King’s Dream performed by Mixed Blood Theater Wednesday, Jan. 23 7:00 p.m. Weld Auditorium Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led American society through some its most profound changes with passion, devotion, and courage. This performance was developed from a combination of Dr. […]