Get involved with any of these celebratory events by joining our diversity committees. Each committee is responsible for planning, organizing, fund-raising and implementing the event. If you are interested in joining a committee and/or would like more information, please e-mail Bridgit Martin in the Office of Multicultural Student Services or call her at (920) 403-4023. Following are the celebrations and events we have planned.
Welcome Reception for New and Returning Multicultural Students
Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 4:00-5:00 pm, Hendrickson Dining Room. New and returning multicultural students take some time to get to know each other in the first week of classes. Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend this get together.
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15
Scholarship Contact: Angie Moreno
- September 16, 2009, Common Prayer
- October 3, 2009, Fiesta: A Celebration of Hispanic/Latino Culture. This has always been a festive event involving food, music and fun!
Sensenbrenner Memorial Union, Committee Chair/Coordinator: Mike Mendez
Native American Celebration
Committee Chair/Coordinator: Kayla Christjohn
November 2-4, 2009, Campus Center Lounge
Celebrate many aspects of the Native American culture and heritage with music and speaking performances and crafts such as dream catchers and necklaces.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
Committee Chair/Coordinator: Bridgit Martin
January 27, 2010
We work closely with other campus departments to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Soul Food Dinner/Black History Month
Scholarship Contact: Angie Moreno
Soul Food Dinner February 27, 2010, Sensenbrenner Memorial Union Lounge. We work closely with the Black History Month Committee to co-sponsor this celebratory immersion into the African American experience and culture.
Wisconsin Private Colleges Initiative for Diversity Conference
Contact: Bridgit Martin
April 9-10, 2010
Asian Celebration
Committee Chair/Coordinator: Angie Moreno
April 26-28, 2010, Campus Center Lounge
Events during this week celebrate the Asian culture and provide many opportunities to learn about various Asian customs.
Human Dignity Celebration
Committee Chair/Coordinator: Bridgit Martin
TBA in the Campus Center Lounge. Events on this day range from speakers and panels to educational messages.
