The Office of Multicultural Affairs' (OMA) mission is to help provide the resources necessary for all students to express and explore culture and identity. In order to enhance programs, this office collaborates with student organizations; whose primary focus is cultural awareness and celebration; university departments, organizations, and the broader community.
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This week's book is titled: "Angry Women " By a collection of 16 performance artists.
These women discuss a wide range of topics - from menstruation, masturbation, vibrators, S&M and spanking to racism, failed Utopias and the death of the Sixties. Armed with total contempt for dogma, stereotype and cliché, these creative visionaries probe deep into our social foundation of taboos, beliefs and totalitarian linguistic contradictions from whence spring (as well as thwart) our theories, imaginings, behavior and dreams.
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UPCOMING EVENTS! -:
- January 2010
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION!!!!!!
"Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that" - Martin Luther King Jr.
Keynote Speaker - Rev. Wanda J. Washington (Grace United Chruch of Christ, Milwaukee)Date: Mon. January 18 -- Time: 6:30-7:30pm --- Lawrence University Chapel
Music provided by: Menasha Blue Jay Marching Band & Lawrence University's Sigourney Tanner (vocalist)
- FREE and open to Public -Sign Language Interpreter Provided. Click here to view poster.
Also to view pictures from the MLK day, click Volunteering OR Memorial Chapel.
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Here at the Office of Multicultural Affairs, we want to help celebrate our international student population on campus! So, this month the OMA’s year-long programs are focused on the international community on campus!
To start the month, we present OMA's Dinner In The Diversity Center! Click here for pictures!
This month's Diversity Dinner will be an International Dinner with dishes shared by International Students right here at LU!!Date: Thursday, January 21st.
Venue: Diversity Center
Time: 6-8pmSpace is limited. Students, faculty and staff should RSVP to Rose Wasielewski by on JAN 8th if possible! Click here for more info...See you there!
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Next, we present OMA's Identity Forum's Series titled: Cultural Differences - "International Students and Culture Shock." Click here for pictures!
We want to hear your stories about your reaction to American culture, how it may be similar or different from your own culture that you have grown up in, experiences you have had here at Lawrence, and much more! Click here for more info.Tuesday, January 26th in Harper Hall at 8pm. If you would like to be a panelist and share your stories, please respond to Rose Wasielewski by next Wednesday, Jan 13th!
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Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for GROOVALOO, an electrifying theatrical event on January 31st, 2010. Experience the real stories of the award-winning troupe’s lives as told through dance!
With heart-pounding music and unbelievable dancing, this is something you don't want to miss, but seats are limited!!!Students should RSVP to Rose Wasielewski by Jan. 19th to reserve a ticket at the PAC and then hand in just $5 to hold this ticket by Jan. 26th!
Starts at 5:45pm (show at 6:30pm) with a reception afterwards at the Diversity Center.
Transportation to and from the event will be provided. Courtesy of the Diversity Center.
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- February 2010
The month of February is Black History Month! Click here to view poster!
COME AND CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!!
We start of Black History Month with the film - "Skin" By Director, Anthony Fabian. This 2008 film, based on a true story, presents a quietly intelligent drama, that finds a new way of dramatising race, class and society in apartheid-era South Africa, and it boasts fine performances by Sophie Okonedo, Sam Neill and Alice Krige - The Guardian. Sponsored By the Afro-Caribbean Club (ACC), this award winning 2009 film was chosen to cultivate a deep understanding and awareness of Africa in honor of Black History Month.
Date: Sat. February 6 -- Time: 3:45pm-6:15pm --- WCC 204 Cinema
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Next, we present the film, "Glory" By Producer, Freddie Fields.
Chronicling the real-life 54th Massachusettes Infantry, "Glory" is a triumphant war film that brings to life the struggles and conflicts that the soldiers had to face from not only the enemy, but their own comrades. Featuring Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick and Morgan Freeman. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Date: Mon. February 8 -- Time: 9:31pm-11:30pm --- WCC 204 Cinema
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Then we have a performance from one of the nation's premeir spoken word artists, emcee, and educator, Ise Lyfe with the title, "IS EVERYBODY STUPID?"
lf any student caught the Ise Lyfe presentation, please leave comments about what you thought on our blog or facebook?
In Is Everybody Stupid.(?), Ise fuses spoken word with personal stories and photographs, photos from internet and magazine sources, statistics, and archival documents to challenge mass acceptance of media policy and priorities and those cultural manifestations which we might embrace even though they contradict our own values - Speak Out. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Click here for pictures!
Date: Tue. February 9 -- Time: 8pm --- Harper Hall
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Stay tuned for a live performance and music trivia by renowned flatuist and lecturer, Galen!
Galen has performed and recorded with some of the world's greatest recording artists. Among them are pianist Billy Taylor, Sonny Phillips, Gwen Guthrie, Eddie Gladden, Grachan Moncur III, Jimmy Heath, Clifford Adams, Curtis Boyd, John Patton, Melba Moore, Freda Payne, Sun Ra --s------ Flute Juice Productions.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Click here for pictures!
Date: Tue. February 11 -- Time: 8pm --- Esch Studio WCC
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Need a break from midterms? Then you definitely need to mark your calenders with this event!
On the 17th of February, the Black Organization of Students (BOS) is having a floetry open night mic for spoken word and poetry!
See you there!
Time: 9pm-11:30pm -- Venue: Café
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This month's Dinner in the Diversity Center features Soul Food and Afro-Carribean dishes prepared by the LU community!
The dinner is a social gathering that focuses on conversation, cultural education and learning about, and how to make, authentic food. Cooking assistance will be provided by the Black Organization of Students (BOS) and the Afro-Caribbean Club (ACC). Click here to view poster.
Date: Thur. February 18 -- Time: 6-8pm --- Diversity Center
Space is limited. Students, faculty and staff should RSVP to Rose Wasielewski
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This year's Cultural Expressions is titled: "Celebrate!"
Celebrate! is a festival of the talents, achievements , and accomplishments by people of the African Diaspora.
Date: Sat. February 20 -- Time: 5:30 pm - 8 pm (Dinner followed by show) -- WCC 225 - Hurvis Room
Price: General Public, $12 in advance, $15 at door, LU students $5
Sponsored by Black Organization of Students (BOS) and Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)
Click here for more details.
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Join us in experiencing the Office of Multicultural Affairs' ongoing IDENTITY FORUM SERIES!
This month's forum is titled: "Race: The face of diversity and digging deeper ....." (Documentary followed by discussion)Date: Tue. February 23 -- Time: 8 pm --- Harper Hall
If you are interested in sitting in on the panel and have not been reached by our office yet, please contact Rose Wasielewski as soon as possible! We look forward to seeing you all! :)
(Due to unforeseen circumstances, the OMA is cancelling our Identity Forum. We apologize for any inconveniences caused.)
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We start the month of March with an info session and book signing event at the Appleton Public Library by our very own Gender Studies Lecturer, Helen Boyd.
Helen Boyd is the author of the books, My Husband Betty and She's Not the Man I Married which are highly recommendable. Her books will introduce you to this feminist author as she shares a deeply personal part of her life and work.
Date: Wed. March 3 -- Time: 6:30pm --- Appleton Public Library (126 Oneida St across beside Appleton Transit Center)
This event is free and open to the public. Her books will be for sale and she will be signing books.
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Come join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for this one night only event!
OMA will be taking up to 12 students to see the one-night showing of the documentary “Half the Sky” inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof’s and Sheryl WuDunn’s New York Times bestseller, “Half The Sky,” which follows the stories of extraordinary women around the world as they struggle to overcome oppression. Click here for more details!
“Half the Sky” is showing nationwide at 7:30pm THIS Thursday, March 4th.
Date: Thur. March 4 -- Time: 7:30-9pm (meet at Diversity Center at 6:30pm) -- Appleton Theatre
Followed by reception at OMA with food and drinks to have an open conversation about “Half the Sky”.
So, RSVP ASAP to rose.wasielewski@lawrence.edu if you would like to attend this event for free!
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Feel like singing your heart out for a worthy cause? A Karaoke Benefit for HAITI, That's What's Up!
For one night, you have the opportunity to sing your heart out and experience karaoke, Afro-Caribbean Style...
For $1, sing for Haiti to a song of your choice
and iIf singing is not your thing
just say, "DJ play my song...!!!!"
and The Doctor with enchant you with requests of your favourite songs...
Afro-Caribbean Club brings to you, SAKE PASE , a karaoke event you won't want to miss. ACC does it big... so we bring to you entertainment in a new kind of way...
Date: Fri. March 5 -- Time: 9:30-11:30pm --- WCC - Cinema
Sponsored by the Afro-Caribbean Club (ACC). Click here for poster.
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Come and be entertained! Magdalen Hsu-Li will be giving a "Smashing the ceiling" performance and true diversity lecture on raising awareness in our communities and ourselves.
Hsu-Li is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, painter, and cultural activist that is redefining the female musician and smashing the ceiling in the American music industry. She has been called a “…one woman dynamo of talent” and “…a sumptuous feast for the ears.”
Date: Tue. March 9-- Time: 8 pm --- WCC - Cinema
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
See you there!
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lt's that time of the month of sharing what we know about food, and this month's Dinner in the Diversity Center is learning how to make SPRING ROLLS!!!!
Come get a hands-on tutorial to see what ingredients you will need in creating these tasty treats.
Space is limited. Students, faculty and staff should RSVP to Rose Wasielewski by Noon on Tuesday, March 9th.
Date: Thur. March 11 -- Time: 6-8pm --- Diversity Center
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Next, we present OMA's Identity Forum's Series for this month titled: Women in Professional Roles – come meet and chat with women who have followed their career goals to the top!
Hear them speak about their own personal journeys to where they are now and learn about some of the road-blocks and help they have seen along the way. Audience members will have a chance to ask the panelists questions at the end.
Private dinner planned to precede the event in the Andrew Commons from 6-7pm. You must RSVP to Rose Wasielewski by March 29th to attend the dinner as space is limited.
Date: Wed. March 31 -- Time: 7pm --- WCC - Cinema
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| "Diversity of thought, perspective, and understanding is key to a rich and vital college community. Yes, one aspect of diversity is our disparate cultural and socioeconomic upbringings, but we have the ability to go beyond our social clothing - those images, ideas, beliefs, and perceptions that create barriers among us." - - --Clinton Foster, '96 (Lawrence Today) |
PAST EVENTS-:
- November 2009
- October 2009
Thanks to everyone who attended OMA's Open House last Thursday, Oct. 1st. lt was a great success and ice-cream was just right even though it was cold! Job well done OMA staff.
Click here to view more pictures....!
The Office of Multicualtural Affairs presents "Dinner in the Diversity Center!!" This Dinner is a monthly social gathering that focuses on conversation, cultural education, and learning about, and how to make, authentic food! These Dinners will be held on the third Thursday of EVERY MONTH!
This month's Dinner features authentic Hispanic Enchiladas! with Ms. Mayra Pasayes, a Hispanic Cultural Support Specialist witih AASD/FVTC. You should have RSVP'd to this email: rose.wasielewski@lawrence.edu by the 19th of October. The Dinner is set for Thursday, Oct. 22nd. at 6pm. See you there!
If you cannot attend, be on the lookout for the next Dinner: Native American food and Culture - November 19th at 6pm.
Join us in experiencing the Office of Multicultural Affairs' new IDENTITY FORUM SERIES!
This month's forum:"Sexual Orientation: LGBTQIA and the rest of the alphabet...."We will have a panel of faculty, student and staff who will discuss how sexual orientation has shaped their identity and their lives. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and join the discussion as well!
Venue: Harper Hall (Conservatory) - Time: 8pm - Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27 We look forward to seeing you!
Friday, Oct. 30th. LI brings you its long awaited FORMAL!!!! CLASSY, MYSTERIOUS, CREEPY!!!
* Venue - Liberty Hall *Time: 9pm-1am (Buses leave from Wriston turnaround from 9pm-11pm)
Tickets: $5 at Andrew Commons or Info DEsk during tabling. $7 at door. (First people to purchase will be entered into a raffle to win GREAT PRIZES!!!!!)
See you there!!!!!! Click here for more LI events!!!!
Next up will be a Halloween Party at Liberty Hall in Kimberly on of all nights - HALLOWEEN!!!
Who could ever forget last year's political pinata and Bob Nelson spinning the tunes. Bob will be back again this year, so bring your requests. Time: Sat. Oct. 31st 7pm - Sun. Nov. 1st 12:30am
Created By: PositiveVOICE
For more info please visit www.pvinc.org
Xplore different tastes of "Foods along the Silk Road"
Everyone is invited to the long-awaited Ethnic Dinner!
Date: Nov 7th, Saturday. Time: 6-8pm - Venue: Lucinda's (located in Colman hall)
Program: Drum show, dance performances, and more!
Cost: $7 culinary cash / VG/cash (Capacity: only 150 seats)
Click here for more details.
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We welcome you to the Office of Multicultural Affairs' Second forum of the new IDENTITY FORUM SERIES!
We will have a panel of LU students, staff and faculty discussing their religious beliefs and how these beliefs (and religion in general) have shaped who they are. Rose Wasielewski and the panelists will also take questions from the audience.
Venue: Wriston Auditorium. - Time: 8pm - Date: Thursday, Nov. 12.
If you are interested in sitting in on the panel and have not been reached by our office yet, please contact Rose Wasielewski as soon as possible! We look forward to seeing you all! :)
Next, CODA/OMA present to you the DIVERSITY DAY! This Satruday, 14th, representatives from various diverse community organizations will be present to provide information and answer questions.
Location: Warch Campus Center 225 - Hurvis Room Price: free! Sponsor: CODA/Office of Multicultural Affairs
From 3-4pm, there will be a Diversity Panel and from 4:30-7pm, there will be a Resource Fair.
Pass by the Campus Center and learn more about diversity from community organizations.
Click here for pictures of the event!
The Afro-Caribbean Club then presents to you: Kitchen Of Flavor!!!!
Come to the Kitchen of Flavor and learn how to cook African and Caribbean cuisine. Samples will definitely be distributed.
Taste and Learn in the Kitchen of Flava
Theme: Fruits!!!
| Date: | Saturday, November 14, 2009 |
| Time: | 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Location: | 2nd floor lounge in Hiett Hall (The Kitchen) |
The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents the second "Dinner in the Diversity Center", a monthly social gathering focusing on conversation, cultural education and learning about, and how to make, authentic food.
This month's dinner we will learn how to make Indian Corn Soup and Wild Rice Casserole with Vicky Matson, a woman who works in food service specializing in Native American dishes.
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Venue: Diversity Center
Time: 6-8pmSpace is limited. Students, faculty and staff should RSVP to Rose Wasielewski by NOON on NOV 16th! Click here for more info...See you there!
To view the 2009-2010 events, click on: Term I, Term II, and/or Term III
