American Indian Cultural & Dance Exhibition
In Cel
ebration of Native American Heritage Month
Thursday, November 20, 2014
EUC Cone Ballroom
Free
Artist Demonstrations 5pm to 9pm
Native American Dancing 7pm to 9pm
Sponsored by the Native American Student Association and the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Call 336-334-5090, see oma.uncg.edu or search “UNCG Multicultural Affairs” on Facebook for more information
Living in the Border Lands
“When my people first lived here, there was no border”: The Case of Native Americans
Tuesday, November 18, 400pm-530pm, Office of Multicultural Affairs, 062 Elliott University Center
Co-sponsored by the Native American Student Association (NASA), ALIANZA UNCG Latino Association, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLC), Global Village, Coalition for Diverse Language Communities (CDLC), Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI), and the Office of Multicultural Affairs
For more information, contact Dr. Mark Villacorta at 336.334.5090.
LGBTQ Lunch & Learn
LGBTQ Lunch & Learn
November 4, 2014
Sexual Violence in the LGBTQ Community
Ashleigh Best
November 11
Queer & Gender Non Conforming Women in the Bible
Andrew Mails & Kevin Matthews
All times are 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
All events are in the Virginia Dare Room in the Alumni House
For more information email Sarah Colonna at:
secolonn@uncg.edu
Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award 2015
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award was established in 1986 to honor the memory of the late civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 2015 the twenty-ninth annual award will be presented to a student at UNCG whose community activities and involvement embody the spirit of Dr. King’s service to humanity. The award Selection Committee will look for one who has gone “beyond expectations” in making outstanding contributions in the area of social justice through service, particularly service to the UNCG community. The winner will be recognized at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, which will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2014 at 7:00pm and will receive a $500 award.
Amount of Award: $500
Eligibility Guidelines:
In order to be considered for the award, each nominee must meet the following criteria:
A student who has made outstanding contributions to the UNCG community through service
Must be in good academic and good conduct/social standing at UNCG
Must be enrolled at UNCG during the semester in which the nomination is made (Fall 2014)
Must be enrolled at UNCG during the semester in which the award is given (Spring 2015)
The selection committee will consider the following criteria in choosing the award recipient:
Commitment to Leadership
Service to the UNCG Community
Impact of Involvement
Resourcefulness
Creativity
Nominations must be submitted via the link on the Office of Multicultural Affairs website and are due by Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5pm. Following receipt of a nomination, the nominee will be asked to accept the nomination and then submit supporting information.
To nominate a student for the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr Award please contact mavillac@uncg.edu or go to: oma.uncg.edu/student-advocacy-outreach/recognition-and-awards/mlk-service-award
Art Exhibit – The Orphanage of Karpinsk
Art Talk & Reception Wednesday, Nov.10,
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00pm
Location: 062 EUC
Hispanic/Latino Community Office Hours
Hispanic/Latino Community Office Hours
Where: Multicultural Resource Center Conference Room
When: October 28, November 11, and 18
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cultural Program Council
Cultural Programming Council Dinner Events
Testimonials from Hispanic/Latino Students
Check out some videos of Hispanic/Latino students sharing their success stories!
This video is in English
This video is in Spanish
Hispanic/Latino Office Hours
Hispanic/Latino Community Office Hours
When: Tuesday Oct. 28, Nov. 11 & 18, 3:00-5:00 pm
Where: Multicultural Resource Center Conference Room, 062G EUC
Why: This is an opportunity to meet UNCG Hispanic/Latino faculty and staff who would like to be a resource for you and discuss how you can impact the Hispanic/Latino community at UNCG.
For more information contact Morgan Ridgell at m_ridgel@uncg.edu.