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The Office of Intercultural Life provides support to meet the particular needs
and concerns of students of color on Monmouth College campus.
Fall 2007 Minority Students
Orientation Schedule
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Services include:
- Personal and Academic Advising
- Help in the transition to college
- Providing information on scholarships,
internships and employment opportunities in conjunction with other offices
- Intercultural programming
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CEA at Homecoming
Spirit Shout! |
The Office of Intercultural Life provides
educational and social programming for the entire campus community. It organizes
the award winning “Cultures in America” series. This program showcases
campus-wide cultural programming. Some of the “Cultures in America” programming
includes:
a) Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations:
Office of Intercultural Life invites speakers to present on issues relative to
the dreams of Martin Luther King Jr.
b) Black History Month: During the month of
February a host of activities are organized to celebrate black history and the
contribution of African Americans to American society. The programs are diverse
and include workshops, speakers on African American history and experiences,
musical concerts, and story telling.
c) Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Day: The
Office of Intercultural Life also celebrates the contribution of the Hispanic
community to American culture and heritage.
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Monmouth College
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d) Monmouth Cultural Festival: Every year in
the fall, the Office of Intercultural Life organizes a cultural festival to
celebrate the cultural diversity that exists in US society. International
Students put up country booths to display their artifacts. Students cook food
from their countries and provide music. It is a day of great festivities.
American Minority Clubs Advised by the Office of Intercultural Life
Coalition for Ethnic Awareness (CEA)
Mission: CEA promotes multicultural awareness on campus. It represents the
academic and political interests of American minority students.
Membership: Open to all MC students interested in cultural and ethnic diversity,
regardless of race, religion, sex, or nationality.
President, 2006-2007
Lucinda Boyd-Ross
Vice President, 2006-2007
Danielle Delisa English
Programs: Educational, Social and Community Service
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CEA at Homecoming
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Educational: Organizes co-curricular programs relating to American minority
experiences, such as cultural awareness week/month (a theme is chosen and is
celebrated that week through lectures and panel discussions). This year CEA
seniors and juniors are offering free tutoring in Biology, Physics, Chemistry,
Economics, Spanish, Psychology, Business and PR.
Social Events: Movie nights, play/drama/theatre and social nights
Community Service: food drive and donations for homeless shelters
Fundraisers: Raise funds to support community causes e.g. homeless shelters,
after school reading programs
Meeting Days: Every other Thursday at the Tartan Room
Time: 7:00pm
Coalition for Women’s Awareness (CWA)
Mission: CWA’s purpose is to develop greater awareness of human potential by
examining lifestyles, roles, attitudes, and values through programs and
activities that are designed to meet the needs of women and men in today’s
world.
Membership: Open to both women and men on MC campus
President, 2006-2007
Sara Youngs
Programs: Educational, Social and Community Service
Educational: Activities and programs to raise awareness about women in sciences,
leadership, domestic violence prevention, breast cancer, celebration of women in
March during women’s history month.
Social Events: Social nights, movie nights, Spirit shouts on eve of homecoming
Meeting Days: Every other Thursday at the 1st Conference Room at Lower Level
Stockdale
Time: 6:30pm
La Raza
Mission: Promotes Latino/Latina and Mexicana cultural awareness. It promotes
unity and understanding about the Latino/Latina and Mexicana Community through
cultural programs, projects.
President
2006-2007
Luis Oviedo
Programs: Sponsors and generates bilingual, cultural and educational activities
that will enhance communication and achievement of all students at MC
People Respecting Individual Sexualities at Monmouth (PRISM)
Mission: An educational organization open to people of ALL sexual orientations
that promotes awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.
Programs: Educational, Social and Community Service
Educational: Diversity Week: Talks and workshops aimed at creating awareness and
acceptance of GLBT students
Social Events: National Coming out Day, Day of Silence, Fashion Show, World
Aid’s Day-Fundraising Activities, Drag shows, National Blue Jean day
Community Service: Funds to support worthy causes in MC Community
Fundraisers: Sell T-Shirts, Bake sale
Meeting Days: Every other Monday at the Tartan Room, Stockdale
Time: 6:00pm
President
2006-2007
Edward Jensen
Vice President
2006-2007
Alicia Cox
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