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A taste of home: Students share culture samples

February 13, 2013 by Gabi Powell

During Saturday night's basketball games, the Moody track was crowded with tables, giving the community a taste of culture in celebrating the first annual Cultural Crossover. The Office of Multicultural Enrichment sponsored event showcased Greece, Nigeria, Mexico & Spain, the Czech Republic and the United States of America at the Crossover, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Basketball, Hispanos Unidos, Multicultural Enrichment, OME, Virtuous Sisterhood

International Students gather weekly to share food and worship

January 24, 2013 by Denzil Lim

Every Friday, international students come together as the Greens to eat and fellowship. Art and Susan Green, who have coordinated the dinner for 11 years, serve a variety of food from all over the world. Video/editing by: Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

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Virtuous Sisterhood to put on S.W.A.G.

April 4, 2012 by Sarah Fatheree

The Virtuous Sisterhood and the Office of Multicultural Enrichment are teaming up to put on S.W.A.G., an event to educate students about available scholarships and grants. The event is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building Room 114. All students are invited to attend. The Virtuous Sisterhood is a ... [Read More…]

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Video: Auditions Held for Black History Production

February 9, 2012 by Caitlin Bradford

The Black History Production will take place in Cullen auditorium and feature important events of African American culture through song, dance and the spoken word. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ihjkFYPx5w Video/editing by Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]

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Auditions Held for Black History Production

February 9, 2012 by Caitlin Bradford

The Black History Production will take place in Cullen auditorium and feature important events of African American culture through song, dance and the spoken word. Video/editing by Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Black History Month, BSA, Multicultural Enrichment

Multicultural enrichment aims new events to promote diverse thinking

October 19, 2011 by Meagan Hernandez

The Office of Mulitcultural Enrichment is planning several on-campus events to celebrate its' mission of embracing diversity. The plans include the traditional events, such as the annual Ethnos Culture Show and the annual Black History Production, and new events, such as movie nights, basketball tournaments and Chapel groups. "The office provides ... [Read More…]

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Multicultural enrichment director brings unique experience

September 21, 2011 by Meagan Hernandez

The Office of Multicultural Enrichment has a new leader. After an extensive search for candidates, Russ Kirby has been named the new director of the Office of Multicultural Enrichment. "Russ gets it, he is well versed in multicultural competencies, " said Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president of student life and dean of students. Thompson said ... [Read More…]

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