mc connection sept 2013
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Arkansas State University Multicultural Center's monthly newsletter.TRANSCRIPT
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Volume 2 Issue 1 September 2013
Arkansas State University Multicultural Center Newsletter
“Not just a Space, but a Place for ALL!”
A new school year has begun and we are excited to welcome our new Red Wolves to ASU! The Multicultural Center has a semester full of programs and events for everyone to enjoy. The Multicultural Center provides educational, cultural, and social programs and initiatives that support student success for all students with specific concentration on minority and underrepresented student populations. Be sure to visit our website at www.astate.edu/multiculturalcenter for a full list of upcoming events.
Welcome Back: A New Year, a New Chance to be Extraordinary!
2013 Minority Welcome Week T.U.R.N. U.P.!
Taking Ultimate Responsibility Now to Uncover my Potential
A SU’s Multicultural Center 2013 Minority Welcome Week is September 9th-September 13th. This week’s theme puts a twist on the popular phrase “TURN UP” - Taking Ultimate Responsibility Now to Uncover my Potential. The events showcase minority student organizations, campus resources, and connect students to various faculty and staff on campus that can help them
throughout their time at ASU.
The week’s events feature Atlantic/Sony Pictures Record Executive Amir Windom, keynote speaker at Fall Explosion on Wednesday, September 11th. The Multicultural Center has partnered with the College of Media and Communication and the College of Business to bring Mr. Windom to speak to students about his experiences in the industry and his road to success. Amir has worked with artists such as B.O.B., TI, Bruno Mars, and Kanye West. Fall Explosion is co-sponsored by the Black Student Association.
Monday, September 9th Music and Punch Carl R. Reng Student Union—Center Court 11a.m.-1p.m. Tuesday, September 10th Freshmen Dinner Carl R. Reng Student Union—Centennial Hall 5:00 p.m. Any freshman or transfer student that wants to attend must RSVP to [email protected]. Wednesday, September 11th Fall Explosion Carl R. Reng Student Union—Centennial Hall 5:30 p.m. Includes Minority Student Organization Fair and performances by United Voices Gospel Choir and NPHC Greek Organizations. Friday, September 13th Best Steppers Nettleton Performing Arts Center—6:00 p.m. Presale tickets $7 for event and after-party
Some of our services include:
Learning Environment Resource Center: Books, Magazines, Artifacts,
Documentaries, and More Home-away from Home Environment Student Advocate Meeting and Programming Space Study Lounge Computer Lab
Located on the third floor of the Carl R. Reng Student Union Suite 3003, the
Multicultural Center is not just a Space, but a Place for ALL!
Amir Windom Record Executive
Minority Welcome Week Events:
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T he office of Non-Traditional Student Services
helps connect nontraditional students to
Arkansas State University and Jonesboro by
providing educational and social resources and
programs to help ensure success for all
nontraditional students.
Are you a Non-Trad? Find out at:
www.astate.edu/nontrad Get information on future events and other resources.
Upcoming Non-Trad Events
Grab N Go Mondays Every Monday
(September 9th—October 9th) 8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Carl R. Reng Student Union—Multicultural Center
Non-Trad Meet, Greet, & Scoop Monday, September 23, 2013
Carl R. Reng Student Union—Multicultural Center
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration “Una celebración de la cultura”
MC Meet and Greet
T he Multicultural Center hosted its Meet and Greet Reception on Tuesday, August 27th. Students had the opportunity to mingle and network with other international and minority students, staff, and faculty. Attendees heard about services that the MC offers and student organizations that work closely with the center.
First StAte Connection Reunion
S tAte Connection, a minority recruitment program sponsored by the Multicultural Center and ASU Office of Recruitment, was redesigned in the spring of 2012. A reunion was held Thursday, August 29th for the first group of students that participated in the program that chose to attend ASU. Now freshmen, the former program participants were reacquainted with the MC and attended Order of the Pack together.
T he ASU Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration recognizes and honors contributions Hispanics make and continue to make in the world. The celebration is held September 15—October 15 and consists of educational and social events. The feature program is an immigration forum addressing issues that face immigrants right here in Arkansas. Join us as we celebrate Hispanic culture!
Viva La Noche Thursday, September 19th—7:00 p.m. ASU Pavilion Hispanic Heritage Celebration Mixer Thursday, September 26th – 4:00 p.m. Carl R. Reng Student Union, Multicultural Center
Immigration Forum Wednesday, October 2nd – 5:00 p.m. Carl R. Reng Student Union, Auditorium Villegas Art Project Friday, October 18th & Saturday, October 19th Carl R. Reng Student Union, Spring River Room
Past Event Highlights!
The MC offers a wide range of books that can help you confidently take the next step forward on your professional journey. One of the interesting books available here at the Multicultural Center, The 360 Degree Leader: “Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization” , is written by New York Times Best-Selling Author John C. Maxwell. In this book, Mr. Maxwell shows how 99% of all leadership in most organizations takes place in the middle. He also entertainingly shares the secrets of how to increase your influence from wherever you are. With the clarity of a teacher and the passion of a seasoned executive coach, Maxwell will lead you through the principles of The 360 Degree Leader. Wise and practical, timeless and yet utterly relevant to today’s demanding work challenges, The 360 Degree Leader is like a private session with one of America’s most respected leadership consultants.
Check this book out in the
Multicultural Center! Reng Student Union 3rd Floor, Room 3003
Review by: James Hines
Check it Out!
ASU Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration:
For a complete list of events for Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration visit www.astate.edu/multiculturalcenter
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Carl R. Reng Student Union
3rd Floor Suite 3003
870-680-4052
Visit our website
CONTACT US
Candence Williams Program Coordinator Multicultural Center
Minority Welcome Week
Kickoff: Punch and Music Carl R. Reng Student Union, 1st Floor Center Court
Monday, September 9th—11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Freshmen Dinner Carl R. Reng Student Union, Centennial Hall
Tuesday, September 10th—5:00 p.m. Freshmen ONLY must RSVP to [email protected]
Fall Explosion Carl R. Reng Student Union, Centennial Hall
Wednesday, September 11th—5:30 p.m.
Best Steppers Nettleton Performing Arts Center
Friday, September 13th—6:00 p.m. Pre-sale tickets $7 for show and party
Hispanic Heritage Month
Viva la Noche ASU Pavilion
Thursday, September 19th—7:00 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Mixer Carl R. Reng Student Union, Multicultural Center
Thursday, September 26th—4:00 p.m.
Immigration Forum Carl R. Reng Student Union, Auditorium
Wednesday, October 2nd—5:00 p.m.
Villegas Art Project Carl R. Reng Student Union, Spring River Room Friday, October 18th & Saturday, October 19th
MC Affiliated Student Organizations
Black Student Association
Brother 2 Brother Circle of Trust Gay Straight Alliance Hispanic Outreach & Latino Appreciation Minorities in Healthcare Professions Multicultural Center Ambassadors National Pan-Hellenic Council Non-Traditional Student Organization Strong-Turner Alumni Chapter
Join Today!
James Hines Graduate Assistant Multicultural Center
Next Newsletter Issue: October 2013
Niya Blair Director Multicultural Center
Multicultural
Center Hours
Monday—Thursday
8:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Multicultural Center Events
Book your next event in the MC!
For information about upcoming events please call the Multicultural Center at 870-680-4052