NEWS & NOTES
- Have you seen the slide show running at the entrance of the Multicultural Resource Center? It’s a great way to get the word out about multicultural events on campus! Find out how you can get your event included in the show!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
- 3 : :
Contemporary Issues Forum
4 pm in EUC Joyner Room - 4 : :
Artist Reception
5 to 6:15 pm in the MRC - 10 : :
Kaleidoscope Open Forum
4 pm in EUC Phillips Room - 18 : :
American Indian Cultural Fair
11am to 2pm in Cone Ballroom AB
Dance and Drumming Exhibition
7pm to 9pm in Cone Ballroom AB
DECEMBER EVENTS
- 3 : :
Holidays Around the World
7 to 9 pm in EUC Auditorium
JANUARY EVENTS
- 25 : :
Empty Bowls painting all week!
Call us for schedule and locations - 26 : :
MLK Commemoration
Keynote Speaker Mae Jemison
7 to 9 pm in EUC Auditorium - 28 : :
MLK Commemoration
Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
8 am in Campus Ministries Building
FEBRUARY EVENTS
- 2 : : Contemporary Issues Forum
4 pm in EUC Joyner Room - 3 : : Artist Reception
5 to 6:15 pm in the MRC
OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
- Nominations of UNCG students qualified for the 2010 MLK Service Award are now being accepted.
- Click here for the qualifications we are looking for.
- Click here for the online nomination form. Deadline for nominations is December 8, 2009.
- Holidays Around the World is coming Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7pm. Great student org performances deserve a great audience!
Please support this special event! - Circle January 26 on your calendar for the annual MLK Celebration at 7pm in the EUC Auditorium! Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Woman of Color to travel in space, will be our guest keynote speaker. Free tickets will be available beginning January 19. Get details.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs, bases its philosophy on inclusion—fostering recognition and respect for the voices of all students. The Office contributes to the University’s academic mission in providing student-centered programs that promote awareness of and respect for cultural diversity and offer opportunities to provoke thought and expand cross-cultural and inter-cultural knowledge. The Office strives to contribute to a community in which all students are empowered to recognize and act on one’s social responsibility in relation to domestic and global issues. The Office also offers advocacy, programming and support systems to encourage students to realize the highest level of their potential, particularly as it pertains to the University’s retention and graduation efforts of underrepresented student populations.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director for Multicultural Affairs, the Assistant Director serves as the main liaison and coordinator of campus wide diversity programming, workshops and class activities based on Office and University missions and assessment of student need. The position is responsible for serving as an administrative liaison for assigned cultural student organizations in advising and providing advocacy and support to student organization’s needs and development. The Assistant Director participates in the overall program planning process that includes the vision, objectives, and procedures to achieve the goals of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Student Development, or Educational Administration or closely related field is required. A minimum of two years beyond degree program is necessary. A minimum of two years of social justice and sensitivity trainer experience is preferred. Demonstrated capability of working with multicultural program environment and knowledge of and experience in cultural student organization advising is expected. The position requires an energy level that will enable the individual to work evening and weekend hours as needed in addition to regular University hours.
Deadline: Preferred deadline is August 20, 2009, with the position remaining open until filled.
Email letter of application with résumé and the names and contact information (email address and/or phone number) of three (3) references to Martha Wagner (martha_wagner@uncg.edu).
Salary: High $30s.
To learn more about the Office of Multicultural Affairs and UNCG, take advantage of the numerous links to additional information found on this website.
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