Multicultural Connection

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person of some other time. We are the

ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” President Barack Obama

Welcome to the

MCC Team,

Evelyn

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Apollo Talent

Show

Applications

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Cultural Diversity 3

Gospel Fun Night 3

CMFK Game

Night

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South Asian

Union

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“42” Movie

Showing

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Black and Brown

Summit of

Excellence

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Tutoring in the

MCC

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Cultural Connections

Week

Talent Show Applications

Available

Gospel Choir Fun Night

CMFK Game Night

Black and Brown Summit

of Excellence

Ice-Ice Baby (Ice Cream Social)

The Multicultural Center invites you to come by and enjoy some friendly company and conversation

with delicious FREE ice cream on August 27. This will be a “cool” time to meet and connect with

new people here at USI. See the calendar on page 2 for time and location.

MCC Cookout

The MCC Cookout is another part of Cultural Connections week which is an attempt to get new stu-

dents connected. This year’s MCC Cookout will have food, music, dancing, and door prizes. If you

know the latest dance, come show us at the MCC Cookout on August 30. See the calendar on page 2

for time and location.

Welcome Students!

As the academic year begins, it is with great excitement that

I welcome you to our campus.

The Multicultural Center is a welcoming place, where our

enthusiastic staff awaits you with open arms. It is a place

where people gather to explore self identity and to experience the culture and traditions of others. We extend a

special invitation to you to visit the center and explore the

many opportunities available to you that promote a positive

experience on our campus.

Remember, our ultimate goal is to provide a warm, welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are

here for you!

Sincerely,

Pamela F. Hopson, Director Multicultural Center

Pamela F. Hopson, Director

Multicultural Center

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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20 21 22 Cultural Diversity

Welcome

Reception 4-5 p.m.

Carter Hall

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25 26 Designed by

Grace Call Out

6 p.m.

Eagles Nest (UC)

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College Mentors for

Kids

Game Day

3-4 p.m.

RFWC Quiet Lounge

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Ice Cream Social

11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Multicultural

Center

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MCC Cookout

3-5 p.m.

Eicher Barn

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1 2 Labor Day

Campus Closed

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Involvement Fair

University Quad

11 a.m. — 2 p.m.

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6 Black and Brown

Summit of Excellence

UC East

4 p.m.

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8 9 DBG Rehearsal

MCC MPR

6pm

Tutoring in the MCC

3-5 p.m.

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MCC Open House

MCC

1-3 p.m.

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BSU

3pm

Get the Scoop

Noon (MCC)

12 Dinner, Mentor, & More

Evansville Bar

Association Details: TBA

Get the Scoop

Noon (MCC)

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Apollo

Application

Deadline

4:30 p.m.

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Hispanic Heritage

Month September15-

October 15

16 Mexico

Independence

Day DBG Rehearsal

MCC MPR

6 p.m.

Tutoring in the MCC

3-5 p.m.

17 ASSESMENT DAY

No Classes

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BSU

3 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club

4-5 p.m.

POWER HOUR

Noon (MCC)

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Get the Scoop

Noon (MCC)

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22/29 23/30 DBG Rehearsal

MCC MPR

6 p.m.

Tutoring in the MCC

3-5 p.m.

24 CMFK Mentor Training

Part 1 of 3

Carter Hall

3:30 p.m.

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BSU

3 p.m.

Get the Scoop

Noon (MCC)

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Get the Scoop

Noon (MCC)

27 28 APB

Movie — 42

RFWC, 9 p.m.

The Multicultural Center Welcomes Evelyn

Evelyn Bako Ferguson joined the Multicultural Center team as the Senior Administrative Assistant in June of

2013. She is a proud USI alum with a degree in Communications. Evelyn will help the Center’s mission to

enhance the personal and academic success of students by preparing them to be responsible citizens in a

multicultural society. If you begin receiving Facebook invites or Twitter messages from the Center, it’s

probably Evelyn informing you on the latest.

Evelyn, welcome to the team!

-The MCC

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College Mentors for Kids Game Night

College Mentors for Kids (CMFK) is a non profit organization that pairs college

students with elementary students for weekly activities that expose the youth to

college experiences. In the Evansville community, USI partners with Glenwood Lead-

ership Academy to facilitate positive relationships. This USI/Glenwood group meets

every Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. during the school year (excluding school breaks and

holidays). This is an opportunity for interested USI students to meet current men-

tors, learn more about the program, and find out how to get involved in the pro-

gram. The CMFK Game Night will take place on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 3:30

p.m. in the RFWC Quiet Lounge.

Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception (CDWR)

Gospel Choir Fun Night

Apollo Talent Show Applications Now Available

Designed by Grace

2013 Spring Concert

2012-2013 CMFK Program Activity

with the Chinese Club

2012 CDWR

Elizabeth Akinlemibola New Student from Brownsburg, Indiana showing the door prize she

Do you have talent? If so, this is your opportunity to share what you enjoy doing with the campus community in a competition for cash prizes. Applications for this year’s USI Live at the Apollo Talent Revue are now available on the web at: www.usi.edu/mcc/apollo.asp. You also can pick up an application at the Multicultural Center in UC East Room 1244. Applications are due by September 13, 2013. Contact Evelyn Bako Ferguson at ebako@usi.edu or 812/465-7188 if you have any questions about the event.

On Thursday, August 22, the Multicultural Center hosted the Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception in

Carter Hall for new multicultural students. The reception began with mixing and mingling among the

attendees. Following this, the program continued with remarks of encouragement from President Linda

L.M. Bennett, Trustee Ted Ziemer, and Provost Ronald Rochon. Religious Life and returning students,

shared information about getting involved and connected through any of the 100+ student organizations

at USI. The Counseling Center, Honors Program, Student Support Services, Academic Skills, Student

Development, and the Multicultural Center ended the program by giving care packages away to new

students as a way to say “Welcome to USI and remember our offices. We are here to serve you.”

If you enjoy gospel music, fellowship with Designed by Grace Gospel Choir on Monday, August

26 at 6 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge in UC East. The gospel choir has planned a number of fun

activities for the evening. If you are interested in joining Designed by Grace Gospel Choir, this

will be a great opportunity to learn about the choir and membership expectations. Generally,

rehearsals will be on Mondays at 6 p.m. Plan to keep this time available and come sing praises to

the most high. Musicians, you are more than welcome to attend the Gospel Choir Fun Night.

The choir has room for anyone with musical talent. If you are interested in being a part of the

choir but not able to attend the Gospel Choir Fun Night, email Evelyn Bako Ferguson at

ebako@usi.edu and let her know.

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If you are ready to get the grades you are striving for this semester, take advantage of our tutoring service in the MCC. The Multicultural Center and Academic Skills have partnered to provide a space for USI students to study and even get a little help in Math, Science, Study Skills, and English to mention a few. If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of, come and see what we are all about. Tutoring will resume on September 9, 2013 from 3-5 p.m. in the Multicultural Center.

Tutoring in the MCC Resumes: September 9, 2013

Black and Brown Summit of Excellence

The Black and Brown Summit of Excellence is an inclusive program de-

signed to address issues that directly impact people of African American

and/or Hispanic (Latino) heritage. Conversation topics have included:

Examining the Rules of Corporate Ameri-

can versus the

“G Code”; survival tactics for Black and

Brown people on college

campuses; Cultural Expectations and ac-

cepted definitions. Pick up your Black and

Brown Summit application from the MCC

today.

The South Asian Union is a student organization that promotes the recognition and

involvement of South Asian students at USI. The group strives to create a strong voice on

campus to make an impact on the decisions regarding students at the University.

In the recent past, the group has enjoyed activities such as Indian Culture Night through

Global Communities, Diwali Lecture, and the International Food Expo. If you are

interested in learning more about the South Asian Union, contact club president Nehal

Ninad at: nninad@eagles.usi.edu

South Asian Union

42—APB Movie Showing

The Activities Programming Board (APB) is the largest event planning student organization at USI providing entertainment outside of the

classroom. On August 28, APB will show the award winning 42 movie. This will be a great way to set the atmosphere for the 2013 Black and Brown Summit of Excellence taking place the following evening. The movie will begin at 9 p.m. at the RFWC outdoor courts.

Black and Brown Summit

PR Team

2012-2013 South Asian Union