The Office of Multicultural Affairs is guided by the mission to promote support and affirm the identities and cultures of individuals who are traditionally and historically disenfranchised in our society. The office also gives all ESU students the opportunity to gain knowledge for becoming an ally on behalf of diversity. Through multicultural programming, student organizations, and leadership opportunities, students get the chance to engage in cross cultural communications and learn to empower the diverse world views and experiences that exist in our society. The Diversity Education Committee of Emporia State University announces the Presidental Award for Distinguished Service to DiversityFor the first time, the committee is reaching off campus and into the Emporia community for nominees for this award, which recognizes leadership, engagement, and service toward multiculturalism and diversity at Emporia State University and in the larger Emporia community. The committee seeks nominees whose work encourages respect, understanding and appreciation of difference; who make contributions that foster and support the development of cultural understanding and acceptance within and outside the ESU community; who mentor and support emerging leaders from different backgrounds; and/or who develop and support programs to enhance appreciation of cultural differences on campus. Nomination materials must include the following: letter of nomination (self-nominations accepted); two letters of reference; nominee's resume or cv; transcript for student nominees; supporting materials such as awards received, newspaper articles, or pamphlets about the nominee (not to exceed 10 pages). Submit nomination materials by November 20, 2009, to: Dr. Barbara Baker, Ed.D. Director of Multicultural Affairs Emporia State University Memorial Union, Campus Box 4065 Emporia,KS 66801 620-341-5481 bbaker3@emporia.edu Previous Winners of the Presidental Award for Distinguished Service to Diversity
Upcoming Recruitment Leadership Days
During the Leadership Days the students will attend an academic fair, have a tour of the campus and residence halls, information about admission and scholarships, a presentation from Multicultural Affairs Office, complimentary lunch, and two $1,000 scholarship drawings (apply for admission to be eligible). Call or sign up online at www.emporia.edu/admissions.
Getting Involved with Multicultural AffairsThe Glamorous Gamma Psi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is coming back to Emporia State University!! Come meet and greet the Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho on September 11, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union KSTC Room (2nd Floor). Quick information on Student OrganizationsHarmonious Voices of Praise:The Gospel Extravaganza Videos: If you missed the Gospel Extravaganza or just can't get enough of it. Here is a Youtube link with the videos from the Event. For more details check Calendar of Events page.
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The student organizations that are part of the Office of Multicultural Affairs include Black Student Union, Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), Black Women’s Network, Harmonious Voices of Praise, People Respecting Individuality and Diversity in Education (PRIDE), The EDGE Mentoring and Tutoring Program, and E-Unit.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is instrumental in promoting academic achievement. Through the Eagerly Dedicated to To Excel and Grow (EDGE) Mentoring and Tutoring Program, students attend academic sessions that promote strategies for success in the classroom along with tutoring and peer mentoring services.
The office also sponsors programs and training that enhance the knowledge of multicultural education and cross cultural communications. Some of the programs offered through the office are HALO week, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, the Pink and Black Ball (Breast Cancer Awareness), Black History Month, and PRIDE week.
We encourage all individuals to become involved with the office and partake in many opportunities to gain multicultural knowledge and be an active participant toward creating a socially just campus and society.
Services We Offer:
- Group or individual diversity awareness presentations
- Diversity Buzz Newsletter
- Scholarship information
- Multicultural resource library
- Program various cultural events and celebrations
- Heritage month celebrations
Staff of Multicultural Affairs
For more information on Multicultural Affairs contact
Barbara Baker: Director of Multicultural Affairs
Miranda Manjgaladze: Graduate Assistant
Rosie Sauls: Student Assistant
C.J. Bruner: Web site Development
Sony McElroy: EDGE Student Assistant
at 620-341-5481
Where to find us:
The Multicultural Affairs office is located in the Memorial Union, in the Center for Student Involvement Office.
(First floor, across from Lyon County State Bank)
The office is open Monday thru Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 620-341-5481
Email: multic@emporia.edu
Last Updated September 30, 2009