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Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs works with
minority and underrepresented students to not only provide programs
and services but to also assist them in having a great college
experience. The Office of Multicultural Affairs offer myriad experiences,
opportunities, and services for many students. All students are
welcome to take part in the fun, educational and professional
development services that are offered.
Programs and Services
Collaborative
Efforts with International
Student Services
These
two departments work
closely together
to support and enhance
the services offered
by each area. Collaborative
programs include
trips to local historic
sites and malls,
cooperative ride
sharing on airport
and bus station trips
for international
and minority students
needing assistance
catching a plane
or bus for winter
and summer breaks,
and general assistance
with other services
provided.
Sister 2 Sister: This is a unit of support for women of color to enhance their
college experience. “Sister Gatherings” are designed to meet the
needs and concerns of women of color through building awareness and friendships.
Get
on the Good Foot
This
career development
series, developed
with assistance and
support from the
Career Services Center,
is designed to prepare
students of color
for the REAL World.
By providing the
resources, contacts,
and solid base of
knowledge, students
will be equipped
with the necessary
skills for success
in the classroom
and the work force
as well. This four
part series includes
workshops focusing
on resume building
and internships,
mock interviews,
decision making,
and a business etiquette
dinner.
Soul
Fest
Soul
Fest is a celebration
of American culture.
Each dinner held
will represent a
different American
culture (Latino,
Asian, African-American,
etc) held throughout
the school year focusing
on food, fun, and
fellowship.
Music
Appreciation
Stop
by the Coordinator’s
office to hear many
types of music from
around the world.
The
Titus
Our
earliest records
show that a man by
the name of Titus
Bassfield was one
of the first African-American
students to ever
receive a degree
from Muskingum College.
In his honor, the
bi-annual newsletter
was created to provide
parents with updates
of campus news, events,
activities, and services.
Campus
Activities
There
are many types of
campus activities
available to all
Muskingum College
students. All students
are highly encouraged
to get involved in
planning and implementing
campus activities
(bands, speakers,
comedians, special
interest and educational
sessions, and cultural
events).
Scholarship
Listings
There
is a bulletin board
outside the Office
of Multicultural
Affairs with listings
of scholarship, research,
and fellowship opportunities
offered locally and
nationally. Students
will receive copies
of publications geared
towards assisting
them with the career
development process.
Additional scholarship
listings are available
at the Career Services
Center. Muskingum
College is a member
of the Ohio Foundation
of Independent Colleges
which offers scholarship
and internship opportunities
to students at member
institutions.
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