Multicultural Student Life
Black Panther Movie Showing
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Dr. Monica Smith) in collaboration with The Office of Multicultural Student Life will host two showings of the movie Black Panther. The first will be May 9th at 9 p.m., and the second will be May 11th at 5 p.m., which will include food and a discussion afterwards.
Black Panther Movie Showing
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Dr. Monica Smith) in collaboration with The Office of Multicultural Student Life will host two showings of the movie Black Panther. The first will be May 9th at 9 p.m., and the second will be May 11th at 5 p.m., which will include food and a discussion afterwards.
Multicultural Programming Board: Committee Fair
MPB (Multicultural Programming Board) will be hosting a committee fair from 5-6 p.m. Students interested in helping plan events such as Chicago Excursions, Culture Fest, and Last Comic Standing are encouraged to stop by, meet the leaders of the Multicultural Programming Board, and learn about our committees which include: Special Events, Lectures & Leadership, Late Night, Campus Awareness & Outreach, and Comedy Club.
Established in 1997, MPB works to engage the campus in culturally diverse experiences by hosting a variety of social and educational events. MPB regularly sponsors lectures, films, dances, parties and other activities for the entire campus.
"Let's Color!" Conversation Series
The Office of Multicultural Student Life will be hosting a conversation series titled "Let's Color!" from 7-9pm.
There will be an open panel discussion where students, faculty, and staff can share their experiences. The discussion will cover within-group and between-group prejudice based on skin tone: What is the difference between colorism and racism? What does it mean to be white passing? How does colorism unfold in varying countries?
Free snacks and giveaways will be provided.
MPB I&I Film: Cesar Chavez
MPB International & Independent Films will be screening Cesar Chavez.
Wednesday Night Live starring Chris Redd
The Multicultural Programming Board will host "Wednesday Night Live" featuring stand-up comedian Chris Redd. Redd is currently a cast member of SNL. He is known for his role as Hunter the Hungry in the film "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping"and has appeared on the Netflix series "Disjointed."
Conversation Series: "Hip Hop and Social/Political Movements"
The offices of Multicultural Student Life and Residential Life will offer a Conversation Series: "Hip Hop and Social/Political Movements."
"Agents of Change" - Screening and Discussion
The Office of Multicultural Student Life and the Black Student Union will host a screening of the documentary Agents of Change followed by a discussion.
Free food and drinks will be provided. All are welcome.
Synopsis:
From the well-publicized events at San Francisco State in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at Cornell University in April, 1969, the struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education, including demands for black and ethnic studies programs.
Agents of Change examines the untold story of the racial conditions on college campuses and in the country that led to these protests. The film’s characters were caught at the crossroads of the civil rights, black power, and anti-Vietnam war movements at a pivotal time in America’s history.
Culture House Event: Pan Dulce
The Office of Multicultural Student Life will be hosting an event in Casa Latina where pan dulce will be served.
L.O.V.E. and SOUL Game Night
L.O.V.E. (Ladies of Vital Essence) and SOUL will be hosting a game night from 6:30-8:30. Board and card games will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring games of their own. Milkshakes will also be provided.