MSA Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2013 Multicultural Student Affairs Tamara A. Johnson, Ph.D. Executive Director Multicultural Student Affairs Christian Yañez Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs Louie Lainez Director, Asian/Asian American Student Affairs Charles Kellom Director, African American Student Affairs Devin D. Moss Director, LGBT Resource Center Maria Genao-Homs Assistant Director Multicultural Student Affairs
Greetings to the Northwestern Community, As we reflected upon 2012, the Multicultural Student Affairs staff wanted to express our sincere gratitude to the many community members that supported our programs, initiatives, and most importantly – our students. Northwestern has a wealth of opportunities and as we move forward in 2013, we anticipate increasing our partnerships across campus to ensure that all students have access to the full range of resources, information, and experiences associated with attending such a great institution. We had a wonderful 2012 and 2013 is off to a great start! Finally, please extend a special welcome to our newest staff member, Daphne Nwankpa, who joins us from the School of Education and Social Policy. We invite you to stop by 1914 Sheridan Road to welcome her! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, The Multicultural Student Affairs Staff
Colleen Keefe Program Assistant Multicultural Student Affairs Daphne Nwankpa Administrative Assistant African American Student Affairs
Multicultural Center 1936 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60208 847.467.6200 African American Student Affairs 1914 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60208 847.491.3610 LGBT Resource Center Norris University Center 1999 Campus Drive, 3rd Floor Evanston, IL 60208 847.467.0556
Dear Wildcats, As Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, I’m pleased to say that with almost 500 student-athletes and over 19 varsity programs, we represent a remarkably diverse cross-section of the campus population. The diversity of the Northwestern community is one of its most appealing characteristics, welcoming students, faculty, and staff from across the world to a beautiful higher education setting, providing our student-athletes learning opportunities that so many of their peers at other institutions are not afforded. Whether during competition on the field or court, or a Gator Bowl Championship celebration, the Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to play an important role within our community. All the best, Jim Phillips
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MSA Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2013 MSA Student Experience Each year during Wildcat Welcome, MSA hosts an activities fair to showcase our diverse student groups. This provides new students an opportunity to see the range of organizations available, learn how to get involved, and meet upper-class student leaders as well as MSA staff members. Welcome Back Reception As an annual tradition, the LGBT Resource Center kicked-off the academic year with a fun, festive, and vibrant reception. Over 70 students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered to support the LGBTQ community and enjoyed good food and great company!
Latino Networking Reception January 24, 2013 6:00pm Scott Hall, Guild Lounge Harambee January 25, 2013 6:30pm Norris 205, Louis Room AAA Connect: Asian/Asian American Student-Alumni Networking Reception January 31, 2013 6:30pm John Evans Alumni Center MSA INC February 13, 2013 12:00pm University Hall, 201 Hagstrum Room Safe Space Training for Students February 15, 2013 2:00pm Norris 204, Scholars Room
MSA INC: Intellectual Networking within our Community MSA co-sponsors a quarterly lunch dialogue with our esteemed faculty partners. Our fall quarter MSA INC featured Dr. Frances Aparicio who engaged over 40 attendees in a lively discussion related to her research on the experience of intraLatino subjects in Chicago.
Barbershop Talks February 17, 2013 2:30pm 1914 Sheridan Road My Sister’s Keeper: Analyzing Friendship Among Black Women February 21, 2013 6:00pm 1914 Sheridan Road
MSA Student Leader Roundtable Each quarter, MSA sponsors a Student Leader Roundtable to bring together students from all four departments. Roundtables afford student leaders’ oportunities to share and receive information, meet new peers, and engage in meaningful discussions related to diverse topics.
Festival LatiNU Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs and Alianza (the Hispanic/Latino Student Aliance) hosted the 12th Annual Festival LatiNU. This event attracted over 400 guests who enjoyed an evening of live music, entertaining performances, and authentic cuisine representing Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru, and El Salvador.
Winter Quarter Events
Quench (Queers + Lunch) March 5, 2013 2:00pm Norris 208, Armadillo Room Safe Space Training for Faculty & Staff March 15, 2013 2:00pm Norris 204, Scholars Room