University of Miami
Multicultural Student Affairs
April 1, 2013
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Senior Mwambo Attention 2013 Graduates: RSVP Today May 9th at 2:00PM The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony that marks the transition of black graduates from their lives at the University of Miami to advanced education and professional careers. This ceremony was established in 1992 through the vision and love of a very dynamic and caring international student from Malawi, East Africa; Mr. Patrick A. Masala. The term “Mwambo” literally means ceremonial rite of passage. It is Chichewa and comes to us from Malawi, East Africa where it was founded. The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony designed to recognize the accomplishments of our black graduates and their families. It is a celebration of the transition from one stage of life to the next. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for May 9th at 2:00PM in Gusman Hall. For additional information regarding Senior Mwambo or to RSVP, visit www.miami.edu/msa/seniormwambo.
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Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2013 Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Asian American Student Association and the Filipino Student Association for Asian Pacific Islander American Month. April 3rd · Island Styles Night UC Rock · 7:00PM Join the Filipino Student Association for Island Styles 2013. Island Styles will feature a night of Filipino culture filled with traditional and modern dance, song, and folklore. April 4th · Asia Night UC Rock · 7:00PM Join the Asian American Student Association for a night of celebration for the diverse Asian culture. Come out for some free food and entertainment! April 9th · Japanese Tea Ceremony UC I-Lounge · 5:00PM Join the Asian American Student Association for the annual Japanese Tea Ceremony, where you will learn the traditional way to create green tea! April 11th · USpeak Featuring Aimee Suzara CAS Gallery · 7:30PM The Creative Writing Program in collaboration with MSA and Filipino Student Association hosts USpeak featuring spoken word artist Aimee Suzara. For more information on Aimee Suzara, visit www.aimeesuzara.net.
Congratulations to the 2013 WWMA/Black Alumni Scholarship Recipients
April 12th · Karaoke & Game Night UC Ballrooms A, B, & C · 7:00PM Want to show off your skills in mahjong or do you want to learn how to play the game? This event will have karaoke and a ramen noodle eating contest! This event is sponsored by the Filipino Student Association and the Asian American Student Association. April 17th · Sushi Workshop with Sushi Maki UC Rock · 2:30PM Sushi Maki will teach students how to roll their own sushi rolls! April 25th · Origami on the Rock UC Rock · 2:30PM
Over $60,000 in scholarships were distributed this year!
April 1st
Learn how to make a square flat piece of paper into Asian Art. This event is sponsored by the Asian American Student Association. For more information, visit www.miami.edu/msa www.facebook.com/groups/umfsa, or www.facebook.com/aasaum.
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