Cultural Spotlight

"Multiculturalism, broadly defined, is the idea that 'several different cultures can coexist peacefully and equitably' (WordNet, Princeton University, 2006). At Lehigh, multiculturalism is about recognizing, accepting and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Lehigh (OMA) believes that by providing a space for students to explore their multiple identities and learn about the backgrounds and experiences of others, we can all create a culture of inclusion and equity here on campus and beyond."

 

Jame'l Hodges

Director of Multicultural Affairs

-OMA Webpage

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS
  • MRC Open House, September 20, 2010, 2pm-4pm, Iacocca Hall, B-103. Come network with fellow COE faculty, staff, and students, as well as the following campus organizations: Community Service Office, Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), LGBTQIA Services, Women's Center, Chaplain's Office, Office of International Students and Scholars, Global Union, Council for Equity and Community (CEC), Graduate Student Life, Lehigh University Counseling Center, Academic Support Services, University Disability Advisory Committee, and LU/UN Partnership. REFRESHMENTS SERVED!!! We will also premier the College of Education student directed multicultural micro-aggressions training video, which was developed to assist students, faculty, and staff with navigating culturally sensitive issues in academic settings.
  • "Privilege, Power, & Difference" series with Allan G. Johnson, April 8-9, 2010
  • Solving the Relationship Puzzle, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12pm-1pm in the MRC. Graduate student discussion about the challenge of building and maintaining various relationships as a student.
  • MRC Winter Clothing Drive (11/16/09 to 12/7/09), Please drop your donations of men's, women's, and children's clothing and footwear into the designated boxes on each floor of Iacocca Hall. Children's coats will be donated to Bethlehem elementary school students
  • Social Justice in Education: Implications for Professional Practice open forum with Dr. Paul Gorski, Thursday, November 5th, 2009 4pm-7pm in LAMBERTON GREAT ROOM.
  • Graduate student breakfast and research discussion with Dr. Paul Gorski, Friday, November 6th, 2009 9:30am-11:30am in Iacocca Hall, 1st floor, MRC, room B-103
  • GORSKI WORKSHOPCOE Faculty/Staff Lunch & Workshop with Dr. Paul Gorski, Friday, November 6th, 2009 12pm-4:30pm
  • For info on our visit from " lost boy” of Sudan, John Yak
    and the clip-screening and discussion of the Sundance Award Winning Film, God Grew Tired of Us, please see our Feb/March newsletter.
  • Click here for a list of the films screened in our Feb Multicultural Film Series.
  • Spring Day of Service was Friday, Jan 30th from 1-4pm.
  • Our Fall Day of Service on October 10th was a success. Read more about it here.
  • Open Course Session Series: Over-identification of Minorities in Special Education. Participants read 2 short articles then engaged in a discussion surrounding issues of over identification of minorities as having a variety of disabilities. Articles are available here.
  • On Monday April 7th, UNMIL Gender Advisor, Ms. Joana Foster, held an informal discussion around her social activist work with the UN (UNMIL) and the call for mental health care in Liberia since the end of war in 2004.
  • On April 17th, a discussion on Human Sexuality was facilitated by Dr. Karen Hicks.
  • Thanks to everyone who participated in the College of Education 2nd Annual World Café on Jonathan Kozol!
  • Our second COE Day of Service was a great success. You can read more about it here.
  • The third in our series of Multicultural Networking Brown Bags have come to a close. For more information on them and a list of past topics please click here.
  • Our Grand Opening on November 7th was a great success. If you missed it please feel free to stop by the center to learn more about our offerings or browse our display of cultural artifacts and resources.
  • Thanks to everyone who participated in our first College of Education - Day of Service!
  • The College of Education World Café on Diversity was a great success. Stay tuned for our follow-up in the 07-08 year.
  • We had a great time at our final Multicultural Networking Brown Bag of 2006/2007. You can still view the old poster here in case you missed them.
  • Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the 20th Annual International Bazaar!
  • Our No Cover Queer Social Hours have ended for the semester. Thanks to everyone who attended. Check out the old invite for details.
  • The Browning of America: Challenges Ahead in the 21st Century with guest speaker Joe White was a great success! Thanks to everyone who participated. Dr. White's Article, The Browning of America can be found here.

 

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