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Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6508
Fax: 910.521.6742
Email: oma@uncp.edu

Location: Old Main, Room 132
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2008-2009 PROGRAMS/EVENT

“Let’s Talk About It”
First Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Center in Old Main

An informal and inclusive environment and dialogue where students can come and freely discuss societal and cultural issues, that are common place for today’s college student. Issues/topics range from academic excellence, interracial dating/marriages/unions, role models, race, to stereotypes.

2008

September 18
Harmony Walk
Water Feature/Amphitheatre
3pm

The Offices of Multicultural and Minority Affairs, Center for Leadership and Service and Student Life are proud to host the 5th Annual Harmony Walk: Celebrating Diversity One Step At A Time.

Guest speaker: Ms. Rosemarie Glenn, Academic Advisor for UNCP's Center for Academic Excellence.

We invite you to participate in this year's program as we once again bring together our very diverse student population, employees and other communities of interest to showcase our uniqueness, but more importantly our unification. The highlights of the program is the speaker's message and the committment from UNCP students to a community service project.

September 20
Gospel Play:
Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC)
7pm

The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs is pleased to once again sponsor D&S productions as they present their fifth play.

September 20
Social Justice Symposium
University Center Annex
8am-5pm

The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs' and the Social Justice Symposium Committee proudly presents UNCP's 1st Social Justice Symposium.

Keynote speaker: Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking."

Online registration for the symposium is forthcoming.

2009

January 15
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration Program
University Center - Candlelight Vigil ( 7 pm)
Mary Livermore Library - MLK Program (7:30 pm)
Guest Speaker and Performer: Ms. Mary D. Williams

The Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs, Center for Leadership and Service, Student Life and the Multicultural Council of Presidents invite everyone to join us as we come together to honor and pay tribute to Dr. King, a true humanitarian. The tribute will begin at 7pm in front of the Chavis University Center with a candlelight vigil.

At 7:30pm, a program will be held in the Mary Livermore Library, with guest speaker, Ms. Mary D. Williams.

Powerhouse psalmist Mary D. Williams is truly that - "power in the house". No matter what she puts her voice to, the
anointing that God has placed upon her shines throughout
her ministry. A native of Raleigh, NC, Mary is no stranger
to the gospel scene. She has been ministering solo at local
churches, festivals and various events for many years.
Mary has developed quite a following from performances
with such artists as Bobby Jones, Sister Cantaloupe, Lee
Williams & the Spiritual QC's, Luther Barnes, Keith "Wonder
Boy" Johnson, as well as an appearance on Trinity Broad-
casting Network (TBN). *excerpt from marydwilliams.org

April 8
A Taste of iWorld
University Center Lounge
10am - 12pm

*Parade of Nations begins at 9:30 am in front of Old Main

This year, the Office of Multicultural and Minority Affairs and its Diversity Committee for Communities of Interest, ACE and Asian Student Organizaiton will be hosting this great multicultural event.

The program consists of various displays presentd by UNCP students, faculty, staff and community representing their respective cultural backgrouds.

Displays often include food items to be sampled, hence the name "A Taste of iWorld." Entertainment typically includes African-American dancers, Latin American dancers, Japanese dancers, Native American dancers and much more. It is truly one of the highlights of the Spring semester.

PARTICIPATON FORM

April 12 (Easter Sunday)
BB Thompson Young People's Concert Choir
Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC)
4pm

For over 30 years, the BB Thompson Young People's Concert Choir have been singing around North Carolina and traveling within the United States. Tonight they will bless the hearts and souls of everyone that will hear the sound of their voices. This choir, which comprises over 250 young people will grace the Givens Performing Arts Center.

Movies will begin in August. Check the following dates below.

SHOWING TIME 6:30PM

LOCATION: MULTICULTURAL CENTER OLD MAIN ROOM 129

August 26 (Celebrating Diversity Rights)
Movie Title: Skin Deep
Multicultural Center, Room 129

September 23 (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title:
Multicultural Center, Room 129

October 28 (Celebrating GLBT Culture/Community)
Movie Title: When I Knew (forthcoming)
Multicultural Center, Room 129

November 18 (Celebrating Native American Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title: Trudell: A Native American Activist
Multicultural Center, Room 129

January 20 (Celebrating Spirituality)
Movie Title:
Multicultural Center, Room 129

February 24 (Celebrating African American Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title: We Shall Not Be Moved: Tillery Resettlement
Multicultural Center, Room 129

March 31 (Celebrating Women's Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title: Killing Us Softly III
Multicultural Center, Room 129

April 21 (Celebrating Asian, Asian American Heritage/Culture)
Movie Title:
Multicultural Center, Room 129

For additional information, contact Mr. Robert L. Canida, II, Director, Multicultural and Minority Affairs at canida@uncp.edu or stop by the Multicultural Center in Old Main.

Updated: Thursday, July 3, 2008

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