|
Friday, 27 May 2005 |
The Office of Multicultural Student Development (MSD) at Appalachian
State University commits itself to the purpose of advocacy, programming
and cultural support for students, faculty and staff.
A part of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, MSD is
located on the second floor of Plemmons Student Union. It offers a
variety of programs and services for the campus community.
The Multicultural Center, located on the first floor of the student
union, is coordinated by MSD. The center provides space for cultural
group interaction, support and resources to cultural student groups and
various educational programs and activities.
Throughout the year, MSD sponsors many programs and special events
focused on diversity at Appalachian and to educate the campus about
diverse topics.
Topics for the last academic year’s programs included hip-hop, racism,
Latinos, rape, Muslim faith, disabilities and homosexuality. Famous
personalities, such as Public Enemy rapper Chuck D, have been brought
to Appalachian through MSD programs.
Also included in MSD’s services is information about gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender (GLBT) life at Appalachian. The GLBT Taskforce
was created in 2002 to study concerns related to sexual orientation and
the needs of the GLBT community at Appalachian State University.
“Diversity Educators” is an MSD program that trains and equips students
to facilitate workshops and presentations on diversity-related issues
and topics. Applications for this program are available on the MSD Web
site.
The Diversity Celebration, held for the past several years each April, continues to grow as a popular event at Appalachian.
Free workshops, presentations, food, concerts and information sessions
representing many cultures fill an entire day in the student union.
For more information, visit the MSD Web site.
~Anna Oakes
Trackback(0)
 |
TrackBack URI for this entry
Show/Hide comments
