MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES
SPRING 2016 CALENDAR
DATE TIME Tuesday, January 26 Wednesday, January 27 Wednesday, February 10 EVENT 1‐4 pm 10 am‐2 pm Thursday, February 11 4:30‐5:30 pm Saturday, February 13 10 am‐ 5 pm JANUARY *Your Snack Pack to AMSLC – stop in to learn about the American Multicultural Student Leadership Conference and receive help to submit your own work (art, creative writing, research, poster or performance art). *Adventure Abroad Fair – scavenge your way through information to study abroad … 62 countries to choose from! Check‐in with Bo at MSS table. 4:30‐5:30 pm WHERE 217 BOWH Great Hall, MSC FEBRUARY *Sticks & Stones: The Manifestation of Hate and Bias - Do you experience bias & hate at Stout? Join Barb in an important discussion about defining bias and hate and how and why to report. Discussion includes the impact of bias and hate and what does and would make a difference for diversity, equity and inclusion at Stout!
*Brenda Cardenas – poet and author, part of the Literature Committee’s Reading Series, co‐sponsored by MSS ****Keep It Real: Understanding Intercultural Conflict 217 BOWH 4th fl. Window Gallery, RSSLLC 110 JHSW Facilitators: Phyllis Braxton & Beth Zemsky; pizza buffet lunch included Saturday, February 20 9 am‐4 pm *HSSO Educational Conference Great Hall, MSC Tuesday, February 23 3‐4:30 pm Board of Regents Diversity Award Celebration 217 BOWH Wednesday, February 24 4:30‐6 pm *Strengthening Our Community Intercultural Workshop Series 217 BOWH We live in a complex world where we may feel silenced, stereotyped or misunderstood. Join us in a series of workshops to strengthen intercultural relations, confidence and competence. Let's be the difference that makes a difference. Registration required. Other dates: March 9 & 23 and April 6 & 20 Date TBD: Dinner and dialogue with Phyllis Braxton in twin cities Thursday, February 25 Friday, March 4 12:20‐1:30pm 2:30‐3:30 pm 4:40‐6 pm 7‐8 pm 12‐1:30 pm American Indian History & Culture Sessions *Indigenous Foods & Holistic Wellness *Intergeneration Healing *Wisconsin American Indian History *Menominee History & Storytelling MARCH *Alumni Speaker Series: Sonya Boyd – From Coping to Thriving: A Journey of Self – 2004 Stout graduate Sonya Boyd transcended numerous Oakwood, MSC Maplewood, MSC Cedar/Maple, MSC Cedar/Maple, MSC 217 BOWH life challenges such as leaving the Milwaukee projects and becoming a first‐
generation college student. Through her academic and work experience in social services, she developed a passion for hearing personal narratives and confronting poverty‐related issues such as housing, education and hunger. March 14‐18 Tuesday, March 22 Tuesday, March 30 Wednesday, April 6 2:30‐3:30 pm 4‐5 pm 217 BOWH his stories on Hmong superstitions. Join him to discuss, learn and to share your own culture/family superstitions! *Through the Lens: Latino BuzzFeed – What’s the buzz? You can learn through spoofs, jokes and laughter. Let’s watch, learn and discuss. 12:30‐2 pm Tuesday, April 12 2:30‐3:30 pm Tuesday, April 12 4:30‐6 pm Friday, April 15 SPRING BREAK *Through the Lens: Hmong Superstitions‐ join Kalvin Yang as he shares 6‐9 pm APRIL *Alumni Speaker Series: Sia Yang – Finding Inner Peace: Overcoming Multiple Challenges to Reach Success ‐ are your challenges prohibiting you from reaching your goals? Sia, a 2011 graduate will share her fast‐paced journey that was layered with challenges. Helpful techniques on overcoming life’s obstacles will be gained from this workshop. *Through the Lens: Authentic Hmong Food ‐ Hmong cuisine is usually simply made and has been influenced over the years by the migration of Hmong people into Southeast Asia. Come learn from Bo how various Asian countries have inspired today’s Hmong Food. *Jermaine Davis – Diversity TLC (Teamwork, Leadership, Communication) – Sponsored by Black Student Union *Hmong Folk Stories – every culture has their own legend. Dr. Bee Lo 217 BOWH 217 BOWH 217 BOWH Ballroom C, MSC Oakwood, MSC presents generation’s worth of Hmong legends and folk stories passed down purely through vocalized storytelling. Sponsored by HSSO for Hmong Awareness Month Monday, April 18 5‐6:30 pm MSS Spring Recognition Banquet – The Power of YES Great Hall Think about all the things you’ve said YES to … studying when others were partying, speaking up for justice or doing the right thing when not easy or popular, interviewing for a new job or co‐op, doing research, participating in a student org, playing sports and being healthy/active … and so much more. This is a night to honor YOU and YOUR accomplishments! RSVP required by April 12 April 21‐24 ****AMSLC – Solidarity: Many Voices, One Chorus Bus departs Stout at 12:30 pm Thursday, April 21 Return around 3 pm Sunday, April 24 * = Lawton and Multicultural Student Scholarship approved activity Last updated 4/5/16 FINAL UW‐Milwaukee