MCRs
Cultural Connections 2021
Cultural Connections Program: This free program coordinated through the Multicultural Student Services & Programs Office is designed to provide an orientation for first generation, ethnic and/or culturally diverse students. This program runs concurrently with the New Student Week Program and provides a minimum of one session per day to give students from culturally underrepresented backgrounds an opportunity to connect with their peers and upperclassmen who they can relate to and staff that will provide support while they are students at WOU.
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Day 1: Monday, September 20th – Cultural Connections Kick-OFF Session: MSSP’s Magic Kingdom
Description: Want to connect with a program that will support you as a student here at WOU? Want to meet some peers that are ready to help you out? Want to win some neat prizes? Then you do not want to miss this session! It will give you the opportunity to learn about the Cultural Connections Program and as well as give you a chance to meet the staff from the Multicultural Student Services & Programs (MSSP) office and the MCR’s (Multicultural Representatives) (peer) Mentors.
Time: 2:45pm -3:345pm
Location: RWEC 101
Note: Everyone is welcome to attend, however Diversity Scholars and Bilingual Teacher Scholars are required to attend this session.
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Day 2: Tuesday, September 21st – The Roller Coaster of Traveling the WOU-rld
Description: Want to learn how you can discover the world as a student at WOU? Join the MCR’s for this session to learn about three different ways you can travel as a student! You will learn about the National Student Exchange Program (NSE) opportunities and domestic and international Service Learning Trips.
Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
Location: Columbia
Note: Everyone is welcome to attend, however Diversity Scholars and Bilingual Teacher Scholars are required to attend this session.
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Day 3: Wednesday, September 22nd – MCR BBQ: Tortas
Description: Interested in learning about cultural clubs and organizations on campus? We will have delicious tortas served and an opportunity for you to explore leadership opportunities with various clubs and organizations that support and represent diverse communities and identities at WOU, including the Multicultural Student Union (MSU). MSU is one of the most active and influential student organizations on campus that promotes cultural awareness on campus and the surrounding community. Join the MCR’s for this awesome event… and bring a friend!
Time: 4:00PM-6:00PM (2hrs)
Location: Grove
Note: Everyone is welcome to attend, however Diversity Scholars and Bilingual Teacher Scholars are required to attend this session
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Day 4: Thursday, September 23rd – MCR Keynote
Description: Come listen to our keynote speaker and learn more about their experiences as a college student and their post-graduate life.
Time: 4:00pm -6:00pm
Location: Pacific Room
Note: Everyone is welcome to attend, however Diversity Scholars and Bilingual Teacher Scholars are required to attend this session
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Day 5: Friday, September 24th – MCR Lunch: The Scrambler Ride
Description: Join us for FREE lunch and an opportunity to connect with WOU faculty, staff and current students. The winners from the Cultural Connections Program prizes will be drawn at the end of this session. Winners must be present during the drawing.
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM (2hrs)
Location: Grove
Note: Everyone is welcome to attend, however Diversity Scholars and Bilingual Teacher Scholars are required to attend this session
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