Multicultural Student Initiative

Multicultural Student Initiative


All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. -- Corinthians 5:18-20 (NIV)

Mission

The Purpose of the Multicultural Student Initiative is to create cultural awareness and a safe environment where every student can learn from and celebrate diversity through cultural pluralism in education, activities, dialogue, and programs.logo

TRIALS

Training & Recruitment Initiative for Admissions to Leading Law Schools

A FREE summer study program at Harvard or NYU that will help you get in to the school of your dreams.

Trials is a full-scholarship residential program for talented and motivated college students of underrepresented backgrounds and modest means.  Students participated in a rigorous five-week course to improve their chances for admissions to the nation's top law schools.

Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)

If you are looking for a productive and financially rewarding way to
spend your summer, the Northwestern University Summer Research
Opportunity Program (SROP) may be what you are looking for.

What is the SROP?
Throughout its 23-year history, the mission of the SROP has been to
increase diversity among students pursuing graduate education and
provide a valuable academic research experience for students who might
not otherwise have access to such opportunities. The program is eight
weeks in length, from June 22 through August 13, 2009, and includes
faculty-supervised research, enrichment activities that prepare
undergraduates for graduate school, a research conference and social
activities.

Who can apply?
Current sophomores and juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
are eligible to apply. Students from groups traditionally
underrepresented in graduate schools (African-Americans, Hispanics, &
Native-Americans) are encouraged to apply. Please note that applicants
interested in pursuing an MBA, JD, or MD are not eligible to apply.

Funding
Each SROP participant will receive a stipend of $4000 and research
supply funds of $500. Northwestern will also provide complimentary
campus housing and a $450 campus meal subsidy, in addition to covering
round trip travel expenses for all SROP participants who will be
traveling to Northwestern from outside of the Evanston/Chicago area.

Application Deadline
The application deadline is February 10, 2009. For more information
and to access the on-line application, please visit the following web
site: SROP Website

NCMSLC Conference

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What is NCMSLC?

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Latinos in Higher Education

The First Triennial Conference on Latino Education and Immigrant Integration

October 26–28, 2009
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education
Athens, GA

We invite you to the First Triennial Conference on Latino Education
and Immigrant Integration sponsored by the University of Georgia's
Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education (CLASE) in
collaboration with the National Latino Education Research Agenda
Project.

For more information:
http://www.coe.uga.edu

LatinosinHigherEd.com
P.O. Box 16 | Cromwell, CT 06416-0016
Phone: 860.632-7676

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BLACKENTERPRISE

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The Institute for Responsible Citizenship

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer programs in Washington, DC and New York City.

Washington Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC.  The

Institute provides America's best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities,leadership development, and life-long mentorship.Through the focused and intimate structure of our program, the Institute equips these young men with the tools required for successful careers in business, education, journalism, law,government, the sciences, public policy, ministry, medicine, publicservice, and the arts.

Program Highlights

  • Exposure to influential leaders such as congressmen, Supreme Court justices, and business executives Rigorous academic seminars Roundtable discussions, including seminars on leadership development
  • High-level internships around Washington, DC   
  • Activities that promote strong bonds with each other. 
  • You should be a college sophomore to apply. 
  • The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. An applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. 
  • Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.
The application deadline for the Washington program is Friday, January 29, 2010.

 
Youth Scholar Academy

 The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for African American male college students interested in education. We are currently accepting applications to participate in leading the Youth Scholar Academy (YSA), our new initiative for high school students.
 The Youth Scholar Academy leverages our Washington program by having the Institute's exceptional college students prepare outstanding high school students to enter college and thrive.  College students will participate in the Institute's core program in Washington, DC and intern at youth serving organizations.

Program Highlights

  • Training and workshops
  • Exposure to leaders in education and youth development
  • High-level internships in Washington, DC
  • Rigorous academic training
  • Participation in career development seminars
  • Social activities that foster strong bonds You should be a college sophomore to apply.  The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65.  GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions  process.
  • Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.


KPMG Summer Scholars Program

 The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is accepting applications for the KPMG Summer Scholars Program in New York City. Similar to our Washington Program, the KPMG Summer Scholars Program provides high-achieving African American male college sophomores with unparalleled networking opportunities, life-long mentorship, and leadership development.

The KPMG Scholars Program was established in 2007 in conjunction with KPMG, one of the world's foremost accounting firms. This program aims to provide African American male college sophomores majoring in Accounting with an introduction to tax, audit, and advisory services. Students also receive one-one-one mentoring from senior executives and> their staff.

Program Highlights

  • $21 per hour
  • Mentorship from senior-level KPMG partners
  • Exposure to client engagements
  • Laptop for the duration of the program
  • Real-world experience in tax, audit, and advisory services
  • Strong bonds with other high achieving African American males
  • You should be a college sophomore to apply
  • The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process.
  • Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application deadline for the KPMG Summer Scholars program is Friday, January 29 , 2010.

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Pennsylvania Human Resource Commission

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Goals and Objectives

  • Create a community advisory committee made up of students and staff; reflective of the entire campus community
  • Collaborate with the Student Activities Coordinator
  • Work with the Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) and make recommendations to improve current climate
  • Collaborate with campus organizations to plan and implement cultural awareness events that are inclusive of all students for the benefit of celebrating diversity
  • Recognize and award departments and individuals in the EU community, nominated by the MAC, who have demonstrated the value of diversity
  • Measure outcomes of programs through student surveys and evaluations
  • Initiate student discussion groups on cultural sensitivity
  • Collaborate with Endure to support mentor opportunities for students of diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Create a sense of diversity awareness through visual effects on campus through art, posters, pictures, and history bits.
  • Host panel discussions with external speakers to present and discuss various topics that will assist with understanding the benefits of celebrating diversity

Advisory Programs

  • Helping to Shape the Future Presentation
  • Coffee Houses
  • Black History Month Film Festival
  • Movie and Rap Discussion
  • MAC Facts: Multicultural History Facts

MAC Challenge

Check out our MAC Challenge!

Advisor

Jackie Irving
201-A Walton Hall
610-341-5872
Fax: 610-341-1705
jirving@eastern.edu
Mailing Address:
Jackie Irving
1300 Eagle Road
Box K
St. Davids, PA 19087