Calendar of Events is reflective of all programs sponsored or supported by the Office of Multicultural Affairs with collaborating partners within the community. Partners are noted below.
Thursday, Sep 24, 2009
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Latino Appreciation Student Organization
(LASO) Informal meet and greet
Courtyard Dinning Hall, Main level
Western Carolina University (WCU)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
2 - 5 p.m.
* Painting supplies will be provided. Miniature Canvas Painting - Reflections of Latino Culture
Multicultural Affairs Center, 3rd Floor
University Center (U.C.), WCU
Explore your inner artist!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
Thursday, October 1, 2009
7 - 11 p.m.
1st Annual Latino Mixer—La Mescla
Club Illusions, 3rd Floor U.C. , WCU
Enjoy ethnic appetizers and non-alcoholic specialty drinks
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
7 - 8:30 p.m. The Demonization of Immigrants
Multipurpose Room B, 2nd floor U.C., WCU
Lecture and discussion
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
2 p.m. Cherokee Parade
Intersection in front of Casino, Cherokee, NC
Come support Digali-I Student Organization
Saturday, October 10, 2009
All day event - FREE Fiesta Latina
Sponsored by WNC Agriculture Center.
WNC Agricultural Center
1300 Fanning Bridge Rd. at Airport Blvd. in Fletcher NC
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
7 - 9 p.m.
Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Foreign Film Festival - Le Notti Bianche,
Italy, 1957
Sponsored by LCE (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions)
U.C. Theater, 3rd floor U.C., WCU
Thursday, October 15, 2009
* Display available until October 30, 2009 Homage to Latino Culture - Display Case
Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs and Hunter Library
Case display on Main Level, Hunter Library, WCU
Saturday, October 17, 2009
7 - 10 p.m.
$5 Donation at entrance 2nd Annual COLA Feria de Mole
Bridge Park, Downtown Sylva, NC
Come enjoy traditional Mole competition, music, dance and much more!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
African American Alumni Post Game Reception Sponsored by Alumni Affairs
Hospitality Room, Ramsey Center, WCU
Come enjoy light refreshments with WCU alumni
Saturday, October 17, 2009
8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
$10 at the door, $8 Pre-sale STOMPfest
Sponsored by Organization of Ebony Students (OES) Ramsey Center, WCU
*After party in Grand Room, 3rd floor U.C.
11 p.m.—2 a.m.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
3 - 5 p.m. WCU Inspirational Choir Fall Concert
Sponsored by WCU Inspiration Choir
Grand Room, 3rd floor U.C., WCU
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Foreign Film Festival - Day of Wrath, Denmark 1943
Sponsored by LCE (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions)
U.C. Theater, 3rd floor U.C., WCU
Thursday, October 22, 2009
12– 4p.m. Outdoor Cultural Fest Sponsored by LCE, ISS, and Office of Multicultural Affairs
U.C. Lawn , WCU
Come experience cultural demonstrations, info tables, activities, food, music, and more!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
6 - 9 p.m. Outdoor Cultural Fest Soccer Tournament
Schrader Soccer Field, WCU
* Sign up with Chris Pedo at copedo@wcu.edu if you want to compete!
Saturday, October 24
* Time to be determined Make a difference Day - Campus Wide Day of service Sponsored by Project C.A.R.E. BEST Mentors and Multicultural Affairs
Depart from Office of Multicultural Affairs, 3rd floor U.C., WCU
Join us for a day of service in local community
Tuesday, October 26, 2009
1-4:30 p.m. Immigrant Realities in WNC
Sponsored by Coalición de Organizaciones Latino-Americanas (COLA)
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 22 Bartlett St, Sylva, NC
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
9 - 11 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sponsored by LMP (Last Minute Productions)
Club Illusions, 3rd Floor U.C., WCU
Featuring poems written by Latino American Poets
Thursday, October 29, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Southern Circuit Films Series - The Way We Get By
Sponsored by LCE (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions)
U.C. Theater, 3rd floor U.C., WCU
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
* Time to be determined Tommy Wildcat
Sponsored by Digali-I Student Organization
* Location to be determined
Thursday, November 5, 2009
7:30 - 9 p.m. Shan Manickam - Indian Music
Sponsored by LCE (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions)
Coulter 260, WCU
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
7– 9 p.m. Foreign Film Festival - Picnic at Hanging Rock, Australia 1975
Sponsored by LCE (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions)
U.C. Theater, 3rd floor U.C., WCU
Monday, November 16, 2009
1 pm Native American Women in Society
Presenters: WCU Students - Sheena Bark, Morgan Davis, and Lee Griffin
Monday, November 16, 2009
5 pm Chiefing: Past and Present
Presenters: WCU Students - Meghann Locklear, Patience Owle, and Lashaunda Ryan
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Native American Student Expo
Sponsored by Digali-I and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Multipurpose Room A, 2nd floor U.C., WCU
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
11 am History of Lumbee Tribe
Presesnters: Chair of the Indian Studies Department, UNC Pembroke Dr. Mary Ann Jacobs, and Ms. Rosa Winfree
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
5 pm Native American Images in Advertisements
Presenters: WCU Students - Kyle Bielan, Brittany Young, and Keshia Young
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
1 pm Indian in the Cupboard: Native Americns in Children's Books
Presenters: WCU Students - Susan Cloer and Kristin McRorie
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
3 pm The Impact of Diabetes Amont the Pima
Presenters: UNC Asheville students - Emily Jones, Mike Small, Christ Roberts, and Miuchelle deOndarza
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
4 pm Native American Mascots in Sports
Presenters: WCU Students - Scott Allen, Caleb Chandler, and Chason Stevens
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Foreign Film Festival - El Amor Brujo, Spain 1986
Sponsored by LCE (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions)
U.C. Theater, 3rd floor U.C., WCU
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
9 - 11 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sponsored by LMP (Last Minute Productions)
Club Illusions, 3rd Floor U.C., WCU
Featuring poems written by Native American Poets
Thursday, November 19, 2009
4 pm Promoting Travel to the Qualla Boundary - Homeland of the Cherokees
Presenters: WCU Students - Elizabeth Hall, Eriko Ishibiki, and Zara Sadler
Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:30 pm Barriers to Nursing Education for Native American High School Students
Presenter: WCU Ed.D. RN ABSN Coordinator, Shelia Chapman
Thursday, November 19, 2009
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Native American Student Expo
Sponsored by Digali-I and Office of Multicultural Affairs
Multipurpose Room A, 2nd floor U.C., WCU
Thursday, November 19, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Southern Circuit Films Series - Flying on One Engine
Sponsored by LCE (Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions)
Niggli Theater, WCU
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 World AIDS Day
Sponsored by Safe Zone
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
7 - 9 p.m. Films on Religion and Spirituality
Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and Religion
McKee 112, WCU
General Dates of Events and links:
August
- Western’s B.E.S.T. Training
- Project C.A.R.E. Showcase
- Project C.A.R.E. Freshmen Retreat
September
- 10th Annual Diversity Week
- Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th - October15th
October
- Alumni Breakfast
- National Pan-Hellenic Council Reception
- Stompfest & Stompfest After-Party
- Inspirational Choir Fall Concert
November
- Native American Heritage Month
December
- World AIDS Day
- Kwanzaa
- Inspirational Choir Winter Concert
January
- Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
- Community Service Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
- MLK “Evening of the Arts”
February
March
April