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Click Heritage & Awareness for more information on our cultural and identity based celebrations. 

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DECEMBER EVENTS:

 

Our Diversi-Tree

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 8:30 - 9:30 PM, AWD Apartments - North Lobby

 

Come hang out with RA Hayden in the AWD North Lobby and make your mark on our community tree! Write something about who you are on a leaf, which we’ll add to the tree on display. Let’s show off the unique identities that make our community so amazing! Don’t miss this chance to connect and celebrate our diversity together! Light snacks will be provided for you to have!

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The Network & RISE Learning Community End of the Semester Bash

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Student Center 775

Join The Network & RISE Learning Communities for a day of celebration as we wrap up the semester! Start your morning with coffee & R&B vibes at our Café from 9am - 11am. Enjoy a delicious lunch from 12pm - 2pm, and then get inspired by poetry and karaoke from 2pm - 4pm. It's a day of music, food, and creativity — the perfect way to finish the semester strong!

 

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NOVEMBER EVENTS:

 

The OMSE Book Club: A Woman is no Man by Etaf Rum

About: Join the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement for a monthly book club! We will be reading and discussing the highly celebrated A Woman is no Man by Etaf Rum. At the first meet up, we will get to know one another through icebreaker questions. On December 13, we will discuss Part I of the book; January 10, discuss Part II; February 7, discuss Part III. Open to the public community.

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Moka & Co, 5165 Anthony Wayne

Friday, December 13, 2024 (Part I)

Friday, January 10, 2025 (Part II)

Friday, February 7, 2025 (Part III)

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Cultural Canvas: Exploring Native American Tattoo Traditions

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Student Center, 775

Join us as we explore the history behind Native American tattoo traditions. Delve into the cultural significance behind traditional tattoo practices among various Indigenous communities. Learn about the symbolism, techniques, and stories woven into these unique art forms, and gain a deeper appreciation for the role of tattoos in cultural identity and heritage.

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Rest And Regroup

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Student Center, 775

This event is centered around creating a safe space for the WSU community to navigate their
emotions and thoughts about the results of the election and find support services. There will be coffee, tea, hot cocoa, games, coloring, music, etc. for students and faculty to enjoy and decompress.

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First-Gen (College) Fest

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 

Hilberry EF; UGL Hub; 7th Floor Student Center; 3rd Floor Community Room; Anthony Wayne Apartments - South Commons

In alignment with the National First-Gen Day, the goal of the WSU First-Gen Fest will be to recognize and celebrate the experiences, contributions,  accomplishments, and presence of first-generation college students, alumni, and employees at WSU, who are the first to attend/graduate from a four-year college. The Warrior 360 Program in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (OMSE), the Dean of Students Office (DOSO), and Housing & Residential Life will be working together to bring this celebration to campus. 

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Girls Game Night

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Ballroom C - Student Center

🎮 Get ready for a night packed with fun and creativity! Join us for Girls Game Night on November 13th from 4-7 PM at the Student Center Ballroom C! 🎉 Entry is $5 and will be used to pay for your admission to the event along with snacks & drinks! ✨

We’ll have:

• 🎨 Vision boards
• 🖌️ Painting stations
• 🎲 Board games
• 🃏 Card games
• 🪑 Musical chairs
• 🎶 Various music playing

Plus, snacks and drinks are on us! Don’t miss out—tag your friends and let the games (and creativity) begin! 🕹️ #GirlsGameNight #ArabWomenUnitedWSU

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The Network: Barbershop Talk

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 - 9:00 PM , Student Center 757

The Network is collaborating with @bronze__wayne and @projectcrowns for our Barber Shop Talk Event!✂️ We want to create an inviting space to have open discussions, with the goal in mind to bring together black men! There will be FREE haircuts, food, and giveaways! We’ll see you there!💇🏽‍♂️🔥 

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Arab American Heritage & Chaldean American Month Planning Committee

Help plan our campus’s Arab American Heritage & Chaldean American Month (April 2025) by joining our Committee where we will plan for the special heritage month’s festivities. Open to all students & employees. Stay tuned for the next meeting date. You can also join the meeting virtually.Check out our previous programming. Contact bayanfounas@wayne.edu for questions & accommodations.

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

December 6

January 3, 2025

January 17

January 31

February 14

February 28

March 14

March 28

April 11

Student Center, 7th floor, OMSE Conference Room

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Soul Food Luncheon

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:00 - 2:00 PM , Student Center 791

Join us for the annual Soul Food Luncheon on Friday, November 15th, from noon to 2pm in the Student Center Hiberry ABC. The annual event aims to create a space for connecting and networking between students, staff and faculty, and alumni. This event is collaboration with The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (OMSE), The Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) , and The Organization of Black Alumni (OBA). While this event centers the experience of Black students, all are welcome to attend.  While this is a feature event with the Welcome Black series, it also is an opportunity to learn more about OMSE, BFSA, and OBA. Additionally, food is first come, first served. We hope to see you there! 

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RIGHT TO BE: BYSTANDER INTERVENTION WORKSHOP

Bystander Intervention to Stop Islamophobic and Xenophobic Harassment

November 12 | 4 - 5:30pm | Zoom

Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment

November 19 | 4 - 5:30pm | Zoom

This interactive workshop, designed and facilitated by Right To Be, is open to all WSU students, faculty, and staff. The goals of this workshop are to educate on various forms of bias and invite participants to utilize a bystander intervention approach to disrupt bias and xenophobic harassment.  This workshop will occur over Zoom in live-time. It will not be recorded. RSVP is required. 

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement and the Office of Inclusive Excellence. This is a part of a three-part partnership with Right To Be that includes bystander intervention to stop  anti-Asian/American harassment, islamophobic harassment , and antisemitic harassment.

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The Network: Brother's Circle

Join The Network Learning Community for our Brother's Circle. Black Men’s Brother Circle will be an opportunity to connect and hang out with other Black men on campus. There will be conversations, games, connection, music, giveaways, and more! Please feel free to invite others as everyone is welcomed! We will host the Brother's Circle biweekly Tuesdays in person and monthly on Friday's virtually. 

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00-6:00 PM, Zoom

Tuesday, November 12, Student Center 775

Tuesday, November 26, Student Center 775

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Turkey, Tension, & Talking Points: Navigating Political Disagreements at Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Student Center 775

Join us for a conversation on navigating political disagreements with family and friends as many of us head home for the upcoming breaks. As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ll explore strategies for maintaining respectful conversations, understanding different perspectives, and keeping the peace without sacrificing  values. Whether you're dealing with heated debates or just looking to steer clear of conflict, this event offers practical tips for navigating tough topics at the dinner table.

 

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Middle Eastern & North African Pre-Commencement Ceremony Planning Committee

Help plan the 2025 MENA+ pre-commencement ceremony! The planning committee is open to all students and employees. Scan the QR code or email bayanfounas@wayne.edu. You can also join virtually. Learn more here. Contact bayanfounas@wayne.edu for questions & accommodations.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM

November 20

December 4

January 15, 2025

January 29

February 12

February 26

March 12

March 26

April 9

April 23

Student Center, 7th flr, OMSE Conference room

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Coffee and Teas from Around the Globe for International Education Week

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Student Center 775

Join OMSE during International Education Week for a taste of the world with international teas and coffees. Enjoy interactive activities, prizes and conversation with fellow Warriors. For questions, please contact OIPengage@wayne.edu

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Warrior Lawyers Documentary Screening & Discussion

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Partrich Auditorium, WSU Law School

Join OMSE, NASO, and the Law School for an in-person screening of the PBS documentary, 'Warrior Lawyers', followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, Audrey Geyer. Warrior Lawyers is a one-hour documentary about Native American role models, Nation Re-Building and Tribal Justice. Through the personal and professional stories of American Indian Attorneys, Tribal Judges and their colleagues, the program provides an overview of the major historical, governmental, legal, judicial and intertwining social justice issues shaping many Federally Recognized Nations today. This 60-minute documentary is unrated. Join us for a screening of the film followed by a Q&A with the director Audrey Geyer.

Audrey Geyer has been a video director/producer for over 20 years. Many of her programs have aired on PBS as well as been distributed to the educational markets and through community screening events. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Visions, a non-profit 501(c) 3 independent video production organization, located in Metro Detroit. Visions mission is to produce social affairs documentaries that tell stories of Midwest communities and cultures underrepresented in the media. And that help foster empathy in our viewers, expand their knowledge as well as encourage dialogue, inclusiveness and social change. Visions has produced two documentaries on contemporary Native American issues: ‘Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience’ and ‘Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice’ Audrey has a B.A. in film studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Social Work from New York University. For more information visit https://www.warriorlawyers.org/.

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Holiday Diversity Celebration

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Towers Community Living Room

Holiday Diversity Celebration Program is an event centered on not only celebrating the various cultural and religious holidays this season but providing students with holiday related inclusive language. A small presentation will be given about diverse holiday celebrations, how to help create a safe and inclusive campus, and what diverse experiences have to offer! There will be coloring, crafts, puzzles, games, drinks, and snacks for all to enjoy. One of the crafts we will have will be decorating snow globes for students to take home!

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DIY Henna & Persian Cinema Social

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12:00 - 2:00 PM, Student Center 775

Have some fun with friends before going on break designing your own henna using DIY stencils 🖌️ and we’ll be watching some Persian cinema with the Persian Student Association!

 

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OCTOBER EVENTS:

 

COFFEE & COMMUNITY

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Student Center 775

Join us for a community space where students and employees can decompress and process what is happening in the Middle East. This event will include open conversation with Bayan Founas, Program Coordinator in OMSE, Dr. Loubna Alkhayat, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, and Dr. Layla Saatchi, Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Honors College. For questions and accommodations, contact, bayanfounas@wayne.edu.

Hosted by The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement and the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CAPTURE THE FLAG

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12:00 - 3:00 PM, Student Center 7th Floor

Come by and learn about the flags of many different countries in the Latinx diaspora and then break into groups to play capture the flag!

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CHEX MIX & CHILL

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 12:00 - 3:00 PM , Student Center 775

Join the RISE Learning Community for a relaxing Chex Mix & Chill session! Unwind by creating your own personalized Chex Mix snack while enjoying a film with fellow peers. Take a break, snack, and chill!

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SWANA STUDY CAFE

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00-6:00 PM, Student Center 775

Study with other Southwest Asian and North African students at our SWANA Study Café! Coffee and snacks provided :) Open to all students and employees. For questions and accommodations, contact bayanfounas@wayne.edu.

Hosted by The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement in collaboration with National Arab American Medical Association NextGen WSU Chapter, Arab Women United WSU Chapter, and the Persian Student Association.