Initiatives and Signature Events
Civility Campaign
The Center for Multicultural Engagement and Multicultural Programs (MP) is spearheading an effort to bring awareness to, and open up dialogue about, civility and social responsibility in response to recent local and national hate crimes and suicides.
Multicultural Caucus
The Multicultural Caucus is a council of Multicultural Ambassadors consisting of students, faculty and staff sharing and obtaining knowledge, combating injustice and actively creating an inclusive enviroment at CI.
Color Network
During orientations students will have an opportunity to network with other students and the MP staff and color their Color Network shirts.
Latino/a Heritage Celebration
This event celebrates and educates attendees on the heritage of the Latino/a culture.
Come Out, Speak Out!
National Coming Out Day - Come Out, Speak Out! is an engaging discussion for the campus community during Coming Out Day. Students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to express their gender identity and affirm their sexual identity in a safe and meaningful environment.
Native American Heritage Celebration
The annual Native American Heritage Celebration features a dream catcher workshop.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Dr. King is honored with a unique presentation of his most famous speeches.
African American History Bee
Student organizations compete to display their knowledge of the African American culture, community and history.
Body Image Awareness Week
Miss Representation
Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, Miss Representation uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contributes to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week
The Clothesline Project was started by women in Massachusetts as a way to “air the dirty laundry” of sexual assault and give survivors a productive, artistic outlet for their anger and emotions. Previous year's t-shirts and new t-shirts designed by our students hang on clotheslines assembled at the Courtyard of the Student Union. Take Back the Night raises awareness about the issue of sexual violence, empowers survivors and lets it be known that violence of any kind will not be tolerated in our community.
Women’s Recognition Luncheon
The Women’s Recognition Luncheon honors women who foster the growth and development of our community through leadership, service and dedication.
Women’s Recognition Luncheon 2012
For more information, to nominate an outstanding female leader and to RSVP for the event please visit the Women’s Recognition Luncheon 2012 event page.
Now & Then
A generational panel of different races and ethnicities educate our community on their cultures.
Day of Silence
The National Day of Silence brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools.
Filipino Festival
The Filipino Festival features cultural song, dance and food.