LEAD (Leadership, Education and Diversity) RETREAT: September 12-13
The L.E.A.D. Retreat is intended for student leaders who are ready to challenge themselves and their own organizations. The L.E.A.D. Retreat will allow students to work in small clusters to build collaborative relationships with other student leaders on campus. This will be a great overnight experience and students will learn valuable skills about how the concepts of leadership and diversity can affect their life and their involvement with campus organizations. Click here to download the application.
Hispanic Heritage Month : September 15 - October 15
America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and Spanish-speaking nations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. This year marks the 20th annual celebration since 1988, when the observance was expanded by President Ronald Reagan to a month-long commemoration, beginning September 15 and ending October 15.
The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee at the University of Arkansas has planned community-wide events with lectures, an off- Broadway play, a Campus Day for high school students, as well as "Paza de las Americas" a display and performances from different Hispanic countries, topped off with an entertaining late night program in our campus, Friday Night live.
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The Multicultural Center exists to enhance the University of Arkansas academic experience by preparing students for life in a diverse society. Seeking to provide an environment that promotes cross-cultural interaction among all students, the Center staff collaborates with the University community to provide educational, cultural, and social programs. Academic and extracurricular resources are available to assist in the development and advancement of an inclusive learning community.
The Center offers a large gallery area for programming, art displays and cultural exhibits, meeting space, a small resource library that includes books, videos, and board games, as well as an informal lounge where students can study or relax between classes. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these resources, as well as get involved with the various student organizations offered at the University of Arkansas. Located on the 4th floor of the Arkansas Union (ARKU 404), the Multicultural Center may be contacted at 479-575-2064 or online at http://multicultural.uark.edu/.
Orginally founded at the U of A in 1995, the Multicultural Center has been in its current location (Arkansas Union 404) since 2001. Click here for a brief history about the Center!
Looking for Cultural Calendars and Dates of Religious Celebrations?
Click here for a list of Cultural Holidays, Cultural Heritage Months and Activities for 2007-2008.
Office for Institutional Diversity and Education
Since diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence, these ideals are the University of Arkansas’ highest priority. The Office of Institutional Diversity and Education collaborates with other campus units, particularly Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, to enhance and advance campus diversity initiatives. Office for Institutional Diversity and Education can be contacted at 479-575-3338 or online at http://diversity.uark.edu/