Kent State Student Multicultural Center

Did you know that we have a food pantry right here on campus? 🧐

To learn more about food security support, connect with a CARES Center CASE Manager at:

tinyurl.com/CARESCenterConnect

Calling all Greeks, Singers, Dancers, and performers! Sign up for our KT Experience show to be held on Thursday, August 14 from 7pm-10pm on the Kent Student Green.

Click the link in our bio to sign up! 🤩Deadline to sign up is July 8th!

Meet our Student Interns! We are so excited to have them be a part of our team. Nora and Kiara will be helping us plan all things SMCLI, KT, and more!🥰

K/T Registration is live! Check your kent.edu email to register. 🤩

On Thursday, May 2, three honorees, Kamariah Miller, Dimaya Mayfield, and Katelyn Nguyen, were inducted into the SMC Wall of Fame during the Spring 2024 SMC Wall of Fame Ceremony.

The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center (SMC) Wall of Fame celebrates student leaders who are highly involved in the Moore Center. We really enjoy rewarding our students for their involvement and recognizing them for their hard work and dedication to our center. The SMC Wall of Fame highlights 6 students each year with their own plaque. This plaque includes a headshot photo and signature for each student who wins and the plaque is mounted on the wall for years to come. 🥳

We are looking forward to celebrating over 200 graduates tonight at Karamu!!

We hope to see you there. :)

Doors open for guests at 5:00pm.🥳

Are you looking for a summer internship? Consider working with us in the Moore Center! 🤩

The position will start on May 30-August 15!

Click the link in our bio to apply today!

Happening TODAY! 🤩

Alex Locust, activist for LGBTQ+, BIPOC and disability communities, will be speaking in the Kiva tonight at 6:00pm.

You can also watch the live stream at www.kent.edu/lgbtq

The Moore Center is searching for a summer intern!

The summer intern will assist with the Moore Center’s summer programming efforts, assist with administrative duties, and represent the Moore Center to incoming students and families! This is a wonderful opportunity to get experience in a higher education office setting, gain valuable professional development, and learn how to plan events and programs! There is also the opportunity for this internship to extend into the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. 🤩

Join us as we engage in a meaningful conversation about microaggressions and how we can respond to witnessed and/or experienced microaggressions. Lunch will be provided! 🍕😏

Wednesday, April 24
12:30-1:30pm
Tri-Towers room 104

What is the SMC Wall of Fame? Swipe to learn more! Applications close April 8th. Application Link in our bio 😎

Want to be a part of the Karamu festivities? Sign up to be a volunteer today! Use the Tinyurl link in this flier, or click the link in our bio to sign up. 🤩

Are you looking for a Graduate Assistantship (GA)? The Moore Center is HIRING for two GA's! Please send your resume to [email protected] before April 15. 🥳

The application for the SMC Leadership Institute closes TODAY! If you want to apply to be a K/T Mentor, K/T Navigator, SMC Pionero, or to be on the MEN or Sister Circle E-Boards, this is the application for you! Benefits range from exclusive leadership resources, access to an on-campus advocate, early move-in for the fall semester, and a bunch of free swag!

The link to apply is in our bio!

Are you graduating this Spring or Summer 2024? Register to attend Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00pm in the MACC. 🥳

Click the link in our bio for more information.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

ONE WEEK AWAY!

March 8 @ 1:00pm in the Satellite Space located in Tri-towers Room 104

Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there! 🤩

The deadline to apply for the SMC Leadership Institute is on Monday, March 6th! This year-long program provides the opportunity for you to engage in leadership development that considers your racial and ethnic identity with an emphasis on individual and social cultural development! Benefits range from exclusive leadership resources, access to an on-campus advocate, early move-in for the fall semester, and a bunch of free swag!

The link to apply is in our bio!

ONE WEEK AWAY!

I heard midterms are right around the corner! 👀 Join us on March 6 at 4:00pm in the SMC Lounge for a study session. This isn't your regular study session, though! You will have an opportunity to hear from the Academic Success Center and connect with them if you are needing academic support.

All are welcome. We hope to see you there! 😎✏️

Join us on March 8th at 1:00pm in the Satellite Space located in Tri-towers room 104 for our Mirror Mirror: Redefining Beauty for People of Color event. Snacks will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Are you looking for ways to get involved this semester? Check out the Moore Center's Spring 2024 Calendar of events! 🤩

Join us next Friday for vision boards and goal setting! Snacks will be provided, see you there!

SAVE THE DATE! Monday, February 19 @ 5:30pm in the Kiva!

Join us for an enlightening Black History Month event, Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks," featuring the dynamic speaker, Victoria Alexander. With a passion for raising critical consciousness, Victoria is dedicated to guiding students on a transformative journey of self-discovery, community building, and social change.

SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, January 18 at 4:00pm in the SMC Lounge we will be hosting a Welcome Back Mixer! There will be food, games, and lots of fun!

We hope to see you there! 🥳

Congratulations to all Fall 2023 graduates!! 🥳

Today, December 14 at 6:00pm in the Kent Student Center Ballroom, the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center will be hosting an in-person celebration for Karamu Ya Wahitimu/ Celebracíon de los Graduados. This pre-commencement celebration and final Rites of Passage is a graduation ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of all graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial Fall 2023 undergraduate and graduate students. A graduate speaker will provide remarks before students are recognized and bestowed with a cultural stole by a faculty member in their respective college.

Doors open at 5:00pm. We hope to see you there!

On Thursday, November 30, three honorees, Josiah Ragin, Nora Sone, and A'Kyra Holley, were inducted into the SMC Wall of Fame during the Fall 2023 SMC Wall of Fame Ceremony.

The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural (SMC) Wall of Fame celebrates student leaders who are highly involved in the SMC. The SMC enjoys rewarding students for their involvement and recognizing them for their hard work and dedication to the SMC. The SMC Wall of Fame highlights six (6) students each year with their own plaque. This plaque includes a headshot photo and signature for each student who wins, and the plaque is mounted on the Wall of Fame for years to come. The Wall of Fame categories are: The Connect, The Trendsetter, and The Presence.

Please help us congratulate our Fall 2023 Wall of Fame Honorees in the comment box below! 🥳

In exactly ONE WEEK, we will be hosting an in-person celebration for Karamu Ya Wahitimu/ Celebracíon de los Graduados. This pre-commencement celebration and final Rites of Passage is a graduation ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of all graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial Fall 2023 undergraduate and graduate students. A graduate speaker will provide remarks before students are recognized and bestowed with a cultural stole by a faculty member in their respective college.

We hope to see you there!