North Carolina State University Multicultural Student Affairs

We are officially less than 24 hours away from the start of the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars. We are so excited to meet all of you that are coming and participating! We are wrapping up symposium mentor training today and they are so excited and ready to meet y’all!

Can you believe we are 2 days short of Symposium?! Well, we are! You heard from the directors, now let’s hear from two of our mentors for this years symposium — Vern and Collin!

With only 3 days to go until the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars and Pride Symposium right behind, we wanted to provide you with some welcoming words from the three directors who are working behind the scenes with their teams to make this experience one of the best!

to hear from:
Dr. Jameco McKenzie - Director of Multicultural Student Affairs.
Dr. angela gay-audre - Director of African American Cultural Center.
Dr. Charla Blumell - Director of LGBTQ Pride Center.

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4 days to go before we see all of the amazing symposium students!

Here are 4 things you can expect from participating in the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars.
1. Energetic keynote speakers. 🎤
2. Intentional workshops. 📚
3. The opportunity to meet new people. 👯‍♀️👯👯‍♂️
4. Good vibes. 😎

Keep checking back each day for more tips on preparing for symposium!

We are officially 5 days away from the start of the 2024 Symposium for Multicultural Scholars!

Here are 5 things you should bring with you to symposium next week:
1. Good energy.
2. Positive attitude.
3. Empathy.
4. Patience.
5. The willingness to learn.

We can't wait to see everyone next week! If you're coming to the symposium, leave a comment below!



LGBTQ Pride Center NC State African American Cultural Center NC State Division of Academic and Student Affairs

Celebrating joy and community this Juneteenth! 🟢⚫️🔴

Yesterday, hosted the third annual Juneteenth celebration that featured games, music, dancing, food and community! Juneteenth is an annual holiday that commemorates the emancipation of slaves.

Feels good being a part of , right? 😌

We want you to stay connected with us and by learning more about our NC State Young Alumni Group. This group creates meaningful programs and events for recent grads and helps foster a lifelong relationship with the university. Visit the Young Alumni link in our bio for more information.

Join us for our Finals Wellness events! 😌

We have plenty of opportunities for you to de-stress and study during finals week.

Mark your calendars for Multicultural Graduation Celebration - Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m.! 🎓

Our Multicultural Graduation celebration is an annual student-centered ceremony that celebrates the diversity in the graduating class. Registration is open until Friday, April 19. Submit your RSVP via the MSA Graduation link in our bio.

Help us continue to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Heritage month by joining us at our remaining events!

Be sure to RSVP to attend by visiting the APISAA link in our bio.

We are continuing our Professional Development Series on Wednesday, April 3! Come learn how to present your best self in a professional setting.

Visit the Professional Development Series link in our bio to register to attend.

It’s a big day for us next week on Day of Giving (March 20)!

Help us win some bonus money 🤑 by competing in these challenges. Remember to tag us and in story posts! For more information and to make a gift, visit the Day of Giving links in our bio.

It’s that time of the year, Day of Giving is on Wednesday, March 20! 📆

Our Center is committed to enhancing the success of underrepresented and underserved students through advocacy, community-building efforts and leadership development. Through impactful and intersectional programming, we also increase campus awareness around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion while affirming and celebrating the identities of the students we serve.

Consider making a gift to the Multicultural Student Affairs Student Support Fund on March 20. Visit the Day of Giving link in our bio for more information.

Great eats. Great women. Great fun! 😋

Thank you for joining us for the Women of Color Brunch this morning. It was an amazing time of community and fellowship.

Mark your calendars for our 33rd Annual Powwow on Saturday, March 30! 😎

Join us for a time of gathering, family, and the celebration of Indigenous culture. There will be Native business vendors, traditional drum groups, and the display of different Indigenous dance styles. This year’s theme is, Power in Acknowledgement.

We hope to see you at Miller Field on March 30. Visit the link in our bio for ticket pricing and information.

Join us next week in celebrating Women’s Herstory Month by attending our Women of Color Brunch! 🍳

The purpose of the Women of Color Brunch is to assist femme-identifying students of color to connect to strengthen their sense of community and belonging. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the event and to register to attend.

Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring student staff for Fall 2024! If you are looking for a job that works to cultivate a sense of community, belonging, and affirmation, then working with us is the job for you.

Visit the link in our bio to fill out an application. The deadline to submit an application is March 4.

The Multicultural Student Affairs Professional Development Series will allow students to discuss, identify and develop transferable skills they will need to succeed and transition to their careers beyond graduation. Join us for a discussion about Developing Your Leadership Playlist.

Today, hundreds of people joined us in the Witherspoon Theatre for a screening of “36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime.” The documentary tells the harrowing story of Feb. 10, 2015, when three members of the Wolfpack — Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha — were murdered in their Chapel Hill apartment complex. After the film screening, there was a panel discussion with faculty from NC State, a member of the Islamic Association of Raleigh and production staff from the film to discuss the production of the film and how we all can be an advocate to combat hate crime.

Join us and our partners on Sunday for a Black History Month student-led conversation. This conversation will allow folks to share their experiences as students and as student-athletes of color and how they have found rest, community and wellness to thrive at NC State.

Join us and the next week on Thursday (Feb. 8) for Black Transfigurations. Multimedia artist and engineer Mikael Owunna will present works from his artistic practice that transfigure Black bodies into vessels of eternal life. After his presentation, Mikael will participate in a Q&A.

For more information and to register to attend, visit the link in our bio.

Join Us on February 19th for a screening of “36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime” This poignant film sheds light on the tragic 2015 Chapel Hill shootings where three Muslim-American students senselessly lost their lives and witness the victim’s families’ courageous journey from trauma to advocacy..

Register here:
https://forms.gle/BwiSWpLetmjHrCzr9

Great discussions today at our panel exploring the theme of Persistence: A Roadmap to Equity, Freedom and Justice. 👍

Thank you to everyone who showed up. Be sure to join us at other events this week as we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Click the link in our bio for the calendar of events.

Join us this week as we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and commemorate him under our theme Persistence: A Roadmap to Equity, Freedom and Justice.

Click the link in our bio for the calendar of events.

Please join the NC State campus community as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorate him with this year’s theme — Persistence: A Roadmap to Equity, Freedom and Justice. Through week-long activities, we will engage in intergenerational conversations, discourse, art, music, and community centered around our continuation and persistence of Dr. King’s goals for equity, freedom, and justice.

Join Multicultural Student Affairs for a conversation on practicing holistic student wellness with an indigenous lens. January 24th at 6:00 pm in MSA Suite 4261. Everyone is welcome!

Happy New Year! 🎉 Wishing you all a rejuvenating break and joyous holidays. Excited to reunite with everyone in 2024!!🌟