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Location : 1st
Floor Phone
: (651)
696- 6243
Read Our Newsletters:
Read the Department's
Cultural Student
Organizations For more information about multicultural life at Macalester, contact Tommy L. Woon. This webpage is updated by Karla Benson Rutten. |
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The framework for the Department of
Multicultural Life (DML) at Macalester College is grounded in the recognition
that given the diversity of the Macalester community, members from distinctly
different backgrounds often encounter intense cultural conflicts within the
context of the larger society. To be true to Macalester's
stated purpose "to prepare people to become intellectually vital and
productive citizen-leaders in a world that includes a multiplicity of
cultures, perspectives, and needs," it is imperative that members of
Macalester demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism by approaching the
work of the college with intention, inclusion, and integrity. DML The mission of the Department of Multicutural Life is to integrate the ethos and values of
historically under-represented peoples, discourses, thoughts, and ideas as a
catalyst for transforming the traditional ways of doing the work of the
College into a more inclusive model. DML Goals The
goals of the Department of Multicultural Life are: • To identify and assess
multicultural core competencies for the campus community. • To create partnerships
with academic and administrative departments to infuse multiculturalism
throughout all aspects of campus life. • To foster and promote an inclusive
physical environment that welcomes the entire College community, particularly
those who have been historically under-represented. DML Initiatives ●
The Alumni of Color Host Family Program ●
The Emerging Scholars
Program ● Harambee ! A Celebration of
Multicultural Moments
Central
Staff Tommy
L. Woon - Dean of Multicultural Life Karla Benson Rutten -
Director, Lealtad-Suzuki Center Afifa Benwahoud - Dept.
Coordinator, Multicultural Life Sedric McClure - Multicultural Counselor, MAX Center Zoey Hurr –
Cultural House & Community Outreach Coordinator Sallem Berhane
‘10 Reed
Boskey ’10 (Volunteer) Elyse Dempsey '10 Oriel
Fernandes '09 (Fall 2007) Amia Jackson ‘10 Neha Mashooqullah
‘10 Emma
Sheppard ’09 (Spring 2008) Shiveta Vaid
’10 (Volunteer) Cultural
House Student Staff Helinna Ayalew
’10 (Programming Assistant) Rebecca
Holohan ’10 (Programming Assistant) Linda
Nguyen ’10 (House Manager) Callie
Thuma ’10 (Volunteer) Emerging
Scholars Program Scholar Mentors Tinbete Ermyas '08 Christina
Kindred '09 Daniel
Soto ‘10 Alison
Tray ‘09 GaoNue Xiong
‘08 Dean’s
Volunteer Student Staff Monna Wong ‘10 |
UPCOMING EVENTS April 1-30 Asian Pacific Islander Heritage
Month April 2, 4:30pm The Tapas
Series Sponsored by the Lealtad-Suzuki
Center (Cultural House, April 3, Noon Soup & Substance Lunch Series Sponsored by the Lealtad-Suzuki Center (Kagin, Lower Level) April 4, 4:30pm Xpressions: “Sips and Nibbles” Sponsored
by the Lealtad-Suzuki
Center (Cultural House, April 4, 9pm Afrika! Cultural Show Sponsored by Afrika! Cultural Organization (Hill Ballroom) April 8, 7:30pm Kao Kalia
Yang Book April 12, 2pm Immigration, Cross-Designation: Panel Discussion on Immigration Law Sponsored by the DML and Humanity in Action (Hill Ballroom) April 12, 9:30p QU Cabaret Sponsored
by Queer Union (MGO Stage, May 6, 4:30pm Harambee! A Celebration of Multicultural Moments Sponsored by the DML (Hill Ballroom) |
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