The WellsLink Leadership Program |  | | Visit the website | | The WellsLink Leadership Program is the premiere academic and leadership excellence experience at Syracuse University. The nationally award winning program engages first-year students in a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance students' development in 6 critical areas: ethnic/racial peer attachment; social engagement; worth and competence; reliable alliances; guidance; and leadership opportunities. |
Dimensions |  | | DIMENSIONS is a peer mentoriship and professional development program for undergraduate women of color at Syracuse University. The women of DIMENSIONS strive to create a special community on campus where women of color can support each other, engage in critical dialogue, and acquire leadership and professional skills. |
OMA Student Advisory Board |  | | OMA Student Advisory Board (OMASAB) is the Office of Multicultural Affairs' special team of student leaders that serve as the eyes and ears of campus race relations. They advise OMA staff on how to address and understand issues relevant to students of color, as well as provide feedback on OMA programs and special events. |
Multicultural Living Learning Community |  | | The Multicultural Living Learning Community (MLLC) is the only community of its kind on campus where a racially and ethnically diverse community is intentionally created so residents may live and learn in a multicultural environment. |
Native Student Program |  | | The Native Student Program is a multifaceted educational program designed to support the holistic success of native students at Syracuse University. |
|  | | Visit the website | | Syracuse University's chapter of the N.A.S.P.A. Undergraduate Fellows Program is committed to the vision of increasing the presence of historically underrepresented populations employed in student affairs and higher education. It includes a unique curriculum that introduces students to the history, practice, and future of working in higher education, as well as opportunities to develop mentorships with faculty and professional staff. |
Chancellor's Feinstone Grants for Multicultural Initiatives | | | New and innovative projects, events or programs are funded that help Syracuse University create community through diversity. Proposals are welcome from student, organization, faculty or staff member in collaboration with a Syracuse University student is invited to submit a proposal for a grant in the amount of $1,500 to be completed by June 30, 2010 |
Irma Almirall-Padamsee La Fuerza Community Enhancement Award |  | | The annual La Fuerza Community Enhancement Award was established in April of 1994. During the 2002 award ceremony it was renamed after its founder Irma Almirall-Padamsee, former Associate Dean of Student Relations/Director Office of Multicultural Affairs at Syracuse University. Irma Almirall-Padamsee conceived the award to recognize the graduates who were dedicated to bridging communication among the many diverse groups of Syracuse University.
The Irma Almirall-Padamsee La Fuerza Community Enhancement Award is in recognition of exemplary individuals for their outstanding contributions and commitment to diversity. These individuals have used their energy, spirit and leadership in initiating and implementing actions that help our campus community move beyond tolerance and create dialogue among people from diverse cultural groups including race, socioeconomic status, sex, age, (dis) ability, sexual orientation, religion and have forged meaningful bridges across identities on the Syracuse University campus.
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Conversations about Race and Ethnicity (C.A.R.E.) | | A six week intergroup dialogue program that takes place in SU's residence halls. CARE brings together small groups of interested students to exchange views that result in greater awareness about issues and experiences across diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial groups. Participants meet once a week (two hours) with two qualified facilitators to share personal stories focusing on race and ethnicity. Selected readings and activities serve to enhance students' understanding of these issues in broader society.
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Multicultural Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) |  | | Multicultural Empowerment Network (M.E.N.)
The Multicultural Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) aims to develop personal excellence while exploring cultural masculinities and responsibilities; explore the similarities and differences among communities of color in the struggle for equality; interrogate the impact of racism and the existence of patriarchy, sexism and heterosexism within communities of color, and explore methods that diminish and eradicate these forms of oppression; empower African American, Latino, Asian Pacific American, and Native collegiate men to be leaders in partnership with women for their communities. |
Division of Student Affairs Diversity Programming Grant | | Outlined in the Syracuse University Division of Student Affairs 2001-2006 Strategic Plan, adopted August 2001, was a call to create annual challenge grants to recognized student organizations to promote co-sponsored events to facilitate inter-group and cross-cultural as a means to create a welcoming and supportive campus climate.The Student Support and Diversity Education cluster (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Resource Center; Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services; and Office of Multicultural Affairs) and the Office of Greek Life and Experiential Learning are overseeing the Division of Student Affairs Diversity Programming Grants, a supplemental funding source for recognized student organizations to answer this call. These grants are designed to support programs that (1) enhance the educational and cultural aspects of the University community and (2) raise the awareness of differing perspectives. |
Celebratory Months | | The Office of Multicultural Affairs leads the University in coordinating 4 cultural celebratory months: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Latino Heritage Month, and Native Heritage Month.
Individual departments, programs, and organizations interested in advertsing their events on the OMA celebratory month calendar can submit a Celebratory Month Event Submission Form. |
Verbal Blend |  | | Verbal Blend is a spoken-word poetry program designed to enhance students' confidence in writing and performing original poems. The program comprises of a five-week workshop series on poetry forms and formats, journal entry, and peer-reviews. Students get the opportunity to showcase their work at public venues such as open mic nights. |
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