Multi-Ethnic Programs

Events

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Autumn Quarter

Early Connections Orientation
A fun-filled pre-orientation program that welcomes new ethnic minority students to the SPU campus. It prepares them for what’s ahead and how to succeed at SPU, and it helps them to identify the groups and places where they may connect with other students of color.

Intercultural Bridges Retreat at Camp Casey
SPU students from a range of cultural backgrounds come together to have a good time and to make connections, brainstorm what they want to see happen on campus, and discuss ways to get involved in multiethnic activities on campus. Come make friends! Learn about other cultures! Enjoy some good food, music, and fun!



National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC),
hosted at a different university every year
Hundreds of students involved in multiethnic activities from Christian colleges spend three days examining what it means to live, study, and worship in a multicultural academic community. Participants learn how to use their knowledge, skills, and experience as upcoming leaders to be agents of change on their campuses, in their communities, and throughout the world. SPU has sent a group to NCMSLC since 2002 and begins assembling the team of students at the beginning of Autumn Quarter.

Annual International Dinner
An annual celebration of food, music, and culture from around the world. Sponsored by Mosaic.


SPU Urban Youth Preview
Multiethnic students volunteer to assist the Undergraduate Admissions Office in welcoming to campus prospective students from urban areas and diverse backgrounds. Mosaic Cadre and other students on campus are invited to participate by hanging out with visiting students as they tour the campus and enjoy a basketball game, visit classes, and stay overnight in the residence halls. 

Winter Quarter

Multi-Ethnic Student Leadership Fair
This idea was first envisioned by a group of students who attended NCMSLC. When they returned to campus, they formed a committee focused on leadership development — creating leadership opportunities and making those opportunities more visible to ethnic minority students. Student leaders representing departments, clubs, and programs host tables and provide information and personal insight about leadership positions and opportunities.

Club SOUL
Come show off your dance moves and dress to impress at Club SOUL, a hip-hop dance party.

S.A.L.S.A. Mexico Orphanage Trip
Join members of SALSA as they gather funding and materials and head down to an orphanage in Mexico. Spend Spring Break playing with the kids and helping out around the orphanage. Language facility in Spanish is not necessary, but highly desirable.

Spring Quarter

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Come join SALSA in celebrating Cinco de Mayo. This event consists of traditional and authentic Mexican food. Entertainment features Mexican mariachi, dance (e.g., salsa, cumbia, merengue, reggae ton, tex-mex), and a pinata!




NIGHT OF BEATS
An annual night of hip-hop music, dance performances, beat box competition, and other musical performances. Also featured is SPU’s own ACF (After Choir Flavá) and many local musical artists. Sponsored by Mosaic and ASSP. Open to the public.




Sherehe, African Celebration
A celebration of African culture and heritage sponsored by Africa United Club. AU strives to educate and entertain the community about Africa through the fellowship of eating together, playing African games, and seeing displays of pictures, costumes, and dance.

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