12/23/2020
For today’s self-care event, we encourage you to listen to an uplifting playlist! If you need help finding one, click the link in our bio to find the playlist made by the staff here at the GKC!
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Home of Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition (AAPIC), Alliance, Black Student Organization (BSO), LatinX in Valparaiso for Excellence (LIVE), Male Empowerment Network (MEN), SMART Connections (SMART), and Women of Worth (WOW).
Get connected with us! Our office offers a variety of programs and services that support student academic success and that enhance the college learning experience. We invite you to join and to participate in diverse extracurricular and co-curricular programs that offer leadership opportunities, promote multicultural education, enhance student retention, and provide venues for social action, service, and collaborative endeavors. In the process, you will meet caring and dedicated faculty/staff and develop special friendships with other students... "Friends that will last a lifetime!" So come and be involved! OMP is the place to be!
Operating as usual
12/21/2020
Happy Holidays from the Office of Multicultural Programs! Please note that the university will be closed through January 3.
12/18/2020
The Legacy Foundation has some incredible scholarship opportunities! Apply using the single application link here or in our Instagram bio: https://legacyfdn.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/
You can be reviewed for multiple awards!
12/17/2020
Our final LinkedIn Learning course recommendation is Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences. Enjoy all that LinkedIn Learning has to offer with your free student access!
12/16/2020
A fitting LinkedIn Learning course for 2020: Inclusion During Difficult Times. Let us know if you’ve found any other good courses in the comments!! ⬇️⬇️
12/15/2020
Today’s LinkedIn Learning Course recommendation: What is Inclusive Mindset? View yesterday’s post for information on setting up your LinkedIn Learning account so you can start learning! 🧠🙇♂️
12/14/2020
Through your Valparaiso University account, you have free access to thousands of incredible courses on LinkedIn Learning! Follow along this week as we share course recommendations focused on diversity, allyship, and inclusive leadership.
12/09/2020
This week’s self-care event is all about meditation!! Practicing meditation can improve health and relieve stress! Click the link in our bio to access free guided meditations!
12/04/2020
Get to know the Office of Multicultural Programs staff! Visit the “Meet the Staff” highlight in our Instagram bio to learn more about our students and staff working in the Gandhi-King Center.
12/02/2020
Today is the first day of the Gandhi-King Center self-care campaign! As part of this campaign, we will be posting weekly self-care events that you can do at home, to promote self-care and overall wellbeing!
12/02/2020
Today is the first day of the Gandhi-King Center self-care campaign! As part of this campaign, we will be posting weekly self-care events that you can do at home, to promote self-care and overall wellbeing! Clink the link in the bio for the recipe.
11/26/2020
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the Office of Multicultural Programs!
11/16/2020
Did you know that it's Transgender Awareness Week? See below for more information from Alliance about history, facts, and statistics regarding the trans community!
11/13-11/19 is Transgender Awareness Week! This is a week where transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around the issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community. Some ways to be a great ally is to ask for people’s pronouns (do not make any assumptions!), respect the name the trans person is currently using, be careful to not “out” someone, respect the terminology a trans person uses to describe their identity, be patient with a person who is questioning or exploring their gender identity, and understand that there is no “right” or “wrong” way to transition: it’s different for every person! This information is from glaad.org. Visit this website for more tips on being an awesome ally. We love our trans friends 💙💖🤍
11/12/2020
Refugee Walkthrough Intro
Learn about various cultures and environments that make an impact on receiving an education in this virtual simulation created by International Law and Customs students. The simulations follow a young girl living in a warzone and how she navigates a day in her new life. Participants will be asked to make several decisions that will impact how their day goes and what they learn.
View the first video in the simulation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEV6nq2Q6Fs&authuser=0
This is the first clip for the interactive Refuee Walkthrough! You get to decide your experience as a young girl being interviewed about her life in a refuge...
11/04/2020
The OMP is hosting a pop up Snack 'n Chat tomorrow at 6p in the GKC. We hope to see you there.
11/02/2020
The election is tomorrow! Make sure you know your rights as a voter before you head to the polls. All information in this post is from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
Do you have a voting plan, or did you already vote? Let us know in the comments!
11/02/2020
Counselors for Social Justice will be hosting a viewing and discussion of 13th this Thursday, November 5 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The event is CORE lab approved.
Ava DuVernay's film 13th explores themes of racial injustices, dating back from the 13th Amendment to today’s prison system. DuVernay discusses how the prison system disproportionately incarcerates black men. The historical components of discrimination are explored through a wide range of interviewees and statistics. Current movements call for equity and an end to systemic oppression. Following the film, the e-board of CSJ will facilitate a discussion on reactions and viewpoints.
10/31/2020
Happy Halloween! We had a great time painting pumpkins and watching spooky movies yesterday afternoon in the Gandhi-King Center. Thank you to everyone who came!
10/30/2020
We're getting into the Halloween spirit in the Gandhi-King Center today along with Valpo Abroad and Valpo International Students & Scholars!
Join us to paint pumpkins today in the GKC until 4:00!
10/30/2020
Sometimes you have to take a break and let your mind relax. We did just that at our canvas painting event this evening. Thanks to @wonderfullymade4you for helping us with our creations! This event was just what we needed this week. #stressrelief #canvaspainting #autumnisintheair🍁🍂
10/28/2020
There is still time to sign up! https://forms.gle/LxkTJkZatnng7P2w9
Reserve your spot for tomorrow's guided canvas night!!
10/27/2020
Join Valpo IHL this evening for a CORE-approved viewing and discussion of “He Named Me Malala” at 7:00 in Neils 234 🎬🗣
10/27/2020
Be sure to join us by this Thursday from 5-7 for Canvas Night in the GKC! RSVP by Noon on the 28th!
https://forms.gle/LxkTJkZatnng7P2w9
10/26/2020
Students, are you looking for classes to take in the spring semester? Consider HIST 492 AX/THEO 329 BX/CC 300 DX, ENGL 325, ENGL 200 B, Art/Comm 290 BX and ENGL 360/590!
10/23/2020
Join us next Friday in the Gandhi-King Center for a pumpkin painting Halloween celebration! 🎃👻🍬
10/23/2020
Interested in learning about the consequences of war and how education of children is influenced? Come join us on Tuesday, October 27 starting at 7 pm to watch the film He Named Me Malala.
With any questions, email [email protected].
10/21/2020
Happy International Pronouns Day! Help make VU a more inclusive space by introducing yourself with pronouns, asking others for theirs, and being sure to correct people when they use the wrong pronouns when referencing others. Stop by the OMP if you have any questions!
Today, October 21st, is International Pronouns Day! This day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Remember to introduce yourself with your pronouns and ask for other people’s pronouns- don’t assume! Respect people’s pronouns by using their pronouns that they identify with. And, don’t forget to practice using gender inclusive language! The information is from pronounsday.org and the graphic is from the Startup Champions Network.
10/21/2020
Like the picture attached to this post and want to learn how to paint it? If so, join the OMP & the AARC for a guided canvas night on Thursday, Oct. 29th 5p-7p in the Gandhi-King Center. Registration is limited to the first 20 to sign up! Please RSVP by 12p on the 28th so that we can reach out to the waiting list.
Aprons, paint supplies, and canvas will be supplied, we just need you to be there! Artistic talent is not required, we will have an artist working with us via Zoom to make sure we know what we're doing.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs and the Access and Accommodations Resource Center in collaboration with Wonderfully Made4You, LLC.
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/UmvUNSwLoQBuUMGP8
10/21/2020
The election is less than two weeks away, and it impacts everyone - not just those who are registered to vote. Here are some ways to make a difference in 2020!
10/20/2020
Please join the Gandhi-King Center in welcoming our newest edition to our staff team, Daniela Trajceski! Daniela is from Northwest Indiana and studied Social Work and Political Science as a student at Valpo. While at the university, she served as Vice President of the Student Social Work Organization, studied abroad in Ireland and Norway, and participated in SMART Connections as a mentee. She earned her Masters of Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in Leadership and Development in Social Services and is excited to return to VU to support student organizations and programs that she benefitted from during her time. As a first-generation college student and the daughter of immigrants, Daniela is able to connect with a variety of students across the three offices in the Gandhi-King Center. We are so excited to have her work with our office, please stop by or send her an email when you have a chance!
10/17/2020
The Counselors for Social Justice is hosting an event tonight discussing Social Justice in 2020 & the impact of politics from 4-5:30pm. Consider attending if you are available, it will be held over Zoom!
10/15/2020
Calling all first-generation students!! The OMP has a scholarship opportunity for you!
Applications are due by 5p on Oct. 30th!
Application link: https://forms.gle/5JKdnz7yCGbwaKVn6
10/08/2020
It's not too late to get involved with "We Matter Week!" Today's opportunities:
Privilege Walk @ 3p, West Lawn
Your Voice. Your Vote. @ 5p, Community Room
Town Hall @ 7p, Ballrooms
The calendar is here! We Matter Week is filled with eye-opening events including educational, experience-based, or passive. Various campus organizations and greek life are hosting events during the week. Share with your friends and attend as many events as you can throughout the week. Looking forward to seeing you out there! Let’s change our environment together!❤️
10/05/2020
Applications are now open for the Dr. Bill Marion First-Generation Scholarship! You are eligible to apply if you are a sophomore, junior or senior first-generation student with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Apply here: https://forms.gle/T5H49ZEKNJb2HsZM9
10/02/2020
Join us next Wednesday for a viewing of the Vice Presidential debate followed by a debrief and discussion. Please RSVP via this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEVta8J_IPb1Fggrx0luvjEPp_kmkIPlPcefA2tyGcxwg-MA/viewform
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Office of Multicultural Programs Harre Union, Suite 203, Located in The Gandhi-King Center for Diversity and Global Engagement 1509 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 Byron Martin, Director [email protected] Monique Nunes, Assistant Director [email protected] Samuel Payan, Program Coordinator [email protected] Joanne Bowker, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @VU_OMP Instagram: @Valpo_OMP
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The OMP is hosting a pop up Snack 'n Chat tomorrow at 6p in the GKC. We hope to see you there.
Welcome back to campus, everyone!! Please be sure to only stop by during our posted walk-in hours. You can visit the OMP in person on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3p-5:30p and Fridays from 1p-4p!! Email [email protected] if you need to make an appointment outside of those hours. Be sure to wear your mask :).
2020 OMP Virtual Awards Ceremony
We are saddened that we are not able to celebrate all the amazing accomplishments of our students in one place today, especially those of our seniors and first-generation students. However, please know that we are so, so proud of you and look forward to the day where we can all come together and celebrate as one. Congratulations to our wonderful seniors, and we cannot wait to have the rest of you back on campus very soon.
Senior Spotlight - Lesley
Lesley shares that she will miss the people and staff at Valpo and all the connections she has made. She gives special shoutouts to LIVE, Eseosasere, the OMP, and the Social Work Department for their continuous support throughout the year. Watch til the end for a special message! We will miss you so much, Lesley!
Senior Spotlight - Jennifer Stanton
Our 2019 -2020 student aide Jen Stanton shares how the OMP has helped her develop as a person and impacted her time as Valpo. She also thanks her three mentors for their contributions to her Valpo experience. We love you, Jen! Thank you for all you've done for the OMP and the Valpo commuity!
Senior Spotlight - Emmanuel Higgins
E Higgins reflects on his time at Valpo and how his immersion trip to NY with the Institute, the relationships he built, and basketball impacted him. He also reflects on the OMP's Male Empowerment Network (MEN) and his many mentors that contributed to his college experience. Wishing you all the best in your next adventure, E!
Senior Spotlight - Ulises Hernandez
Ulises shares what he will miss about Valpo and reflects on his four years at Valpo and his involvement in LIVE. Ulises thanks his mentor Ryan Bye for his mentorship during Ulises' time in UPC and working in the Union. Thank you for everything you have contributed to the Valpo community, Ulises, and best of luck in your next chapter!
Senior Spotlight - Maddie Morehead
Maddie Morehead, our senior social work intern shares that she will miss the community, connections and faculty and staff that she has encountered during her four year's at Valpo. She also shares how she became involved with the OMP and attributes her success to her professor Barb Crumpacker-Neidner. Thank you for all you do, Maddie!
In this senior spotlight, Nosi reflects on her time at Valpo and in the OMP. She thanks her mentors Bonnie Dahlke and Byron Martin and offers advice for those who may just be starting their time at Valpo. Nosi, we have loved watching you grow through your time at Valpo and the OMP and cannot wait to see where your future takes you!
Senior Spotlight - Gabriela Martinez
Senior and LIVE member Gaby Martinez reflects on the many systems of support she has encountered throughout her 4 years at Valpo and how she will carry this support with her onto graduate school at University of Chicago. She thanks her many mentors for all they have contributed to her growth. Congratulations Gaby, and best of luck at grad school!
Senior Spotlight - Tyler Tanzymore
Our 2019 -2020 OMP Student Aide and Valpo Homecoming King sums it up! Tyler has been involved in many ways on campus during his 4 years at Valpo,and in this video he recognizes that these things will be important in his future. We'll miss having you in the office, Tyler!
Senior Spotlight - Julia Contreras-Paniagua
In this senior spotlight, Julia shares her favorite memories from her 4 years at Valpo. She attributes this to the OMP, LIVE, her friends, the chapel, and her mentor and boss Deaconess Kristin Lewis. Thank you, Julia, for all you have contributed to the Valpo community the last 4 years!
Senior Spotlight - Emily Villalobos
Senior Emily Villalobos shares what she will miss most and how formative her 4 years at Valpo were thanks to LIVE, the OMP, her friends, her classmates and her mentor Stacy Hoult-Saros. Best of luck on all of your future endeavors, Emily!
Senior Spotlight - Eseosasere Okundaye
For this senior spotlight we hear favorite memories from the "Queen of doing 5-million and two things" and your freshly announced 2019-2020 Commencement Speaker. Stay tuned up until the very end for advice and wisdom from the lovely Eseosasere Okundaye.
Senior Spotlight - Joshua Williams We are feeling all the love from our next senior, Joshua Williams. Grab your tissues as Josh shares some of his favorite things about Valpo and the OMP and gives thanks to his mentor, Fontaine Lein. We will miss you, Josh!
Senior Spotlight - Megan Williams
We are launching our Senior Spotlight series, and who better to kick the series off with than our 2019 -2020 Homecoming Queen! Megan shares some of her favorite memories and how the OMP has impacted her during her 4 years at Valpo. We love you, Megan!
Black Angels: A Nurse's Story
On Thursday, November 14 at 6pm in Neil's Science Center, Guest Speaker Denetra Hampton will be discussing the untold story of African American nurses who risked their lives to care for patients suffering from tuberculosis. Among Valparaiso University, Denetra has done screenings at Johns Hopkins University, Old Dominion University, UCLA, and more. Join us Thursday to learn more about the untold history and diversity in healthcare. Instagram: @nursedee3 Twitter: @NurseDee3
Meet our Guest Speaker, Keri Gray, who will be speaking on the Intersections of Accessibility during Health & Social Justice Week next week. Join us Monday, November 11th at 6pm in the Community Room. Fun Fact: Keri is also featured in Diet Coke’s #Unlabeled Campaign. We are so excited to have her on campus all the way from Washington, DC! Twitter: @keri_gray Instagram: @kerigray90
OMP back at it again! Office edition!
Old Town Road remix OMP edition🤠
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Be sure to watch our Instagram story as we live-gram the Alliance Drag Show!
In case you missed the Black History month dinner, here is the video of students/ faculty explaining What Black History Means to them.
Happy Black History Month everyone!! Come to our BHM Dinner sponsored by BSO on February 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Our good friend Austin Etzler answers the question - "What does Black History mean to you?"
Happy Black History Month everyone!! Come to our BHM Dinner sponsored by BSO on February 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Our good friend Joseph Robinson answers the question - "What does Black History mean to you?"
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Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso Univ
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Valparaiso University's Office of Residential
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Military Veterans Law Association
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Amnesty International - Valparaiso Chapter
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Habitat for Humanity of Porter County
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Morgan Township Volunteer Fire Department
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Law Office of Andrew L. Bennett, PC
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Be sure to tune in to AAPIC's general meeting tonight from 6-7pm on google meet!
The link is down below.
meet.google.com/juf-pnin-fcc
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
DIY grilled cheese sandwiches in the OMP this afternoon! Take a sandwich break!
Cookies in the OMP! Come and enjoy! First come fist serve!
APPLY TODAY! https://goo.gl/forms/yjHYL0MDgB0UVZDo1
Relationships are a powerful tool for dealing with stress. Emily Sohn goes into depth on the power of healthy relationships and how they might just save your life.
The OMP will be paying for the first 20 people! Come and have with us on November 28th.