Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University

Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University Home of Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition (AAPIC), Alliance, Black Student Organization (BSO) OMP is the place to be!

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 en

deavors. 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!

de stress for finals tomorrow at Loke Hall!! Free massages on a first come, first serve basis 3-6 pm😊
05/08/2023

de stress for finals tomorrow at Loke Hall!! Free massages on a first come, first serve basis 3-6 pm😊

Our OlyMPic field day was a success!! thank you to everyone who participated🥳😌
05/04/2023

Our OlyMPic field day was a success!! thank you to everyone who participated🥳😌

It’s almost time for the OlyMPics!! Join us at Loke Hall this Friday, April 28th from 3 - 6 pm🏅 Scan the QR code to regi...
04/24/2023

It’s almost time for the OlyMPics!! Join us at Loke Hall this Friday, April 28th from 3 - 6 pm🏅 Scan the QR code to register your team ! Food and beverages will be provided as well🥳

.Monday April 10th 3-6 pm at Loke Hall!
04/08/2023

.
Monday April 10th 3-6 pm at Loke Hall!

Gaypril starts tomorrow! Make sure to check our story to be reminded of the great events we have during this month!! 🌈 💜
04/01/2023

Gaypril starts tomorrow! Make sure to check our story to be reminded of the great events we have during this month!! 🌈 💜

Join us at the OMP on Sunday April 2nd for an Easter Egg Hunt to win prizes!!🎊
03/30/2023

Join us at the OMP on Sunday April 2nd for an Easter Egg Hunt to win prizes!!🎊

Sign up for trivia night on April 7th!! All proceeds go towards the Dr. Bill Marion First Generation Scholarship Fund!
03/30/2023

Sign up for trivia night on April 7th!! All proceeds go towards the Dr. Bill Marion First Generation Scholarship Fund!

Thank you to Danny B. Campbell for his session at Brauer Museum!
02/24/2023

Thank you to Danny B. Campbell for his session at Brauer Museum!

Congrats to our raffle winner Michelle Stoyanov!!🎉
02/24/2023

Congrats to our raffle winner Michelle Stoyanov!!🎉

happy monday!! tonight the OMP will be hosting a Quiz Bowl at 6:30 pm! We hope to see you there
02/20/2023

happy monday!! tonight the OMP will be hosting a Quiz Bowl at 6:30 pm! We hope to see you there

OMP at USHLI
02/17/2023

OMP at USHLI

Today some of our OMP staff got the chance to attend the Latino Legislative breakfast in Indianapolis!
02/09/2023

Today some of our OMP staff got the chance to attend the Latino Legislative breakfast in Indianapolis!

We hope you enjoyed our wellness event, thank you to everyone who attended!
12/07/2022

We hope you enjoyed our wellness event, thank you to everyone who attended!

On Thursday 11/17 President Padilla began the conversation on how to make Valpo a Hispanic Serving Institution and was s...
11/28/2022

On Thursday 11/17 President Padilla began the conversation on how to make Valpo a Hispanic Serving Institution and was so exciting to see the collaboration between these students, VALE, and LIVE! Thank you to everyone who came

Come Join us on Nov 17 in Loke Hall for a conversation with author Danté Stewart about his new book!!
11/10/2022

Come Join us on Nov 17 in Loke Hall for a conversation with author Danté Stewart about his new book!!

The Dr. Bill Marion First Generation Scholarship has been extended to DEC 2, 2022!!
11/03/2022

The Dr. Bill Marion First Generation Scholarship has been extended to DEC 2, 2022!!

Last night we hosted an event with Amos, who discussed Activism in Art. It was extremely informative and he donated an a...
11/03/2022

Last night we hosted an event with Amos, who discussed Activism in Art. It was extremely informative and he donated an art piece to the OMP!

An Ofrenda is a sacred tradition celebrated during the Day of the Dead (Nov 1-Nov 2) to commemorate our loved ones who h...
11/01/2022

An Ofrenda is a sacred tradition celebrated during the Day of the Dead (Nov 1-Nov 2) to commemorate our loved ones who have passed away. Through the help of OMP, Access College, and the University Chapel we have created an ofrenda in the Gloria Christi Chapel that can be viewed until Nov 06. Please take a moment to stop by.

Come join us October 6th in Loke Hall!
09/28/2022

Come join us October 6th in Loke Hall!

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the month we will be highlighting different figures!!  •Dolores Huerta•D...
09/19/2022

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the month we will be highlighting different figures!!

•Dolores Huerta•

Dolores Huerta was the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association. She was one of the most influential labor activists and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. Huerta helped organize workers, negotiate contracts, adn advocated for safer working conditions which included the elimination of harmful pesticides. She also fought for the healthcare and unemployment benefits for agricultural workers. One of her most notable strikes was the 1965 Delano strike of 5,000 grape workers. From the 1990s and 2000s she worked to elect more Latinos and women to political office and has championed women's issues.

Welcome Back!!!! Hopefully everyone had a great summer! Just as a reminder we moved to Loke Hall located where the yello...
08/30/2022

Welcome Back!!!! Hopefully everyone had a great summer!

Just as a reminder we moved to Loke Hall located where the yellow star is on the map!!

• Stop in anytime from 9am-9pm and check out our page for upcoming events held in Loke and around campus •

04/07/2022

Hi everyone! Although Day of Giving is over, you can still donate to the Hardship fund until May 6th! We are almost close to reaching our goal of $5,000. The more we can raise, the more people we can help!

The link to donate is in our bio.

We are 67% to meeting our goal! Help us reach 100% by today and help support low-income students at Valpo. Donate Here: ...
04/06/2022

We are 67% to meeting our goal! Help us reach 100% by today and help support low-income students at Valpo. Donate Here: alumni.valpo.edu/DG22HF

The Hardship Fund is now open! Please use the link in our bio to donate. The more we can raise, the more people we can h...
04/06/2022

The Hardship Fund is now open! Please use the link in our bio to donate. The more we can raise, the more people we can help!

03/22/2022
02/03/2022

Join us tonight at 7pm.

Did you know?
02/02/2022

Did you know?

Happy Black History Month! Join us as we celebrate   together.
02/01/2022

Happy Black History Month!

Join us as we celebrate together.

We are very excited for our Convocation speaker Mr.  Ed GordonVisit www.valpo.edu/mlk for more details.
01/11/2022

We are very excited for our Convocation speaker Mr. Ed Gordon

Visit www.valpo.edu/mlk for more details.

The annual MLK Day is returning to the VU campus.
12/06/2021

The annual MLK Day is returning to the VU campus.

Next Monday September 20th, come to the GKC Multipurpose Room for a Financial Literacy presentation.
09/13/2021

Next Monday September 20th, come to the GKC Multipurpose Room for a Financial Literacy presentation.

Friday’s in the office are not the same without FOCUS. Here in the OMP, we are really missing seeing all the incoming st...
07/02/2021

Friday’s in the office are not the same without FOCUS. Here in the OMP, we are really missing seeing all the incoming students and their families at FOCUS!!

Incoming students, as you plan to arrive to campus in Fall, continue following our Social Media for ways you can learn more about programs and services offered through the OMP.

In the meantime, we will be counting down the Friday’s until Move-In Day… 7, but who’s counting?!

For this   the OMP would like to introduce you all to Daniela Trajceski, the Gandhi-King Center Program Coordinator. • D...
06/26/2021

For this the OMP would like to introduce you all to Daniela Trajceski, the Gandhi-King Center Program Coordinator.

Daniela’s favorite show currently is “The Bold Type” and her favorite song currently is Deja Vu by Olivia Rodrigo. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking and baking. She also enjoys nail art. A Fun Fact that you might know about Daniela is that she can speak Macedonian. She is also a Valparaiso University Alumni.

What is Daniela loves about working in the GKC is the student staff and her colleagues, she says that they really are the best! She also enjoys working with VISA and the Study Abroad students.

Hey FOCUS  #5, the OMP is ready and excited to meet all of you today at the Student Resource Fair.•Here’s a little bit o...
06/23/2021

Hey FOCUS #5, the OMP is ready and excited to meet all of you today at the Student Resource Fair.

Here’s a little bit of information about our office prior to meeting you all today, we’d love for you to stop by and say “Hello!” 👋🏻

Who is ready for another week of FOCUS?! The OMP has loved meeting the students of the incoming class and their families...
06/21/2021

Who is ready for another week of FOCUS?! The OMP has loved meeting the students of the incoming class and their families so far, and cannot wait for another week ahead. Be sure to stop by our table at the Student Resource Fair where you will get the opportunity to meet some of the Professional Staff at the OMP as well as learn about the services we provide on campus!!

FOCUS Day  #1 Completed ✅ We are so excited to see you and your families at the Student Resource Fair!
06/15/2021

FOCUS Day #1 Completed ✅ We are so excited to see you and your families at the Student Resource Fair!

As the school year comes to a close, let’s look back on some of the amazing initiatives and programs established by L.I....
05/08/2021

As the school year comes to a close, let’s look back on some of the amazing initiatives and programs established by L.I.V.E., BSO, AAPIC, and Alliance! What were your favorite OMP events this year?

Discover the history of the LatinX community in Northwest Indiana through stories told by Valpo Welcome Project historia...
05/07/2021

Discover the history of the LatinX community in Northwest Indiana through stories told by Valpo Welcome Project historians and the Indiana Historical Society.

If you’d like to contact the OMP for questions or conversation, contact us at [email protected].

Anti-Asian harassment and violence has risen drastically in the past year, both nationwide and in Northwest Indiana. Lea...
05/05/2021

Anti-Asian harassment and violence has risen drastically in the past year, both nationwide and in Northwest Indiana. Learn about the history of Asian Americans in Indiana and how has supported Asian and Pacific Islander students at Valparaiso University.

If you’d like to contact the OMP for questions or conversation, contact us at [email protected].

Address

1509 Chapel Drive, Suite 203
Valparaiso, IN
46383

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(219) 464-6769

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University:

Videos

Share


Comments

Would you like to broaden your cultural perspective?

Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University | Bso Valpo
Huge thanks to Valparaiso University's Black Student Organization for hosting a giving circle as part of Black History Month. Three nonprofits were featured – all very worthy of support – and we were thrilled to be selected to receive $3000 with a $3000 matching gift, 100% of which will go to the Freedom Recovery Fund, a fund dedicated to building black wealth in our community. Want to learn more about the FRF? Head to: https://projectneighbors.org/frf/

Again, THANK YOU to the Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University's Black Student Organization for making this possible.
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!
Wondering how the Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University can support you in college or what kind of programming they offer? The OMP invites future students to learn more and ask any questions during a casual Snack & Chat night tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. CST via Google Hangouts.
DIY grilled cheese sandwiches in the OMP this afternoon! Take a sandwich break!
The Harre Union and Valpo Student Activities won the Association of College Unions International's award for our region for Best Collaborative Program with the Defamation Experience, held last semester!

The Defamation Experience is a nationally acclaimed, three-part, live, interactive performance that explores the crucial topics of race, class, religion, gender, and other identities.

About 500 students attended this event, which was a collaborative effort of the Union and Student Activities, the Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University, Valpo Greek Life, Valparaiso University's Office of Residential Life, Valpo UPC, the Counseling Center, the Helge Center, the Office of Inclusion and Student Success, and Student Affairs.
Cookies in the OMP! Come and enjoy! First come fist serve!
Save the Date: Diversity and Inclusion Symposium featuring keynote speaker State Senator Eddie Melton.

Community, business, and education leaders will gather to invigorate dialogue on diversity, inclusion, and leadership. Hosted by Office of Multicultural Programs at Valparaiso University.

Oct. 5 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Harre Union
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.
#}