Office of Multicultural Affairs

Featured Multicultural Events
Below you will find a sampling of some featured events sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. E-mail the office at oma@bgsu.edu or telephone at 419-372-2642 for more information about any of the events listed on this page.

Champions Programs  
The Breakfast of Champions Program during fall semester and the Evening of Champions Program during spring semester, recognizes students of color who have achieved academic excellence from the previous semester.

Fall 2011 Breakfast of Champions Photo Gallery

Spring 2012 Evening of Champions Photo Gallery 

Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
This event features a presentation of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, African dancing and door prizes!

Black Issues Conference
The Black Issues Conference provides a forum for discussion, dialogue, and research into the condition of the African American/Black community in the U.S. Students plan the conference, with assistance of professional staff from the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

14th Annual Black Issues Conference. The Power of One: Building a Commitment to Constructive Cooperation

Latino Issues Conference
The Latino Issues Conference offers a variety of speakers and workshop sessions that focus on Latino issues that are debated nationally. For more information, please contact Emily Monago.

18th Annual Latino Issues Conference. The 2011 Theme: Latinos in America's Future 

LGBT Events
The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers a variety of events to promote LGBT awareness and inclusiveness throughout the campus community. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and support others.
 

Other Multicultural Events
Social and cultural programs are designed with the purpose of educating the campus at large about ethnic diversity issues, LGBT issues, and religious diversity. The office sponsors lectures conferences, and a variety of cultural celebrations that address cultural diversity in a global society.

Fall Events 

Multicultural Welcome Activities

Big Gay Picnic

Coming Out Week 

Diversity Workshops

Breakfast of Champions

Hispanic Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month

Kwanzaa Celebration

Spring Events

MLK Celebration

Black Issues Conference

Right To Marry Day

Rainbow Days

Diversity Workshops

Evening of Champions

Latino Issues Conference

Asian History Month

Lavender Graduation