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Volume 1 Issue 4 April 2013
Arkansas State University Multicultural Center Newsletter
“Not just a Space, but a Place for ALL!”
StAte Connection, a minority recruitment program for high school juniors in the Arkansas Delta, will be held on Wednesday, April 24th at the ASU Carl R. Reng Student Union. Attendees will be connected to the University in the following areas: Admissions, Financial Aid, Academics, Campus Resources, Student Life, and Residence Life. The day also includes a block party with performances by ASU members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, historically Black Greek-lettered organizations.
Know someone who may be eligible for StAte Connection? Qualifications: 1.) The student should reside in the Delta area of Arkansas. 2.) The student should be African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, or Biracial. 3.) The student should be a junior matriculating in a college preparatory curriculum with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. (Students with at least a 2.75 will be considered for the program with recommendations)
Apply online at www.astate.edu/multiculturalcenter
Sign up to be a student leader for the 2013 StAte Connection!
Pick up an application in the Multicultural Center
or the Leadership Center. Email [email protected] for more information.
2013 StAte Connection: Connecting Minority High School Juniors to ASU!
Student Leaders Needed!
2012 StAte Connection Participants and Student Leaders Photo courtesy: ASU Yearbook
Strong-Turner Alumni Chapter & Multicultural Center host annual 3.0 & Freshmen Scholars Achievement Program
T he Strong-Turner Alumni Chapter was formed in 1982 in honor of Walter B. Strong and Frederick C. Turner. They were the first African-American graduates at Arkansas State University. After a group of alumni saw that there was a strong need to implement programs conducive to African-American needs and interests, the Strong-Turner Alumni
Chapter was formed. The annual membership is $25. Every spring semester, freshmen and upperclassmen with a 3.0 or higher are recognized for their academic achievement during the Strong-Turner 3.0 program and reception. Qualified students receive a special invitation to attend the program. For more information on the program, please email [email protected] or call 870-680-4052.
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Members of the Non -traditional Student
Organization (NTSO) attended the ANTSHE (Association of
Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education) Conference
March 8th-10th. The conference included keynote speakers
and workshops that addressed work-life balance and ways to
excel academically as a non-traditional student. Angie
Abaunza, president of NTSO, was selected to be on a student
panel. She shared her story about coming back to college as a
non-traditional student and obstacles she has overcome
along the way. ANTSHE will host next year’s
conference at Kennesaw State University in
Kennesaw, Georgia. Arkansas State
University Non-Traditional Student Services
is an institutional member of ANTSHE.
Join the Non-Traditional Student
Organization today! Email [email protected]
Follow NTSO on Facebook!
Non-Trad Upcoming Events
Non-Trad Spring Fling (Game Edition)
Saturday, April 13, 2013 10 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ASU Red Wolf Center
Grab N Go Mondays
Every Monday 8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Reng Student Union—Multicultural Center
2013 Women’s History Month Celebration “Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination”
D uring the month of March, the Multicultural Center, along with other ASU Departments, celebrated Women’s History Month with a series of events honoring women who have made an impact in history. A month-long art exhibit entitled “Venus Gaze” featured various faces of women. The artist, Jorge Villegas and his wife Maria gave a short lecture on women in art with specific concentration on Hispanic women. Janis Kearney, diarist to 42nd US President Bill Clinton, discussed her book, “Daisy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place.” Kearney also autographed copies of her new book during a small reception after her lecture. The Women’s History Month Celebration concluded with the Women’s Leadership Confer-ence which featured the Living Legends Luncheon. The keynote speaker for the luncheon was Mrs. Ginger Beebe, wife of Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe. Her address inspired women to continue to strive for success through innovation and volun-teerism. Conference workshops offered attendees a wide varie-ty of topics from studying abroad to dressing for success.
Janis Kearney’s new book discussed during her visit
Jorge Villegas with a drawing of Esperanza Spalding
Women’s Conference Workshop presenter Corey
Leonard of CD Performance
Multicultural Center staff with First Lady of Arkansas Mrs. Ginger Beebe Living Legend
Award recipient Mrs. Gina Gomez
All photos courtesy of ASU
Yearbook
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Carl R. Reng Student Union
3rd Floor Suite 3003
870-680-4052
Visit our website
CONTACT US
Candence Williams Program Coordinator Multicultural Center
Strong-Turner Alumni Chapter 3.0 & Freshmen Scholars Achievement Program
Carl R. Reng Student Union, Centennial Hall Friday, April 19th—6:00 p.m.
StAte Connection Carl R. Reng Student Union
Wednesday, April 24th—8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Pre-Cinco De Mayo Celebration Carl R. Reng Student Union, Multicultural Center
Monday, April 29th—4:00 p.m.
Minority Student Organizations
Black Student Association Brother 2 Brother Circle of Trust Gay Straight Alliance Hispanic Outreach & Latino Appreciation Multicultural Center Ambassadors Non-Traditional Student Organization Strong-Turner Alumni Chapter
Join Today!
Meelviss Torres Graduate Assistant Multicultural Center
Next Newsletter Issue: May 1st
Niya Blair Director Multicultural Center
Multicultural
Center Hours
Monday—Thursday
8:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Multicultural Center Events
Book your next event in the MC!
For information about upcoming events please call the Multicultural Center at 870-680-4052
