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American Indian Heritage Month - November 2011

Volume 1, Issue 2

A Message

from the

Editors Lyndsey -

Mayweather and

Jose DaSilva (pg. 2)

This semester has been great! We kicked off the year with our annual Meet & Greet and Multi-

cultural Showcase in August. Students got their year started right as they met new students and

got involved with new student organizations.

Throughout September and October we cele-

brated Hispanic Heritage Month with the His-

panic Latino/a Student Union. This celebration

allowed us to connect and learn more about the

Hispanic and Latin cultures. We are very proud

of all the hard work the American Indian Student

Union put into helping make American Indian

Heritage Month a success, which was celebrated

in November. During this semester we have also

had the pleasure of working with a fabulous

graduate intern Stephen Dominy! Thanks Stephen for all your hard work! As the editors we

want to thank all of you for a wonderful semester, we hope you enjoy reading this issue.

Cheers to a great semester and making the next one even better!

~Jose & Lyndsey~

Message from the Editors

Catch up on American Indian Heritage Month (Pg. 3)

Meet the CMA Student Staff (Pg. 4)

See what Multicultural Organizations have to offer (pg. 7)

Re-cap on past events at FSU (Pg. 8)

Take a look at what’s to come on your campus (Pg. 10)

See what scholarships CMA has to offer (pg. 11)

Search for Multicultural Affairs on:

Come visit the CMA

110 S. Woodward Avenue Suite 3100

Tallahassee, FL 32306

www.cma.fsu.edu

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During the month of November, the Center for Multicultural Affairs and the American Indian Student Union (AISU) celebrated the heritage and culture of American Indian. The celebration focused on connecting students, staff and the community to the American Indian culture through our theme: “Reclaiming Our Roots.” With the hopes to spark more interest in the American Indian Stu-dent Union, the month kicked off with a spotlight speaker, Louise Gopher, dur-ing the AISU General Body meeting. The month continue to further discussion and dialogue with a panel centered on engaging our students and how to sup-port and learn about the heritage of American Indians through the lens of fac-ulty, students, and community leaders. Each of the panelists challenged us to look outside of the norms to help preserve the heritage and traditions of the na-tive cultures. The spotlight event of the month engaged beyond its norms by providing educa-tional session regarding music and its relationship to the traditions of American Indian. The two seminars allowed students to have a hands-on lesson in music appreciation and education with NAMMY Award winner, JJ Kent. With the support of the College of Music and other faculty, we were able to provide a large group of students with concert performance in the courtyard near the Center for Globe Engagement. This three event program allowed for students throughout the day to engage in learning and conversation about the develop-ments and support for American Indians and the students here at FSU.

The last component of the AIHM was the celebratory week held in the Strozier Library. The week of events allowed for students to connect with timeline of history, trivia activities, American Indian appreciation, and tastes of food. With a month full of such diverse and eclectic programs and activities, the month was a success. Those who attended seemed to find more knowledge and means to en-gage in other programs hosted by the American Indian Student Union. Please stay tuned for future programs and activities hosted by the American Indian Student Union as well as Center for Multicultural Affairs in the coming months and weeks. We thank you for all that attended and made this month a success.

Meet the CMA Work Study Staff

Name: Lavelle Simmons Class: Junior

Major: Sociology/ Criminology Hometown: Orlando, FL

Name: Danisha Baker (From Left) Class: Senior

Major: Statistics/ Psychology Hometown: Orlando, FL

Name: Gabriela Metallides Class: Freshman

Major: Actural Science/ Statistics Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL

Name: Halle Broxsie Class: Sophomore

Major: Family and Child Science Hometown: Parkland, FL

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Meet the CMA Work Study Staff

Name: Jack Hemney Class: Senior

Major: Political Science Hometown: Ft. Pierce, FL

Name: Cyntheria Jackson

CMA Administrative Support Assistant

CMA Work Study Staff Supervisor

Name: Artilis Carter Class: Senior

Major: Criminology Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Name: Nicky Main Class: Junior

Major: International Affairs Hometown: Sarasota, FL

Name: Joseph Ascuntar Class: Sophomore

Major: Social Work Hometown: Weston, FL

Name: Robert Holup Class: Sophomore

Major: Family and Child Science Hometown: Parkland, FL

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Meet the CMA Work Study Staff

Name: Carissa White Class: Senior

Major: Env. Studies/ Geography Hometown: Tampa, FL

Name: Gloria Munoz Class: Junior

Major: International Affairs Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

Name: Karen Jean-Louis Class: Senior

Major: Criminology Hometown: Miami, FL

Name: Diana Rodriguez Class: Sophomore

Major: Social Work/ Pre-Nursing Hometown: Tampa, FL

Name: Mariana Pereira Class: Sophomore

Major: Economics/ International Affairs Hometown: Parkland, FL

Name: Edda Santos Class: Junior

Major: Criminology Hometown: Bronx, NY

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FSU Filipino Student Association In the beginning of every Fall, the Filipino Student Association of Florida State Univesity(FSA) welcomes

back returning members along with inviting new students into their growing family. The FSA family started

back in the Fall of 1999 by former FSU graduates, Rizcion Dagani and Maves Ranola, with the goal of uni-

fying the growing number of Filipino students on campus. Ever since then, FSA continues to share its Fili-

pino culture among students and the Tallahassee community as well as

being that “home away from home” for many of the members.

FSA spreads its culture through various workshops, dance and commu-

nity service. Throughout the year, FSA holds many fun and informative

workshops that involve history, language, and current events. FSA has a

cultural dance group called Indak Dance Troupe. Indak Dance Troupe,

not only do they perform on campus and around Tallahassee, but in cities

like Jacksonville, Tampa, and Melbourne. FSA is part of the Gawad

Kalinga network, which is a non-profit organization in helping poor

neighborhoods in the Philippines and Asia. FSA fundraises in the at-

tempt to send members over to build houses, help educate children, and

provide hope for those families. Also, being under the Asian American Student Union, FSA collaborates

with the Chinese Language and Culture Association, Vietnamese Student Association, and Korean American

Student Association in many events.

In this school year under, President Ryan Duzon and Vice President Stephanie Susbilla, FSA plans to do

things big. After planning their Heritage Month in October, FSA plans on competing in a Hip Hop dance

competition and a flag football tournament in Gainesville on a November 12-13 event called Def Talent Jam.

In December, FSA holds a Christmas banquet called Parol Ball, which students take a break from studying

and exchange gifts. The biggest event every year, though, is FSA’s Barrio Fiesta, a gathering in the Spring

for thanking members and the Tallahassee community for their support. For more information about FSA

and events, check out the FB group “Filipino Student Association of FSU” or email: fsu.fsa@gmail.com or

website: www.fsufsa.org.

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Re-cap Some Amazing Events at FSU Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15—October 15)

The Hispanic and Latino/a Student

Union co-sponsored several events

throughout Hispanic Heritage Month

in order to have an extremely success-

ful celebration. Through this collabo-

ration, FSU students were able to in-

crease their diversity by attending or

participating in events such as “Yo Soi

Latina,” which was a presentation by

two artists who portrayed stereotypical characteristics of Latin women.

In addition, HLSU also had a Latino/a Fashion Show and the HLSU

Pageant where the Mr. and Ms. HLSU were named.

To cap off the month, HLSU had the Hispanic Heritage Month Banquet,

where several members from co-sponsoring student organizations were in-

vited for an elegant night, fine dining, and the superb Ladanya Ramirez as

the Keynote Speaker.

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc.

Theta Nu Xi is a sisterhood that was founded at UNC Chapel Hill

on April 11, 1997. Our sorority promotes diversity and multicul-

turalism in the community. We live by and uphold our tenets: sis-

terhood, service, scholarship, leadership, and multiculturalism.

Annually, we host the Walk as ONE for the NCCJ, National Con-

ference for Community & Justice.

The purpose of this organization is to unite women of various

cultural backgrounds and promote awareness of multicultural is-

sues on campus and in the surrounding communities.

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CMA & Pride Diversity Dialogue

To cap off the month of October, the CMA and PRIDE

Student Union had a Diversity Dialogue, where members

of PRIDE Student Union facilitated a discussion on iden-

tity, diversity, and multiculturalism.

In order to facilitate an effective discussion, the present-

ers used different forms of popular media and team build-

ing activities which allowed students to explore their

multiple identities , learn specific verbiage that may be

offensive to others, and the culture of acceptance of

other’s identities.

By creating a safe environment, students were able to

spark meaningful and engaging dialog that helped them

build a more inclusive community.

Bobby E. Leach Ball The Black Student Union is a

Student Government Agency

that offers Black students a

form of identity, a social life

and functions as a vehicle of

communication to the faculty

and administration of the

Florida State University.

One major event held by BSU on December 4 was the Bobby

E. Leach Scholarship Ball. This ball serves as their annual

Scholarship ball event. It was be held at the Leon county civic

center. There was a DJ and plated

dinner. At the end of the night, a

student will be awarded a scholar-

ship on behalf of the Black Student Union.

Following the reception, students were able to jump on the dance

floor and enjoy the night away!

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Upcoming Events to Look Forward To MLK Commemorative Week

The Florida State University community will host its 25th Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration from

January 9-16, 2012 themed “Stop.Dream/Act!” Each day of the week will feature a unique ap-

proach to celebrating the ideals presented by Dr. King during the civil rights movement. The

MLK planning committee at FSU is please to present a slate of educational and entertaining

programs during the week-long celebration.

The featured event is the Commemorative Celebration with Ambassador Attalah Shabazz –

the eldest daughter of Malcom X. Her keynote address will be given at the celebration at

noon on Thursday, January 12th in the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall (Westcott). There will be

additional events throughout the week:

Monday, January 9th

Inaugural MLK Oratorical Contest

Oglesby Union Ballroom

7 pm

Tuesday, January 10th

Night of the Arts

Location TBA

8 pm

The FSU MLK celebration week programs are sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Affairs,

Student Government Association, Golden Tribe Lecture Series, Iota Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi

Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Seminole Torchbearers, and the Division of Student Affairs. Please visit the

MLK website http://studentaffairs.fsu.edu/mlk/ for additional information.

Robert Bryant

rgbryant@admin.fsu.edu

Wednesday, January 11th

Dinner Dialogues

The GLOBE Auditorium

7 pm (Please register at studentaffairs.fsu.edu/mlk)

Monday, January 16th

Day of Service

Meet at The GLOBE Lobby

8:30 am (Please register at studentaffairs.fsu.edu/

mlk)

The Multicultural Leadership Summit The Multicultural Leadership Summit (MLS), held annually on the Florida State University campus, fo-cuses on building a foundation of knowledge that will enhance student success in leadership in the areas of multiculturalism and social justice. MLS is a one-day leadership conference that will be held on Saturday, Janu-ary 28, 2012. Students are given the opportunity to present on issues that are important to them and learn from their peers while gaining valuable leadership and professional experience. The goal is that students will learn from the ses-sions they attend and from each other through candid and meaningful conver-sations. With this expanded knowledge, the Center for Multicultural Affairs hopes to empower the students to advocate for multiculturalism and social jus-tice in their various spheres of influence. This year our key note speaker will be Ms. Eva Vega. If you are interesting in attending or presenting at MLS, please visit our website to register or submit a

proposal. The deadline to submit a proposal is Wednesday, January 3rd, 2012.

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Upcoming Events to Look Forward To

Scholarships Sponsored Through CMA

Cupcake Tuesdays

At the CMA Dates:

January 31

February 28

March 27

Don’t miss out on

Free Cupcakes!

Diversity Dialogues

Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for stimu-

lating discussions on diversity and multicultural re-

lated topics. Dates for Spring 2012:

January 25, February 29, and March 28

All Diversity Dialogue session are held in the Center for

Multicultural Affairs Lounge (Suite 3100 of The

Globe) from 5:00-6:00pm. Visit our website for

more information and to

REGISTER!

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Angie Cintron Scholarship

Given in April 2012

Seth Rossetti Memorial Scholarship

Given in April 2012

More information

coming soon!