MONTH IN REVIEW

The MRC trained more than 70 students in addition to the entire University Police Department over four 3-hour workshops during the month of October in Cultural Competency Workshop, Phase I. (Right, Dr. Sirju-Johnson engaged students in a series of activities designed to enhance cultural awareness. Additionally, the MRC hosted prominent Alumni of Color for Homecoming Weekend , sponsored two diversity talks and launched the MRC College Experience Mentoring Program at Binghamton High School. Congratulations to the Confronting Racism Coordinating Committee at BU for the successful organization of the Rally to end Racism in Binghamton on Friday, November 1st. The event followed the arrest of an incident which occurred outside Dillingers Celtic Pub on State St in which an African American BCC student was denied entry and the owner and bouncer were caught on video yelling racial slurs as he was arrested. More than 250 residents attended the rally from 7-9pm on First Friday encouraging local business owners to sign a pledge to end discriminatory practices in downtown Binghamton. The organizing committee consisted of faculty, staff, students from BU and BCC in addition to community members and business owners.

IMPORTANT EVENTS TO REMEMBER:

Rainbow Pride Union welcomes Mary Lambert, singer on Macklemores Same Love to Binghamton on Tuesday, Nov 12 in Old Union Hall. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 7:30pm. $1 will go to Identity Youth Center. Contact director@binghamtonrpu.com for tickets.

In this Issue:
MRC Spring Internship Opportunities 2 CDC & SEO & ESL Programs Advertise with the MRC Thailanos

CSA to Sponsor the E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) is its annual Caribbean concert. The concert will feature international Soca artist, Patrice Roberts and Reggae artist RDX, Friday, November 22 at the BU Event Center. Tickets are $20 in advance. Email bucsa.pres@gmail.com for tickets. See flyer on p. 6 for details. MRC 4th Bi-weekly Diversity Talk is Nov. 13th, at 12:30 pm in UU 108 MRC Student Leaders Meeting is Nov. 25th, at 7 pm in UU 108

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MRC Fall/Spring Internship Opportunities

Graduate Internship Opportunity
The Multicultural Resource Center is looking for a graduate intern for Spring 2014. The graduate intern will work 12 hours per week and receive up to 3 internship credits.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate community outreach and provide support for the MRC Fall 2013 programs Review and update the MRC Website contents periodically to ensure all programs are publicized accordingly Design and prepare MRC newsletter and other promotional materials with the MRC undergraduate interns Plan and implement the MRC Bi-weekly Diversity Talk series throughout the semester Assist in designing and compiling assessment forms of all programs sponsored by the MRC Attend the weekly staff meeting and report to the MRC Director on a regular basis Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:
Must be accepted into a Binghamton University graduate program for the 2013-2014 academic year Must demonstrate the ability to work with diverse groups and cultures Experience in research methodologies is highly preferred.

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity

MRC Marketing Interns
Responsibilities:
To manage the MRC social media accounts To update and maintain the MRC website and calendar To assist with creation and distribution of the MRC monthly newsletter To help with developing marketing campaigns for programs and events To decorate and maintain the MRC bulletin board

MRC Program Assistant Interns

Responsibilities:
To reach out to student groups to encourage participation in MRC programs To organize and maintain outreach materials To assist the MRC director and other staff with all aspects of event preparation To attend weekly staff meetings and to attend cultural student group meetings To assist with other tasks as assigned

Hours:
Minimum 8-10 hours per week throughout the semester.

Qualification:
Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) Desire to learn and work in team Experience working in an office preferred

MRC is now accepting applications for Spring 2014 Internship. Please send your resume and cover letter to Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator at mhuang@binghamton.edu. Visit the MRC website to find out more about the internship opportunities!

Career Development Center

The CDCs Mock Interview Program now runs through Friday, December 13. Apply through eRecruiting. Apply for The Liberal Arts to Careers Externship (LACE) program (10/6) My First Resume ( 11/1, 11/4, 11/5 , 11/6, 11/7, 11/8, 11/11, 11/12)

Choosing a Major/Career (11/6, 11/11, 11/13, 11/15)

So You Want To Be A Teacher (11/4) How to Become a Leader in the Fight Against Poverty: A Conversation with ChangeMakers (11/6) Career Options in Foreign Service (11/7) CDCI Winter 2014 Internship Information Session ( 11/5, 11/6, 11/7, 11/8) Begin Your Summer Internship Search Now (11/11)

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Writing a Resume for an RA Application (11/4)

How to Answer Commonly Asked Interview Questions (11/6)

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

Career Program offers challenging paid summer internship at top Wall Street banks, leading & global Fortune 500, prestigious, corporate law firms and Teach For America. Apply today at http://www.seocareer.org

English as a Second Language

Would you like to help another student improve his or her skills in English while learning about another culture yourself? Would you like to volunteer to help fellow students on campus? English Conversation Pairs is the perfect opportunity to do so. In this program, sponsored by the ESL Program and the International Student and Scholar Services offices, non-native speakers of English are paired with native-speaker-ofEnglish students, and the two spend an hour or so a week together in conversation. The purpose is to promote improved English language skills as well as cross-cultural exchanges of information and friendship. Native English speakers whoa re interested in volunteering one hour of their time a week can contact Shannon Hilliker: hilliker@binghamton.edu.

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Benefits:

Interested in advertising in the MRC CULTURE CONNECTS Newsletter?

Increase your business among Binghamton University Students. Binghamton Universitys student of color and International student populations are increasing. Make your business more visible among students. Your advertisements can run in any single edition of the newsletter for only $75 or in all the newsletters in any semester for $150. Your ad must fit inside the parameters of this textbox or smaller The MRC will mail your business a copy of the newsletter each month. Find out what programs are happening on the campus and what events are open to the community.

Contact us:

Fore more information about advertising in CULTURE CONNECTS, contact our office at mrc@binghamton.edu or 777-4472

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Thailianos

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An Afro-Cuban LGBTQ and Dance Workshop HIV + When: When: Nov 4&5th, 2013 Nov 5th, 2013 Where: FA 104 at 6 pm Where: UUW 302 at 8 pm

Korean Banquet When:

Nov 2013 Where: Mandela Room at 7 pm Price: $ 8 8th,

BSU Football Tournament

When: Nov 9th, 2013 Where: Newing Field at 2 pm
Black Student Union 45th Anniversary Banquet When:
Nov 16th, 2013 Where:

CASU Dim Sum

When:

Nov 10th, 2013

Where:

Mohawk Great Room at 1 pm

Leadership Conference
When:

Nov 16th, 2013 Where: Old Union at 12:00 pm Hosted by JUMP NATION

Holiday Inn at 8pm

19th Annual Night Market

When:

Blood Drive
When:

Nov

17th,

2013

Where:

Nov 19th, 2013

Where:

Mandela Room at 12:00 pm Price: $8

APP111 at 12:00 pm Caribbean 28th Asian The Energy Night Weak Never Dies When : Political When: Nov 22th, Nov 22th, Speaker 2013 2013 When: Where: Where: Nov 20th, 2013 Mandela Events Center Where: Room at 6:30 at 7 pm
LH 14 at 7 pm
pm

Global Service Fair When:

Nov 19th, 2013 Where:

Cultural Potluck
When: Nov. 12, 2013 Where: Old Union Free food for anyone who wants some.

Old Union Hall at 12pm

Hosted by CCE

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Cultural Organizations Needed for MRC Global Fiesta Event!

The MRC Global Fiesta (previously known as MRC Festival of Lights) aims to celebrate holidays and festivities all around the world. The MRC needs your help in creating this magical experience by presenting, performing or tabling to feature a holiday of significance to your organization. If your organization is interested in participating in this program, please contact Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator at mhuang@binghamton.edu no later than Friday Nov 15th.

For more information about MRC Director the Multicultural Resource Dr. Nicole Sirju-Johnson Center, check out the MRC website: njohnson@binghamton.edu mrc.binghamton.edu.

Congratulations to our November 2013 Culture Connects Program Grant Recipients (7): Caribbean Student Association

MRC Program Coordinator Mengchen Huang mhuang@binghamton.edu

Join MRC Facebook Page:

Chinese Student & Scholars Association

International Connection

JUMP Nation

MRC is located in the Dean of Students Suite Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. Room: UUW 204B Phone: (607) 777-4472 Email: mrc@binghamton.edu PULSE
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