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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Student Leaders,

As the semester draws to a close in these final weeks, we in the MRC
want to remind you to stay stress-free! Final exams are quickly
approaching and this can bring about a great angst for students.
There are a variety of study techniques you can utilize to end the
semester successfully. Take advantage of all of the
De-Stress December activities happening around campus.
In the following pages, you will find a listing of some upcoming
student organization events in addition to MRC events for the
Spring 2015 semester. Take advantage of these opportunities to
get involved as well.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) has been busy
this semester with a series of events as well. ODEI hosted its first
UDiversity Conference in an effort to build an educational institute for
diversity education on campus. UDiversity will develop programmatic
presentations designed to train faculty, staff and students in regard
to cultural competence on campus. In the coming months, look
for new activities from ODEI that you will find in MRC trainings
and workshops. We are excited for the opportunity to move our
institution into the 21st century as a premier institution in regards
to cultural excellence.
We wish you the best of luck on your final exams and a safe and
restful winter break!
Sincerely,
Dr. Nicole Sirju-Johnson
Director of the Multicultural Resource Center

MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

DO YOU WANT TO BE ON A TV TALK SHOW?

THEN JOIN THE MRCS DIVERSITY TALK SHOW!

The Multicultural Resource Center is looking for students to participate in its new
Diversity Talk Show. The show will be produced by BTV6 and will include several
panelists who will discus various topics during the program. If youre interested
contact Mengchen Huang.

Contact:
MRC Program Coordinator: Mengchen Huang
Email: mhuang@binghamton.edu
Phone Number: 607-777-6071

MRC Diversity Talk Show topics and schedule for Spring 2015:
Title
1. The Diversity Quota
2. Extro/Intro Project
3. Chivalry in 2015
4. To Protect and Serve
5. The Forgotten Warriors

Theme
Affirmative Action
Personality Differences
Gender Roles
Views on Law Enforcement
Rights for LGBTQ

Week of
2/9/2015
2/23/2015
3/9/2015
3/23/2015
4/13/2015

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact

Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator at mhuang@binghamton.edu
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MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Multicultural Resource

Center invites you to the
6th Annual MRC Global
Fiesta: Celebrating Holidays
around the World. This
event features:
Presentations on both
religious and non-religious
holidays around the world,
cultural
performances,
holiday food samplings,
interactive activities/games
and special prizes!! This
event is FREE & Open to ALL

The Multicultural
Resource Center
invites student
leaders to come
socialize with
other leaders and
celebrate the end
of the semester.

MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stay tuned for more

information on the MRC
Home Away From Home
Dinner.

Join the women of P.U.L.S.E for

the 4th Annual WE3 Leadership
conference on Dec. 6 in the
University Union, Mandela Room

THE MYERS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship has been established to increase access to study abroad for
Binghamton University students. Scholarships for study abroad in the amount
of $1,500 are available. Strong preference will be given to students historically
underrepresented in study abroad and exchange. If interested apply on the
following site:
Http://binghamton-oip.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.
ViewProgram&Program_ID=10054

DE-STRESS DECEMBER 2014 EVENTS

There are many De-Stress December events coming up. We have included
a sampling of the De-Stress December activities. For a full list or to find
out more information on these events visit the website included in the flier
above.
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DE-STRESS DECEMBER 2014 EVENTS

DATES OF DE-STRESS EVENTS:
Wednesday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec.19
Free fitness classes: December 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
All day, Rec Center at the East Gym
All Group Fitness classes will be free and open to students, faculty and staff with a valid
Binghamton University ID. Check out play.binghamton.edu for full schedule.
Tree Lighting Party: December 3
8pm, Susquehanna Coffee House
View the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Tree and make crafts.
Home for the holidays, or not?: December 4
7pm, Hunter Hall Great Room
While many of us will soon be in our warm homes with our families for the holiday and
winter season, many people do not have a home or financial resources to live comfortably.
Come learn about how you can make a difference as we hear from various student
organizations including Poverty Awareness Coalition, Knock Knock Give a Sock and Habitat
for Humanity.
Dean & Donuts: December 5
1-3pm, UU-Tillman Lobby or UUW Patio, depending upon the weather
Visit with the dean of students and her staff while enjoying a tasty donut!
One Night in Asia: December 6
6pm, Appalachian Dining Hall
Cultural event that showcases Asian cuisine, dance and music.
Frost Fest: December 7
1-5pm, UU-Mandela Room, UU-Old Union Hall, UU-Tillman Lobby
This years Frost Fest will feature a wide variety of student tabling activities and student
performances. Battle your friends in laser tag or test your strength with the mechanical
bull! Freebies and free food will be given out during the festival as well!
Mindful Mile Nordic Walk: December 9
4-5pm, Rec Center at the East Gym
Qigong/meditation: December 12
1:30-2:30 p.m., Rec Center, EG-24
Pool party: December 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
3-5 p.m., East Gym pool
Glitter jars with the Dean of Students Office: December 15
5-7pm, Hinman Dining Hall
Therapy Dogs: December 17
7-9 p.m., Vending machine area at bottom of the stairs in the Tombs area of the
Library
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Contact Us
Location:Library South G 548
Phone:(607) 777-4472
Fax:(607)777-2851
Email:mrc@binghamton.edu

Staff
Nicole Sirju-Johnson - Director
njohnson@binghamton.edu
Mengchen Huang - MRC Program Coordinator
mhuang@binghamton.edu
Multicultural Resource Center via Social Media