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Sincerely,
Your Culture Connects Team
Jonathan Alvizuri
Undergraduate Marketing Intern
Wendy Yang
Undergraduate Marketing Intern
Priyanka Das
Undergraduate Marketing Intern
Yeqing Liu
Gabrielle Cruz
Yikai Zhang
Dominique Russell
PROGRAM ASSISTANTS
Samantha Gillette
Jose Artiles
GRADUATE INTERNS
Anji Liu
Mengdai Sun
Wenting Zhou
Zelin Wang
MARKETING INTERNS
Dominique E Russel
Gabriella A Cruz
Jonathan Alvizuri
Priyanka Das
Wendy Yang
Yeqing Liu
Yikai Zhang
CULTURE CONNECTORS
Bae (Mary) Yi
Fatoumata Kane
Jason Lee
Karen Liu
Prince Grant
Raven Gomez
Sarah Samson
Yanlu Zhao
Ziyue Zhang
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Culture Connects
Grant Recipients
The MRC is proud to
offer a Culture Connects
grant for Cultural Student
Organizations. The grant
is designed to provide
cultural student groups
funding to conduct
programs to educate the
campus community.
A recipient will be
selected every month
and announced right here
on the Culture Connects
newsletter!
For more information
go to:
http://www.
binghamton.edu/
multicultural-resourcecenter/programs/
grants-funding.html
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
Jose Artiles
Jose
Lunar New Year is the first day of the calendar whose months are coordinated by the cycles
of the moon. To most Asian countries such as China, Korea and Japan, Lunar New Year is the
most important festival of the year. The date of Lunar New Year in American calendar varies
every year. In 2014 the Lunar New Year fell on January 31st, in 2015 the Lunar New Year fell
on February 19th and this year the Lunar New Year, Year
of Monkey, will be celebrated on February 8th.
Food is the most important part of Lunar New Year.
People gather together on New years eve for family a
reunion dinner. In China, dumplings and fish are the most
common food in the reunion dinner. Japanese typically
have buckwheat noodles, a symbol of longevity. Lastly
Koreans eat rice cake soup and beef short rib for the new
year. Every dish has a symbolic meaning in relation to
its culture generally following themes of good luck and
prosperity in the coming year.
During the celebration of Chinese New Year, elderly people
give out lucky money in a red envelopes to the younger
generation. Giving lucky money during Chinese New Year is considered lucky for both the
giver and the receiver. Those who give will invite the flow
of money in during the entire year and symbolize that
the family luck is also passed on to the children and the
unmarried teens.
In conclusion, Lunar New Year is a significant part of Asian
Culture with traditions passed down from generation
to generation. To those who celebate may you have a
wonderful holiday and best wishes for the upcoming year!
By Yeqing Liu
INTRODUCING NSLS
What is NSLS?
NSLS stands for the National Society of Leadership and Success also know
as Sigma Alpha Pi. The organization is made up of students who have shown
leadership ability and have taken the steps necessary to set them on a path
for success. The NSLS provides a whole host of benefits to its members via
speaker broadcasts, success coaches, and access to exclusive scholarships
and awards.
On February 9th, the NSLS Binghamton University chapter had their first
new members orientation. Students learned the steps of the leadership
development program, schedule of events, and mingled amongst their peers
with whom they will be undergoing the induction process with. Activities for
the event helped students to think about their leadership goals and enhance their communication
skills. NSLS also osted its first Speaker Broadast featuring Emmy award winning television newscaster
for ABC news and anchor for Nightline, Juju Chang. The remaining broadcasts are listed below.
The success of the orientation leaves a great mark for the NSLS at Binghamton who has just recently
began a chapter on campus. The society is the nations largest leadership honor society and the
new Binghamton chapter is the latest to join the other 507 already established chapters nationwide,
comprised of 577,705 members. The society uses a step-by-step program during its induction
process to develop leadership skills, provide a way for self-reflection and expose to students its
nationwide network.
The NSLS membership, which is lifelong, provides students with access to a myriad of benefits
ranging from exclusive scholarships, on campus events, and an online job bank. Eligible students
are often nominated by a supervisor, professor or other faculty member. Society membership has
shown a track record for success. Around 89% of society members start careers in fields of their
choice and 83% of those students directly attribute their success to their involvement in the NSLS
program. Having just begun their chapter on the Binghamton University campus and given the
NSLSs impressive track record, we look forward to seeing the extent of their impact on the Bearcat
community.
Valentines Day is approaching and its time to step up your game and
show your loved ones how much you truly care again! But as popular as
this holiday is, what do you really know about Valentines Day?
1. Did you know that Valentine is known to be a legendary hero
that helped performed marriages for young lovers when marriage
was outlawed for young men in Rome by Emperor Claudius II?
2.
Did you know that during the Victorian times, signing a Valentines
Day card was considered to be bad luck?
3.
Did you know that during the 1800s, physicians would advise their
patients to eat chocolate to heal for their lost love?
4.
Did you know wearing your heart on your sleeve is more than just a
phrase? It references the middle ages when young men and women
drew names to see who their valentines would be. After that they
would pin the names on their sleeve for one week.
5. Did you know that 15% of U.S women sends flowers to themselves
on Valentines Day?
6.
Did you know that about 150 million Valentines Day cards are
exchanged each year?
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10. Did you know that I love you in German is Ich Liebe Dich?
By Wendy Yang
Undergraduate Marketing Intern
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A Fans Perspective
Any predictions for this year?
Both defenses are some of the strongest in the NFL, and both
teams have very well-known and skilled quarterbacks leading
their teams. I think its going to be a very competitive and
entertaining game, so long as everyone decides to show up
to the game.
majoring in linguistics.
Besides being a general
football lover, he is a loyal
supporter of his hometown
team, the Buffalo Bills.
By Priyanka Das
Undergraduate Marketing Intern
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CULTURE CHATS
Culture Chats is a series of interviews conducted by students featuring Binghamton University
faculty, staff, alumni and the like! This series will help you get to know diverse professionals
who currently work at or have attended Binghamton. You will have an opportunity to get to
know the person, gain advice or learn about unique and interesting pathways to careers.
Culture Chat with Tanyah Barnes, Interim Assistant Director and Diversity
Fellow at Binghamton University
This month, I was fortunate enough to interview Tanyah
Barnes, a the new assistant director for MRC who achieved
her Master of Education at University of South Florida in
2009 before entering Binghamton University to work in
multiple leadership positions on campus. Tanyah Barnes is
a huge supporter of diversity, inclusivity, and unification.
However, in her perspective, these words take on more
meaning than we know. Today we will learn more about
who Tanyah is, what brought her here to us today, and how
she is involved with us on campus.
Here is what she had to say:
Me: Whats your name, current occupation and where do you live?
Tanyah: My name is Tanyah Barnes, I am currently Interim Assistant Director of Multicultural
Resource Center and Diversity Fellow for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at
Binghamton University. I am from Tampa, Florida but I currently live in Endwell, New York!
Me: What is your role at Binghamton University?
Tanyah: Currently, I work in the MRC, serve as Advisor of Sigma Alpha Pi which is the
National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter at Binghamton University, advise
PULSE, serve on the board of the Professional Staff Senate and as second vice president for
the Faculty and Staff of Color Association. In addition to my work in the MRC, I also serve
dual role within Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion temporarily while Mengchen is
on leave. Outside of campus I serve on the Board of Directors for YWCA of Binghamton
and Broome County, as a volunteer for United Way and on the Executive Board for Broome
County Urban League Young Professionals.
Me: How did you come to Binghamton? How did you first get involved with Binghamton
University?
Tanyah: After receiving my masters degree in College Student Affairs at University of South
Florida in 2009, I came to Binghamton University as a Resident Hall Director in College in the
Woods. I worked in residential life for 4 years where I also served as Residential Director
of the Educational Opportunity Programs Binghamton Enrichment Program, affectionately
known as BEP. After my time in Residential Life I worked for Communications and Marketing
and the Graduate School and then moved into the diversity fellow role within the Office of
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Me: Can you share one of your fondest memories about working or studying at Binghamton
University?
Tanyah: I have had many wonderful experiences while working at Binghamton. One of
my fondest memories is teaching the Peer Counselor Leadership Development course and
serving as Residential Coordinator with Karima Legette and Josue Quinones, we had the
chance to work with and train some amazing peer counselors. Additionally, I thoroughly
enjoyed helping to create the first annual Alumni of Color Reunion this past fall.
Me: If you were an ice cream, what flavor would you be?
Tanyah: If I was an ice cream, I would be something deliciously interesting- an odd
combination that does not seem like it would go together but turns out wonderful like Mint
Ice cream with strawberry syrup, white chocolate shavings (though I am not a huge fan of
chocolate), and graham cracker swirls. Interesting but still very yummy!
Me: What professional advice would you tell a student who is thinking about becoming a
diversity fellow as well?
Tanyah: I would advise the student to be open-minded, flexible, and to O.K with trying
new things that might take you on very unexpected paths, in life. Not everything goes as
planned, you might have to carve out your own path and things could turn out even better
than expected. I did not graduate college envisioning myself working as a diversity fellow, I
did not even know the role existed. But I enjoy my job because I get to contribute to campus
life in a variety of new and interesting ways- I get paid to learn and try new things- who
wouldnt want to do that!
Me: Who has inspired you in your life and why?
Tanyah: My grandmother. She was a servant leader, and taught me to face challenges head
on and to create my own path in life. She was a community activists that never accepted no
no for an answer, she faught tirelessly for the underserved in her community.
Me: What does diversity/ culture mean to you? What is your personal philosophy on diversity,
equity, and inclusion?
Tanyah: Diversity means, to immediately feel accepted wherever you are, regardless of your
identities or personal background. To me, these concepts should be symbiotic. A community
that is truly inclusive will innately be diverse because multiple identities, backgrounds,
perspectives will be present- if the voice of any part/whole group is glaringly missing the
community is not inclusive.
Me: If you had the power, what is one thing you would change about Binghamton University?
Tanyah: If I had the power, I would reshape how the Student Association operates so that
there is a stronger connection between the association and campus professionals. There is
wonderful brain trust amongst our campus faculty and staff that could truly benefit our students
both in- and outside the classroom. I would love to erase some of the perceived barriers
on advising and collaboration, I would want to unify us together to be a connected whole.
By Wendy Yang
Undergraduate Marketing Intern
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As our campus gears up to celebrate Black History Month it is necessary to reflect on black
history in our great nation. As I think back in time one question comes to mind: How far
have we come since the abolition of slavery and the civil rights movement? The reason this
question lingers in my mind is due to the recent events that have occurred regarding people
of color and the police. Lately it seems as though we have taken 10 steps back in the valiant
fight for equality. But before I jump to conclusions, lets observe some facts. It has been 151
years since the abolition of slavery, 61 years since the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 52 years
since the enactment of the Civil Rights Act, and 51 years since the Selma to Montgomery
March. One can conclude that, it has been some time since the height of racism in America,
and that we have made considerable advancements in reaching equality.
However, the last four years have shown that there is still a racial rift in America. Trayvon Martin
is a name that echoed throughout every household in America in 2012. The untimely death of
this Florida teen received national attention and forced a nation to address the dreaded and
often avoided race debate. Next, we fast-forward to Ferguson Missouri in 2014, where Michael
Brown, a Ferguson teen was shot and killed by a police officer. As a non-guilty verdict was
reached, Ferguson turned to flames as lootings and protests overwhelmed the city and the
nation. In 2014, another mans life was taken while in police custody: Eric Garner. The death of
this Staten Island father added fuel to an already blazing fire. Garner was killed in choke-hold
while shouting I cant breathe. This sparked several protests throughout the city as well as
a national I cant breathe campaign. Now we move into 2015, where Freddie Gray also was
fatally injured while in police custody. Baltimore sprung into action as a city decided enough
was enough. The Baltimore riots were broad-casted on every major news station and images of
a city divided flooded into households all across the U.S. Curfews were established throughout
the city, and Baltimore went up in flames. Peaceful protests transitioned into violent riots.
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By Gabrielle Cruz,
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Sources: http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/27/us/baltimore-riots-timeline/
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http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/11/25/us/ferguson-photos.html
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/13/us/ferguson-missouri-town-under-siege-after-police-shooting.html?_r=0
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CULTURAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies (LACAS) Program invites undergrads to give their
proposals for research presentations at the 3rd Biennial Undergraduate Research Conference held
Saturday, march 12. All submissions on topics related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and people of
Latin American and Caribbean disaporas are welcome.
To enter, submit a brief (around 200 word) abstract of your 15 minute conference presentation with
name, paper title, major and college/university to LACASConference2016@gmail.com
The new, extended deadline for submissions is February 15, 2016!
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Nicole Sirju-Johnson, Ph.D - Director
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Tanyah Barnes, M.Ed - Interim MRC Assistant Director
tbarnes@binghamton.edu
Michele Hayes - Secretary
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