Diversity Student WelcomeMeet and greet academic advisors, faculty, staff, administrators, community leaders and fellow students. Refreshments will be served.
Join Minnesota State Mankato faculty, staff and students for ice cream and social interaction in the Center Multicultural Affairs.
The Office of Institutional Diversity, Center for Multicultural Affairs and Intercultural Student Center staff invite you to get together, have some fun, meet other students, faculty and staff share a meal at Highland Park, just a few blocks from campus.
Check out Mankato's annual LGBT Pridefest and help promote pride and visibility for LGBT and allied communities. For questions and a full schedule visit www.scmnpride.org
Pre-conference events will be held September 20 and the conference will follow all day on September 21. There will be presenters discussing a variety of topics including culture, language, history, education, tribal government and others that relate to Native Americans and Alaska Natives. This event is offered in conjunction with Education: KSP 4/590 which may be taken for credit. Classes and individuals are welcome to attend individual sessions at no cost; however if you would like to attend the majority of the conference you must register and pay the conference fee.
The Mah-Kato Mdewakanton Association and Dakota Indian communities of Minnesota and the Dakotas host a traditional Wacipi that attracts American Indian participants and visitors from throughout the United States and Canada.
Free to Minnesota State Mankato women students, but pre-registration is required at the Women's Center.
Food and drinks provided—bring a dish if you wish—games for children.
This event is offered in conjunction with Education: KSP 4/590 which may be taken for credit. Classes and individuals are welcome to attend individual sessions at no cost; however if you would like to attend the majority of the conference you must register and pay the conference fee.
Minnesota State Mankato Family WeekendMeet and greet students, parents, faculty and staff members in the Division of Institutional Diversity. Refreshments will be served.
What began at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the First Americans made to the establishment and growth of what is now the United States has resulted in the month of November being designated for that purpose.
National Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the intertribal cultures and to educate the public about the heritage, history, art and traditions of the First Americans. Watch for activities throughout the month.
Join the Hmong students and community in celebrating their culture through music, dance, a traditional meal and other cultural activities. A social dance follows the evening program.
A series of events to highlight diversity at Minnesota State Mankato and in the greater Mankato community. Watch for posters.
The evening includes an ethnic meal and entertainment. A student self-help activity to replenish emergency loan and program activity funds, this event is made successful through student participation.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday CelebrationThe Mankato area joins the nation in commemorating the life of Dr. King and recognizes local citizens who promote King's philosophy. The evening includes a appetizers, entertainment and awards ceremony.
For information contact the Center for African American Affairs, 243 CSU, 507-389-6300. Students may earn 1 credit by registering for ETHN 490/590.
For information contact the Center for African American Affairs, 243 CSU, 507-389-6300.
Join the Vietnamese students and community in celebrating their culture through music, dance, a traditional meal and other cultural activities. A social dance follows the evening program.
This conference is nationally recognized. The focus is on African and African-American concerns with emphasis on issues pertaining to the Midwest. This conference is offered in conjunction with Education: 4/590 which may be taken for credit.
The talent ceremony gives students an opportunity to compete for prizes. The king and queen are selected for a one-year reign as representatives of the Pan African Conference.
Activities and events scheduled throughout the day.
Speaker, ethnic food and entertainment.
