OMS Events

September

A Night of Spoken Word

Featuring Jon Goode, DEF Jam Poet

Tuesday, September 7, 7 p.m.
Student Center

Jon has been blessed to be a repeat featured act on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Poetry Jam and to have his highly acclaimed work published in print ads by Nike and in several magazines and periodicals nationwide. His work has also been featured in radio commercials for McDonald’s and in television commercials and interstitials for TVLand/Nick @ Nite. Jon’s work with Nick @ Nite earned him an Emmy nomination along with the Promax Gold award for best copyright in June 2006.

SUNY Brockport 2010 Diversity Conference*
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Building Community through Diversity
Featuring TC3-SUNY Cortland Student Panel Presentation

Thursday, September 16
SUNY Brockport

Bus departs at 7 a.m.

This year’s theme, “Looking Back, Moving Forward,” will highlight our growth in understanding and acting upon issues of diversity. The Conference seeks to promote open-mindedness, celebration of diversity, and acceptance of others on our college campuses and within our communities.

For more details on registering and travel please contact the Office of Multicultural Services (OMS).

*Conference registration will be sponsored by OMS on a first-come first-sponsor basis (sponsorship limited)

October

First People’s Festival

Saturday, October 2
Dewitt Park, Ithaca

Vans depart: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (van will return to campus every 3 hours)

The First People's Festival will be hosted at Dewitt Park in Ithaca. The local American Indian festival is important to recognize the American Indians’ presence and give members of the TC3 community a greater opportunity to learn about the area’s history.

Transportation: OMS will provide a van to and from the location. If you are interested in attending or desire more details, please contact OMS. TCAT bus services are also an option for transportation for those planning to attend.

SUNY Brockport 2010 Men of Color Summit*

Wednesday, October 6
SUNY Brockport

Bus departs at 7 a.m.

The Summit’s theme is The Measure of a Man: Mind, Body and Spirit. The purpose of the Summit is to promote African American, Asian American, Latino and Native American men, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to facilitate academic success; establish and grow a support network; improve personal achievement and support the goal of graduation.

For more details on registering and travel please contact OMS.

*Conference registration will be sponsored by OMS on a first-come first-sponsor basis (sponsorship limited)

BUY A BRICK…BUILD A SCHOOL
“Bricks of Hope Building Ariang School One Brick at Time”

October 18–November 18, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lower Brick Area in front of OMS

With your generous support you can help educate a new generation of children, giving them the opportunity to live a life free from the ravages of war and poverty in Sudan.

More info (www.HopeForAriang.org)

November

Lost Boy from Sudan
Gabriel Bol Deng- Video presentation with Q & A period

Wednesday, November 17
Student Center Conference Room
5–6:30 p.m.

Gabriel Bol Deng has overcome unbelievable obstacles. He was 10 years old when North Sudanese Arab militiamen led a violent attack on his village in South Sudan. He fled, not knowing the whereabouts of his parents or siblings. After his escape, Gabriel embarked on a harrowing, four-month journey across the Nile River and the untold miles of desert, surviving disease and paralyzing hunger to reach Ethiopia.