The Center for Multicultural Affairs Welcomes You

We encourage students, staff, and faculty to stop by the Multicultural Center.  Swing by for casual conversation with staff.  Utilize our lounge area for studying and socializing.  Reserve the Center's resource room for events and meetings. We want to get to know each of you better.  

What's New at the Center!

Spring 2009 Events 

• Friday, 1/23, noon: Black News Media and the Privatization of Public Space
  
• Wednesday, 2/4, 5-7pm: Expression, Identity, Finding Your Voice with Dancer, Choreographer, Community Activist Leonard Cruz
• Friday, 2/13 and Saturday, 2/14, 8pm: Leonard Cruz In Performance
• Wednesday, 2/18, 5pm: Polynesian and Hawaiian Dance Workshop
• Tuesday, 3/3, noon: "Reclaiming the Commons: Alternatives to Education at the Grassroots,"a Talk by Gustavo Esteva
• Wednesday, 4/8, 5-7pm: Ask the Sexperts!
• Thursday, April 16, 6-7:30pm: Unity Through Diversity Forum with Robin D. G. Kelley

"MCC Chats"

"MCC Chats" is a biweekly Wednesday dinner discussion series held in the Multicultural Center exploring racial identity, relationships, community engagement, navigating academics, family dynamics, and more. In a relaxed and fun environment, have meaningful and stimulating conversation on issues you care about. And learn something while you're at it!

Join Prism Multicultural Selective Living Group

Prism Hall, Duke's multicultural selective living community, exists to celebrate diversity and culture of all kinds. The 20 members of Prism come from many different backgrounds and life experiences, which creates an environment conducive to interesting conversations, great friendships, fun events, and respectful debates.Check out the new Prism website: http://www.duke.edu/web/prism/

Prism Rush begins on Monday, January 12, 2009 and ends on Thursday, February 5, 2009 when accepted members sign their contracts. Find out more by checking out the website above or contacting recruitment chairs Miatta Echetebu at miatta.echetebu@duke.edu or Tiphany Jackson at tiphany.jackson@duke.edu.

Calendar of Campus Events 

Be sure to check out our calendar of highlighted campus events, updated weekly (See "Events" link in left column).

Jummah Prayers at Duke 

There will be Jummah prayer on main West campus beginning Friday, August 26 at 12:45 PM in the York Room.  Directions: Enter the Gray building, which is on the right when facing the chapel, through the doors closest to the library.  The York room can be reached by taking the stairs on your left and the room will be facing you on the second floor, or by entering the Divinity school library and using those stairs.  There is also a Jummah at 1:30 in Duke Hospital North, Room 2253 (year-round).  For more information: Duke Muslim Students Association (MSA).

Multicultural Center Seeking to Hire Work-Study Students

Please submit an application by Friday, September 19, 5pm.