OIS SPRING 2013 PROGRAMS & EVENTS 

Love Re(Mixed): Sex, Community, and Power in Relationships

February 13th

Hubbard Hall Southwest Ballroom

6pm-8pm

Event Description: Love Re(Mixed) will facilitate collective dialogue around issues like HIV/AIDS awareness, self-care while dating, balancing romance and academic life, and personal empowerment.  The event will feature Essence Magazine Relationship Editor Charreah Jackson, along with panelists representing several campus and local resources related to cultivating healthy and loving relationships.  This event is co-sponsored by the Women of Color Caucus a branch of the Women’s Studies Graduate Student Association and the Office of Intercultural Services.  Please RSVP to Michelle Slaughter at loveremixedrsvp@gmail.com.

Men of TWU Luncheon

February 20th

Hubbard Hall Banquet Room

Noon-1:30PM

Event Description: Faculty, staff, alumni, and students are invited to attend this inaugural event centered on connecting and showcasing the men at TWU! This is an opportunity for men to network and learn more about the opportunities for success at TWU. Please RSVP to Michelle Buggs, Assistant Director of Intercultural Services, at mbuggs@twu.edu by Friday, February 8, 2013. Business professional or business casual dress is required.

African American Student Organization and Health Fair

February 26th

Student Union Purple Lounge

11am-1pm

Event Description: The African American Student Organization and Health Fair, co-sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Services and Student Health Services, is not only an opportunity for students to recognize African-American and multicultural student organizations on campus, but an opportunity for TWU to take a proactive approach to community development and education around health issues unique to certain cultures.  Come learn and receive information on how differences in the health of groups can result from genetics, environmental factors, access to care and cultural factors.  This interactive information session and event is sure to get you stirred about getting involved on campus and taking care of one’s health.

Diversity Institute

March 1st

Student Union 207

10am-3pm

Event Description: The Diversity Institute will provide TWU students with the opportunity to develop a better understanding of diversity issues and their impact upon individuals, TWU, and society.  The Institute will engage TWU students in diversity discourse that develops skills in intercultural communication and leadership, as well as promotes greater awareness and openness to diversity issues.  TWU students who graduate with these multiculturalism skills will be better prepared to succeed in today’s global business world and social climate.  This event is co-sponsored by the TWU Counseling Center & the Office of Intercultural Services.  RSVP required!

Ally Training

March 22nd

Student Union 207

10am-3pm

Event Description:  The TWU Ally program is part of a nation-wide effort within educational institutions to provide support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) students, faculty, staff and their allies. In some cases, people struggle with how to effectively communicate with the LGBTQ community due to limited contact with these individuals. Ally programs reduce stigma, provide basic education and resources, and help make educational experiences more inclusive and positive for the campus community as a whole.  This event is co-sponsored by the TWU Counseling Center & the Office of Intercultural Services.  RSVP required!

Coping with Acculturative Stress

March 27th

Student Union 113

5:30pm-7pm

Event Description:  This event is for students dealing with the pressure of acculturative stress. This may include (but is not limited to) international, immigrated, and other minority college students. During this event, students will have the opportunity to: Learn more about acculturative stress, voice their experiences and hear from other students facing similar circumstances, and gain tools to help address obstacles they may face related to acculturative stress. This event is co-sponsored by the TWU Counseling Center & the Office of Intercultural Services.  Please RSVP to MPrudhommeColeman@twu.edu

Cinco de Mayo Lunch Buffet

May 1st

Student Union Underground

11am-2pm

Event Description:  The Office of Intercultural Services and Food and ID Services invite you to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!  Come and enjoy great food, a live Mariachi Band, and design your own pinata and flower.  Price of lunch buffet $7.58 (price includes sales tax).