Office of Multicultural Affairs
Special Events
Chancellor's Reception
Annually the Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Students Success sponsors the Chancellor’s Reception for Students of Color. This reception is an opportunity for student of color organizations and its members to visit with Chancellor and his staff at his campus residence. Recognition of student leaders, networking and some entertainment serves as the structure for this event which is always a highlight of the year.
Annually the Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Students Success sponsors the Chancellor’s Reception for Students of Color. This reception is an opportunity for student of color organizations and its members to visit with Chancellor and his staff at his campus residence. Recognition of student leaders, networking and some entertainment serves as the structure for this event which is always a highlight of the year.
Evening of Diversity
The Evening of Diversity is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Kansas University Athletics. This special event gives first year student athletes the opportunity to explore diversity with student of color organizations, student leaders and campus faculty and staff in an informal setting. The program features several cultural exercises and an opportunity for participants to dialogue about the life of an athlete and how to get involved in campus organizations.
The Evening of Diversity is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Kansas University Athletics. This special event gives first year student athletes the opportunity to explore diversity with student of color organizations, student leaders and campus faculty and staff in an informal setting. The program features several cultural exercises and an opportunity for participants to dialogue about the life of an athlete and how to get involved in campus organizations.
OMA Graduation Banquet
In an effort to recognize the achievements of students, OMA sponsors an annual graduation banquet. The banquet is of no cost to graduating students and features a pre-banquet reception, entertainment, a keynote speaker, individual certificates, and special acknowledgments. The banquet is an important tradition at the University of Kansas and a part of the commencement calendar.
In an effort to recognize the achievements of students, OMA sponsors an annual graduation banquet. The banquet is of no cost to graduating students and features a pre-banquet reception, entertainment, a keynote speaker, individual certificates, and special acknowledgments. The banquet is an important tradition at the University of Kansas and a part of the commencement calendar.
MLK Luminaria Walk & Speaker
This program is an opportunity for the KU community to come together and reflect on the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. The program focuses on the work that still needs to be done to combat hate and injustice. The program features a “Luminary Walk” sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., followed by a keynote speaker.
This program is an opportunity for the KU community to come together and reflect on the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. The program focuses on the work that still needs to be done to combat hate and injustice. The program features a “Luminary Walk” sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., followed by a keynote speaker.
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