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Cultural Achievement Ceremony for Dec. 2023 Graduates

We are excited to announce that registration for Fall 2023 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) to participate in the end-of-the-semester Cultural Achievement Ceremony is now open! Differing from the spring semester individual ceremonies, we will be celebrating students holding various identities through ONE ceremony held on December 6 in the Commonwealth Ballrooms.
Graduates interested in participating in the combined Lavender Graduation, Donning of the Kente, Latine Achievement Ceremony, Native, Tribal, and Indigenous Graduation Ceremony. Accessibility Achievement Ceremony. and Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Graduation Ceremony are invited to complete this form (https://forms.gle/k3TUwTmkZaTn56tNA) which closes on Monday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.
If you have questions about the Cultural Achievement Ceremony, please email us at omsa@vcu.edu.

Upcoming Events

SACNAS at VCU: General Body Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 28 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Office of Multicultural Students Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215
General Body Meetings are monthly meetings for students to learn about our organization's mission and other students. We connect students with resources, create networking opportunities, and create a safe space for students to talk about their experiences. Culturally appropriate foods and drinks are served to create a sense of community.

Study Abroad in Spain and Latin America: A Virtual Chat
Friday, Sept. 29 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85049077933
Hear from recent VCU students about their study abroad experiences in Spain and Latin America. This informal chat is a great opportunity to learn why these students chose the locations they did, what they gained from their study abroad, and tips for those considering studying abroad in Spain and Latin America in the future. 

¡Muevete!: Latin Dance Nights - Cumbia, Merengue & Salsa
Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Monroe Park | cglink.me/2dV/r1929084
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to participate in our Latin Dance Nights, ¡Muevete! This four-week series will have various Latinx-inspired dances each Tuesday, during Latine Heritage Month, from 6 - 7 p.m. at Monroe Park.

Queer Diaspora Dialogues: Latine & Queer
Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | cglink.me/2dV/r1929486
Office of Multicultural Students Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215
Join us for a panel discussion on navigating LGBTQIA+ identity and Latine heritage! Grab a bite to eat and ask questions. Topics will include family dynamics, dating, exploring identity, and more!

Navegando: MANeuvering College as a Latine Male
Monday, October 9 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. | cglink.me/2dV/r1929167
Commonwealth Ballrooms B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
Calling all Latine Males! Come out to hear from Male Latine Faculty/staff at VCU about their experiences as they navigated college. We are happy to have Alfonso Amanecer, Director of TRiO Student Support Services, Dr. Carlos Castano, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Dr. Fernando Tenjo-Fernandez, Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Biology, and Dr. Jose Trevino, Professor of Surgical Oncology. This event will also have food, you don’t want to miss it!

¡Muevete!: Latin Dance Nights - Bachata & Salsa
Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Monroe Park | cglink.me/2dV/r1929085
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to participate in our Latin Dance Nights, ¡Muevete! This four-week series will have various Latinx-inspired dances each Tuesday, during Latine Heritage Month, from 6 - 7 p.m. at Monroe Park.

For The Hotties: Manualidades Y Platicas Con Las Bebesitas
Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Office of Multicultural Students Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215
What is your aura? Join Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs as we create an affirming space for Latin Girls and Femmes. We will provide space to explore the cultural inequities and other obstacles Latina women must overcome within the Latin community and build on the importance of incorporating self-care and appreciation into our daily lives by creating “Evil Eye Bracelets”. This is a great opportunity to build community, relax, and engage in self-care!

SACNAS at VCU: Paint Night
Monday, Oct. 16 | 5 – 6 p.m.
Richmond Salons III, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
Paint nights are meant to allow students to destress during midterm seasons. Students are provided with mini pumpkins to paint, and snacks will be provided as they meet new students.           

Virginia Commonwealth University
Division of Student Affairs
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

Monroe Park Campus (MPC)
University Student Commons & Activities
907 Floyd Ave., Room 215
Box 843080
Richmond, VA 23284
P (804) 828-6672
omsa@vcu.edu

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