What is the Multicultural Living Community?

This is a great opportunity for any freshmen student to join a community of students who are interested in engaging in cross-cultural dialogues and self-awareness.  Students who are chosen for this living/learning community will engage in opportunities to explore complex issues of identity, gender and ethnicity, and will reach into and beyond their own cultural backgrounds and learn about the experiences of others.

Who should apply?

Anyone with interests in the wide diversity of people who make up our school, state, and world! This is a particularly ideal learning community for students considering majors in international studies, education, cultural studies, a foreign language, American Indian Studies, African American Studies, business, or those considering studying abroad.

What’s involved?

Students in the Multicultural Learning Community will be provided opportunities to attend programs and activities, during fall and spring semesters. Community building and leadership opportunities are important aspects of the MLC experience.  These shared experiences will bring the community together, foster friendship and support, promote understanding and educate us all about the successes and challenges of a multicultural learning community. Find Events Here

• Monthly programs led by Office of Cultural Diversity staff, Multicultural Center Student Leaders, faculty, staff, and community leaders from across the campus and the Twin Ports community that explores individual life stories about activism, expression, and culture.




• Dinners and discussions with faculty and staff




• Special invitations to several guest lectures, symposiums, seminars, and cultural events on campus and in the wider Duluth community



• Small group events planned specifically for this learning community.

 

Requirements:

• Enroll in SSP 1000, UMD Seminar course (2 credits)
• Participate in Fall retreat