Center for Multicultural Education

Empowering the Voices of Latinas

Thu, 10/04/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Areu is best known as the founding publisher of the national Latina print magazine and multi-media brand CATALINA, which was created in 2001 to break stereotypes and show a positive side of the American Hispanic community. In its first year, CATALINA magazine earned the “Lead Launch” distinction by Folio magazine and reached an audited circulation of 500,000 by 2004, making it the largest lifestyle magazine targeting Hispanic women in the nation.  Since 2000, Areu has been known to millions of newspaper readers for her work as a contributing editor for The Washington Post Magazine.  In addition to serving as a regular guest on shows including Fox’s O’Reilly Factor, HLN’s Prime News, and HLN’s Showbiz Tonight, Areu has also appeared on CNN’s AC360, CNN’s Campbell Brown, Fox’s Hannity, and MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown. She has also appeared on NBC’s Today Show, AL Jazeera’s Riz Kahn Show, Telemundo’s Hoy en el Mundo, and Univision’s Despierta America; she has also been a regular contributor to NY1 Noticias, New York’s only 24-hour Spanish news station.

Location: 
Bengston Auditorium, Russell Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Tabatha Cruz
Phone: 
(319) 273-2250

1349400600

"Warmth of Other Suns" Campus Book Discussion

Wed, 10/03/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

In conjunction with the Cornerstone course, the Center for Multicultural Education has started community book discussions with the Cornerstone text "The Warmth of Other Suns". Join UNI staff and faculty, as well as Cedar Valley community members for the book discussion on Wednesday, October 3rd in the Elm Room (Maucker Union), from 12 to 1 p.m. Bring your lunches and come to share your thoughts on the Great Migration.

Location: 
Elm Room (Maucker Union)
Contact Information
Name: 
Tabatha Cruz
Phone: 
(319) 273-2250

1349287200

Film Night With UNI Proud

Tue, 10/02/2012 - 7:00pm

Join us in watching "The Beautiful Boxer" this Tuesday in the Maucker Union Presidential Room. Pizza will be served, and we encourage you to bring any snacks or drinks you would like.

Location: 
Maucker Union Presidential Room
Contact Information
Name: 
Stormy O'Brink
Email: 

1349222400

Multicultural Teaching Alliance Meeting

Thu, 09/27/2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join MTA to watch the Educators for Change's documentary showing of "Race is the Place" at 7pm in the CME. Afterward, join us in the Presidential Room (basement of Maucker Union) for some important announcements and to sign up for a volunteer opportunity with Big Brothers, Big Sisters!

Location: 
Center for Multicultural Education, Presidential Room
Contact Information
Name: 
Lauren Fontaine
Email: 
Phone: 
(563) 845-8091

1348797600

UNI Proud Goes to Scratch Cupcakery

Tue, 09/25/2012 - 6:00pm

Come to our get together where we'll enjoy delicious sweet treats! If you need a ride, come to Lang Lot at 5:45 pm to carpool, otherwise we'll be meeting at 6pm! See you there!

Location: 
315 Main Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Contact Information
Name: 
Stormy O'Brink
Email: 

1348614000

UNI Proud Hosts A Small Group Spectrum

Tue, 09/18/2012 - 7:00pm

We will learn more about the LGBTQ community across the spectrum of identities.

Location: 
Presidential Room, Maucker Union
Contact Information
Name: 
Stormy O'Brink
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 610-8730

1348012800

UNI Proud Hosts a Scavenger Hunt

Tue, 09/11/2012 - 7:00pm

Join UNI Proud for a fun filled scavenger hunt! Wear comfortable shoes and bring a good attitude. We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: 
Campanile
Contact Information
Name: 
Stormy O'Brink
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 610-8730

1347408000

Julian Bond: "Reflections on The American Dream"

Wed, 09/05/2012 - 7:00pm

Beginning with his pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, Julian Bond, an expert on diversity in the law, has always been on the cutting edge of social change and leadership. Legendary as the first black U.S. vice presidential nominee and former Chairman of the NAACP, Bond continues to deliver a powerful message of equality, freedom and justice with a renewed sense of relevance. There will be a meet and greet prior to the lecture from 6-6:45 p.m.; a reception following the lecture has been cancelled. This event is a signature feature of the Reaching for Higher Ground series, the theme of which this year is: "Searching for an American Dream."
 

Location: 
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Tabatha Cruz
Phone: 
(319) 273-2250

1346889600

UNI Proud's Annual BBQueer

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 6:00pm

Come join us for free food and fun! If you need a ride, meet at Maucker Union at 5:45 to carpool. 

Location: 
Seerley Park, Cedar Falls
Contact Information
Name: 
Stormy O'Brink
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 610-8730

1346799600

UNI Proud Meeting

Tue, 08/28/2012 - 7:00pm

Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or a straight ally? Do you want to promote acceptance and diversity on campus? UNI Proud may be the perfect organization for you. We welcome everyone to attend UNI Proud's first meeting. If you have questions or need accommodations, email proud@uni.edu for assistance.

Location: 
Presidential Room, Maucker Union

1346198400