Events and Programs

Through a variety of speakers, events and community programs, the Office of Multicultural Affairs exposes Nazareth students to the Rochester community and different cultures. Some examples of events include:

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• 2008-2009 Events Schedule
• Constitution Day
• Coming Out Day
• Helen C. and Walter Cooper Urban Education Institute 2008
• William Rhoden Lecture
• Mardi Gras Campus Celebration
• Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations
• Performance by Disability Dance Troupe
• Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa contest; Cinco de Mayo Festival
• Native American Month: Ganandagon Dance Exhibit
• Black History Month: Black History Month Art and Essay Contest; African Hair Braiding; Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

This department sponsors also teleconferences such as "The Rise in Campus Racism," "Beyond Racism, "Creative Ways of Finding Faculty & Administrators of Color" and "Diversity in Higher Education."

In addition, the Nazareth College Arts Center also offers various cultural events and programs, including the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company and Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli"de Veracruz. Please visit the Nazareth Arts Center pages to see the entire 2008-2009 season schedule.

To see some of the past events and programs sponsored by Multicultural Affairs, visit our Archive Page.