Iowa State University 

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
October 10, 2016
2016 Academic Program for Excellence Scholars from the College of Human Sciences
2016 - 2017 is Your Year

As exams and projects and other commitments approach, remember it is important to practice self care in order to be the best version of yourself in order to take on your priorities. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and other departments on campus are here to support you in any way, shape, or form!  Stop by the MSA Office in 2080 Student Services Building anytime Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am until 6:00pm.
In This Issue
Staff Spotlight
Kenyatta N. Shamburger

Kenyatta is the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Multicultural Student Affairs. Kenyatta also advises the Black Student Alliance and the Men of Color Collective. Learn more about Kenyatta! 

Campus Resource Spotlight
Writing and Media Center
300 Carver Hall



The Iowa State University Writing and Media Center helps students become stronger, more confident writers and communicators. The WMC offers tailored, one-on-one conferences for students from all disciplines who are working on any form of written, oral, visual, or electronic communication. 

There are satellite locations at the Multicultural Center, Hixon-Lied Center, Parks Library, College of Design and Wallace/Wilson.  Read more...
Upcoming Campus Events
Hispanic (Latina/o, Latinx) Heritage Month Upcoming Events

Sabor Latino
October 13 during Lunch Hours, Union Drive, Seasons and Conversations Dining Centers
 
Project Enye: A Voice for First-Generation Latinos, Between Two Worlds
October 13 at 7:00-9:00 pm, Memorial Union Great Hall

Noche De Cultura 2016
October 14 at 7:00 pm, Scheman Building
 
The Intersection of LGBTQIA+ Identity and the Latinx Community
October 20 at 7:00-8:30 pm, 2019 Morrill Hall

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Register for the IMPAACT Retreat
(I)SU (M)aking (P)rogress for the (A)sian (A)merican (C)ommunity (T)oday


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Ujima 2016 Events
Monday, October 10 through Friday, October 14

Provide Feedback to the Iowa State Daily About Coverage of Multicultural Groups
Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
2420 Lincoln Way, 2nd Floor

The purpose of the meeting is to have a discussion about how the Daily can do better at covering various multicultural groups on campus and some new ideas from the ISU Daily staff.

Leadership Opportunities:
Apply to be a Student Admissions Representative (STAR)
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To Do Items
FAFSA Priority Deadline is December 1, 2016
The 2017-2018 FAFSA is available beginning October 1, 2016 online.  The priority deadline for ISU students is December 1, 2016.  Learn more by visiting  The ISU Early FAFSA Website.
Register to Vote and Cast Your Vote
Election day is November 8, 2016.  Early voting in Iowa has begun and you can register to vote in a number of ways.  Exercise your right to vote--your voice matters.  The image below will take you to options for online voter registration.

Iowa Voter Registration Information

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs would like to wish the best to the students who will be celebrating their birthday in the next two weeks!
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