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CommUNITY Meetings Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade
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CommUNITY Meetings Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and Marade

Individuals with disabilities who would like to attend any of these events, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility at 605-688-5585 regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven (7) working days in advance. 

Upcoming Events
Feb
28
Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA) Soul Food Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., University Student Union
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Mar
07
International Women's Day
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Accessibility and the Committee for International Women’s Day for a celebration of International Women’s Day. Attendees will get the opportunity to…
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Mar
27
CommUNITY Meetings - Let’s Talk about Autistic Culture
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., University Student Union
Join us for a powerful discussion on autistic culture and pride. Hear personal stories that illuminate the experiences of autistic individuals in educational, social, and interpersonal settings, and…
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Apr
25
OMAA Graduation and Celebration
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., University Student Union
Congratulations Graduates! Please join the OMAA in celebrating upcoming graduates, student organization participants, as well as campus and community partners at the OMAA Graduation &…
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Past Events

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 - CommUNITY Meeting: A Jackrabbit's Olympic Experience - Hosted in the University Student Union Pheasant and Crest Rooms (SSU 253) from 6-7:30 p.m.

Speaker: Denilson Cyprianos

³ÉÈËÊÓƵ student-athlete Denilson Cyprianos shares his remarkable journey competing in the 2024 Olympic Games on behalf of his home country, Zimbabwe. Hear firsthand about the dedication, challenges and triumphs of an Olympian. Cyprianos' presentation will be followed by Q & A. 

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA) 

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 - CommUNITY Meeting: An Evening with Kevin Kling - Hosted in the University Student Union Volstorff Ballroom West (SSU 101A) from 7-8:30 p.m.

Speaker: Kevin Kling

Playwright, actor, author, storyteller and cultural advocate, Kevin Kling shares his inspirational story using an innate sense of humor and reflections on life challenges, including a congenital birth disorder and partial paralysis from a near-fatal motorcycle accident.

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA) and the School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024- CommUNITY Meeting: "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" - Hosted in the University Student Union Pheasant and Crest Rooms (SSU 253) from 7-8:30 p.m.

Speaker: Curtis Chin

Join acclaimed author Curtis Chin as he discusses his new book about growing up Asian American in Detroit, coming out in a working-class immigrant community, and being a first-generation college student. Gain insights into identity, resilience and the Asian American experience in this inspiring presentation.

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA), Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Gender and Sexualities Alliance, Office of International Affairs, School of Communications and Journalism and the School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies

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1421 Student Union Ln.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
University Student Union 271, Box 2815C
Brookings, SD 57007
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