Join the Multicultural Engagement Center for their 2012 Welcome Events!
New Black Student Weekend
Friday, August 24-Sunday, August 26
Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center
Hosted by: Afrikan American Affairs
Description: New Black Student Weekend is an annual program coordinated by the Afrikan American Affairs Agency that strives to educate and empower black students to excel at UT. The program includes keynote speakers, networking opportunities, recreational activities and workshops. To register for this event, please visit newblackstudentweekend.com or call the Multicultural Engagement Center at 512-232-2958.
Four Directions
Monday, August 27, 2012
11-2 p.m.
Gregory Gym Plaza
Hosted by: Longhorn American Indian Council
Description: Four Directions is Longhorn American Indian Council’s signature welcome event geared towards Native American, American Indian and Indigenous students on campus. This is a chance for students who identify as Native American cultures to come together to build community on campus. Free drinks and food will be provided! For additional information visit www.utmec.org or www.facebook.com/MECatUT
Steps for Success
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
3-6 p.m.
Burdine 106
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Hosted by: Students for Equity and Diversity
Description: At this Students for Equity and Diversity event, student organizations will perform and entertain as well as empower you to be successful at the university both personally and professionally. Current UT students from the Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) will run workshops and informational sessions aimed at preparing incoming freshmen for academic success! For additional information visit www.utmec.org or www.facebook.com/MECatUT.
Sabado Gigante
Thursday, August 30, 2012
4-7 p.m.
Gregory Gym
Hosted by: Latino Leadership Council
Description: Sábado Gigante is a day of fun, free food, live music, and great prizes and is the BIGGEST community event of the year. One of the best ways to ensure your success in college is to get involved with campus life. There will be about 30 Latina/o student organizations tabling and it will be a great way to meet new friends and explore new opportunities. Joining a student organization or finding your own community are key to succeeding on such a large campus. Attending Sábado Gigante allows you to meet new people and learn about campus resources. Sábado Gigante is an event you don’t want to miss!
Bloq Party
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
4-9 p.m.
Gregory Gym Plaza
Hosted by: Queer People of Color and Allies
Description: Bloq Party is Queer People of Color and Allies’s (QPOCA) annual welcoming event open to all students on campus. The Bloq Party features live music, performances from Queer Chorus, interactive t-shirt design stations, free drinks and food, and the opportunity to network and meet other queer and ally individuals, organizations on campus and from the Austin community. For additional information visit www.utmec.org or www.facebook.com/MECatUT
You Bring Out the Asian American in Me
Thursday, August 30, 2012
4-9 p.m.
Texas Union Ballroom
Hosted by: Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective
For questions or more information, contact mec at austin.utexas.edu.
