MOSAIC
Multicultural Organization Space for Activities, Inclusion and Collaboration
Cultural Awareness Series
The mission of the MOSAIC Cultural Awareness Series is to promote cultural awareness across campus and to allow students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to explore different cultures and talk about their findings in a comfortable and supportive setting.
To help facilitate this, Department of Student Life in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services, has worked to develop monthly lectures and workshops meant to highlight different cultures while at the same time encouraging the campus community to continue cultural exploration on their own. Each workshop or lecture lasts approximately one to one and half hours and is open to all members of the campus community.
Student organizations, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in the MOSAIC Cultural Awareness Series by organizing a lecture or workshop. Lecture and workshop facilitators can select the topic and format that they like, provided it fits with the MOSAIC’s mission to increase cultural awareness on campus.
Past Events
Fall 2016
"Latino Awareness Week: Frida"
Thursday, September 29th
6:00-8:00pm
Mosaic Room (CU 130)
In collaboration with the Latino Student Association
This program is sponsored by Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs, the Division of Student & Campus Life, & the MOSAIC
Spring 2016
"Debunking: The Myth of The Model Minority"
Wednesday, April 6
6pm
Mosaic Room (CU 130)
This program is sponsored by Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs, the Division of Student & Campus Life, & the MOSAIC
*Refreshments will be served*
Fall 2015
"National Coming Out Day"
Tuesday, October 6
5pm
Mosaic Room (CU 130)
This program is sponsored by the Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs, The Division of Student & Campus Life, & the MOSAIC.
*Refreshments will be served*
"The Use and Abuse of Indians in American History" Presented by Dr. Michael Oberg.
Tuesday, December 1
5:30pm
Mosaic Room (CU 130)
This program is sponsored by the Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs, the Division of Student & Campus Life, & the MOSAIC
*Refreshments will be served*
Fall 2014
Bi-Visibility Day
September 23, 2014
6pm-7pm
Genesee Hall
Come out to Genesee Hall and join Women's and Gender Studies' Alice Rutkowski and Genesee Halls Residence Director Alexis Grafakos for a discussion about the myths and realities of those in the bisexual community. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the SUNY Geneseo Office of Multicultural Programs and Services.
*Refreshments will be provided*
Sponsored by the Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs & the Division of Student & Campus Life
Film Screening: "Black in Latin America"
October 2, 2014
5pm-6:45pm
Mosaic Room (CU 130)
Please join us for a screening of Black in Latin America (Dominican Republic and Haiti episode)! Concluding the episode screening, Dr. Maria Lima (English) and Dr. Melonie Medeiros (Anthropology) will facilitate a discussion about what it means to be Black in Latin America and the significance of African roots in Latin American culture!
*Refreshments will be provided*
This event is co-sponsored by the Black Student Union, Latino Student Association as well as the SUNY Geneseo Office of Multicultural Programs and Services.
Film Screening: "Only the Brave"
Monday, March 23, 2014
7-9pm
Newton 201
This event is sponsored by Japanese Cultural Club, the Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs & the Division of Student & Campus Life
"Turkish Coffee Night"
March 25th, 2015
7pm-8pm
Interfaith Center, 11 Franklin Street, Geneseo, NY
A cup of bitter coffee has forty years of goodwill. -Turkish Proverb
Embrace coexistence with a cup of coffee! Free event, RSVP is not required.
To contact, email info@tccrochester.com, or visit the website: tccrochester.com.
This event is co-sponsored by Turkish Cultural Center of Rochester, Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs & the Division of Student & Campus Life.
*Dinner will be served*
Film Screening: "Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible"
Wednesday, March 25
6pm-7:30pm
Mosaic Room (CU 130)
There will be a discussion following the film screening.
This program is sponsored by Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs, the Division of Students and Campus Life, & the MOSAIC
*There will be light refreshments*
Exploring Marriage in Islam
Monday, April 6, 2015
5pm-6pm
Milne Library Room 213
Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment!
Learn about the traditional Muslim wedding ceremony.
This event is co-sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, Center for Community-Office of Multicultural Programs & the Division of Student & Campus Life, CAS Impressions Catering.
*Refreshments will be served*
