MRC CULTURE CONNECTS

Congratulations to our November CULTURE CONNECTS Grant Recipients:

GOOD NEWS

Asian Student Union (ASU)

The Multicultural Resource

Center is excited to announce
that the MRC Speaking Up and
Getting Support program
proposals were accepted by both
the 2015 NASPA Mental Health
Conference and the 2015 ACPA
Conference. Dr. Nicole
Sirju-Johnson, MRC Director
and Mengchen Huang, MRC
Program Coordinator will be
presenting at both conferences!

BU Gospel Choir
Binghamton University Japanese Association (BUJA)
Caribbean Student Association (CSA)
International Connection (IC)
Nukporfe
The Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program (J.U.M.P. Nation)
**We will NOT accept Culture Connects Grant applications for December.**

MRC News & Announcements

Do You Want to be on a TV Talk Show!?

Join the MRCs Diversity Talk Show
The Multicultural Resource Center is looking for students to
participate in the MRC Diversity Talk Show produced by
Binghamton Television BTV6. The shows will be filmed on
Wednesday (November 19th.) from 5-6 pm at the BTV6 station.
If you are interested in participating on one of the shows or have
suggestions for topics , please email Mengchen Huang, MRC
Program Coordinator at mhuang@binghamton.edu or call
607-777-6071.

To watch the past episodes, please visit the MRC website

mrc.binghamton.edu or the MRC YouTube Channel
Multicultural Resource Center BU.
Stay tuned for upcoming cultural events! Like the MRC Facebook Page: Multicultural Resource
at BU and visit our website mrc.binghamton.edu to be subscribe d to our email listserv.

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Global Fiesta Sign-Up for Student Organizations!

The Multicultural Resource Center would like to invite all cultural student organizations to Global Fiesta 2014. This is
a free event and open to the entire BU community. It is a great opportunity for student organizations to participate and
showcase their cultures holidays and festivities. Student organizations can choose to put on a stage performance such
as singing and dancing, or do a presentation on a cultural holiday, or simply table with an interactive activity. The
MRC will award $100 to two of the best participating organizations. If your organization is interested in participating,
please email Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator at mhuang@binghamton.edu by Sunday, November 23rd.

Global Fiesta Volunteers Needed!

The Multicultural Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help with the Global Fiesta anytime between 10 am to
7 pm on Thursday, December 4th. We will need help with the event set-up, food serving, ID scanning, survey
distributing, and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Yang Xu, MRC Graduate Assistant at
yxu57@binghamton.edu.

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Cultural Event Announcements

CORAZON DE DAHLIA
When: Thursday November 6th at 7:30PM
Where: Fine Arts 258
Corazon de Dahlia is a free after school program that provides
books, computers, and games to children who may not have them
at home. Come join them on movie night and watch a film about
the fascinating lives and stories of taxi drivers in Lima, Peru!

BACK TO THE MOTHERLAND

When: Friday, November 7th
7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Where: Old Union Hall
Join Uyai Nnua as they host their first annual banquet with a
theme that will bring us to various parts of the world. This dance
drama will have you on the edge of your seats. Food will be served
at this event. Cost for the event is $3 with a canned item and $4
without one. All canned items will be donated to a local shelter or
soup kitchen.

KOREAN BANQUET
When: Friday, November 7th from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: Mandela Room
The annual Korean Banquet is here!
One of KASA's biggest events is finally back and
you don't want to miss out!
We will be providing delicious Korean food as well as amazing
performances to watch such like
"KASA Moda," "Sul-Poong" and many more!

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Cultural Event Announcements

PALESTINIAN ORPHAN
SUPPORT
When: Saturday, November 8th at 6:30 PM
Where: Old Union Hall
Catered food from Moghul will be served.
$3 Student tickets
$7 Single tickets (community/faculty)
$15 Group tickets for Family of 3 or More

MISS ASIA
When: Saturday November 08th at 7:30 PM
Where: Mandela Room
Miss Asia is a beauty pageant where ladies from different Asian countries
are brought together to showcase Asian heritage, culture, and beauty.
Everyone is welcome to our biggest event of the Fall semester to
discover the diverse cultures of Asia and support the contestants.
Tickets will be $8 in advanced and $10 at the door. Catered Food
from Phuong Nam will be served!

MEGA CHALLAH BAKE

When: Thursday November 13th at 7:00 PM
Where: Mandela Room
Learn how to mix, knead, shape and bake the world's most
delicious bread. Make two - one for you and one to share the
spirit and give to someone in need or a friend.
For BU Students: $3 with advance RSVP or $5 at the door

GUESS WHO !?
Join RA Dave and Danielle and the Multicultural Resource
Center for a classic game. Wegman subs will be served.
FREE and open to ALL.
When: Thursday, November 13th at 6 pm
Where: CIW Common

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Cultural Event Announcements

BINGHAMTONS GOT TALENT
When: Friday, November 14th, 6:45PM
Where: Mandela Room
International Connections International Night will
have various performances by the the talented groups
competing for our grand prize, a cultural themed
fashion show, and let's not forget about the food!
Advanced tickets are $7

THE NATIONAL ACROBATS OF THE

PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
When: Monday, November 17th , 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Where: Anderson Center for the Arts
The National Acrobats of The Peoples Republic of China
2014 was founded in 1951 and has been one of the most
acclaimed acrobatic troupes in China.
General Public: $45, BU faculty/staff: $40, Students: $22

Fleishman
Center for
Career and
Professional
Development

Career in Interpreting Spoken and American Sign Language:

Ever thought about becoming an interpreter or translator? Come join Ms. Theresa Slater, the
President of Empire Interpreting Service, LLCTM to learn more about the skills and training
necessary to be successful in the field. LLC is a business that provides Sign and Spoken
Language Interpretations services both on site and telephonic. In addition, her company
provides translation services in virtually any language, both domestically and internationally.

When: Monday, November 17th, 6:00 to 7:30 PM

Where: UU 133 A

DISCRIMINATION AND DONUTS

When: Tuesday, November 18th, 7:00PM
Where: Marcy Hall Great Room
Join RA Victoria and the MRC for a discussion on how discrimination is still
relevant today, and how you may be both a perpetuator and a victim of it.
Free Donuts!

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Cultural Event Announcements

GLOBAL SERVICE FAIR
When: Wednesday, November 19th 12-3 PM
Where: Old Union Hall
Network with other students, faculty and staff to
address youth empowerment, food security, housing,
sustainability, peace education, and health care and other
international issues.

MAKING SONG PYUN

When: Saturday, November 22nd, 2 -4 PM
Where: UU 102
Korea has its own Korean Thanksgiving called Chuseok and
KONECT would like to let other students take hands on making
rice cakes together to learn more about Korean Thanksgiving.

ASIA NIGHT
When: Saturday, November 22 at 6:30PM
Where: Ousterhout Concert Theater
Asian Student Union presents their BIGGEST cultural performance of the
year: ASIAN NIGHT 2014!
Guest Stars: JR AQUINO, RYAN MITCHELL GREY, SORAH YANG
along with Binghamton's very own Asian subgroups and other performers.
$7 for the first two weeks
$8 afterwards until day before show

RA Florence Chan and the Multicultural Resource Center

When: Monday, November 24th, from 7 to 8 PM
Where: Marcy Great Room
Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all. Come join us for a discussion on how media shapes our
perception about others. Stay tuned for more details and event flyer.

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Contact Us
Location: Library South Ground 548
Phone: (607) 777-4472
Fax: (607)777-2851
Email: mrc@binghamton.edu
Staff:
Nicole Sirju-Johnson - Director
njohnson@binghamton.edu
Mengchen Huang - MRC Program Coordinator
mhuang@binghamton.edu

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