Multicultural Kickoff Student Registration

Deadline for Student Registrations is on August 15, 2008. Registration for the Multicultural Kickoff is now closed.  Please contact Jillian Rowan directly for further information or questions at 612-626-0733 or

1-800-752-1000, or BERKL002@umn.edu. Register here

Location: Wiley 175 (U of M West Campus)
Date and Time: August 26th to August 27th

The Office of Equity and Diversity is proud to sponsor the Multicultural Kickoff, which helps first-year students make a successful transition to college by building community and identifying academic and cultural supports on campus. It provides an opportunity for you to meet students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

The University is a diverse, multicultural community of learners and scholars. The Office of Equity and Diversity supports a diverse University community that is inclusive regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. The Office of Equity and Diversity's goal is to provide leadership for fostering a campus environment that values and actively supports our multicultural community.

Multicultural Kickoff begins Tuesday afternoon August 26th and concludes Wednesday before Welcome Week begins.

Multicultural Kickoff offers you a unique opportunity to:

• Connect with other new students and returning students and develop new friendships
• Build relationships with multicultural students, staff, and faculty
• Learn about faculty expectations in the classroom
• Learn about programs and services on campus that will make you successful
• Make valuable multicultural connections that can support your educational goals

Your Experience Will Include:

• Small-group and large-group activities led by student leaders
• Classes conducted by University faculty
• Social opportunities
• A chance to have your questions about college answered by those who have been there

Top 10 Reasons to Participate in Multicultural Kickoff 2008

1. Enjoy an event planned especially for YOU!
2. Discover extracurricular activities available on campus
3. Learn the secrets to college success from University students, staff and faculty
4. Build confidence
5. Experience fun and engaging programming
6. Begin to develop leadership skills
7. Experience campus life
8. Learn about college expectations
9. Make the "U" feel smaller
10. Connect with other incoming and returning students

Don't forget to register!