FSU welcomes new and returning students to campus this Fall with dozens of great events. It all starts Wednesday, August 20th and continues for 4 more days with activities including bowling at Crenshaw Lanes, Paint-a-Pot at the Art Center, movies at Student Life Cinema and much more. This year's headlining event - the Last Call Before Fall concert - will feature Rooney on the Union Green on Saturday, August 23th.

Don't miss these FREE or almost-free events for students. Just have your FSUCard handy at each event to save!

Visit http://ssweek.fsu.edu for more details.

OMA News and Updates

2008 Multicultural Orientation and Gathering

The annual Office of Multicultural Affairs Multicultural Orientation & Gathering will take place Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22.

The Multicultural Orientation is great way to learn more about FSU campus and opportunity to network with all FSU students. The orientation will take place on Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Miller Hall at the University Center.

The Multicultural Gathering and BBQ will take place on Friday, August 22 on the Union Green from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a FREE BBQ lunch and meet FSU students, faculty, and administrators. The Multicultural Showcase will immediately follow the lunch at 2:00 p.m. in the Moore Auditorium at the Oglesby Union.

Diversity Leadership Mentoring Program

The purpose of the Diversity Leadership Mentoring Program (DLMP) is to create inclusive leadership opportunities for students from a broad spectrum of demographic and philosophical differences, to develop their knowledge of leadership and enhance their ability to demonstrate leadership skills. The FSU DLMP process provides undergraduate and graduate students mentoring opportunities with alumni, faculty, staff or graduate students. If you are intersted in participating with the Diversity Leadership Mentoring Program please click here for more information.

FSU ranks in undergraduate degrees awarded to African-American and Hispanic students

In 2007, Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranked Florida State University as one of the top universities in the nation producing minority graduates. FSU ranks 5th in bachelors degrees awarded to African American undergraduates and is the top producer in the nation of African-American baccalaureates among doctoral universities.

In 2008, The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education's rankings of the top 100 Colleges for Hispanics ranked FSU 29th in the nation in bachelor's degrees and 61 in master's degrees awarded to Hispanics. In addition, FSU was ranked 40th in the nation in colleges enrolling the most Hispanic students.

New Support Group for First Generation Students

Are you trying to adjust from from being away from family and friends? Are you experiencing academic & familial pressures? Interested in building your self-confidence? If so, the University Counseling Center is offering a NEW support group for first generation college students at FSU. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Jeannie Corredor at 644-2003. For more information, see the attached flyer.

Seeking students to get involved with the American Indian Student Union

Are you interested in becoming involved with the American Indian Student Union (AISU) at FSU? If so, then the FSU Student Government Association is looking for you! Currently, SGA is looking for a Director and Assistant Director for the AISU. These positions provide students with a wide exposure to FSU campus life and a wonderful opportunity to become involved on campus. If you are interested, please click here and then on "Currently Open Student Government Positions" for more information.

Office of Multicultural Affairs Resource Guide

Interested in the programs and services that OMA has to offer? Check out the OMA Resource Guide!

The Office of Multicultural Affairs Co-Sponsorship Request*

The OMA provides small co-sponsorship funds to FSU registered student organizations that coordinate programs which celebrate diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice. Funds are limited and are distributed at the discretion of the OMA staff. If your organization is interested, please complete the following form and drop it by our office in A211 Oglesby Union.

*The OMA logo must be included on all publicity for approved events.