CWRU-OMA

National School Photo Day—recognized each year on the second Thursday of September
Loved seeing the photo and hearing about our director, Janée Kelly! (and our D360 facilitator Antonio Tate)

Say cheese! Faculty and staff members share their childhood school photos It’s a memory many of us share: Getting dressed up, having our hair combed just so, standing in line with our classmates, sitting in front of a classic backdrop and smiling on the count of three. School photos captured a moment in time, allowing us to see how much we’d grown from year to year. I...

Big move valuing our local students!!

Case Western Reserve University to pay for cost of attendance for all admitted Cleveland, East Cleveland public high school graduates 'Cost will not keep these terrific students from attending Case Western Reserve,' school President Dr. Eric W. Kaler said in a statement.

On July 22, 1796, Moses Cleaveland and a party of surveyors employed by the Connecticut Land Company arrived at the site of what today is Cleveland, Ohio— marking it as our city's birthday.

Read more: https://thedaily.case.edu/happy-birthday-cleveland-take-a-look-back-at-the-citys-founding

from brightblackcandle

Juneteenth
1) Understanding the history of, and then 2) celebrating this holiday is really just a start...

Today in history - (from our Instagram account)
Vincent Chin murdered in hate-crime. June 19, 1982

Why is this significant today?
READ ON!

WONDERFUL guide "The Vincent Chin Legacy Guide" available through Vincent Chin Institute

Loved the first Clap-Out on the Adelbert Quad for our 2023 Graduates! With Dr. Joy Bostic leading everyone, of course!

Not too late to celebrate March as Disability Awareness Month. Learn about the models of disability and how they portray individuals with disability and where they put the onus for change. Helpful reminders, or lessons for us as we continue to work toward greater and greater inclusion!
(thanks again to OMA Student Coordinator Júlia Tulha Hochstetler for some great content!)

Way to go Nichola Bomani Gonzalez! So proud of you and excited for your future. Congratulations

Nearly 200 CWRU students find out residencies on Match Day For one student, her match is a dream come true.

Job opportunity!
Cultural Heritage Specialist for the Cleveland Restoration Society

Employment Opportunities Cultural Heritage Specialist The Cleveland Restoration Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to the preservation of greater Cleveland’s historic resources. The Society advocates for the preservation of historic landmarks in greater Cleveland; promotes awareness of hi...

"On your welcome tour, you are told all the wonderful amenities that can be found on Sears’ fourth floor, including free coffee, friendly faces and the “comfiest couches that can be found on campus.” More importantly, though, OMA has many resources for students who need them, including a no-questions-asked food pantry, a resource library—full of books about culture, lived experiences in various communities, and post-grad academic resources— and a mini computer lab. The office also has two different conference spaces, which are available for reservation at no cost. Even with all of this on hand, the best part of the OMA is the people there. There are three full-time staff members and many student workers who are ready and willing to help you out."

The OMA: A place that feels like home The Case Western Reserve University campus is home to a lot of special places and hidden gems, but one shines brighter than most—the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA). Tucked away on the fourth floor of Sears Hall, this office may seem of minimal importance, but that perception is changed as s...

Check out this trip to the Museum African American History & Culture in D.C.!

Join us March 10 to 12 for a fun, educational weekend in Washington, D.C. ✈️

Planned events include a tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and a discussion with its supervisory curator, Elaine Nichols (SAS ’80).

Learn more and register: bit.ly/3HjBeXH

more like this please

A Statue of Henrietta Lacks Will Replace a Monument to Robert E. Lee The statue, scheduled to be erected next fall in Roanoke, Va., is part of a local project to recognize Black history in community spaces.

“Hanukkah Sameach!” (Happy Hanukkah)

wee see you Miquela Hampton!!

Spartan Showcase: Miquela Hampton Everyone deserves to live a life they love and enjoy. This fundamental truth has shaped Miquela Hampton’s studies at Case Western Reserve University—and her career aspirations for life after graduation. While Hampton initially chose to enroll at CWRU because of its competitive nursing program, h...

YES, OMA IS RAISING NEEDED MONEY for student scholarships & programming. But there are benefits to YOU to giving. It’s a great habit.
bit.ly/OMA2022givingtuesday

WHERE DOES OMA STAFF GIVE?
+ The Equal Justice Initiative bit.ly/OMA-EJI Equal Justice Initiative
+ Leading with race for National Minority AIDS Council bit.ly/OMA-NMAC NMAC
+ The Le***an Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland bit.ly/OMA-LGBTCLE LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
+ The Cleveland Foundation bit.ly/OMA-CLEFDN Cleveland Foundation

YES, YOU CAN GIVE TO OMA TOO
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) works to develop an inclusive CWRU community, one that supports all students, respects and celebrates their identities and facilitates their success.

Yet another way to celebrate Filipino American History Month!

Netflix now available in Filipino all over the world As of Oct. 21, Netflix subscribers can now watch shows and movies in the Filipino language. Its interface, including sign-up instructions, payment options and searching functions, can also be accessed in Filipino. The new feature comes as part of the production company’s plans to extend accessibil...