Programs and Services

Programs

Multicultural Student Services is proud to host dinner, speakers, performers, and cultural programs.  Speakers such as Billy Mills, Aurora Levins-Morales, Alma Martinez, Bernice A. King and Cathy Bao-Bean have recently been to campus to share their experiences and expertise to the campus community. 

There are annual programs such as the Stop the Hate Rally & Community Jam that allow different members of campus and the greater borough of Lewisburg to publicly make a stand against hate groups and other acts of racism or discrimination of diverse groups. In addition, MSS holds annual commemoration events to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  There are community service projects, a memorial service and a “Beloved Community” dinner. Guest lecturers and keynotes have included Bobby Seale, Randall Kennedy, Roslyn Brock and Dr. Shara McCallum. 

To promote intercultural exploration and understanding, MSS provides opportunities beyond the Bucknell campus.  Multicultural Student Services hosts bus trips to museums, Culture & Service trips and an alternative spring break trip to the deep south.

Services

There are seminars and events throughout the year that provide opportunity to learn about Bucknell services, educational success and advancement and post graduate opportunities.  MSS also supports various social events such as the monthly Wacky Wednesday series, mix and mingles, movie nights and the annual Multicultural Gala.  Lastly, the Office has a resource library of books, videos, training materials and cultural artifacts that can be checked out.  MSS shares the Cultural Center Lounge that can be used for meetings, events, or a space to relax in.  The lounge also has computers, audio/video equipment and games for student use in the center. 

In the 2009-2010 academic year, the new Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.) Peer Mentor Program will be established.  This is a program designed to serve the transitional needs of first-year students from underrepresented backgrounds.  The program is also a leadership development program for upper-class mentors.