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Cultural Engagement

General Meetings, 2nd Wednesday of every month, 4:30 p.m., Bowld 221

Annual Black History Month Program

• Mosaic first presented the Black History Program to the Union community in 2007. This event brings in esteemed speakers from all over the country to motivate the student body to be the best they can, especially in the area of racial reconciliation. "It is our prayer that this event will not only enlighten the community about the positive impact of Black people throughout the history of higher education, but we equally hope that this program will generate a genuine appreciation and understanding of Black history." --Jacqueline S. Taylor
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• Learn More - 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2007

Latin American Student Opportunities (LASO)

• The first LASO Mixer was held November 11th, 6 p.m. in Coburn 1 (just off the Brewer).
• LASO offers the following opportunities:
  • Mentoring Support/Networking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Community Service Opportunities
• LASO Tutoring - Community Service with JCM
  Twice per week LASO members go to JCM and tutor Latino and other students as needed.
• LASO Mentoring with Professor Zoilá Sanchez (zsanchez@uu.edu)
  Small group meetings in Barefoots Joe on select Thursdays to discuss academics and to plan events/initiatives.
• LASO Mentoring Opportunities
  LASO has partnered with Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) to encourage Latino/Hispanic students to go to college and how to succeed.
• For more information, contact: Claudia Velasco (423) 767-5428 or Nadja Barros (931) 306-7564 or Professor Zoilá Sanchez (zsanchez@uu.edu).
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International SnackDown

• This event is a potluck full of delicious dishes from all over the world. The Union community comes together and shares a meal together. Last year's event had over 30 dishes with approximately 100+ participants.
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CultureFEST

• Come join the InterCULTURAL CommUNITY Council and MOSAIC to share your culture and heritage with the entire Union community! CultureFEST is a day long celebration that focuses on the diverse cultures represented at Union.
• Learn More - 2011 | 2010

Mosaic Unity

• Wear Your Mosaic T-shirt and join our members for great evenings of fellowship and unifying, intercultural experiences. Sports, Movies, Bowling, etc. are just some of the things Mosaic Members enjoy together! Unity Dates TBA.

Annual Trip to the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN

• In Spring 2011, MOSAIC traveled to the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN to learn more about the life and untimely death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as the Civil Rights Movement as a whole. This experience was enlightening for so many members that the group has adopted this yearly trip to Memphis as an on-going part of its Cultural Engagement initiative!