The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will begin to transition from our smaller scale “opt-in” newsletter to a new format that will share information with the community at large about a wide variety of OMA programs, events, and initiatives. Folks can still follow the office @FordhamOMA on Instagram for regular and up to date information! During the month of February, we have been excited to host programs and events for Lunar New Year and will continue to celebrate Black History Month.

Thank you to the OMA Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Committee for the amazing interactive tabling at RH and LC, game night, and outings to celebrate Lunar New Year 2024. There is still time to participate in the events below tonight:

Hosted by: Chinese Cultural Society (CCS), Vietnamese Students Association (VSA), Korean Students Association (KSA), Tomodachi, Filipinos of LC Offering Welcome (FLOW), and Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).

Rose Hill
2/9: Lunar New Year Celebration
McShane Campus Center 311, 6:30 pm
Hosted by: Asian Cultural Exchange (ACE) and Ascend

Please follow @FordhamAPIDA on Instagram to stay up to date on future events later this semester for APIDA Heritage Month in April.

The OMA Black History Committee kicked off the month by having interactive tabling at both RH and LC, a fun “Eats and Beats” event at LC, and a successful Art Night in collaboration with Campus Activities Board at RH. Join OMA, the committee, and cultural clubs advised by the office as we recognize Black history and celebrate Blackness across the diaspora. Below is a list of some great events, but follow @FordhamBHC on Instagram for more information.

Rose Hill
2/12: R&B Student and Alumni Mixer
RH Commons, 6 pm

2/16: CASA NOIR
McShane Campus Center - Great Hall, 7 pm
Hosted by the Caribbean and African Students Association

2/20: ASILI's Black History Month Keynote Speaker
Fordham Prep, 5:30 pm

Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm X's daughter, will be discussing "Empowering Voices: A Legacy of Inclusion Within the Youth." Sign up for an event ticket: Here

2/24: Love Your Hair Expo
McShane Campus Center, Time - TBA

Lincoln Center
2/15: Love Your Skin Tabling
Lowenstein Plaza, 1 pm
Hosted with the Black Student Alliance (BSA)

2/22: The Melanin Expo
Lowenstein Plaza, Time - TBA
Hosted with BSA

2/22: Black History Month Art Showcase
Lowenstein 12th Floor Lounge, Time - TBA
Hosted by BSA and Fashion for Philanthropy

2/26: Black History Month Alumni Panel and Reception Dinner
Save the Date - Details TBA
Hosted with the Career Center, BSA, and Caribbean Students Club (CSC)

We hope you will take time this month to attend these and other events happening around the university in celebration of Black History Month and Lunar New Year. If you have any cultural programs or events you would like OMA to share on social media or in future newsletters, please email TeamOMA@Fordham.edu.

Sincerely,
Juan Carlos Matos, Office of Multicultural Affairs
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs for Diversity and Inclusion