1. Diversity and Inclusion Education Academic Support, Advocacy, and Retention Student leadership development community building Cultural Education Religious Life LGBT Resource Center Campus climate
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2. Vision
Through the development of strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and life long relationships, the MSSC fosters the development of a university experience that prepares GW students for success in an increasingly diverse and global society.

3. History: MultiCultural Centers
Congressman Kenneth Adams
The Adam’s States
Office of Civil Rights
The Adams Order
“Eliminate the present day effect of past discrimination.”
The 60’s, From a Local Movement to Nationwide Change
49 Years

4. Connecting Students with Cultural Education Programs:
Sept 15-Oct 15 Latino/Hispanic Heritage
October LGBT National Coming Out Week
October Bi-Racial Awareness Week
November Native Indian Heritage Month
February Black History Month
March Women’s History Month
March South Asian Heritage
April Asian & Pac. Islander Heritage

5. Connecting Students with Signature MSSC Programs:
September Interfaith Dinner
September Vigil
October White House Interfaith Initiative
September Multicultural Community Welcome Series
November Giving Thanks for Diversity
January Civil Rights Tour “a Trip to Selma”
January Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
January Interfaith Service Initiative
May Interfaith Baccalaureate

6. Connecting Students with Community Building Programs:
June C I – House Party
August Institute for Citizen Leaders
August M/C Leadership Retreat
September Block Party
November A Diverse Thanksgiving
Oct, Dec, March, May Late Night Study Zone
March Culturally Focused Alternative Spring Break
May MSSC Graduation Celebration

7. Connecting Students with Diversity & Inclusion Workshops and Training:
CQ - Cultural Intelligence
Campus Conversations on Race
Diversity 101
Speak Up GW – Responding to Bias Statements
Safe Zones – Become and LGBT Ally
Transgender 101
Understanding Religious Life on Campus
Diversity and Leadership
Religious Diversity
Diversity Graduation Stole and Certificate
We teach,train and support hundreds of students annually:
Here are a few of the groups we have worked with recently:
PAF
CI Cabinet
Admissions VIP
Admissions Stars
Admissions Staff
CSE
House Staff
Health and Wellness Staff
Study Abroad Staff
Student Association Executive Committee
Kyung University Students
Ghandi Day of Service Group
Multi cultural leaders retreat

8. Office of Religious Life
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9. Vision At the core of faith lies the concept of the Inner Light.
In every human being there is an element of spirit and divine energy.
That of goodness in everyone , in John 1:9:
"the true light, which lighteth everyone that cometh into the world".
The inner light discerns between good and evil revealing the presence of both in humans, its guidance offers the alternative of choice.
The inner light opens the unity of all human beings to a consciousness, that the potential for good, as well as evil,
are latent in everyone.
Find your light…

10. Religious Life & Interfaith Programs
Faith-Based Student Organization Support
Dedicated Meeting Space
Resource Center
Listserve
Newsletter
Religious Diversity and Interfaith Programming
Cultural, Signature, and Community Building Programs
Partnership with the Religion Department & Local Faith Leaders

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12. Vision:
The George Washington University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center provides a comprehensive range of education, support and advocacy services to create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive campus environment.   The LGBTQIA Resource Center welcomes a diversity of racial, ethnic, religious, political and cultural values and is committed to enhancing acceptance and quality of life for the entire GW community.

13. MSSC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Resource Center (LGBTQIA)
Speakers Bureau
Mentor Program
Resource Library
Gender Inclusive Bathroom Project
LGBTQIA and Sexuality Studies Minor
Community Service
Allied in Pride Student Organization
LGBTQIA Alumni Association
( LGBT students speak in academic classes)
(LGBT staff/faculty mentors for LGBT students)
(part of Women’s Studies)
(partnering with Center for Civic Engagement)
(hundreds of LGBT-themed books and DVD’s)

14. Student’s Connect in: “The Building - 2127 G Street ”

15. The MSSC Building, Where Students Find their: “Niche / Friends / Program Info / Resources / Coach / Cool Factor / Peace / Zen / No Swag
Oasis Model
Extended Operating Hours
Almost
49 Years on G Street
Diversity Dialogue
Lowest Cost Copying
Student Org Space
MSSC E-Newsletter
Cultural Resource Info
Academic Resources
Cultural Competency
Study & TV Lounge
The CENTER is A Fundamental component of student retention:
We have one of the highest levels of connectedness with our students on campus.
We have been called the most effective community builder on campus.
Oasis Model
Stand Alone Facility
Student Centered hours of operation
Student Centered Values
Student Organization Oriented
Street Level Facility
Welcoming Imagery

16. “Your home away from home”

17. We Believe: THE MSSC, it is more than just a building!
In “where are you from….and where are you from from?”
Illuminating diversity…in the university!
It’s a beautiful day on “G” Street!
Don’t be a stranger, more importantly…… don’t be strange.
Enthuuuuuuusiasm!
Every student belongs

18. The MSSC - 2127 G mssc@gwu.edu www.mssc.gwu.edu @gwmssc 202-994-MSSC
MSSC
Religious Life room 304
LGBT Resource Center room 103
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19. Welcome to GW and our Nations Capital: Questions?