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The Multicultural Student Lounge (MSL or the "Lounge") is an integral part of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC). It is located in Union W198 and is a place where students can study, relax, hangout with friends, or have meetings and activities. Lounge hours are: |
The Lounge is closed during holidays, finals, UWinterim, Spring Break, and the summer. To schedule a meeting or event in the Lounge, please contact Ramona Sledge at 229-5834 or e-mail her at rms2@uwm.edu.
MSL CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
(These events are also included in the list of MSC "Events
& Activities")
2008-2009:
September 2008
2 - MCSC board meeting. 6 p.m.
3 - UWM Union House Party (Union), 2-5 p.m.
4 - Multicultural Open House (MSC/other offices), 10:30-1:30 p.m., Bolton Hall 1st Floor & MSL (food and prizes in MSL)
4 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
8 - 10 Easy Ways to Get Good Grades! (USP/MSC), 12 noon
10 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
11 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
17 - Experience Diversity (MSC/other offices), 11-1:30 p.m. (desserts and punch)
17 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
18 - Deliver Us from Debt: Part 1 - UW Credit Union's guide to staying debt-free (MSC/USP), Presenter: Joey Buchholz, 12-1:30 p.m.
18 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
22 - Black Greeks 101 (National Pan-Hellenic Council/USP/MSC), 7:30 p.m.
24 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
25 - Speaking Out: Multicultural Voice Workshop (MSC), Presenter: Assistant Professor Michelle Lopez Rios, 12-1:30 p.m.
25 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
30 - Popcorn Forum: Ethnic Labels v. True Identity - You Decide? (USP), 12 noon
October 2008
1 - Back to the Future: Mixed Race & Racial Categories (MSC/other offices), Presenter: Assistant Professor Greg Carter, 12-1:30 p.m.
1 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
2 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
2 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
3 - LINKS: Movie, 1 p.m.
7 - Lunch & Learn: Breast Health Awareness (AAFASC), 11-12:30 p.m.
8 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
9 - Exploring Relationships Forum, 1-2 p.m.
9 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
9 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
14 - Asian Americans and the "Model Minority" Myth (MSC/other offices), Presenter: Assistant Professor Chia Youyee Vang, 12-1:30 p.m.
15 - MIAMI: Discussion on multicultural issues, 1-2 p.m.
15 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
16 - Controlled Demo Documentary Viewing, Speaker: Viva Fidel, 11-2 p.m.
16 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
16 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
22 - Organic Smoothie Study Breakfast (Union Programming), 7:30-9:30 a.m.
22 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
23 - Closing the Gap: Class, Economis and Higher Education, 12-1:30 p.m.
23 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
23 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
27 - Multicultural Student Book Club, 4:45-6:30 p.m.
28 - MCSC meeting, 6 p.m.
29 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
30 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
30 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
November 2008
5 - MIAMI: Discussion on multicultural issues, 1-2 p.m.
5 - Election 2008: Did my vote really matter? (USP/MSC), 4-5:30 p.m.
5 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
6 - Popcorn Forum, Straight but not Narrow-Minded: Exploring Culture and Sexual Orientation (USP), 12-1:30 p.m.
6 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
6 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
10 - Multicultural Student Book Club, 5:30 p.m.
11 - Intro to SEXPO: Miscengenations (LGBT/NHC/WRC/USP/MSC), 12-1 p.m.
12 - INROADS: Are you looking for paid internships? (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
12 - Good Asian Driver, Transgender Issues: Art & Activism (USP/MSC), 3:30-5 p.m.
12 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
13 - Deliver Us from Debt: Part 2 - UW Credit Union's guide for young investors (MSC/other offices), Presenter: Joey Buchholz, 12-1:30 p.m.
13 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
13 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
19 - MIAMI: Discussion on multicultural issues, 1-2 p.m.
19 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
20 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
21 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
24 - Multicultural Student Book Club, 5:30 p.m. (tentative)
December 2008
3 - End of Semester Stress Buster (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m. Food and prizes available
3 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
4 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
4 - BSU meeting, 6 p.m.
8 - Multicultural Student Book Club, 5:30 p.m.
11 - QPOC meeting, 5 p.m.
NOTE: MSC=Multicultural Student Center; USP=Union Sociocultural Programming, MCSC=Multicultural Student Coalition; BSU=Black Student Union; QPOC=Queer People of Color; MIAMI=Meeting Individuals About Multicultural Issues.
2007-2008:
MSL events flyer for fall 2007 (pdf)
MSL events flyer for spring 2008 (pdf)
MSL events flyer for spring 2008 #2 (pdf)
September 2007
5 - Food/Prizes in the Lounge for Multicultural Open House, Bolton Hall First Floor, 10-2 p.m.
13 - Welcome Back Fest: Student Resources Fair (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
18 - Multicultural America Series: Talk with Justin Ponder (USP), 12-1 p.m.
19 - No! Confronting Sexual Assault in Our Community (NHC/WRC/MSC), 2-4 p.m.
20 - Make It Rain...Or at Least Make Ends Meet: Financial Planning with Joey Buchholz (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
25 - Intro to Sexpo with Laura Stuart (MSC/NHC), 12-1:30 p.m.October 2007
3 - Cultures and Communities Program Lunch Buffet (CCP), 12-1 p.m.
3 - No! Confronting Sexual Assault in Our Community (NHC/WRC/MSC), 2-4 p.m.
9 - Multicultural America Series: Talk with Justin Ponder (USP), 12-1 p.m.
20 - Intro to Sexpo with Laura Stuart (NHC/MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
November 2007
6 - Asian Americans in the Midwest with Dr. Chia Youyee Vang (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
7 - Bridging the Gap with James Stuart (LGBT), 11-12:30 p.m.
27 - Multicultural America Series: Talk with Justin Ponder (USP), 12-1 p.m.December 2007
5 - End of the Semester Stress Buster (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
February 2008
6 - Intersex Awareness Mini-Workshop; Presenter: Quinn Bennett (LGBT), 11-12:30 p.m. (cancelled)
12 - Study Abroad; Presenter: Gail Gilbert (CIE), 12-1:30 p.m.
21 - Race, Ethnicity, and Informal Learning; Presenter: Dr. Sandra Martell (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
28 - Bouncing Back: Coping With Tragedy, Presenters: Sr. Psychologists Stu Tentoni and Paul Dupont (MSC/NHC), 12-1:30 p.m.
March 2008
12 - How Mixed Are They? The Representations of Racially Mixed People; Presenter: Dr. Greg Carter (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
April 2008
3 - Bridging the Gap: Part II; Facilitator: James Stuart (LGBT), 12-1:30 p.m.
8 - SEXPO: What is Sexual Empowerment?; Presenter: Laura Stuart (NHC), 12-1:30 p.m.
17 - Financial Options for Students; Presenter: Joey Buchholtz (MSC), Two Sessions: 12 & 12:45 p.m.
29- Kari Garon, Artist (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
29 - Searching for Angela Shelton (film viewing and discussion) (WRC), 2-4 p.m.
May 2008
1 - Stress Buster (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
NOTE: MSC=Multicultural Student Center; USP=Union Sociocultural Programming; NHC=North Health Center; WRC=Women's Resource Center; CCP=Cultures and Communities Program; LGBT=LGBT Resource Center; CIE=Center for International Education
2006-2007:
September 2006
13 - Lyrical Sanctuary Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
14 - How to Communicate Effectively With Your Professor (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
21 - Welcome Back Fest (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
21 - Black Student Union Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
28 - Call It Like It Is: A Community Response to Anti-Hate (MSC/WI HCPP), 12-1:30 p.m.
28 - Black Student Union Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
October 2006
4 - LET IT OUT! A Brown Bag Discussion on Biracial Identity (USP), 12 noon.
5 - Preparing for All Majors Career Fair (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
5- Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
11 - Lyrical Sanctuary Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
12 - LET IT OUT! A Brown Bag Discussion on Speaking in Tougues: Language, Race and Power (USP), 12 noon.
12- Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
19 - Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
26 - Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
31 - Library Research Strategies for a Successful Paper (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
Novmeber 2006
2 - Test Anxiety & Time Management (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
2 - Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
8 - Lyrical Sanctuary Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
9 - Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
16 - Holistic Healing Series: Meditation (USP), 12-2 p.m.
16- Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
21 - LET IT OUT! A Brown Bag Discussion: A Unique Look at the Cultural Significance of Thanksgiving (USP), 12 noon.
30- Black Student Union Meeting, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
December 2006
1 - 25 Years of Living with AIDS: 1 Day of Education, display (USP), 10-3 p.m.
7 - Works-in-Progress Presentations: Racial/Ethnic Topics (IRE), 12-2 p.m.
7 - Black Student Union Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
13 - End of Semester Stress Buster (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
13 - Lyrical Sanctuary Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
February 2007
13 - LET IT OUT! Brown Bag Discussion: Broke Student's Guide to Milwaukee (USP), 12-1 p.m.
14 - Lyrical Sanctuary's Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
15 - I AM FIRST: Simple Practices to Alleviate the Symptoms of Stress (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
22 - The Best Things in Life are FREE: Inventory of Perosnal Resources (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
28 - LET IT OUT! Brown Bag Discussion: Broke Student's Guide to Milwaukee (USP), 12-1 p.m.
March 2007
1 - Preparing for "Diversity Career Day" (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
14 - Lyrical Sanctuary's Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
15 - The Stereotyping of American Indians and Lessons for America (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
27 - Holistic Healing Series: Breathing Techniques (USP), 12-2 p.m.
April 2007
3- LET IT OUT! A Brown Bag Discussion: I'm Here; I'm Queer; Get Used To It! (USP), 12-2 p.m.
10 - Career and Internship Opportunities With the U.S. Department of State (MSC/CIE), 10-11 a.m.
10 - Woodson Week 2007, Health Issues in the Black Community (USP), 12 p.m.
11 - Lyrical Sanctuary's Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
12 - Woodson Week 2007, His Life: A Tribute to James Cameron (America's Black Holocaust Museum), 12 p.m.
13- Woodson Week Memorial (USP), 12-2 p.m.
24 - Holistic Healing Series: Reiki (USP), 2-4 p.m.
26 - LET IT OUT! A Brown Bag Discussion: Sign Language (USP), 12-2 p.m.
May 2007
3- Preparing for "Just in Time Job Fair" (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
9 - Lyrical Sanctuary's Writer's Workshop (USP), 6-8 p.m.
10 - End of Semester Stress Buster (MSC), 12-1:30 p.m.
NOTE: MSC=Multicultural Student Center; USP=Union Sociocultural Programming; IRE=Institute on Race and Ethnicity; CIE=Center for International Education.
2005-2006:
November 2005
3 - Holistic Healing Series, Part 2, 12-2 p.m.
8 - A Lyrical Sanctuary: Poetry for Social Change, 12-1 p.m.
10 - BSU Meeting, 6-8 p.m.
15 - Let It Out: Discussion on Relationships, 12-2 p.m.
17 - Fibers of the World with M. Brauner, 12-2 p.m.
December 2005
6 - Latino Student Union Meeting, 6-9 p.m.
7 - Holistic Healing Series, Part 3, 12-2 p.m.
7 - Africology Club Meeting (new members welcome), 7-9 p.m.
8 - Black Student Union Meeting, 6-9 p.m.
13 - Nightmare Before Christmas: De-stressing the Holidays, 12-2 p.m.
14 - Film 302: Video in the Classroom, 1-3 p.m.
February 2006
2 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
6 - BSU Celebrating Black Love, 12-2 p.m.
9 - Welcome Back Fest, 11:30-1 p.m.
15 - Let It Out: Mental Health, 12-2 p.m.
16 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
24 - AKA_IOTADELTA Movie Night, 7 p.m.
March 2006
2 - Let It Out! Brown Bag Discussion on Sexuality and Pop Culture (attacking issues not individuals), 12-2 p.m.
2 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
7 - Holistic Healing Series, Part II: Herbology and Aromatherapy, 12-2 p.m.
15 - Let It Out! Brown Bag Discussion on Race in Pop Culture (attacking issues not individuals), 12-2 p.m.
16 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
30 - How to Communicate Effectively With Your Professor (presenter: Dr. Gary Williams), 12-1:30 p.m.
30 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
April 2006
6 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
10 - Woodson Week 2006: Another Day's Journey (presenter: Rhea Estelle Lathan), 12-2 p.m.
11 - Popular Culture Series, 12-2 p.m.
14 - Woodson Week 2006: Sistah-Centric: Examining the Historical Treatment of Black Women by Black Women Filmmakers (presenter: Donte McFadden), 12 p.m.
18 - Test Anxiety & Time Management (presenter: Mary Walz-Chojnacki), 12-1:30 p.m.
20 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
26 - Library Research Strategies for a Successful Paper (presenter: Michelle Harrell Washington), 12-1:30 p.m.
27 - Preparing for "Just in Time Career Fair" (presenter: Linda Walker), 12-1:30 p.m.
27 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
May 2006
2 - End of Semester Stressbuster, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
2 - Movie: La Ciudad (RHC Cinco de Mayo), 7-9 p.m. (moved to a different location)
3 - Movie: Taking Back the Schools (RHC Cinco de Mayo), 7-8:30 p.m. (moved to a different location)
4 - Preparing for "Just in Time Career Fair" (presenter: Linda Walker), 12-1:30 p.m.
4 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
18 - Black Student Union Meeting (new members welcome), 6-8 p.m.
