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Multicultural Affairs Office 202 Student Services Center 1108 Fremont Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 |
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Phone: (715) 346-3829 Toll Free: (877) 354-UWSP Fax: (715) 346-3744 |
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If you are planning an event that you would like Multicultural Affairs to sponsor or add to this list, please email me. |
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March 2008 |
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| Date | Event | Time | Location | Contact |
| 1 | Celebracion Hispana |
Doors open at 5:00 pm.
Music & Dinner: 5:30pm 7:00 pm: Dance starts at 8 pm |
Dreyfus
University Center (DUC) Melvin Laird Room Entertainment: Jackie Guerra - Speaker/Entertainer Qu Flavor Band Ticket information will be available later. Latin American food will be served. Tickets are needed for the dinner only. The rest of the event is free and open to all. |
Sponsored by SALSA
Student Organization Contact Melissa Wilson for more information. Rosario Alemparte Phone: 715-346-3762 |
| 8 | International Club Dinner and Entertainment |
Dinner: 7:00 pm Performance: TBA |
Dreyfus University Center (DUC)
Ticket Information: |
Foreign Student Office 018 Student Services Ctr 715-346-3849 |
| 29 | Gospel Fest - Sponsored by UWSP Black Student Union (BSU) & Multicultural Affairs | Doors open @ 6:30
pm Event starts @ 7:00 pm |
Dreyfus
University Center - Theater (1st floor) Ticket Information: $2.00 Students w/ID & 12 and under $3.00 General Admission Tickets on sale @ UWSP Information & Ticket Office 715-346-4100 |
Martina Spears Phone: 414-793-5204 |
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UW-Russian Folk Orchestra Performance![]() |
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm FREE ADMISSION! OPEN TO ALL! |
Melvin Laird Room - Dreyfus University Center - UW-Stevens Point Refreshments will be served after performance |
Linda Pluke Multicultural Affairs Department or call 715-346-3829 |
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April 2008 |
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Annual Hmong Conference
Theme: Hmong in the Spotlight - HaSEAAC's 15th Annual Conference |
Conference times:
9:00 am - 5:00pm Lunch (there will be a small lunch fee) Conference is FREE and open to the public |
Dreyfus University Center - Melvin Laird Room This conference will feature Hmong individuals from the media and performing arts professions. Guest speakers will include a director, a musician, and a comedian, and more. There will also be various workshops for guests to learn more about Hmong in entertainment. |
Sue Clark
Kubley (715) 346-3820 A scholarship will be given out to participants who attend all workshops and who turn in an essay along with forms.
Pre-register by March 24, 2008. Late registration may be accepted according to available seats. |
| 11-13 | Annual Building Unity Conference | Friday evening |
www.unitedcouncil.net/building unity/index.htm UW-Madison |
multicultural@unitedcouncil.net
United Council of UW Students Ph: 608-263-3422 Ext. 12 |
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May 2008 |
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Asian American Heritage Month |
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| 3 | Jack
Messing Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Brunch Buffet |
10:00 am $20.00 admission Donations welcome! |
Ramada Inn (formerly Country Springs Hotel), 1502 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI | Contact Sharon Cloud to RSVP by April 15th. Phone: 715-346-3576 |
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35th Annual AIRO POW-WOW |
Grand Entry- 1:00 PM Feast - 5:00 PM 2nd Grand Entry - 7:00 PM |
Berg Gym - UW-Stevens Point Admission: $3 with student ID Feast included in price. |
Sharon Cloud
Ph: (715) 346-3576 scloud@uwsp.edu |
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Portage County Cultural Festival All-day FREE Admission event with food, entertainment, exhibits and sales of arts and crafts, games, hands-on activities. IT'S THE GREATEST! |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
SPASH (Stevens Point Area Senior HS) 1201 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point |
Contact Constance Fang for more information or if you would like to volunteer |
| 9 | Last day of Classes | |||
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| 18 | Commencement | |||
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June 2008 |
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| 12-14 |
Community Problem Solving L.E.A.D. Seminar Camp for students entering 8-12 grades. |
UW-Stevens Point DPI scholarships are available to students who are eligible for free and reduced school lunch and have a 2.0 GPA in core classes. |
Jim Moe Ph: (715) 346-3925 jmoe@uwsp.edu |
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| 15-20 |
Wisconsin Youth Conference Camp for students ages 14-17 |
UW-Stevens Point DPI scholarships are available. See description above. |
Sharon Cloud
Ph: (715) 346-3576 scloud@uwsp.edu |
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| 22-28 |
Point Music Camp Work with many talented 8-13 grade musicians like yourself! |
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UW-Stevens Point A small number of DPI Scholarships are available for eligible students for these camps. See description above. |
(715) 346-2740 or 800-898-9472 |
| 22-28 |
Studio Art Camp
This camp offers a program that gives rich and varied art experience to high school students (grades 9-12). The camp offers five diverse artmaking opportunities: Glass fusing, Aluminum casting, Assemblage, Mixed media, and Flash Animation. Some DPI Scholarships available. |
UW-Stevens Point |
Jennifer Hess (715) 346-2740 or 800-898-9472 |
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| 22-28 |
TV/Film Production Camp This is a program for 8-9th grade students to learn about exciting opportunities available in the area of communication. Students will write, rewrite, film, and edit a real newscast and various vignettes ranging from comedy to tragedy. |
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Linda Pluke TOLL-FREE 877-354-UWSP (8977) DPI scholarships available; must be eligible for free or reduced school lunch and have at least a 2.0 GPA in core classes. |
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Computers for Kids Precollege Program This program is for students entering grades 6-8 in the Fall who want to learn the basics about how to operate a computer. Visit the C4K Web page! |
UW-Stevens Point |
Linda Pluke TOLL-FREE 877-354-UWSP (8977) DPI scholarships available--must be eligible for free or reduced school lunch and have at least a 2.0 GPA in core classes. |
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July 2008 |
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August 2008 |
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September 2008 |
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Hispanic Heritage Month |
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| TBA | Riverfront Jazz Fest | 4:00 - 10:00 pm | Pfiffner Pioneer Park | http://www.riverfrontjazzfest.com/ |
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TBA |
Classes begin (1st Semester) | |||
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October 2008 |
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21st Annual Festival of India! presented by SHAMA, Inc. |
3:00-5:00 pm Workshops |
Stevens Point Area High School (SPASH) 1201 North Point Drive Stevens Point, WI |
Festival of India webpage |
| TBA | UWSP Homecoming | UW-SP | ||
| TBA | Halloween Party/Dance sponsored by HaSEAAC & International Club & Chinese Culture Club | 8:00 pm -
Midnight Entrance Fees: $3.00 w/costume |
UWSP DeBot Dining Area Come dressed for Halloween and dance the night away! There will be lots of games, contests, and FOOD. |
Hmong
and S.E. Asian American Club Being held in conjunction with International Club & Chinese Culture Club |
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AMSLC American Multicultural Student Leadership Conference |
Need to be pre-registered | Location TBA |
Laurie Graboski-Bauer (715) 346-4737 |
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November 2008 |
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| TBA | Dia De Los Muertos Dance |
7:00 - 10:00 pm FREE and open to all! |
Sponsored by SALSA Student Group |
Melissa Wilson |
| TBA | National Black Student Union Conference | TBA | Ashley Ward | |
| TBA | Thanksgiving Break | |||
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December 2008 |
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Taste of Toj Roob (the Mountains) Theme: TBA Sponsored by HaSEAAC & Multicultural Affairs |
TBA |
TBA
Ticket Info:Tickets available through University Box Office, 200 Division St, Stevens Point, WI Phone: 715-346-4100
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Sue Clark Kubley (715) 346-3820
Advance tickets highly recommended! |
| TBA | 13th Annual WEASSP Sharing Conference (PK-5 and Precollege) | Grand Geneva Resort & Spa | Lake Geneva, WI |
Click on link below www.weassp.org for information from the sponsors of the WEASSP Conference. |
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January 2009 |
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| Date | Event | Time | Location | Contact |
| TBA | Winterim Classes begin | |||
| TBA | Last day of Winterim classes | |||
| TBA | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | |||
| TBA | Classes begin (2nd Semester) | |||
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February 2009 |
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Black History Month |
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| TBA |
16th Annual Soul Food Dinner Menu: Collard Greens Mac & Cheese Catfish Chicken Peach Cobbler and much more!
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Doors open: 4:30 pm |
Location: TBA Ticket Information: UWSP Information & Ticket Center 102 D DUC 715-346-4100 TBA |
Sponsored by: Black Student Union For more information, please contact: Ashley Ward or Martina Spears
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Celebration of Languages/World Poetry FREE and open to the public for listening or participation. |
Drumming starts @ 1:00 pm Poetry, Readings, & singing begin @ 2:00 pm Refreshments will be served |
Dreyfus University Center (DUC) Theatre (1st floor) |
Jyoti Chander Ph: 715-341-1538
Laurie Graboski-Bauer Please call ahead to sign up to read, recite poetry or sing in any language. There will also be an open mic. |
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Lantern
Festival
The Lantern Festival is traditionally known as the "Valentine's Day" of China. It takes place on the fifteenth night of the Chinese New Year. Includes crafts and food booths! |
TBA Traditional Chinese dances, Kung Fu, music & Chinese food! |
Ticket Information: TBA
Dinner & performances included |
Sponsored by Chinese Cultural Club Contact Heidi Ngai for more information. |
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If you have an event that you would like Multicultural Affairs to sponsor or add to our list of events, please email us. |
This page is maintained by Linda Pluke, Precollege Coordinator
UW-Stevens Point | 202 Student Services Center |
Stevens Point, WI 54481 |
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