CMA's Signature Events

 

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Splash of Color - 09.03.09

Students at Splash of Color on 9.3.2009

Our Splash of Color Block Party/BBQ, an integral part of the Welcome Week calendar of events organized by the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, was held on a beautiful early fall afternoon on September 3rd at the East Campus Clock Tower.  With the goal of expanding BSC student awareness of their organizations and upcoming fall semester events, CMA's student organizations, such as the Cape Verdean Student Association and Afro-Am Society and others, staffed information tables at Splash of Color, ready to answer student questions and speak on stage about their organizations.  The afternoon's entertainment came through a multitude of sources including an energetic performance from Refined Movement, CMA's step group; an original spoken word piece performed by Mike Malpiedi, Secretary of Men Integrated in Brotherhood, and an inspiring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Erica Singer, of Refined Movement. 

 

Iftar Ramadan - 09.10.09

Dr. Al-Obaidai speaking at Iftar Ramadan on 9.10.2009

Ramadan is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar.  It is during this holy month that Muslims around the world observe the Fast of Ramadan, abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking or indulging in anything that is considered in excess or ill-natured from sunrise to sunset.  BSC's annual celebration is a collaborative event between the CMA and the Middle Eastern Studies Program.  Faculty, staff, students, and members of the external community joined together in the Large Ballroom of the Campus Center for to learn more about the Celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, a dinner based on traditional Middle Eastern recipes and various distinguished speakers from the Muslim, Christian, and Jewish faiths.  The evening was concluded with an amazing musical performance by Caravan, BSC's faculty World Music Trio. 

 

For a more detailed description of this year's Ramadan celebration, please click here to read the news article written by Mr. Dave Wilson, Office of Institutional Communications   

 

Guests at Dr. Dina Carbonell Hispanic Heritage Brunch on 10.22.2009The CMA celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and the memory of Dr. Dina Carbonell, Department of Social Work and her accomplishments here at BSC at our annual brunch held in October.  Dr. Mark Brenner, Department of Social Work, and Andrea Garr-Barnes, Director of the Center for Multicultural Affairs, spoke to the faculty, staff, and students about Dr. Carbonell, her commitment and dedication to her work, and her pride in her Hispanic heritage.  Guests enjoyed authentic Hispanic dishes, including sorullos de maiz, mallorca bread, and arroz con leche.  The guests in attendance then broke into numerous small groups to discuss the state of healthcare in the U.S. - a hot topic on campus and the subject of a lecture being held as a part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series later that same evening.

 

 

 

View the slideshow below for pictures from CMA and our student organizations' fall semester's events:

Last Modified: November 5, 2009