We support multicultural and international learning experiences for students, faculty and staff, and the greater community.
Multicultural and International Programs
Campus Diversity
Multicultural and international students are an important part of Wayne’s community and campus life. The Office of Multicultural and International Programs work to bring together various ethnic and social groups, contributing to a more culturally rich and diverse community. Through the various student organizations mentored by faculty and staff, the center supports a variety of events and student initiated programs.
Helpful Resources
Office of Multicultural and International Programs
Kanter Student Center, Room 10
Phone: 402-375-7749
Email: [email protected]
Multicultural Events
We offer a variety of multicultural events throughout the year in order to share aspects of different ethnic and social groups, and encourage discussions on current issues. Wayne State College also sponsors an annual Student Leadership and Diversity Conference in collaboration with Peru State College.
Multicultural Clubs on Campus
Several student clubs and organizations promote our mission to bring various ethnic and diverse groups together on campus. Membership to these clubs is open to all WSC students.
Meetings
6 p.m. every other Wednesday
Multicultural Center
International Club
Meetings
Biweekly, 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Multicultural Multipurpose Room
Latinos Uniting
The Latinos Uniting mission statement is to create a safe space for the Latin community while promoting education and diversity and having a safe space to express the culture.
Meetings
6 p.m. Mondays
Multicultural Multipurpose Room
PRIDE (People Respecting Individuals, Diversity, and Equality)
PRIDE is a student-initiated, campus-wide effort to educate students, faculty, administrators, and staff regarding the concerns of students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. PRIDE actively hosts entertainment events and educates the campus.
Meetings
6 p.m. Thursdays
Humanities Lounge
Spanish Club
Spanish Club welcomes all students interested in Spanish language or Hispanic cultures, whether enrolled in Spanish classes or not. Our activities include celebration of holidays, cooking, dancing, music, movies, Spanish conversation, and other cultural events.
Fulbright Program
Wayne State College seniors in all majors are encouraged to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. If selected, you can be a Teaching English Assistant (ETA) or conduct independent research in one of 155 countries!