"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry,
and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal
in value no matter what their color"
- Maya Angelou

Up-Coming Events

BLACK EMPHASIS MONTH 2008 View more information and calendar of events >

The National Coalition Building Institute 2007-2008 Workshop Schedule Save the Date, March 27 - 29, 2008 Welcoming Diversity & Conflict Resolution Train-the-Trainer Workshop USF and Consortium Registration > Out-of-State Registration >

FREEDOM RIDE 2008 Are you interested in braving the trails of past Civil Rights leaders? Do you want to see where THEY have been to know where YOU are going? Apply Now!! Freedom Ride 2007 View the video slideshow >

Safe Zone Training for Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students Safe Zone is seeking faculty staff and students to participate in Ally training for this important program. A Safe Zone Ally provides a place that offers understanding and a safe environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals where they are welcome and celebrated. Visit Safe Zone for more information...

Bulls-Eye-View Cultural Diversity Awareness Series 2007-2008 Schedule Coming Soon See B-E-V Handbook for 2006-2007 details.

The Multicultural Community Multicultural Welcome Week will be in August. More details coming soon.

OMA also supports…… USF Orientation & Bulls Night Out

VISION

The Vision of the Office of Multicultural Activities is to educate and inspire all students at the University of South Florida to discover and experience the value of cultivating culturally diverse interpersonal relationships.

MISSION

Furthermore, it is our mission to provide an open and inclusive environment where students from dissimilar cultural groups are encouraged to engage in meaningful social and educational relationships through involvement in co-curricular activities.

STAFF

DR. SAMUEL LAMAR WRIGHT,
Associate Dean of Students / Interim Coordinator
(813) 974-5111

DONNA ALVAREZ, Senior Clerk
(813) 974-5111

CHRISTOPHER CHELL, Graduate Programmer
(813) 974-3001

KYLE CHRISTOPHER, Graduate Advisor, Safe Zone
(813) 974-8826

SHIVALI VYAS, Peer Advisor, Multicultural Community
(813) 974-2988

Student Assistants:
Shinik Cupo
Emanuel Lucas
Lynn Mcphearson
Anabel Rodriquez
Ashlie Scott
(813) 974-7014

OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
University of South Florida
Phyllis P. Marshall Center
4202 East Fowler Avenue, CTR 246 (Loc. CTR 254)
Tampa, FL 33620