There is nothing like starting anew, and I

am so thrilled to have the wonderful opportunity to join Northwestern’s

community as Vice President for Student Affairs. Diversity and inclusion are vitally

important to any institution of higher learning, and I am eager to contribute to Northwestern’s mission to provide a

welcoming and inclusive environment that embraces the fullness of the human spirit

and encourages openness and engagement.

Thanks to you all for the warm Wildcat welcome, and I look forward

to taking this journey with you! Sincerely,

Patricia Telles-Irvin Dr. Patricia Telles-Irvin Vice President for Student Affairs

On behalf of the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) staff, I’d like to welcome

our incoming Wildcats to Northwestern

University and welcome back our returning Wildcats!

We have exciting news to share with you regarding MSA staffing. We are pleased to announce that Louie Lainez has joined MSA permanently as Director of Asian

Asian/American Student Affairs and Charles Kellom has joined our staff as Director of African American Student Affairs. Both are valued additions to the MSA family and we

hope you have the opportunity to work with them this year.

We have also implemented additional facility upgrades, including painting, furniture, and big screen televisions for our conference rooms. Of notable mention is our new MCC television lounge on the

second floor! Special thanks to Lilliana Franco, 2011 Northwestern graduate, for providing the suggestion for the new lounge. We invite

you to stop by to see all the changes in our houses!

We look forward to seeing you at the programs planned throughout October and early November in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sincerely,

Christian Yañez Christian Yañez, Director

Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs

Fall 2011 Events…

AASA Welcome BBQ Sept. 19th 12pm 1914 Sheridan Road

MSA & UCS Networking Workshop Sept. 21st 6pm 1914 Sheridan Road

Employer Diversity Sept. 26th 6pm

Networking Reception Northwestern Room

Norris Center

AASA Welcome Home Reception Oct. 21st 6pm

1914 Sheridan Road

MSA INC with Latina/o Studies Oct. 26th 12pm

201 University Hall

MSA Treasurer’s Retreat Oct. 26th 6pm

1914 Sheridan Road

Festival LatiNU Oct. 28th 6:30pm

Louis Room

Norris Center

MSA Tailgate Nov. 12th Time TBD

1936 Sheridan Road

Kwanzaa Celebration Dec. 2nd 6pm

The Great Room

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Welcome

Welcome Charles Kellom!

Please welcome Charles Kellom as the new Director of African American Student Affairs. Charles

comes to us from George Mason University and joined MSA in

August. He looks forward to fostering partnerships across campus and working closely with students to

ensure their success at Northwestern and beyond.

Fall 2011

Greetings from Our Vice President

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MSA Quarterly

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Fall 2011

A Snapshot of the Spring 2011 Quarter Asian-Pacific American

Heritage Month Asian/Asian American Student Affairs

(A/AASA) celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which included a month-long series of student group

programs, events, and discussions related to the Asian/Asian American community.

Various festivals encouraged students to learn more about their own cultural heritage and others, and faculty from the

Asian American Studies Program collaborated with A/AASA to discuss

topics that included the Los Angeles Riots and Evangelical Christianity among Asian

Americans.

Hispanic/Latino

Community Awards On May 18th, over 40 students, alumni, and staff joined Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs and the Latino Alumni of

Northwestern University (LANU) for our annual Community Awards. Several

awards were presented to individuals who have demonstrated commitment,

dedication and leadership in serving the Hispanic/Latino community at Northwestern. Graduating seniors were

also given special recognition and presented gifts sponsored by LANU.

Black Women’s Retreat T.R.U.E. (The Real YoU Emerging) was

the theme for this year’s Black Women’s

Retreat, which attracted more than 30 students, faculty, staff, and alumnae.

Sponsored by African American Student Affairs and the Women’s Center, the retreat

offered an opportunity for renewal as women shared their strategies for success. Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes gave a warm

and relatable keynote address that included personal reflections about her experiences

as a Black Woman. The women left with a mission to take care of themselves, meet their goals, and contribute to building a stronger sense of community at NU.

Black Male Forum The launch of the 1st annual Black Male Forum was a success with over 40 attendees. Faculty member and alumnus

Professor Charles Whitaker provided the welcome, while Mark Crain, a popular young alumnus served as the keynote speaker, and graduate students Ethan

Caldwell and D’Weston Haywood facilitated sessions focused on the experiences of Black males at Northwestern

and ways to continue creating bonds of substance. Tyris Jones, Kamau Massey, and Dallas Wright played important roles as part of the planning committee.

Transitions 101 Workshop During spring quarter, MSA implemented a new program titled Transitions 101:

Student Group Leadership Workshop. Student leaders gained knowledge related to leading a team, conducting effective meetings, conflict management, and

program planning. Newly elected executive board members and returning members from more than 15 student groups

discussed their leadership experiences. Fall quarter, we will launch a Treasurer’s

Retreat which will focus on fiscal responsibility, program planning, and

fundraising strategies.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration More than 60 students, faculty and staff

attended the 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo

Celebration this past spring. In addition to learning about the true significance of the

holiday and enjoying authentic Mexican food, guests were also encouraged to

practice their Spanish during the “tertulia,” led by the Department of Spanish &

Portuguese. Other co-sponsors included the

Latina and Latino Studies Program, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.,

H/LSA Freshman Activities Board and Alianza.

Interested in Giving to MSA?

The Multicultural Center (The MCC) http://www.giving.northwestern.edu/give

African American Student Affairs (The Black House)

http://www.giving.northwestern.edu/nu/bhi

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Welcome SAW Class of 2011!