MULTICULTURAL & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

701 North C StreetIndianola, Iowa 50125

We are pleased that you are interested in our services. Visit us on the web at www.simpson.edu/mia

Welcome T O S I M P S O N

Simpson values diversity and

is committed to promoting

and supporting a culture that

celebrates pluralism. Whether

you are a new or returning

student at Simpson, the office

of Multicultural &

International Affairs wants

to help you make campus

and community connections.

Students from across the world

come to find the Simpson

experience rich in diverse

opportunities.

MIA is dedicated to:

Promoting a welcoming environment for community partnership among students, staff, faculty and administrators.

Encouraging opportunities for student collaboration.

Aiding students in their Simpson experience as they explore boundaries without regard to race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, nationality, disability, religion, spirituality and sexual orientation.

Celebrating the cultures of all people that foster communities of respect and appreciation for history and tradition.

Elevating student experiences to promote participation, citizenship, and leadership.

MIA sponsors many programs that promote the appreciation, awareness, and understanding of diversity and different cultures at Simpson:

• Social involvement and networking• Host families for international students• Programs that celebrate cultural communities

• Multicultural gatherings • Cultural & heritage month celebrations• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observanceORGANIZATIONS

FALL SEMESTER EVENTS:International Student OrientationOrgfestLatino Heritage Month (Sept/Oct)Native American Awareness MonthSalsa DanceBeginning of year BBQMulticultural get-to-know youTrail of Tears TripFall Break TripsCultural Showcase

SPRING SEMESTER EVENTS:MLK Day of Service Black History Month CelebrationHip Hop DanceAsian Food SamplerEaster Break MealsMulticultural Lunch & Mentoring LunchISO and MSA dinner outingsCarver Medal CeremonyLeadership ClassLiving the Dream: Ending the Isms End of the year BBQ

Multicultural Student AllianceInternational Student OrganizationCarver Cultural Center

Multicultural & International Affairs Phone: (515)961-1233

Google Voice: (515)442-0003 walter.lain@simpson.edu

www.simpson.edu/mia