2020 is an election year
MSA Events
Harvest: Indigenous Discussions | October 13 | 4:00-5:30PM CDT
Join MSA for a conversation on Native voting, Two Row Wampum, and the role of Indian Country in the US political system. All are welcome.
Register at bit.ly/HarvestMSA
Family matters: Politics Edition | October 20 | 6:00-7:00PM CDT
Join Rainbow Alliance, MSA, and SJE for a conversation about navigating a political conversation with family in a way that honors and respects your personhood and queer identity!
Zoom RSVP coming soon
Solidari-Tea | November 4 | 12:00 – 1:30PM CDT
Solidari-Teas are a space for students to build community with each other through reflection, storytelling, and conversation centering Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) identity and experiences. No prior knowledge is required to participate — our discussions offer a safe space for students to learn about, from, and with each other.
Zoom Registration Link
Post Election Space | November 4 | 5:30 – 6:30PM CDT
Join CIC and CAPS staff for space to process and talk about how you are navigating US election news and events. The following individuals will be in attendance:
- Briana Newkirk, Campus Inclusion and Community (CIC)
- Mayra Garces, Student Enrichment Services (SES)
- Kenny Washington, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Association of Black Leaders | November 5 | 5:00PM CDT
Join us for the next Association of Black Leaders meeting on Thursday, October 22 at 5pm (central time). We are excited to host Maureen Knight- Burrell, Director of Networking in the Northwestern University Information and Technology (NUIT) office. We will be discussing all things Zoom, including utilizing tools within the software, creating engaging remote meetings, and keeping your programs and meetings safe on Zoom. Make sure your organization has at least 1 member from the executive board present! Email Alyscia Raines at alyscia.raines@northwestern.edu with any additional questions.
Zoom Registration Link
Post Election Space | November 10 | 5:30 – 6:30PM CDT
Join CIC and CAPS staff for space to process and talk about how you are navigating US election news and events. The following individuals will be in attendance:
- Alejandro Magana, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
- Alyscia Raines, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
- Pam Hazard, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
The Role of Racism in a Pandemic| November 11 | 6:00PM CDT
The COVID-19 pandemic presents us with a live case study on how racism and racist practices, not race, have made historically marginalized communities more vulnerable to the morbidity and mortality of the coronavirus. Our distinguished panelists will share their perspectives on how the Black, Latinx, Native American, and Asian communities have been impacted by Covid-19. A moderated discussion will be followed by Q&A.
Presented by Health Professions Advising and Multicultural Student Affairs
Registration Link
Post Election Space | November 17 | 5:30 – 6:30PM CDT
Join CIC and CAPS staff for space to process and talk about how you are navigating US election news and events. The following individuals will be in attendance:
- Christine Munteanu, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
- Michael Masters, Student Enrichment Services (SES)
- Bettina Frankel, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Faith on the Frontlines | November 18 | 5:00 – 6:30PM CDT
Never has the role of faith leaders and communities of faith been so important during these unprecedented times. In the context of COVID-19, protests and uprisings, and this critical election year, join Multicultural Student Affairs for a moderated panel discussion of engaging faith as a social identity and its importance to sense-making and social justice in our world.
Zoom RSVP coming soon