OMSA supports the academic success of students of color at the University of Chicago and works to build an inclusive campus community. OMSA's programs focus on enriching students' experiences and encouraging cross-cultural dialogue on campus. OMSA serves and advocates for all African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students who attend the College, Graduate Divisions, and Professional Schools.
OMSA executes its mission in collaboration with other departments within the University of Chicago. All students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University are welcome to partner with OMSA in advancing its efforts to support students of color.
What's New with OMSA - Check out these amazing opportunities!
OMSA Graduation Celebration 2012
Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs as we celebrate the class of 2012! This celebration recognizes students of color who are graduating from the University of Chicago in the College, graduate and professional schools during any quarter of the 2011-2012 academic year. Please visit the website for more information about the celebration. Graduates, please register to attend by Friday, May 25, 2012.
OMSA Advisory Board
The OMSA Student Advisory Board is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 academic year. The OMSA Student Advisory Board exists to support OMSA’s mission by advocating for students of color at the University. Board members play an important role in shaping policies and procedures at OMSA, as well as representing their constituents in meetings with a variety of Campus & Student Life Administrators. College, graduate and professional students are all encouraged to apply. Submit your application online. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 18, 2012. Contact Kimberly Holliday at kimberly1@uchicago.edu with further questions.
OMSA Allocation Board
The OMSA Allocation Board is designed to provide support for cultural student organization programming which aligns with the mission of OMSA. Members of the Allocation Board review student group proposals four times each quarter. Board members are part of a peer group that work collectively, represent student constituents, and are interested in enhancing their leadership skills. Submit your application online. Contact Robin Graham at rgraham1@uchicago.edu with further questions.
Emerging Minds Project
The Emerging Minds Project aims to create a space where undergraduate students can have meaningful, productive, and challenging conversations on various topics such as abilities, immigration, religion, etc., with a consistent group of participants. Applications are now open for the 2012 – 2013 cohort who will start meeting in November 2012. Please visit the OMSA website for more information. Submit your application online. Contact Linda Luk at lluk@uchicago.edu with further questions. The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 31, 2012.
5710 Employment Opportunity
5710 S. Woodlawn is the home of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Office of LGBTQ Student Life. We are currently accepting applications for the 2012-13 academic year with positions starting Summer 2012 or Fall 2012. Students may apply for one of the two positions: student intern or the graduate building manager. If you are interested, please email lluk@uchicago.edu using “5710 Job Opportunity” in the subject line to request a full job description and an application. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 18, 2012.
Asian American Heritage Celebration Events
Get OMSA's Asian American Heritage Celebration event calendar here. Just click on the image to the right. Calendar is in PDF format.
Spring Quarter Events
Get OMSA's Spring Quarter event calendar here. Just click on the image to the right. Calendar is in PDF format.
