Welcome to the Chicago Multicultural Connection!
The Chicago Multicultural Connection (CMC) is a career-focused mentoring program that seeks to assist students of color in identifying post-graduate options. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, CMC’s development is a result of the merger between the Minority Graduate Students Association (MGSA) mentoring program and the Asian/Asian-American mentorship program.
CMC facilitates workshops and social events that promote networking and help prepare students for the transition from college life to employment, graduate school or professional school.
In addition to sponsoring relevant workshops and events, CMC also provides one-on-one mentorship. Each participating student is matched with a mentor according to their academic and career interests. Mentors are members of the University of Chicago community and may be a graduate student, staff member, faculty or alumnus. Mentors play a critical role in sharing their own personal and professional experiences and are encouraged to provide support and guidance to their mentees on a wide range of life and career related issues. Through the mentoring relationship, students are encouraged to explore career opportunities and to begin defining and pursing their professional goals.
The primary goals of the CMC are:
- to assist students in the College in identifying post-graduate opportunities
- to instill the importance of networking among students, staff/faculty and alumni;
- to celebrate multiculturalism and encourage cross-cultural dialogue on campus; and
- to help provide academic enrichment opportunities for students.
Learn more about the Chicago Multicultural Connection:
- Expectations of Mentees
- Expectations of Mentors
- Apply Now! Application Process for potential mentees
- Apply Now! Application Process for potential mentors
- Resources for Mentors
- Resources for Mentees
Fall 2008 CMC Calendar
CMC Kick-Off Reception
Tuesday, October 14th 4:30PM-6:00PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue
Leadership Alliance Research Opportunities Fair
Saturday, October 18th 11:00AM-1:00PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue
OMSA Internship Fair
Thursday, October 23rd 4:30PM-6:00PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue
Diversity in the Workplace
Wednesday, November 5th 6:00PM-9:00PM
Quadrangle Club, 1155 E. 57th Street
Gear-Up for Grad School: Luncheon & Workshop
Wednesday, November 12th 12:00PM-1:00PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue
Quarterly Dinner
Wednesday, November 19th 4:30PM-6:00PM
Location: TBD
Application process for potential mentees
To join the Chicago Multicultural Connection, please complete the on-line application. Prospective mentees are encouraged to review the Expectations for Mentees section before applying. Upon receipt of your application, your information will be thoroughly reviewed and once a match is made, you will be contacted via email. Students are encouraged to apply to the CMC by the end of Autumn Quarter. If you have any questions regarding the CMC program or its application process, please contact the CMC Coordinator, Robin Graham.
Application process for potential mentors
University of Chicago graduate students, staff/faculty, and alumni living in Chicago are all invited to apply to the CMC. Prospective mentors are encouraged to review the Expectations for Mentors section before applying. Upon receipt of your application, your information will be thoroughly reviewed and once a match is made, you will be contacted via email. Mentors are encouraged to apply to the CMC by the end of Autumn Quarter. If you have any questions regarding the CMC program or its application process, please contact the CMC Coordinator, Robin Graham.
