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
Autumn 2009 CMC Calendar
Kick-off Reception and Orientation
Monday, October 12th 7:00-9:00PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue, Community Lounge
Join us as we kick-off the start of the academic year! Learn more about the CMC mentoring program, meet others interested in CMC, and fill out an application. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Emy Cardoza (ecardoza@uchicago.edu).
Free GMAT Test Prep Course
Co-sponsored by OMSA and the Princeton Review
Monday evenings, October 5th-November 16th 5:30-9:30PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue
OMSA and CMC will be hosting a GMAT Test Prep Course during the autumn quarter. All who are interested should submit an application to the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Applications are available online at: http://omsa.uchicago.edu/mentorship/GMAT_Application.doc.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30th
Award Notification: Friday, October 2nd
Class Start Date: Monday, October 5th
CMC Quarterly Workshop
Making the Most of Your College Years
Wednesday, October 21st 7:00-8:00PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue, Amandla Lounge (Room 302)
Come and learn how to strategically plan your undergraduate experience and maximize your opportunities upon graduation. A representative from the College will be available to discuss course-planning, study abroad programs, and campus involvement. Dinner will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Emy Cardoza (ecardoza@uchicago.edu).
Diversity Internship Fair
Thursday, October 29th 12:00-2:00PM
5710 South Woodlawn Avenue
Please join OMSA and CAPS for our 4th Annual Diversity Internship Fair. Students seeking volunteer, employment, or internship opportunities are encouraged to attend. This event is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Confirmed attendees include: JP Morgan, Digitas, The Academy for Urban School Leadership, Summer Links, Sponsors for Educational Leadership, Urban Teacher Education Program, Grosvenor Capital Management LP, Discover Law, and more. Please RSVP for this event by contacting Robin Graham (rgraham1@uchicago.edu) by October 28th. Business casual attire is suggested.
Free MCAT Practice Test
Co-sponsored by OMSA, Princeton Review & Chicago Careers in Health Professions (CCIHP)
Friday, October 30th 10:00AM- 2:00PM
Harper West, Classroom B
The 1st 15 students to email Robin Graham at rgraham1@uchicago.edu are eligible for a slot to take a free, full length MCAT practice exam.
Diversity in the Workplace
Thursday, November 5th 5:00-9:00PM
Quadrangle Club and 5710 South Woodlawn Avenue
Diversity in the Workplace provides students from the College, Professional and Graduate Divisions a unique opportunity to meet a diverse group of University of Chicago alumni working in a variety of professions. Come join for an evening of candid conversation and networking. An RSVP is required for this event. To sign-up, please visit http://omsa.uchicago.edu/events/rsvp/dw_student.shtml.
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.
- Online application form for graduate student mentors
- Online application form for staff, faculty, and alumni mentors
