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Welcome to the Chicago Multicultural Connection!

CMC students

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:

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Spring 2008 CMC Calendar

April

OMSA Graduate & Professional Workshop
Navigating the 1st Year of Graduate School
Thursday, April 10th, 4:30-5:30PM
5710 Woodlawn Avenue

 

May

CMC Social Outing
Bike Hike: Night Tour
Saturday, May 17th, 7-10PM
465 North McClurg Court
RSVP to Robin Graham rgraham1@uchicago.edu

 

June

Year End BBQ
Sunday, June 1st, 2-4PM
5710 Woodlawn Avenue
Community Lounge & Patio
Bring your friends and family to our final event of the year!

 



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

CMC students

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.