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Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Events 

Fall Semester

August

  • Long-Vanderburg Caterpillar Scholars Orientation
  • Start SMART Mentor Training
  • UNITY Social Justice Advocates Training
  • Welcome Back Event -- A get-acquainted/reunion gathering for all students
  • Start SMART Ice Cream Social


September

  • Latino Heritage Month: Special events focusing on the Latino culture
  • Food for Thought:  Discussion focusing on Latino issues
  • Multicultural Student Council leadership retreat
  • Fall Family Weekend Brunch

October

  • Homecoming Alumni Roundtable and Barbecue
  • National Coming Out Day
  • Food for Thought: Discussions focusing on LGBTQ issues; Ally Training


November

  • Native American Heritage Month: Special events focusing on Native American history and culture
  • Food for Thought: Discussion focusing on Native American culture and issues
  • Men's Celebration Week
  • Diwali Mela sponsored by International Student Organization
  • National Transgender Remembrance Day sponsored by Queers & Allies
  • Fall Concert sponsored by Multicultural Voices of Praise Gospel Choir

December

  • Kwanzaa: A celebration of African American Heritage, including the Seven Principles and the Seven Symbols of Kwanzaa, including guest speakers and/or poetry, music and dance.

 

Spring Semester

January

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil. The campus community is invited to honor Dr. King at a special program commemorating his life and work.   


February

  • Black History Month. A month of special events celebrating the history and culture of African Americans. Programs might include special guest speakers, video/discussions, poetry/jazz nights, book discussions, comedy night, panel discussions, etc.  See 2013 schedule of events here.
  • Food for Thought: Discussion focusing on Black history and issues
  • Chinese New Year celebration sponsored by International Student Organization


March

  • Women's History Month. Special events might include panel discussions and guest speakers in a celebration of womanhood.
  • Food for Thought: Discussion focusing on women's issues 
  • Praise & Jeans Concert sponsored by Multicultural Voices of Praise Gospel Choir
  • Social Justice Symposium:  Activities sponsored by UNITY Social Justice Advocates and other campus groups. 

April
  • Food for Thought: Weekly discussions focusing on LGBT issues and Asian American issues
  • International Night, sponsored by International Student Organization
  • Delta Week sponsored by Delta Sigma  Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Gamma Week sponsored by Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
  • Ebony Ball sponsored by Black Student Union
  • Day of Silence, Night of Noise sponsored by Queers and Allies


May

  • Latin Festival with educational and social activities, sponsored by Latin American Student Organization
  • Gospel Fest sponsored by Multicultural Voices of Praise Gospel Choir
  • CMSA Senior Desserts awards night
 
 
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
 
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
Millikin University - Decatur, IL
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