Student Cultural Inclusion Council | Colorado Mesa University

The student-led Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC) strives to promote equity and inclusion on campus and in the surrounding community by hosting educational and promotional events, connecting students to support services and promoting open dialogue that allows individuals to better understand one another.

The CIC alliances are open to anyone interested in perpetuating the promotion and support of CMU's inclusion efforts. The CIC alliance offices are located on the second floor of the University Center in the Student Life Office. Six different cultural alliances fall under the Cultural Inclusion Council:

The mission of the Black Student Alliance (BSA) is to educate the campus community on African American culture. The BSA sponsors various events throughout the year to provide cultural educational activities that are fun and experiential. The BSA meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. BSA also sponsors a culturally significant month and participates in CMU's annual week-long Unity Fest and MavClusion. For more information, contact the Cultural Diversity Board or the BSA advisor.

The Genders and Sexualities Alliance at CMU strives to advocate fairness and equality for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. GSA produces various events throughout the year and meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. GSA also sponsors a culturally significant month and participates in CMU's annual week-long Unity Fest and MavClusion. For more information on this or any other LGBTQ* issues, contact the Cultural Inclusion Board or the GSA Advisors.

Advisors:
Mike Mansheim / 970.248.1412 / mmanshei@coloradomesa.edu

The Student Services Office works collaboratively with faculty and staff from across the University to ensure LGBTQ Mavericks know their needs will be recognized and addressed thoughtfully and proactively to create a positive environment. Student Services staff and GSA advisors are also available to meet with you and provide appropriate referrals for support as needed on an individual basis. Please don't hesitate to call.

Additional Resources

If you are struggling with your identity, please call the Student Wellness Center for support at 970.644.3740 or meet with our inclusion expert for "Confidential Conversations."

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The mission of the International Student Association (ISA) is to promote respect, understanding and inclusion of other cultures and lifestyles on campus and in the community. The ISA sponsors various events throughout the year to provide cultural educational activities that are fun and experiential. The ISA meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. ISA also sponsors a culturally significant month and participates in CMU's annual week-long Unity Fest and MavClusion. For more information, contact the Cultural Diversity Board or the ISA advisor.

Advisor:
Brian Parry / 970.248.1569 / bparry@coloradomesa.edu

The Latino Student Alliance works to promote Latin and South American culture by educating, recruiting, and retaining people interested in learning about culture and diversity. The Latino Student Alliance sponsors various events throughout the year to provide cultural educational activities that are fun and experiential. The Latino Student Alliance meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. LSA also sponsors a culturally significant month and participates in CMU's annual week-long Unity Fest and MavClusion. For more information, contact the Cultural Diversity Board or the Latino Student Alliance advisor.

Advisor:
Michelle Sunkel
970.248.1723
msunkel@coloradomesa.edu

The mission of the Native American Student Alliance is to promote and educate people about the Native American cultures. The alliance sponsors various events throughout the year to provide cultural educational activities that are fun and experiential. The alliance meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. NASA also sponsors a culturally significant month and participates in CMU's annual week-long Unity Fest and MavClusion. For more information, contact the Cultural Diversity Board or the alliance advisor.

Advisor:
Robert Cackler
970.248.1813
rcackler@coloradomesa.edu

The mission of the Ho'olokahi Polynesian Club Alliance is to promote the Polynesian culture within the CMU community. Ho'olokahi sponsors various events throughout the year to provide cultural educational activities that are fun and experiential. Ho'olokahi meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. HPA also sponsors a culturally significant month and participates in CMU's annual week-long Unity Fest and MavClusion. HPA hosts CMU's annual luau each spring to promote diversity in the Grand Junction community. For more information, contact the Cultural Diversity Board or the Ho'olokahi advisor.

Advisors:
Bree Meier - 970-248-1250 bmeier@coloradomesa.edu

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