"...A multicultural community of the future must become our lived reality, day by day, as we transform hope into action. The choice is ours."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
OMA is charged with providing numerous multicultural programs and services, not only for students of color specifically, but also for Seattle University generally. OMA's mission carries on Dr. King's message of transforming hope into action, day by day, for Seattle University's ethnic student population and overall campus community.
Mission Statement
The Office of Multicultural Affairs encourages students to be agents of change by empowering moral and ethical leaders to be active, engaged citizens who serve their communities. We are dedicated to the promotion of a campus community that appreciates, encourages, and celebrates diversity. We do this by advocating for students, creating spaces for cultural celebration, promoting leadership development, and providing opportunities for education and reflection about multicultural issues.
Goals 2007-2008
- Advocate for and support the holistic development, persistence, and achievement of multicultural students
- Encourage the development of multicultural and social justice competencies among members of the Seattle University community
- Collaborate with campus and community partners to promote an inclusive environment and to enhance the quality of the Seattle University experience
For more information regarding OMA and our programs please contact us via email at oma@seattleu.edu, or by phone at 206-296-6070.
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