Multicultural Center

The Portland Center for Public Humanities is pleased to welcome Katerina Bohadlova

The PSU Korean Students Association presents

Korea Night 2012

featuring an evening of  Korean food and showcase of traditional and contemporary Korean cultural entertainment

Performances will include:  taekowndo, drumming, live music, K-pop, traditional dances, fashion show, raffles, nanta, and many more.

Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by entertainment starting at 7:00pm.

Location: Smith Memorial Student Union 3rd Floor Ballroom (1800 SW Broadway)

WHAT: MLK Tribute: Student Leaders of Color Workshop

WHEN: Friday, January 20, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.                                                                                         

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Multicultural Center (MCC) room 228                                                                             

WHAT: MLK Tribute Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. W. G. Hardy, Jr.

WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Vanport Room 355

WHAT: Documentary film: A Class Divided 

WHEN: Friday, January 20, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Multicultural Center room 228

A Class Divided is the after story of teacher Jane Elliott’s 1968 daring lesson in discrimination to Iowa 3rd graders.  Where are they now?  What was the lasting impact?  More importantly, how far have we come, as a society, since those days?  Student leaders with various perspectives will lead a post-screening debate.

WHAT: In the Mix

WHEN: Friday, January 20, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Multicultural Center (MCC) room 228

In the Mix profiles and showcases the hidden or unknown talents of PSU students in the performing arts.  Social justice messaging will underscore the deliveries of spoken word, musical renditions, small street theater dance, and songs from the keys of life.  Come and share your art in any form.  PSU student group Kaibigan and friends direct this engaging production.

WHAT: Student Interactive Session

WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Multicultural Center (MCC) room 228

The Student Interactive Session will tackle the thorny issues of gentrification, rising homelessness, environmental justice, income inequality and economic stagnation.  Join a panel of seasoned advocates as they engage our students in a robust dialogue: Structural Manifestations of Inequality and Prejudice.

Panel Moderator:

WHAT: Documentary Film: An Untold Story. Elena Rose

WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Multicultural Center (MCC) room 228

WHAT: Brothers and Sisters Talking: Are we living the dream today?

WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Multicultural Center (MCC) room 228

Join Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha as they facilitate this student-run frank discussion of what race relations, institutional equity, social mobility, and college affordability look like today with respect to Dr. King’s hopes and inspired messages.

This event is free and open to the public.

WHAT: Discussion: Brothers and Sisters Talking: Are we living the dream today?

WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Multicultural Center, room 228

Please join us for a student-run discussion: Brothers and Sisters Talking: Are we living the dream today?