– Hey, my name is Betty Miller. I am a political science pre-law major with a minor in African American studies, and I am a fourth year here at Ohio University. The NAACP is basically a student group that advocates for marginalized groups here on campus. So we work with faculty, administrators, and staff
To try to provide equity and inclusion to our university. We also work with outside organizations to help us with advocacy so we can make sure that everybody feels included at our university. – Hello, my name is Noel Gordon. I am a senior here at Ohio University. I’m studying psychology,
Focusing in child mental illness and trauma, also kind of wanna go into family therapy. Currently I am co-president of MAPS. MAPS is Minority Association of Pre-Health Students. And what MAPS is, we are a minority organization on campus just to provide opportunities, networking events, just to be a support system
For minority pre-health students on campus. MAPS has done a lot for me. MAPS has basically paved the way for my college career. It’s put me in a lot of positions to be able to meet a lot of people who will help my professional career. My experience as a Bobcat, well,
Firstly, my high school mentor was a Bobcat. Her name’s Jessica. She graduated from here. She came to my high school, did a numerous amount of things for me and just her care and compassion, it was just so, it was just a lot for me. It was just like something that,
Of course I get from my family, but getting it from an outsider was just like, whoa. And then so when she told me she graduated from OU, that made me want to come to OU. So then coming here, it was just like, it was just a network of people
Who always would just put their hand out, like, “If you need help, you can come to me.” And that’s what I like about being a Bobcat. There’s people who don’t look like you who want to see you achieve the things that you want to achieve. And that’s what I feel like,
That’s the best part about being a Bobcat for me is. It doesn’t matter where you come from. It doesn’t matter who you are. There’s always going to be somebody out there to help you here at OU. – Hi, my name is Maribel Antunez’uriostegui
And I am a second year student here at Ohio University, studying political science, pre-law with a French minor, a linguistics minor, and a certificate in diversity studies. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia and I am here representing the Latino Student Union. I currently serve as the president of the Latino Student Union
And we are one of the organizations on campus that helps promote the unity and identity of Latinx students, that helps bring Latino students together, and just a good time for us to share our culture through fun activities and events. – My name is Jordan Schmitt. I’m a junior at Ohio University studying journalism,
News and information, and sociology. I am the current head of public relations of Variant Magazine. Variant is an on-campus publication. We are mass-produced fashion magazine intended for creative people to get experience in magazine production. We also embrace the ideals of diversity, representation, and creativity. Anyone can join Variant to get any type
Of experience that they’re looking for in the creative industry, as well as magazine experience, blogging, writing, photo, makeup. We pretty much have something for everybody. But it’s been a very amazing community of creative people to get to know and work with as well. And I love being a Bobcat because of the community
And the environment here at Ohio University. Just great people who are always very friendly and approachable. And that is what I love about being a Bobcat. – Welcome to OMSAR, the Office of Multicultural Success and Retention at Ohio University. I’m Dr. Marlene De La Cruz-Guzman. OMSAR provides a wide array of services
For first year underrepresented students through our LINKS program. And these are based on academics, leadership, and community service and engagement. For over 35 years, LINKS has been the cornerstone of OMSAR’s support services for first year students. LINKS will help you to navigate the transition to the college experience and it will do so
Through programming, study abroad, enrichments, and a variety of programming focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. OMSAR support continues well past your first year. In fact, we support you all the way through graduation and we do so with a variety of programs, including enrichment programs, study abroad, special courses, academic support,
And a variety of leadership and career services to support your journey to graduation. OMSAR is here for you. We can’t wait to see you this fall. – Hey, future Bobcats! My name is Winsome Chunnu. I am the director of the Multicultural Center. I am also a two-time alum of Ohio University
And a proud Jamaican Bobcat. So within the Multicultural Center, here are some things that you can do that will allow you to shine while you’re here. We advise over 35 multicultural student organizations informally, and we formally advise the Black Student Cultural Programming Board. What does that mean?
Research shows that students who are active in leadership roles in student organizations are more successful when they graduate in terms of when they move on to graduate school or professional schools or into the working world, because they can speak to those tangible experiences that they get serving in leadership roles in various organizations.
So I implore you, look at all the multicultural organizations, think about becoming members, think about becoming leaders in those organizations. And the Multicultural Center, we are here to help you grow into those roles and shine while you are on campus. So you can email me at Chunnu, chunnu@ohio.edu. When you’re on campus,
We are located on the second floor in Baker Center, right across from the escalator. You cannot miss us. We are the only office on the second floor. Come in, see the space, look around. We have an art gallery, we have a library. We have two rooms where our student organizations meet.
You can really benefit from engaging with the Multicultural Center as well as being in that space with other multicultural Bobcats. – My name is Micah McCarey and I serve as the director of our LGBT Center at Ohio University. Our LGBT Center is here for people of all attraction orientations and gender identities.
And it’s through our educational programming and community initiatives, be they online or in our physical LGBT Center space, that we will enrich your Ohio University experience. – My name is Dr. Geneva Murray, I’m the director of the Women’s Center here at Ohio University. And in my role, I have the pleasure of working
With students from across campus and in all disciplines. The best part of my job is that I help you feel empowered and I help amplify your voice. With programs like the ALAANA+ Women’s Leadership Cohort, International Women’s Coffee Hours, as well as our art installations and Take Back the Night,
There are many ways to get involved. We promote academic achievement, encourage global citizenship, and build confidence among our participants’ personal lives. We do this all by looking at things through a gendered, but intersectional lens. We’re proud to be part of your Ohio Community and you can connect with us by visiting our website
Where you can sign up for our newsletter, find out about events, as well as book an appointment with professional staff. – Hi, my name is Kristyn Neckles. I’m a clinical psychologist and I work with Counseling and Psychological Services. I’m specially charged with the responsibility for working with our Diversity and Inclusion offices
And therefore the embedded psychologist for Diversity and Inclusion. I support offices such as OMSAR, the Women’s Center, the Multicultural Center, and LGBTQ Center in providing mental health services for students. You can schedule an individual appointment with me or whether it’s through our group therapy, one group for instance is True Selves,
Which is a group of students of color to have a space, a unique space, to process just life’s struggles and what may come up as well. I also support the various offices in doing a range of outreaches around different mental health topics and connect our students to the many resources we have
At Counseling and Psychological Services, where I’m also a staff member. – Hi, my name’s Ariana Guerra. I am a journalism major and I am the president of Alpha Psi Lambda national incorporated’s Eta chapter. Alpha PSI Lambda is the nation’s first and largest coed Latinx fraternity. It is wonderful to be a part of.
It values familia, leadership, and service. I enjoy being a part of Alpha Psi Lambda’s Eta chapter because I was able to branch out at Ohio University when I first came here. I am very much a family person and I didn’t have really anyone here that I knew of
And they made me feel supported and at home. And they gave me a lot of professional development skills through different workshops and leadership service opportunities. So I really, really value this organization for its leadership and the familia that I’ve made through that. I have been able to network both on Ohio University’s campus
And just worldwide. For anyone who is my hermano and hermana, they are always willing to speak with me, talk to me about professional development things, and just support me in whatever I do. – Hello, my name is Michele Curry. I am a current senior majoring in industrial and systems engineering
And I’m also the current vice president and treasurer of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. I would say my time here at Ohio University has been great, also being a member of the fraternity and also being a member of the Bobcats community. Some things that I really enjoy
Or that I got out of being in my fraternity include the brotherhood and lifelong friends that I have but also being able to put on events for the community. I know some events that we have done in the past include a talent show that we have done
Around Valentine’s Day called Love, Sex, and Romance. And then we also like to put on many social events just to get the community together and get to know the community. Feel free to find more information about us on our website. It is elnupes.com. We’re looking forward
To see you guys in the fall, thank you. – Hi, my name is Nia Dumas and I am the president of the Eta Psi chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority incorporated. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio and I’m a journalism major. One thing I love about my chapter
Is how we are able to meet the needs of our community. One of our most important programs that we put is Operation Bookbag. Some of the programs that we do are heavily centered around mental health. We understand that the pandemic has been quite stressful on students,
So we try to present them with resources that will help enhance their mental health. The three core values of my organization is sisterhood, scholarship, and service. We implement this through our programs and our own sisterhood within our organization. To contact us, you can find us on Instagram at @etapsi_sgrhos.
And you could also email us at etapsisgrhos@gmail.com.
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