MultiCultural Friendship Society

Windows into the World 10th Anniversary 2010

2010-01-28T08:23:00.000-08:00

On March 4th 2010 WOW-Windows into the World-presents BLACKROCK INC and Malick Badjie, VP Global Client Group.

Mr. Badjie will discuss his experience in international banking and present the guidelines for The Badjie Service Grant Program which will contribute to career business development of TSU students.

Mr. Badjie earned a BS in Political Science, magna cum laude, and a Minor in International Business from TSU .

Event time: 12 to 1:30 on Thursday March 4, 2010 AWC Atrium and Auditorium.

To register for the event, please contact:

Nina Kiknadze

Assistant to the Director of OIBP

College of International Business Programs

College of Business

Tennessee State University

Office: 615-963-7321
nkiknadz@tnstate.edu

October 7th 1st Inaugural Meeting

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October 7, 2009

I. Officers: “Congratulations new officers”
- Whitley Alexander (MCFS President)- whitleyalexander@hotmail.com
- Cassie Martin (MCFS Secretary)- cassieleemartin@gmail.com
- Osamede Eriamiatoe (MCFS Treasurer)- oeriamiatoe2@mytsu.tnstate.edu
- Kellie Marks (1st Public Relations)- kdianemarks@gmail.com
- Naresh Hanchate (2nd Public Relations)- nareshhanchate@yahoo.com
- Tomeka Soremenon (Fundraising Chair)- t.soremenon@yahoo.com
- Joy Ngoma (Activities/Event Coordinator)- tebogo@aol.com

II. Upcoming Events:
Diversity and Disability Awarneness Fair
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 10am-1pm
Place: Floyd Payne on 2nd floor (by information desk)
Note: MCFS will be participating in this event. If you are still interested in volunteering please contact Whitley Alexander.

III. Future Activities:
A. Spring Celebration
- Usually held during the spring semester around March or April
- (added activity) the different countries would set up a table during event, which will display your country
- Need volunteers to help set up for this event
Note: Don’t have to be a member to participate and/or volunteer for this event and as for now the date is tentative

B. Seminar- “Coming to America”
TSU representatives (undergraduate students and graduate students) from different countries come and talk to new international students about their experience at TSU and Nashville
Date: November 11, 2009
Time: 6pm-8pm
Place: Forum (tentative)
- Need volunteers for this event
Note: If you are willing to participate in this event as student reps, please contact the activities coordinator: Joy Ngoma at 615-319-9053 and/or through e-mail at tebogo@aol.com
C. Adopt A Country (tentative)
- Collect money for different countries to send over books and other essential supplies

D. Seminar- “Bridging the Gap” (tentative)

International and National students speak about stereotypes they have been familiarized with and how do they feel about those sterotypes now

E. Host and exchange student (tentative)

In this process you are able to be acquainted with an international student and host him around Nashvlle, the campus and places that are essential

Note: This event is only held during the beginning of the year

A. MCFS Potluck (tentative)
- Members will be able to go somewhere to discuss what is going on in the organization, ideas and suggestions

IV: Fundraiser
B. Cultural Dinner Night (tentative)
- Students pay $5 dollars to enjoy an evening of different types of food from other countries, dance and see other people from other countries perform

NEXT MEETING:
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2009
TIME: 4:00PM
PLACE: FLOYD PAYNE CAMPUS CENTER
ROOM 219

January 28th WELCOME MEETING

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Hello everyone!

Thank you for all those who attended our meeting. We really appreciate your presence. It was nice meeting everyone yesterday! Here are the results from our MCFS Election:

Congratulation to MCFS EXECUTIVE STUDENT BOARD 2009!!!

President Whitley Alexander whitleyalexander@hotmail.com

Vice President: Otome Elisha eliansy@yahoo.com

Public Relation Officer: Michael Hart deshun1987@yahoo.com

Activity Director: Joy Ngoma tebogo@aol.com

Secretary: Cassie Martin cassieleemartin@gmail.com

Treasurer: Latara McCullough lataramccullough@yahoo.com

Whitley Alexander will be sending her presidential e-letter to all members regarding her goals and ideas for MCFS. Please note: all new MCFS executive board members will need to meet with Ms. Alexander to begin planning CultureNight: Latin. Please contact Whitley Alexander if you have any questions about duties/tasks of your position.

Remember we welcome and appreciate the participation of ALL MCFS members!

Board of Advisor Information
Dr. Galen Hull (sponsor) ghull@tnstate.edu
Allie Chi achi@tnstate.edu
Mark Gunter mgunter@tnstate.edu
Jonathan Camcam jonathancamcam@everynation.org
Tina Reed breedhew@tnstate.edu

Based on yesterday’s meeting, it is decided that the First CultureNight will be a Latin-Night for February 19th 2009. The time and location is to be determined.

Don’t forget to search for “MultiCultural Friendship Society” on Facebook and join the group

Thank you once again for being part of MCFS! Have a great day!

MCFS WELCOME MEETING TODAY

2009-01-28T08:31:00.000-08:00

Welcome MCFS Members

Thank you for your interest in MCFS. It is so nice to meet individuals who share a common interest in culture diversity.

Our goal is to provide you with as many opportunities to interact and participate in cultural-related activities by creating a global village at Tennessee State University.

We welcome and appreciate all your opinions, ideas, and efforts to bring culture awareness on this campus.

Thank you once again for becoming part of MCFS.

Important Links

After today’s meeting, please join the MultiCultural Friendship Society Facebook Group.

We also have a blogspot at www.multiculturalfriendshipsociety.blogspot.com that will be updated with upcoming events, meeting minutes, pictures, and important information regarding MCFS.

*IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER*

All general assembly meetings will occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

CultureNight will occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Topic/Theme for CultureNight will be decided at general assembly meetings by the MCFS members.

February 12th: Meeting with the new Student Executive Board with Board of Advisors 4:00 in AWC Suite H-4

February 19th: First CultureNight hosted by Board of Advisors and Executive Board (more info will be emailed to all members)
To email MCFS, mcfs_tsu@yahoo.com

Important Contact Info

Dr. Galen Hull ghull@tnstate.edu 963-7154
Ms. Tina Reed breedhew@tnstate.edu 963-7369
Mr. Mark Gunter mgunter@tnstate.edu 963-5640
Mr. Jonathan Camcam jonathan.camcam@everynation.org
Ms. Allie Chi achi@tnstate.edu 963-7321
Whitley Alexander whitleyalexander@hotmail.com 963-7321

WELCOME MEETING TOMORROW

2009-01-27T07:37:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone!
Thank you for stopping by MCFS Meet and Greet! We hope you enjoyed the yummy baklava from the Mediterranean Cuisine and the live breakdancers (introduced to MCFS by Jonathan Camcam).

Please stop by our Welcome Meeting in Conference Room 219 in the Floyd Payne Student Center (the same room we held our TSU Main Campus Meet and Greet) at 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
Please feel free to invite friends.

Thank you so much for being part of MCFS efforts to build a global village at Tennessee State University. We look forwarding to meeting you!

Light refreshments will be provided.

We will also be hosting an Election for MCFS student executive board! If interested, please email me and bring your ideas to the meeting.

MCFS
MultiCultural Friendship Society
mcfs_tsu@yahoo.com

Don't forget to visit MCFS' blog for updates and upcoming events
http://multiculturalfriendshipsociety.blogspot.com/

Huge Success

2009-01-23T07:23:00.000-08:00

The Meet and Greet on January 21st and 22nd was a huge success thanks to all those involved with MCFS.

We are really excited to get to meet all the new incoming members and cannot wait to welcome a new executive committee and our first CultureNight.

Pictures from the event will be posted soon. Thanks to everyone who made this event a success and a big welcome to all new members!

See you on January 29th for our first meeting and MCFS election!

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Flyer/Logo

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Meet and Greet Prototype Flyer

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New Design

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Second Logo

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Sample 1 of New Logo

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Sample 1: Logo for MultiCultural Friendship Society

Created by Allie Chi

We are still in progress of creating a new brand for MCFS. Keep posted and stay warm out there!

Meeting Minutes December 12th

2008-12-15T06:32:00.000-08:00

MCFS held a brief informal Board of Advisers meeting to organize the direction of MCFS and the develop plans for the Meet and Greet.

Introduction

Meeting Attendees:
Dr. Hull
Mr. Gunter
Mr. Lundy
Ms. Chi
Mr. Camcam

Mr. Gunter has secured conference room 219 on TSU main campus to host the 1st Meet/Greet. We have rescheduled the time/date and need members to attend to help recruit new membership and build brand awareness for MCFS.

Please mark your calendars for January 21, 2009 from 11 to 1 for the main campus Meet & Greet event. We have allocated funds from Campus Kaleidoscope to provide treats and beverages. It's suggested the treats have an ethnic/international theme to offer a sample of Spring Celebration. Also, to promote excitement and buzz, we asked Mr. Camcam invite his breakdancers.

An additional Meet/Greet event will be held on the downtown campus on January 22nd from 4 to 5:30 near the Atrium with treats/beverage. Entertainment for that event is undecided. Hopefully, we can invite the breakdancers back for our second meet/greet. Again, we need current members to help provide support for MCFS.

Our goal for the Meet/Greet is to recruit membership by promoting the importance of networking with the global community. MCFS will began programs, workshops, seminars as a benefit for students and their future in the global marketplace.

Mr. Gunter suggested CommunityNashville--an organization dedicated to fighting the "ism". CommunityNashville host a retreat that MCFS members will have the opportunity to attend.

Mr. Camcam will be speaking with corporate sponsors to attend MCFS meetings and educate attendees about what global market criterias corporations are seeking today.

Election date is January 29, 2009 for executive committee positions: President, Secretary, PR Officer

Action Items:

Redesign MCFS Logo (Ms. Chi)
Meet/Greet Flyer (Ms. Chi)
Contact International Students to display their cultural attire at the Meet/Greet (Mr. Gunter)
CommunityNashville (Mr. Gunter)
Flags (Mr. Gunter)
Decoration (Mr. Gunter, Mr. Camcam, Mr. Hull)
Purchase treats/beverage for Meet/Greet (Mr. Hull)
Brochures/Information regarding MCFS (Ms. Chi)
Contact Corporate Sponsors (Mr. Camcam)
Breakdancer/Entertainment (Mr. Camcam)

We will be posting the next date for informational meeting for all current members.

Enjoy your Holiday!

MEET AND GREET INFORMATION

2008-12-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! It looks like we are officially hosting a meet/greet on January 22nd, 2009 at TSU's Main Campus from 3:30 to 5:30.

Food and drinks will be provided!!

Members will be emailed an attachment of the flyer to forward along to the student body.

We need a team of students to come in and exercise their creative skills for the Meet/Greet promotional meeting and for the Student Coalition in January.

With finals and Winter Break on its way, the next best dates available are January 16th, 20th, or 21st to set up a preparation meeting. Please email me if you are available during those dates.

If meeting becomes an issue, please just email me any ideas you have about campaigning MCFS. Your input is greatly appreciated!

A big thank you goes to Ms. McCullough and Mr. Gunter for collecting the proper paperwork to register MCFS and reserving the forum.

Good luck with finals!

-Allie

2008-12-02T14:05:00.000-08:00

December 1st Meeting Minutes/Summary

2008-12-01T17:06:00.000-08:00

First off, thank you for all those who attended. Based on the input of tonight's meeting, things look very optimistic for MCFS. We have found students, faculty, and staff who share a common interest in promoting the appreciation of cultural diversity. We are looking forward to welcoming more members to our Meet/Greet meeting in January.

After brief introductions, we began the meeting with a historic perspective of MCFS and the Spring Celebration. A packet with information regarding what MCFS is and the goals of the organization for the year was passed out.

Members Presents:

Dr. Hull-faculty/sponsor
Tina Reed-faculty
Ezell Lundy-faculty
Mark Gunter-faculty
Jonathan Camcam- sponsor
Gift Bondue- MBA student
Latara McCullough-student
Monya Harin- MBA student

Discussed the two major objectives for the Spring Celebration

Student Participation
Student Attendance

The meeting's objective is recruiting students and other student organizations to partake in MCFS' Spring Celebration.

Dr. Galen Hull discussed the importance of bridging both campuses with the help of Mr. Mark Gunter who currently serves as Multicultural/International Student Affairs Director on TSU Main Campus.

Tina Reed mentioned the Student Coalition Council in January (unconfirmed date: the Friday after Spring Registration). The Student Coalition Council is an opportunity for MCFS to market the organization to fellow student organizations. Ms. Tina Reed, Jonathan Camcam, Allie Chi, Latara McCullough, and Monya Harin need to meet beforehand to prepare presentation

Latara McCullough, Monya Harin, and Mr. Mark Gunter plan to meet the Dean Miles on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. to register MCFS as a student organization. Dr. Hull will be sending an electronic copy of MCFS amendment to Mr. Mark Gunter. Allie Chi will be sending an electronic copy of the December 1st Meeting Packet and other information in regards to MCFS.

Mr. Mark Gunter mentioned Nashvile Now/Community for Justice as an community organization that shares common interest with MCFS. The partnership would be beneficial to the Spring Celebration. He will be meeting with the organization leaders.

Jonathan Camcam discussed MCFS engage in projects like Habitat for Humanity to create unity among MCFS members and the community.

Mr. Gunter suggested promoting the club in the Student Center on Wednesday.

Monya Harin suggest grassroots marketing towards students. She also has volunteered to be the temporary President for the meeting with Dean Miles.

List of Actions/Responsibilities

Tina Reed- present and endorse MCFS to other student organizations especially at the Student Coalition Council

Mark Gunter- appoint the President of the Student Government to become involved in MCFS, distribution list of international student, schedule meeting with Allie Chi for tour of Main Campus, accompany students with Dean Miles meeting

Latara McCullough-register MCFS as a student organization with Dean Miles, work with Ms. Harin on marketing campaign, recruit members from her own organization, speak with Student Government members and fellow international minor students about MCFS, help organize the presentation for January's Student Coalition Council.

Dr. Hull- email electronic copy of MCFS amendments to Allie Chi and Mr. Mark Gunter, write letter to Dr. Johnson, Dr. Freeman, and Dean Miles asking for support of MCFS, message Sharon Smith to appoint Miss TSU to particpate in MCFS

Monya Harin-distribution list of study abroad applicants, register MCFS as a student organization with Dean Miles as President, work with Ms. McCullough on marketing campaign, help organize presentation for January's Student Coalition Council

Jonathan Camcam-network with Ben Jones to rally more student participation (Great job inviting Ms. Monya Harin tonight!), help prepare presentation for Student Coalition Council set in January

Allie Chi/Ezell Lundy-partnering together to provide administrative assistance to MCFS, sending contact information from December 1st attendees, sending electronic files of MCFS to members to distribute, meeting with Mr. Gunter for tour, help prepare presentation for Student Coalition Council

Decisions Made:

January 22nd will be the next MCFS meeting. We will be having a Meet/Greet meeting to market MCFS to students. It is not confirmed yet, but the meeting will likely take place on the Main Campus in the Forum. It's been suggested to provided drinks or other snack-like items.

A meeting before January 22, 2008 is needed to help prepare materials and "pitch" for students to join MCFS.

brochures about the club
flyers about the meet/greet
contact sheet

Election date is set for January 29, 2009. We will be deciding at that time an official executive committee.

Also, students have the opportunity to sign up for committees for the Spring Celebration.

Note: Please do not pass out the flyers from the meeting. Due to time/date changes, a new flyer is needed.

If you are interested in designing, please contact Allie Chi. Her office has graphic software that can be used in creating brochures, posters, etc.

Overall, the meeting was very productive. Again, thank you for your attendance and contribution.

December 1st Pre-Meeting

2008-12-01T09:19:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Tonight at 4:00 PM, MCFS will be having an "Introduction" meeting at Avon Williams Campus in conference room H-404.

Here's a brief history of MCFS:

Started in 2000, MCFS is a student organization driven to "bridge the cultural divide". The Office of International Business Program is the current sponsor for the organization. Membership in MCFS is mainly consisted of business majors and students from other colleges and school within TSU. The signature event for MCFS is the MultiCultural Spring Celebration, a one-day affair which traditionally is held in early April on the Old Plaza of the Main TSU Campus.

The purpose of the event is:

stimulate and strengthen the interaction of diversity
create an outlet for creative expression for diverse students
encourage diverse students to have more visibility and involvement on campus
educate and promote intercultural awareness and appreciation among diverse students, faculty, and the surrounding TSU community

The Spring Celebration includes ethnically inspired dishes, performances from a wide range of different cultures, and education displays from sponsors and student organizations.

The event is an enriching opportunity to experience different cultures within TSU campus. To particpate in this exciting event, please attend our next meeting on January 15th. We will start planning and organizing the Spring Celebration '09. Your presence would be greatly appreciated!

Please note: MCFS will also be hosting elections for executive positions on January 15th in room K-459 at 3:30. Please email mcfs_yahoo.com with your information and attend our next meeting.