Office of Multicultural Affairs

Office of Multicultural Affairs
229 Kehr Union Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Director: Madelyn Rodriguez
Phone: (570) 389-4510 | E-mail: mrodrig2@bloomu.edu
Office Hours: 9-5:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs was established in 1993 with the support of Bloomsburg University, The State System of Pennsylvania, and the Community Government Association.

Multicultural Affairs

Institutions of higher learning that have supported the founding of multicultural affairs offices recognize that such units provide a distinct level of programming and educational services that address the specific challenges and issues faced by historically underrepresented individuals and/or groups (HUIs) include to, United State Citizens of African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino/Chicano and indigenous descent, disabled, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender individuals, women and religious groups. The OMA staff is dedicated to helping students succeed and graduate from Bloomsburg University.

Multicultural Organizations:

Asian Culture Association
Black Cultural Society
BU Gospel Choir
Catholic Campus Ministry
Global Awareness Society
International Student Organization
Korean Association
Protestant Campus Ministry
Student Organization of Latinos
B-Smart
Ladies First
Vice Verse
IMPACT
Gay and Straight Alliance
National Association Of Black Accountants
Hillel

Multicultural Greek Organizations:

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Chi Upsilon Sigma Latina Sorority Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

Specifically, the OMA can assist students with the following:

Awareness of university policies, procedures, and regulations
Student retention support through various mentoring initiatives
Careers, internships, graduate and professional school, education abroad, and job opportunities
Provide educational programming, including study groups and seminars
Act as an advocate for students in dealing with the complex makeup of a large university
Promote an understanding and awareness of diversity and multiculturalism at Bloomsburg University through lectures and professional conferences

Programs offered through the OMA:

OMA Mentoring and Advisement Program
Latino Extravaganza
OMA Student and Faculty Advisory Board
Study Hall Sessions
Graduate School Tour
Unity Day Conference (Un Día De Unidad)
Personal and professional development workshops
First World Graduation Ceremonies
The Sankofa Conference
Martin Luther King Commemorative Banquet
Movie and Lecture Series
Breast Cancer 5k Run/Walk
Student Leadership Retreat

Bloomsburg University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disabilities , Vietnam non era veteran status or union membership. The university is additionally committed to affirmative action and will take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. Inquiries maybe referred to:

Social Equity; Warren Student Services Center; Bloomsburg University, 400 E. 2nd Street; Bloomsburg PA, 17815-1301; Website