Saturday, November 23, 2019

8:30 AM-10:00 AM

Umoja House 

In 2017, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and BALANCE (Black and Latino Alumni Network for Community and Equity) started a tradition of joining forces during the Lehigh vs. Lafayette game to promote comradery and mutual networking between current students, faculty and staff, and alumni of color.  This year, they are joining together yet again for the RIVARLY 155 game and to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Umoja House's existence at Lehigh University.  As a special nod to the founders of the Umoja House, we invite you to join us as a special presentation will be unveiled. 

Mission of BALANCE

(Black and Latino Network for Community and Equity)

Lehigh University's Black and Latino Alumni Network for Community and Equity (BALANCE) is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to serve the needs and strengthen the relationships of black and Latino alumni; to engage and involve alumni in the university's initiatives in order to influence the ideals of an equitable and inclusive Lehigh community.

Our goals are to:

  • Build a network of Black and Latino alumni to facilitate their affiliation with each other and the university
  • Reach out to Black and Latino alumni to engage them in the life of the university
  • Provide university leadership with input to influence the policies and practices on diversity
  • Involve Black and Latino alumni in the university's strategies to support retention and assist with the recruitment of well qualified or outstanding Black and Latino students
  • Establish a program for alumni to serve as mentors and provide career development guidance for students

Mission of Office of Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to engaging, developing, and empowering all students, staff, and faculty as we cultivate an inclusive environment that promotes mutual respect, and intersectional dialogue through an intercultural lens.


OMA Commitments:

  • To ENGAGE thoughtfully and intentionally as an inclusive campus community to support and educate diverse perspectives.
  • To DEVELOP and sustain an inclusive tool kit that aids in navigating the injustices of our society.
  • To ACT responsibly and respond thoughtfully as agents of social change.

 

 

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