February 2015 MRC Newsletter

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to the Multicultural Resource Center!

2015 brings the promise of new initiatives in the Multicultural Resource Center! February is Black History Month and we celebrate all month long with a variety of student organizations. The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will co-sponsor a series of events this month including a Racial Justice Deliberation forum with the Black Student Union and Broome Community College, sponsorship of our students to attend Rhapsody in Black, at the Schorr Family Firestage in Johnson City. Join us for an evening with film director, producer, writer and actor, Spike Lee on Thursday, February 19th at the University Events Center. We are equally excited to welcome writer, commentator, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni on Thursday, February 26th in the University Union’s Mandela Room. We invite you to attend and participate in the events that will be happening in and around our campus all month long, please see the Black Student Union’s calendar of events for more details.

ODEI is currently scheduling trainings and workshops for students across the campus. If you’re organization is interested in cultural competency training or any of our presentations, please complete the online training form on our website and provide us with available dates and times. For continuous information on all that is happening this semester, visit us often on the web at mrc.binghamton.edu.

Sincerely,Dr. Nicole Sirju-JohnsonDirector of the Multicultural Resource Center

About Culture ConnectsCulture Connects is a newsletter designed to provide the campus with up-to-date information about cultural events, programs and opportunities available to students.

If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the newsletter every month, please email Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator a [email protected].

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MRC Upcoming Events

MRC would like you to save the date for the following upcoming events:

Getting to Know Your Chinese Students, for Faculty & Staff and co-hosted by ESL ProgramWednesday, February 11th, 12:00-1:30pm, UU Undergrounds

MRC Student Leaders MeetingTuesday, February 3rd, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108Tuesday, March 31st, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108Tuesday, April 28th, 7:00-8:00pm, UU 108

MRC Weekly Friday Tabling February 6th through May 1st

Racial Justice Deliberation, hosted by ODEIWednesday, February 18th, 6:30-8:30pm, UU Old Union Hall

An Evening with Spike Lee, Black History Month SpeakerThursday, February 19th, 6:00-8:00pm, Event Center

MRC Tabling for the University Day at the MallSaturday, February 21st, 11:00am-3:00pm, Oakdale Mall

Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Nikki Giovanni, hosted by BSUThursday, February 26th, 6:00pm, UU Mandela Room

MRC Leadership ForumTuesday, March 17th, 6:30-7:30pm, UU 108

MRC Speaking Up & Getting SupportWednesday, March 25th and Thursday, April 16th, Time and Location TBA

MRC Asian Heritage Month Kick-Off CelebrationSaturday, April 25th, C4 Multipurpose Room

MRC NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DO YOU WANT TO BE ON A TV TALK SHOW?

THEN JOIN THE MRC’S DIVERSITY TALK SHOW!

The Multicultural Resource Center is looking for students to participate in it’s new Diversity Talk Show. The show will be produced by BTV6 and will include several

panelists who will discus various topics during the program. If you’re interested contact Mengchen Huang.

Contact:

MRC Program Coordinator: Mengchen Huang

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: 607-777-6071

MRC Diversity Talk Show topics and schedule for Spring 2015:Title Theme Week of 1. The Diversity Quota Affirmative Action 2/9/20152. Extro/Intro Project Personality Differences 2/23/20153. Chivalry in 2015 Gender Roles 3/9/20154. To Protect and Serve Views on Law Enforcement 3/23/20155. The Forgotten Warriors Rights for LGBTQ 4/13/2015

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Mengchen Huang, MRC Program Coordinator at [email protected].

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Interested in advertising in the MRC Culture Connects Newsletter?Increase your business among Binghamton University students, faculty and staff. The MRC is home for more than 100 cultural student organizations on campus. With more than 1,700 students subscribed to our Monthly Newsletter, consider us a great marketing tool for reaching the university community. Binghamton University’s student of color and International student populations are increasing. Make your business more visible among students.

For more information, please contact Mengchen Huang at [email protected] or 707-777-6071

Culture Connects Grant Recipients

Congratulations to our February 2015 Culture

Connects Program Grant recipients:

Black Student Union

Binghamton Bhangra

Chinese Student & Scholars Association

MRC SPRING 15 INTERNS

GRADUATE INTERNSAlbert LeeYang XuZelin Wang

MARKETING INTERNSAndrew RosalesGizem Ceyla OzanTiffany M. RiveraXiaonan Guo

PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT INTERNSImran MahmoodBradlee Vasquez ValdezYikai ZhangSarah BonicheEllaine HoTiffany Hiutung Lai(HDEV 475)Michelle PoonMelissa LuongTyron Brown

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MINORITY OWNED LOCAL RESOURCES

Chinese Food & RestaurantBuffet Star 4089 Vestal Rd., Vestal (607)729-1083China Doll Restaurant 13 Washington Ave., Endicott (607)748-5093China Garden Restaurant 1011 North St., Endicott (607)786-2165China Lake Restaurant 3215 E. Main St #2, Endicott (607)748-2133China Wok 4700 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)797-2288Far East Chinese Restaurant 287 Main St., Binghamton (607)797-1166Foliage Chinese Restaurant 47 Riverside Dr., Johnson City (607)798-8998Fraternity Chinese Restaurant 1110 Chenango St., Binghamton (607)724-0633Fu Star Chinese Restaurant 1185 Vestal Ave., Binghamton (607)722-5767Grand China Wok Buffet 2421 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)770-1268Great Chinese Buffet 560 Harry L Dr., Johnson City (607)770-8938Moon Star Chinese Restaurant 3218 E. Main Street, Endicott (607)754-6778New Century Chinese Restaurant 254 Main St., Johnson City (607)729-0156Panda Chinese Restaurant 3748 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)798-1833Red House Chinese Restaurant 200 Main St ., Binghamton (607)729-9988Red Wok Chinese Restaurant 125 Main St., Binghamton (607)724-2003Wok ‘n Roll 1101 Bunn Hill Rd., Vestal (607)729-2689European Food & RestaurantCrepe Heaven 217 Main St., Binghamton (607)217-7188Cortese Restaurant 117 Robinson St., Binghamton (607)723-6440Despina’s Mediterranean Taste 79 Court St., Binghamton (607)235-3123Grotta Azzurra Italia Ristorante 2 Main St., Binghamton (607)722-2003La Cucina Pizzeria 62 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton (607)729-8180Little Venice Restaurant 465 Chenango St., Binghamton (607)724-2513Nirchi’s Restaurant 215 Washington Ave., Binghamton (607)484-1604Grande’s Italian Restaurant 1250 Upper Front St., Binghamton (607)723-9011

Food & Restaurants

Twice a year, the MRC publishes our listing of minority owned businesses in the Binghamton area that cater to the needs of diverse students of color. This listing can help you feel a little more comfortable as you explore places that provide hair cuts and styles, cultural foods, or unique religious observations.

Tells us about your experience! We welcome reviews, in our office, if you visit a business included in our listing or let us know about a place we might have missed!

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Number 5 Steak House 33 S Washington St., Binghamton (607)723-0555Taste of Europe 440 Court St., Binghamton (607)296-4213Greek House Restaurant 623 Main St., Johnson City (607)798-7899Indian Food & RestaurantCurrys of India 45 Court St., Binghamton (607)722-8181Halal Meats, Deli & Mini Buffet 87 Clinton St., Binghamton (607)217-5777Moghul Fine Indian Cuisine 4700 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)729-2266Royal Indian Bar and Grill 1101 Bunn Hill Rd., Vestal (607)238-1346Taj Halal Restaurant 59 Main St., Binghamton (607)723-6454

Japanese Food & RestaurantEbishura Sushi 4700 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)770-7500Fuji San 4105 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)797-9888Hibachi Grill & Sushi Supreme Buffet 2433 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)205-1075Kampai Japanese Steak House 108 N Jensen Rd., Vestal (607)798-7521Sahara Japanese Sushi Restaurant 1009 North St., Endicott (607)786-8028Sake-Tumi 71 Court St., Binghamton (607)238-1771

Korean Food & RestaurantMan Nam Korean Restaurant 4010 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)770-0073Latin Food & RestaurantMi Casa 58 Henry St., Binghamton (607)237-0227Mexican Food & RestaurantChipotle Mexican Grill 4698 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)797-2528Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant 1101 Bunn Hill Rd., Vestal (607)644-9121Margarita’s Cantina 1166 Upper Front St., Binghamton (607)772-0722Thai Food & RestaurantSabaidee Thai Restaurant 36 Jennison Ave., Johnson City (607)766-0557Thai Basil 1 Washington Ave., Endicott (607)484-0188Thai Thai Cuisine 584 Court St., Binghamton (607)775-9499Thai Time 92 Front St., Binghamton (607)724-8424Turkish Food & RestaurantTurkish Restaurant 258 Main St., Johnson City (607)644-9030Vietnamese Food & RestaurantMekong Vietnamese Restaurant 29 Willow St., Johnson City (607)770-9628Nhu Y 3701 Vestal Pkwy E., Vestal (607)217-7276West Indian Food & RestaurantCoCo Mojo 135 Washington Ave, Endicott (607)205-1057L & R West Indian Grocery Bakery 10 Lake Ave., Binghamton (607)217-7225

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Barbershops & Salons

Blazin Cuts Barbershop 291 Conklin Ave., Binghamton (607)771-6786Envy You Salon & Boutique 125 Main St., Binghamton (607)772-8187Envy You Salon & Boutique (Men) 125 Main St., Binghamton (607)238-7551Val @ Hair for You 345 Harry L Dr. , Johnson City (607)221-0141Face’s Barbershop 122 Washington Ave., Endicott (607)422-1010Five Star Barbershop 1303 Monroe St., Endicott (607)205-2220Grand Master’s Barbershop 190 Main St., Binghamton (347)853-4099Jus Hair Boutique & Salon 192 Main St., Binghamton (607)296-4322Miracle’s Hair Salon 157 Main St., Binghamton (607)771-6566New York Styles Barbershop 280 Main St., Binghamton (607)729-8390New York Styles II 203 Odell Ave, Endicott (607)349-7344Platinum Cuts Barbershop 35 Pine St., Binghamton (607)621-1332Shuna’s Hair Studio 175 Clinton St., Binghamton (607)237-0206

Miscellaneous Businesses

Paradise Hair World (Beauty Supply) 197 Clinton St., Binghamton (607)348-0055Odz & Endz City Financial (bill payment/cellphones) 83 Glenwood Ave, Binghamton (607)235-2778Talk of Da Town (Cellphone Accessories) 155-157 Clinton St., Binghamton (607)722-7250

Grocery Stores

Asian Food Store 200 Main St., Binghamton (607)729-9988Dnister 9 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton (607)729-5905European Market 20 Downs Ave., Binghamton (607)766-9509Hang Phat Market 278 Main St., Binghamton (607)797-4087Lonny’s Asian Market 200 Grand Ave., Johnson City (607)777-9440Nannery’s Grocery Store 184 Clinton St., Binghamton (607)724-4905

Religious Establishments

AMETrinity AME Zion Church 203 Oak St., Binghamton (607)724-4772Calvary Baptist Church 466 Chenango St., Binghamton (607)722-1867

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Cultural Organizations

African Student Organization ASOAmerican Kurdish CouncilArabic Association AAAsian Outlook AOAsian Student Union ASUAssociation of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting ALPFABert Mitchell Minorities in Management Organizations BMMMO

CULTURAL ORGANIZATION LISTING

Cornerstone Community Church 911 East Main St., Endicott (607)239-4127First Baptist Church of Johnson City 1321 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City (607)238-7795Korean Baptist Chuirch of Binghamton 901 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal (607)729-3562

Byzantine Catholic - Eastern RiteHoly Spirit Byzantine Catholic 360 Clinton St., Binghamton (607)797-2122

CatholicNewman House for Roman Catholic Students 400 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal (607)798-7202St. Patrick’s Church 9 Leroy St., Binghamton (607)722-1060

IslamIslamic Awareness Center 74 Conklin Ave., Binghamton (607)723-2572Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier 161 Grand Ave., Johnson City (607)729-7265

JudaismBeth David Synagogue 39 Riverside Dr., Binghamton (607)722-1793Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life 420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal (607)797-0015Temple Concord Reform 9 Riverside Dr., Binghamton (607)723-7355Temple Israel 4737 Deerfield Pl., Vestal (607)723-7461

Non-DenominationalGrace Tabernacle Church 98 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton (607)729-3626Greater Faith & Deliverance Ministries 219 Oak St., Binghamton (607)821-1828

PentecostalCalvary’s Love 1315 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City (607)797-3757First Assembly of God 254 Washington St., Binghamton (607)723-3218Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ 126 S. Washington St., Binghamton (607)723-2361New Heights Ministries Church 17 Front St., Binghamton (607)723-2361River of Life Cogic 28 Frederick St., Binghamton (607)621-4592Salvation Temple Church 103 Susquehanna St., Binghamton (607)724-3906

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Binghamton Association of Mixed Students BAMSBinghamton BhangraBinghamton China Care Club BCCCBinghamton University Gospel ChoirBinghamton University Japanese Association BUJABinghamton University Korean Undergraduate Student Association BUKUSABlack Dance RepertoireBlack Latino Asian Caucasian Keeping UnityBlack Student Union BSUCaribbean Student Association CSACharles Drew Minority Pre-Health SocietyChinascopeChinese American Student Union CASUChinese Students and Scholars Association CSSADiverse Cultural Xcellence DCXGivology at Binghamton UniversityGraduate African Student Organization GASOHaitian Student Association HaSAHellenic Cultural Society HCSHillel/Jewish Student Union HillelHong Kong Exchange Square HKESIndian Graduate Student Organization IGSOIndian International Student Union IISUInternational Connection ICInternational Flag Dancers IFDIrish Student UnionItalian ClubJUMP Nation (Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program)Korean American Student Association KASAKorean Network in Culture and Time KONECTLadies Owning Their Curls, Kinks, & Straights LOCKSLatin American Student Union LASUMASTIMen of Color Scholastic Society MCS2Muslim Student Association MSANational Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACPNational Society of Black Engineers NSBENukporfe (African Dance Group)Philippine-American League PALPolish Student Association


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Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate PULSEQuimbamba Latin Dance TeamSHADESSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers SHPESociety of Women Engineers SWESpanish ClubSul PoongTaiwanese American Student Coalition TASCTaiwanese Student AssociationThurgood Marshall Pre-Law SocietyThai Cultural Awareness ClubTomorrow’s Hope in North Korea THiNKTurkish Culture Association TURCATurkish Student AssociationVietnamese Student Association VSAWE SPEAK BU (Women, Empower, Support, Educate, Advocate, and Know at BU)Women’s Student Union WSUX-Fact’r Step Team

LGBTQ Clubs/Resources

SHADESRainbow Pride UnionEquality ProjectBarabing.org

Merlins Dance ClubLesbian and Gay Family Building Project

Greek Organizations

Asian Greek Council AGCDelta Kappa Delta Sorority ΔΚΔIota Nu Delta Fraternity ΙΝΔKappa Phi Lambda Sorority ΚΦΛNu Alpha Phi Fraternity ΝΑΦSigma Psi Zeta Sorority ΣΨΖPi Delta Psi Fraternity ΠΔΨ


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Religious Groups

Binghamton Korean Catholic Community BKCCBinghamton Sikh Association BSABrothers and Sisters in Christ BASICCampus Bible Fellowship CBFChinese Christian Fellowship CCFHillel/Jewish Student Union HillelHindu Student Council HSCIndian Christian Fellowship ICFKorean American Baptist Student Organization KABSOKorean American Christian Fellowship KACFMuslim Student Association MSASpirit in the BoxThree Angles Message Christian Club 3AMZionist Organization

Latino Greek Council LGCLambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity ΛΥΛOmega Phi Beta Sorority ΩΦΒSigma Lambda Gamma Sorority ΣΛΓSigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority ΣΛΥLambda Theta Alpha Sorority ΛΘΑChi Upsilon Sigma ΧΥΣ

Multicultural Greek Council MGCMALIK Fraternity MALIKalpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority αΚΔΦLambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity ΛΣΥSigma Iota Alpha ΣΙΑDelta Epsilon Psi Fraternity ΔΕΨSigma Omicron Pi ΣΟΠNational Pan-Hellenic Council NPHCAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity ΑΦΑKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity ΚΑΨDelta Sigma Theta Sorority ΔΣΘPhi Beta Sigma Fraternity ΦΒΣZeta Phi Beta Sorority ΖΦΒ


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BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKERS

Join BSU, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and BCC CCE for a discussion on Racial Justice Deliberation Feb. 18 at

6:30 in Old Union Hall.

Director Spike Lee is speaking at Binghamton Feb. 19! Free admission and open to the public, located in the Events Center. Doors open at 5pm and starts at

6pm.

Join BSU as Keynote Speaker Nikki Giovanni visits Feb. 26 in the Mandela Room at 6pm for Black History Month.

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CDC Upcoming Events

How to Small Talk for Networking Success: Brand Yourself! February 3, 4:30-5:30pm, UU 120Hear our expert guest speaker from Macy’s, Mr. Vincent Bond share the secrets to successful “small talk” and make your next networking opportunity lead to career success, followed by an interactive “small talk” workshop lead by the staff of the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development to practice what you have learned!

Events Center Job and Internship Fair! February 11, 11:00am-3:30pm (Bring your BU Student ID)Representatives from more than 100 for-profit, government, and non-profit organizations will be available to meet with students regarding full-time employment and internship opportunities in the Events center. Registered organizations represent a wide range of fields, and students of all majors, including first-year students, are encouraged to attend. To view the list of participating employers go to: http://TINYURL.COM/BUSPRING2015JIF

“Ace your Interview!” Etiquette Dinner - March 6th, 6:30-8:30pm, OUHThis is an opportunity to learn and practice good dining etiquette and brush up on your networking skills with employers, alumni, faculty, staff and fellow students. Pre-registration is required via hireBING and there is a $12/person fee.

The Mentoring Movement: An Evening Connecting with Professionals - March 26th, 5:30-7:30, Mandela Room (pre-registration required via hireBING)


Pursuit of Academic Success - February 4th, 2:30-4 pm, ISSS Conference Room/LSG552This group is to assist international students of BU in maximizing their academic achievement. Participants of this group will discuss barriers each week to academic success and learn how they can better address them. For more information, contact Dr. Sangmoon Kim: [email protected].

Empowering Students of ColorThis group is open for any student who identifies as a student of color. It will discuss issues of cultural uniqueness and the impact that it has on the balance of work/academic/personal relationships. For more information about the group, please email LeAnna Rice, Mental Health Outreach Coordinator/Counselor at [email protected]. Women’s GroupThis group is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, of any background, who is looking for a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss what it means to be a woman, and the impact of that identity in work/academic/personal relationships. The group may also include therapeutic exercises to help group members build stronger self-concepts and esteem. For more information about the group, please email LeAnna Rice, Mental Health Outreach Coordinator/Counselor at [email protected].

University Counseling Upcoming Events

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The BU Gospel Choir invites you to sing, dance, or play music to perform for God! Feb.

6 at 6pm in UU120

Come ski at Saw Mill Ski Resort Feb. 6-Feb. 8 weekend! $175/person includes transportation, lodging, food, lessons, skiing

and snowboarding.

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JUMP Nation invites you to its annual Dating Games on Feb 13! Couples will battle in their knowledge of each other to win! Doors open at 6pm in Old Union

Hall.


The Job and Internship Fair is Feb. 11 from 11am-3pm in the Events Center. Reps from over 100 organizations wil l meet to discuss full-time employment

and internships.

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Gospel Choir and the Black Student Union present Sunday Best, a gospel showcase! Feb. 15 at 3pm in the C4

Multipurpose Room

Join the Chinese Students and Scholars Association for a Chinese New Year Gala on Feb.

20 in the Mandela Room

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Join the Caribbean Student Association for Culture Night: Lioness on the Rise! Feb. 21 in the Mandela

Room. Advanced tickets are $10.

Learn and practice good dining etiquette on March 6 at 6:30 in the Old Union Hall. There is a $12/person

fee. Pre-register on hireBING

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Contact UsLocation: Library South G 548

Phone: (607) 777-4472 Fax: (607)777-2851

Email: [email protected]

StaffNicole Sirju-Johnson - Director

[email protected] Mengchen Huang - MRC Program Coordinator

[email protected]

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February 2015 MRC Newsletter