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Spring 2013
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
~Maya Angelou
INSIDE PAGE 2
Jan Term Trips: Nicaragua, Haiti
PAGE 3 Front page story continued
PAGE 4 MUIA: Preserving Languages HU: Dance the Night Away
PAGE 5 Events Summary Fingerprints
PAGE 6 Letter from the Director Experiences at Manchester
PAGE 7 Opinion OMA Award Recipients
PAGE 8 Bet you didn’t know this… Language Connection Recipe: Manakeesh Office Information Special Inside Edition: SENIORS
8 Manchester University
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is designed to provide enriched social,
cultural and educational experiences for ethnically diverse students as well as opportunities for all members of the
campus community to learn about the heritage and culture of these
traditionally under-represented groups. This mission is accomplished via
sponsored programs designed to raise awareness, foster cross-cultural
interaction and exchange, increase understanding and ultimately encourage
a "global perspective" on education.
Mission Statement
Our Office Director: Michael Dixon Multicultural Affairs Programmers: Tarek Al-Zoughbi, Recreational Activities Coordinator
Stephanie Barras, Newsletter Reporter & Editor
Kenneth Green, Social Media Coordinator
Selamawit Nicolai, Recreational Activities Coordinator
Gisele Youth, Campus Event Submission Coordinator
@OMAatMU Manchester University Office of Multicultural Affairs
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Language Connection
Every 14 days a language dies. By 2100, more than half of the 7,000 languages spoken on Earth—many of them not yet recorded—may disappear, taking with them a wealth of knowledge about history, culture, the natural environment, and the human brain. (http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/enduring-voices/)
Thai ความรัก khwām rạk love
Ingredients 5 cups strong pizza flour (if you can, otherwise, all purpose white flour would do) 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 and 3/4 cups water 2 tspns salt 2 tspns sugar 1 tbspn yeast
This dish is originally from the Middle East and usually eaten for breakfast, but popular in many parts of the world. http://thefoodblog.com.au/2009/12/manakish-lebanons-favourite-breakfast.html
*More than 20 percent of the world’s oxygen supply comes from the Amazon rainforest. (http://www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm) *Thai New Year is celebrated from the 13th through the 15th of April. Known as the Songkran festival, which is Thai for “astrological passage,” the main attraction is being sprayed in the face by a mixture of water and flour or talc powder. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/14/thailand.songkran.festival/index.html
*The longest name for a town is located in Wales and named, Llanhyfryddawelllehyn-afolybarcudprindanfygy-thiadtrienusyrhafnauole. The name means "quiet beautiful village and a historic place with a rare kit under threat from wretched blades." http://www.2020site.org/fun-facts/Fun-Facts-About-Europe.html
Bet you didn’t know this…
Toppings 1/2 cup Zaatar mix (buy it from your Middle-Eastern suppliers) adding enough olive oil to make a slightly runny consistency. If it doesn’t have toasted sesame seeds, add them. Method In a large bowl, Mix all ingredients except for the water. Mix well. Make a well in the center and add the water. Knead the dough. It will be much stickier and softer than pizza dough, but it needs to hold together. If it doesn’t, keep kneading until it does. Keep aside to rise for an hour, covered with a wet cloth. Heat the oven up to 220 C. Take some dough and spread it on a tray, using the tips of your fingers until it is the thickness of thin crust pizza. Top with the zaatar mix, again using your fingers to spread. Put the manoosheh in the oven for around 15 minutes. Remove when the bottom has cooked and become nice and golden
Students’ and community members’ mouths watered as they wandered down the International Buffet line in Haist Commons on Sunday, April 14 filling their plates with various dishes from around the world. Students, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and Chartwells invested a lot of time in preparing the buffet as well as the decoration of the cafeteria. With the tables covered in colorful tablecloths and adorned with world flags and world fast facts, people were directed to the “U” shaped buffet tables by colorful feet on the ground.
As students and guests went through the line, each server, some in
traditional dress, explained the name, origin, and ingredients of their dish. Ten countries were represented: from the United States there was buttermilk fried chicken and pizza sandwiches, maklouba from Iraq, tostones from the Dominican Republic, samosas from Uganda, and kitfo from Ethiopia. Pakoras are an Indian dish, while mitarashi dango and zangi are popular in Japan. Arroz con pollo comes from Mexico and lebkuchen is a German dessert. Palestinian dishes included bamya, kabsa, and ifteer. Many of the ingredients came from International markets that in turn have them imported from abroad.
After about an hour into the event, Director of Intercultural Services Michael Dixon welcomed everyone and received a resounding
OMAzing
Taste Buds Savor World Flavors
Manchester students and members of the community watch students dance to Beyonce’s “Move your Body” while others continue to fill their plates with delectable dishes.
ABBREVIATIONS OMA: Office of Multicultural Affairs MAP: Multicultural Affairs Programmer MUIA: Manchester University International Assocaion AAA: Asian Awareness Association HU: Hispanos Unidos ASA: African Student Assocation BSU: Black Student Union Continued on page 3
Email: [email protected]
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Senior Gisele Youth took the opportunity of a lifetime: a month abroad in Nicaragua for the Medical Practicum, a Jan term course that has been around for eighteen years. This practicum is an opportunity for those interested in medical school to shadow a variety of medical professionals while tending to the needs of an underserved population. The class is also open to environmental science majors, Spanish majors and more. The trip started in Nicaragua’s capital, Managua, where everyone relaxed. Then, they hit the road for about six to eight hours in addition to a ten hour boat ride upriver in order to reach their first destination, San Andrés. They stopped at three different villages along the Riococo River during the entire trip: San Andrés, Amak, and Somotignes.
Each village had a clinic where students had rotating tasks including assisting the doctors and intake, which entails taking note of complaints and asking questions about family history. Youth remembers various incidents in which she found fascinating or out of the ordinary. In Somotignes, she witnessed a machete cut on a man’s hand. This injury was very serious and it took six hours to get to the clinic. The physicians did the best they could to tend to his wounds, but given that they were in a remote area with very limited resources, he had to be referred to the hospital, which was an additional eight hour boat ride. While some people may turn green in the face at the sight of such an injury, Youth found it very intriguing simply because it was so gruesome. This experience made her think twice because after residing in the United States for four years, she had grown accustomed to being able to get to a hospital within fifteen minutes, whereas in Nicaragua it takes hours before reaching a place that offers medical attention.
Nicaragua inspires
Right: (left to right) Paul Fry-Miller, Dr. Joan Ordman, Dr. Emily Blough, Dr. Grant Cylus, Dr. Joel Eikenberry, and Gisele Youth ride in dugout boats that were used to travel along the Riococo River.
Left: Ashley Kopla and Gisele Youth did an ear lavage on this patient in one of the villages of Nicaragua.
For twelve days, first-year Jaspreet Kaur spent time in Haiti focusing on human rights and how non-governmental organizations affect Haitians for the 2013 Peace Studies Practicum this Jan Term. Kaur is a Peace Studies minor who decided to go on this trip simply because “it appealed to [her].” Her parents are originally from India and she was surprised to find a lot of similarities between Indian and Haitian culture as well as how
Jaspreet Kaur poses for a picture with Haitain school children.
Haiti, Unforgettable
Originally from Cameroon and having grown up in Ethiopia for some of her life, Youth has experienced life in a developing country. Before heading to Nicaragua, she thought she would have no problem adjusting to the living conditions, but it ended up being a readjustment period for her because she had forgotten how accustomed she was to living in the United States these past four years. She had to “use a latrine with spiders and roaches,” live without power, and eat rice and beans every day. Laundry was done by hand under a public spigot, which were usually limited in number. Showering was a real challenge; unless one had a solar shower, they had to go into the river to bathe. Nicaragua in general lacks many resources; some hospitals have a shortage of beds and sometimes a limited number of incubators, so nurses have to decide which newborns need it the most.
Youth’s experience in Nicaragua has only strengthened her desire to become a doctor. Before she settles down in Cameroon, she would like to work with the United Nations, and work with an agency such as the World Health Organization (WHO). Since WHO is primarily funded by the United States, it would be an opportunity for her to give back to the country that invested in her future, while aiding people in need around the world.
Opinion Changing Me, Myself, and I By Stephanie Barras
Sameness divides us. If we only focus on our similarities, we most likely will not question our classifications of people, places and things. The English language has numerous generic words such as student, animal, and plant, but each of these can be branched into a variety of individual characteristics. No two individuals are exactly alike and yet we pretend that category words such as “black,” “old,” “woman,” and “professor” all have certain characteristics set in stone. I do not mean the dictionary definition, but all of the other assumed definitions that we attribute to these words based on our experiences. We tend to take one experience and apply it to of our other experiences. An example is someone being insulted by a police officer which will lead them to believe that all police officers act in this manner. We trick ourselves into believing that we know all there is to know about someone. By acknowledging that every individual is unique, we can begin to remove the prejudices, especially the negative ones, from our everyday choice of words and actions. It may help to know that no two fingerprints, tongue prints, retinal vascular pattern (eye prints), and voice patterns as well as snowflakes are 100% identical.
After explaining why differences are important, I would like to confess that I am not perfect and that I am guilty of prejudices and stereotyping. No surprise there. I have only begun to try and uproot my assumptions of the world. I try to look at, approach, and react to each individual person and situation in a different manner. This can be extremely difficult when it is someone I do not know or even just barely know. It is even hard with those I have known for years. I am always learning something new. To help me change my way of thinking about others, I have typed up and laminated small printouts of a few sentences to carry around with me. A few of them include: “Every individual is different. Identify uniqueness, appreciate it.” “Experience one does not equal experience two does not equal experience three, etc.” “I will not ignore others’ perspectives and life experiences” I have had them for quite some time and I admit that I have failed to look at them as often as I had planned. However, changing myself is a long process. It is for everyone, but the first step is acknowledging what it is that needs to change. After understanding why, one must figure out how and then take action, even if it is just a few small steps. For me, I have only taken small steps in acting, but I can feel my consciousness slowly changing.
Stephanie Barras is a senior from Indianapolis, Indiana who will be graduating this May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, language concentration and TESOL minor. She will be volunteering with Brethren Volunteer Service for the following year or two.
Congratulations Student Leaders
of OMA! The Emerging Light Award distinguishes a first year or sophomore student who is lighting the Manchester University community on fire with his or her energy, drive and passion. This award also recognizes the essence and the potential of making a lasting impression on faculty, staff, and fellow students in diversity efforts.
The Multicultural Advocacy Awards recognize students for their work to create a more inclusive campus community. Contributions to diversity and multiculturalism include: significant one-time and/or on-going improvements to campus climate, working with diverse students to achieve common goals, significant and sustained involvement in campus activities and supports other students and members of the Manchester University community at creating an environment where all backgrounds are accepted and welcome.
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6 3 response of yeses to the question, “enjoying the food?” Kenneth Green, a Multicultural Affairs Programmer, then led a group of students in a dance to Beyoncé’s “Move your Body,” previously done in the International Fashion Show last fall. Also during the buffet, inside the café area next to Haist Commons, students had the opportunity to win a custom gift basket by participating in a world trivia version of “Who wants to be a millionaire?” Following the dance and during the game, a massive line formed for the buffet resulting in finishing off more than three-fourths of the food by the end of the afternoon. Every other year the International Buffet has been a great opportunity in exposing one’s taste buds to a sample of the flavors of the world.
Samsosas: Uganda
Fried Plantains: Dominican Republic
Mitarashi Dango: Japan
Pizza Sandwiches: U.S.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken: U.S.
Kitfo: Ethiopia Bamya:Palestine
Maklouba:Iraq
Zangi: Japan
Kapsa:Palestine
Arroz con Pollo: Mexico
Pakoras: India Ifteer: Palestine
Taste Buds, continued from front
many people contribute what little money they have in order to help someone else they do not know who is struggling, usually financially.
A typical day in Haiti for the Manchester students included a prayer before breakfast, a trip to downtown to help and/or talk to Haitians, and then in the evening, a discussion over readings and their experiences they had during the day. The prayers and conversations that referenced God were often heard as the community in Haiti cares very much about their faith.
Students also had the opportunity to see Haitians use tap taps*, walk around the Haitian United Nations Base, visit an art museum and FAVILAK**, a Haitian run organization for abused women. While many of their visits consisted mostly of tours, they had moments in which they were able to strike up conversations with their guides. Kaur attempted to inquire about the reason for the UN’s presence in Haiti. When asking a UN officer she received no response, but after a conversation with one of the guides she met during an excursion, she had a better understanding of why there is tension in the country. The guide informed Kaur that many people, including him, have been
crossing the border to the Dominican Republic in order to find jobs. After this encounter, Kaur questions whether or not the NGOs really are doing anything good for Haiti. She had really hoped to go into NGO work, but now wonders whether or not it would be worth it especially “when [the] helping hurts.”
Kaur’s favorite aspect of the entire trip was interacting with the natives and her most memorable moment was with a young Haitian boy. He randomly approached her and shared his life story with her in hopes of having her buy a bracelet from him. Kaur instead ended up trading her Livestrong bracelet for one of the bracelets he was selling in order to send his little brother to school. Kaur continues to wear this bracelet.
*Taptaps are buses that are a common form of transportation in Haiti. They are very colorfully painted, usually with religious references, and are called “taptaps” because one must tap the side of the bus in order to get it to stop so they can get on. **FAVILAK: Fanm Viktim Leve Kanpe, which is Haitian Creole for Women Victims Stand Up.
Lebkuchen: Germany
Letter from the Director As contradictory as it sounds, the only thing consistent is change. As we
reflect on the academic year 2012-13, there will be a number of changes happening. Change: at least 12 international students and three Multicultural Affairs Programmers that will be graduating and moving on to the next phase of their life. The impact that each of these students has had with the Intercultural Center and Manchester University will not be forgotten. Change: the multicultural student organizations will be tested next year as they embrace new leadership and energy. Change: A new academic year means new programs created, new ideas passed around and of course new students! Some see change as a bad thing but I don’t. I try to embrace change and harness its power to do positive things for the environment and Manchester. If you are ever on campus, stop on by the Intercultural Center. You should find a friendly face to greet you.
Sincerely, Michael Dixon
Experiences at Manchester Students, faculty, staff, and
community members gathered for a family style dinner Sunday evening, April 28 in the Upper Union to listen to four of Manchester’s multicultural & international seniors share their individual experiences of their past four years. “My Experience at Manchester” is a new annual OMA event that intends to provide an opportunity for students of color to reflect and share their experiences. The night starts with a relaxing dinner that allows attendees to engage in conversation while East Street Symphony played in the background. As plates began to empty, Director Michael Dixon officially welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending.
Dixon introduced Tracie Doi as the first senior to present her story. Doi, a Social Work major, reflected on how she has changed and grown as a person while studying at Manchester. Even though she struggled to find her
place at the beginning, Doi made several different decisions that opened up many doors for her which in turn contributed to broadening her perspective on life.
Sociology major Whitnee Hidalgo, the night’s second speaker, started by sharing her struggles she had while growing up and how she came to be at Manchester. Based on her experiences at Manchester, Hidalgo emphasized the University’s need to diversify its students, faculty, and staff. Manchester needs a multicultural faculty, staff and community especially so that students of color have someone to relate to in their struggle to become a person of ability and conviction.
Following Hidalgo, David House, Athletic Training major, approached the microphone. House shared the the challenges he faced while growing up, one being maintaining good grades. He realized that poor grades were taking him away from what he loved
most: sports. This passion is what led him to Manchester, where he became well rounded and excelled. House also took a moment to note how sad it was for him to see three African American teammates of his leave the team because of poor grades. He now mentors one of them.
Last but not least, Computer Science major Yousra Kamoona reflected on her Manchester experience by focusing on culture shock. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, Kamoona explained how what she knew the about culture shock was not what she experienced. She demonstrated this by sharing a couple graphs: the first graph showed an up and down pattern with distinct steps, whereas the second graph showed numerous lines going in all directions. The second graph is Kamoona’s reality. She went on to explain how she has and continues to
struggle with the various challenges a new culture presents.
“My Experience at Manchester” may only have provided four different stories, but it’s goal is to help its audience realize that there are numerous unheard voices in the multicultural and international community. Every individual desires to be heard and recognized; no one experience will be perfect, but by sharing a few stories, maybe it will spark a desire to improve the aspects of Manchester University that need improvement.
Yousra Kamoona, David House, Tracie Doi, and Whitnee Hidalgo were thanked for sharing their experiences.
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Name: Caniece Leggett a.k.a. Niece(y) Hometown: Columbus, Indiana First Year Exercise Science and Sports, concentration in Physical Therapy & Psychology Minor Caniece is involved with the OMA student groups, Psych Society, and Indiana Reading Corps here at Manchester. She is also super excited about being a Student Orientation Leader for next year. She hopes to go on to become a physical therapist. Caniece is proud of herself for being responsible, having worked since the age of 13 while maintaining honor roll grades. She continues to instruct gymnastics as a side job.
Favorites Color: orange Food: fries! Random: rock climbing and roller coasters [even though she is afraid of heights], being outdoors Unique Factor: does not eat red meat & likes books that will become movies, which she will compare to the movie after reading it Remember: Caniece is bubbly and fun but wants to be understood as intelligent as well as taken seriously at times.
Fingerprints
“No two fingerprints are alike”
Those gathered in the Intercultural Center on the night of February 20 celebrated International Mother Language Day with MUIA, a day before the official holiday. With an introduction to this internationally recognized day, a discussion about preserving languages followed as well as an opportunity to communicate with various multi-linguals. International Mother Language Day is recognized as a day to promote the protection and preservation of all languages of the world. This day came about as a result of five deaths from a protest in East Pakistan, present day Bangladesh. West Pakistan passed a law requiring that all of Pakistan speak Urdu. Students of Dhaka University in East Pakistan marched in protest proclaiming their right to speak their native tongue, Bangla, on February 21, 1952. Police threw tear gas and then eventually opened fire on the protesters resulting in five student deaths. These losses are remembered by a national monument known as the Shaheed Minar.
A discussion ensued after learning the history of International Mother Language Day about how and why it is important to acknowledge and preserve the numerous languages of the world. Personal stories were shared about how they felt when someone expressed a negative attitude about their native language. Despite the fact that English is the common language on campus, there are many who speak more than just English, Americans and International students alike.
Following this discussion, everyone had the opportunity to interact with multilingual people, either via video chat or in person. All of those present represented more than eleven languages, but it was eleven specific languages that were discussed. MUIA’s video chat guests included Teo Craivan [Romanian],
Shafiqullah Fahim [Pashtu], Satomi Imai [Japanese], and Afadelyya Adam [Khmer]. Those who attended in person are Manchester students: Edlawit Sida for Amharic, Katrin Muser for German, Jaspreet Kaur for Hindi, Alyce Bayingana for Kinyarwanda, Giang Hoang for Vietnamese, Thew Pasada for Thai, and Paula Rodriguez for Spanish. Each language received attention and the entire room was full of energy while learning about these languages.
MUIA aims to provide an opportunity for an exchange of culture and traditions and foster friendly relations between international students and domestic students as well as those in the Manchester University community. We also provide support and are sensitive to the needs of the International Students of Manchester University. Most importantly, we are an open and inclusive student organization that strongly encourages all to broaden their perspective of the world we live in.
Those who wished to seize the opportunity to learn or improve some Latin American dance moves joined Hispanos Unidos in the Upper Union this March 11th. Nicolas Quintanar, HU’s Director of Membership, was an instructor of three types of dances: Merengue, Bachata, and a traditional Mexican Regional dance usually seen at weddings called Banda. Most of the participants had previous experiences with these dances and were able to help the few who were new to the Latin dance moves. Each dance goes best with certain types of music. Typically, one would dance the Merengue to a song such as “Suavemente” by
Elvis Crespo. The origin of Merengue is claimed by both the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and now has become a standard Latin American dance. The dance itself is a combination of two dances, the African and the French Minuet. The original Merengue was a circle dance and did not evolve into a couple-dance and acquire the hip movements until many years later. Junior Holly Rittenhouse established her Merengue dance moves while studying in Quito,
Martin Garcia and Jasmine Espino-Muniz dance the Banda.
Preserving Languages
Dance the Night Away
Ecuador in the fall of 2012 and was really happy to have a reason to dance it again. Rittenhouse says the best aspect of Merengue is moving the hips as “it’s the Latino feel.”
Hip movements are very central to most Latin American dances. Bachata, the second dance that was taught, is one of those dances that uses the hips. One would dance these moves to the sounds of Luis Segura and José Manuel Calderón. And just like Merengue, Bachata originates from the Dominican Republic and has been influenced by various other dances such as the Cuban Bolero, Merengue, Salsa, and Cumbia.
The third and final dance that everyone enjoyed was a little more traditional. Banda is a couple-dance in which they do not always hold hands and mirror their partner’s movements. Those dancing this look like they are slightly jumping while on their toes. The song that played for this dance was “El Sinaloense” by Banda El Recodo.
Each of these dances has very lively steps and all participants were having way too much fun learning them. There was even a little competition in which everyone could choose one of the three dances and show off their moves in order to win some gifts cards. Most people in Latin America grow up learning all of these traditional dances whereas there are rare opportunities to be able to learn these cultural dances in a small northern Indiana town. HU plans to host Latin American dance lessons every year, one per semester. The mission of Hispanos Unidos is to promote unity among ourselves and share cultural experiences. We want to bring awareness to the Latino/a experience at Manchester University as well as the community. We want to promote awareness, discussion and education about Hispanic life and culture. Events Summary OMA: MLK Celebration: Speaker Leon Williams, 45th Anniversary of MLK’s speech at Manchester Decision Days Reception My Experience at Manchester Stressbusters: Zumba Masterclass
HU: Holy Week Cinco de Mayo
ASA: Reggae Dance Rwandese Genocide Memorial Let’s Chill the African Way AIDS Awareness Speaker
Student Club Mission Statements
As enlightened students of Manchester University, who have observed the narrowly defined philosophical views of the majority, we deem it necessary to unite for our school’s common good. Our purpose therefore, is to create and sustain an atmosphere in which the Manchester Community can become a melting pot. Hence, this organization is not established to form one philosophy, but to function as an organization of concerned individuals with different philosophies on how to promote racial and ethnic diversity at Manchester University.
As Asian Awareness Association we are designed to promote Asian cooperation and to provide a means for Asian awareness through open communication. We are to make a spirit for Asian issues, cultures and life; voicing concern on current issues and facilitating the communication regarding these issues for the betterment of Manchester University and the surrounding community.
To reach out to Manchester community and students about various African cultures, norms, food and history. To have students from Africa share their ideas and experiences in their hometown to the rest of the student body. To educate the community on various crucial political, economic, and social issues going on in Africa. To deal with dispensing inaccurate stereotypes associated with the African continent and help show the real Africa.
BSU
ASA
AAA
AAA: Chicken Tempura Night Dumpling Night Setsubun and Chinese New Year Night Jeopardy Night
BSU: Devine Carama, spoken word artist The March for Solidarity Trip to DuSable Museum of Black
History in Chicago Late Night Expressions with Residence
Hall Association All White Affair Dance
MUIA: Valentine’s Day Dance Cultural Expo
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Name: Caniece Leggett a.k.a. Niece(y) Hometown: Columbus, Indiana First Year Exercise Science and Sports, concentration in Physical Therapy & Psychology Minor Caniece is involved with the OMA student groups, Psych Society, and Indiana Reading Corps here at Manchester. She is also super excited about being a Student Orientation Leader for next year. She hopes to go on to become a physical therapist. Caniece is proud of herself for being responsible, having worked since the age of 13 while maintaining honor roll grades. She continues to instruct gymnastics as a side job.
Favorites Color: orange Food: fries! Random: rock climbing and roller coasters [even though she is afraid of heights], being outdoors Unique Factor: does not eat red meat & likes books that will become movies, which she will compare to the movie after reading it Remember: Caniece is bubbly and fun but wants to be understood as intelligent as well as taken seriously at times.
Fingerprints
“No two fingerprints are alike”
Those gathered in the Intercultural Center on the night of February 20 celebrated International Mother Language Day with MUIA, a day before the official holiday. With an introduction to this internationally recognized day, a discussion about preserving languages followed as well as an opportunity to communicate with various multi-linguals. International Mother Language Day is recognized as a day to promote the protection and preservation of all languages of the world. This day came about as a result of five deaths from a protest in East Pakistan, present day Bangladesh. West Pakistan passed a law requiring that all of Pakistan speak Urdu. Students of Dhaka University in East Pakistan marched in protest proclaiming their right to speak their native tongue, Bangla, on February 21, 1952. Police threw tear gas and then eventually opened fire on the protesters resulting in five student deaths. These losses are remembered by a national monument known as the Shaheed Minar.
A discussion ensued after learning the history of International Mother Language Day about how and why it is important to acknowledge and preserve the numerous languages of the world. Personal stories were shared about how they felt when someone expressed a negative attitude about their native language. Despite the fact that English is the common language on campus, there are many who speak more than just English, Americans and International students alike.
Following this discussion, everyone had the opportunity to interact with multilingual people, either via video chat or in person. All of those present represented more than eleven languages, but it was eleven specific languages that were discussed. MUIA’s video chat guests included Teo Craivan [Romanian],
Shafiqullah Fahim [Pashtu], Satomi Imai [Japanese], and Afadelyya Adam [Khmer]. Those who attended in person are Manchester students: Edlawit Sida for Amharic, Katrin Muser for German, Jaspreet Kaur for Hindi, Alyce Bayingana for Kinyarwanda, Giang Hoang for Vietnamese, Thew Pasada for Thai, and Paula Rodriguez for Spanish. Each language received attention and the entire room was full of energy while learning about these languages.
MUIA aims to provide an opportunity for an exchange of culture and traditions and foster friendly relations between international students and domestic students as well as those in the Manchester University community. We also provide support and are sensitive to the needs of the International Students of Manchester University. Most importantly, we are an open and inclusive student organization that strongly encourages all to broaden their perspective of the world we live in.
Those who wished to seize the opportunity to learn or improve some Latin American dance moves joined Hispanos Unidos in the Upper Union this March 11th. Nicolas Quintanar, HU’s Director of Membership, was an instructor of three types of dances: Merengue, Bachata, and a traditional Mexican Regional dance usually seen at weddings called Banda. Most of the participants had previous experiences with these dances and were able to help the few who were new to the Latin dance moves. Each dance goes best with certain types of music. Typically, one would dance the Merengue to a song such as “Suavemente” by
Elvis Crespo. The origin of Merengue is claimed by both the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and now has become a standard Latin American dance. The dance itself is a combination of two dances, the African and the French Minuet. The original Merengue was a circle dance and did not evolve into a couple-dance and acquire the hip movements until many years later. Junior Holly Rittenhouse established her Merengue dance moves while studying in Quito,
Martin Garcia and Jasmine Espino-Muniz dance the Banda.
Preserving Languages
Dance the Night Away
Ecuador in the fall of 2012 and was really happy to have a reason to dance it again. Rittenhouse says the best aspect of Merengue is moving the hips as “it’s the Latino feel.”
Hip movements are very central to most Latin American dances. Bachata, the second dance that was taught, is one of those dances that uses the hips. One would dance these moves to the sounds of Luis Segura and José Manuel Calderón. And just like Merengue, Bachata originates from the Dominican Republic and has been influenced by various other dances such as the Cuban Bolero, Merengue, Salsa, and Cumbia.
The third and final dance that everyone enjoyed was a little more traditional. Banda is a couple-dance in which they do not always hold hands and mirror their partner’s movements. Those dancing this look like they are slightly jumping while on their toes. The song that played for this dance was “El Sinaloense” by Banda El Recodo.
Each of these dances has very lively steps and all participants were having way too much fun learning them. There was even a little competition in which everyone could choose one of the three dances and show off their moves in order to win some gifts cards. Most people in Latin America grow up learning all of these traditional dances whereas there are rare opportunities to be able to learn these cultural dances in a small northern Indiana town. HU plans to host Latin American dance lessons every year, one per semester. The mission of Hispanos Unidos is to promote unity among ourselves and share cultural experiences. We want to bring awareness to the Latino/a experience at Manchester University as well as the community. We want to promote awareness, discussion and education about Hispanic life and culture. Events Summary OMA: MLK Celebration: Speaker Leon Williams, 45th Anniversary of MLK’s speech at Manchester Decision Days Reception My Experience at Manchester Stressbusters: Zumba Masterclass
HU: Holy Week Cinco de Mayo
ASA: Reggae Dance Rwandese Genocide Memorial Let’s Chill the African Way AIDS Awareness Speaker
Student Club Mission Statements
As enlightened students of Manchester University, who have observed the narrowly defined philosophical views of the majority, we deem it necessary to unite for our school’s common good. Our purpose therefore, is to create and sustain an atmosphere in which the Manchester Community can become a melting pot. Hence, this organization is not established to form one philosophy, but to function as an organization of concerned individuals with different philosophies on how to promote racial and ethnic diversity at Manchester University.
As Asian Awareness Association we are designed to promote Asian cooperation and to provide a means for Asian awareness through open communication. We are to make a spirit for Asian issues, cultures and life; voicing concern on current issues and facilitating the communication regarding these issues for the betterment of Manchester University and the surrounding community.
To reach out to Manchester community and students about various African cultures, norms, food and history. To have students from Africa share their ideas and experiences in their hometown to the rest of the student body. To educate the community on various crucial political, economic, and social issues going on in Africa. To deal with dispensing inaccurate stereotypes associated with the African continent and help show the real Africa.
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AAA: Chicken Tempura Night Dumpling Night Setsubun and Chinese New Year Night Jeopardy Night
BSU: Devine Carama, spoken word artist The March for Solidarity Trip to DuSable Museum of Black
History in Chicago Late Night Expressions with Residence
Hall Association All White Affair Dance
MUIA: Valentine’s Day Dance Cultural Expo
6 3 response of yeses to the question, “enjoying the food?” Kenneth Green, a Multicultural Affairs Programmer, then led a group of students in a dance to Beyoncé’s “Move your Body,” previously done in the International Fashion Show last fall. Also during the buffet, inside the café area next to Haist Commons, students had the opportunity to win a custom gift basket by participating in a world trivia version of “Who wants to be a millionaire?” Following the dance and during the game, a massive line formed for the buffet resulting in finishing off more than three-fourths of the food by the end of the afternoon. Every other year the International Buffet has been a great opportunity in exposing one’s taste buds to a sample of the flavors of the world.
Samsosas: Uganda
Fried Plantains: Dominican Republic
Mitarashi Dango: Japan
Pizza Sandwiches: U.S.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken: U.S.
Kitfo: Ethiopia Bamya:Palestine
Maklouba:Iraq
Zangi: Japan
Kapsa:Palestine
Arroz con Pollo: Mexico
Pakoras: India Ifteer: Palestine
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many people contribute what little money they have in order to help someone else they do not know who is struggling, usually financially.
A typical day in Haiti for the Manchester students included a prayer before breakfast, a trip to downtown to help and/or talk to Haitians, and then in the evening, a discussion over readings and their experiences they had during the day. The prayers and conversations that referenced God were often heard as the community in Haiti cares very much about their faith.
Students also had the opportunity to see Haitians use tap taps*, walk around the Haitian United Nations Base, visit an art museum and FAVILAK**, a Haitian run organization for abused women. While many of their visits consisted mostly of tours, they had moments in which they were able to strike up conversations with their guides. Kaur attempted to inquire about the reason for the UN’s presence in Haiti. When asking a UN officer she received no response, but after a conversation with one of the guides she met during an excursion, she had a better understanding of why there is tension in the country. The guide informed Kaur that many people, including him, have been
crossing the border to the Dominican Republic in order to find jobs. After this encounter, Kaur questions whether or not the NGOs really are doing anything good for Haiti. She had really hoped to go into NGO work, but now wonders whether or not it would be worth it especially “when [the] helping hurts.”
Kaur’s favorite aspect of the entire trip was interacting with the natives and her most memorable moment was with a young Haitian boy. He randomly approached her and shared his life story with her in hopes of having her buy a bracelet from him. Kaur instead ended up trading her Livestrong bracelet for one of the bracelets he was selling in order to send his little brother to school. Kaur continues to wear this bracelet.
*Taptaps are buses that are a common form of transportation in Haiti. They are very colorfully painted, usually with religious references, and are called “taptaps” because one must tap the side of the bus in order to get it to stop so they can get on. **FAVILAK: Fanm Viktim Leve Kanpe, which is Haitian Creole for Women Victims Stand Up.
Lebkuchen: Germany
Letter from the Director As contradictory as it sounds, the only thing consistent is change. As we
reflect on the academic year 2012-13, there will be a number of changes happening. Change: at least 12 international students and three Multicultural Affairs Programmers that will be graduating and moving on to the next phase of their life. The impact that each of these students has had with the Intercultural Center and Manchester University will not be forgotten. Change: the multicultural student organizations will be tested next year as they embrace new leadership and energy. Change: A new academic year means new programs created, new ideas passed around and of course new students! Some see change as a bad thing but I don’t. I try to embrace change and harness its power to do positive things for the environment and Manchester. If you are ever on campus, stop on by the Intercultural Center. You should find a friendly face to greet you.
Sincerely, Michael Dixon
Experiences at Manchester Students, faculty, staff, and
community members gathered for a family style dinner Sunday evening, April 28 in the Upper Union to listen to four of Manchester’s multicultural & international seniors share their individual experiences of their past four years. “My Experience at Manchester” is a new annual OMA event that intends to provide an opportunity for students of color to reflect and share their experiences. The night starts with a relaxing dinner that allows attendees to engage in conversation while East Street Symphony played in the background. As plates began to empty, Director Michael Dixon officially welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending.
Dixon introduced Tracie Doi as the first senior to present her story. Doi, a Social Work major, reflected on how she has changed and grown as a person while studying at Manchester. Even though she struggled to find her
place at the beginning, Doi made several different decisions that opened up many doors for her which in turn contributed to broadening her perspective on life.
Sociology major Whitnee Hidalgo, the night’s second speaker, started by sharing her struggles she had while growing up and how she came to be at Manchester. Based on her experiences at Manchester, Hidalgo emphasized the University’s need to diversify its students, faculty, and staff. Manchester needs a multicultural faculty, staff and community especially so that students of color have someone to relate to in their struggle to become a person of ability and conviction.
Following Hidalgo, David House, Athletic Training major, approached the microphone. House shared the the challenges he faced while growing up, one being maintaining good grades. He realized that poor grades were taking him away from what he loved
most: sports. This passion is what led him to Manchester, where he became well rounded and excelled. House also took a moment to note how sad it was for him to see three African American teammates of his leave the team because of poor grades. He now mentors one of them.
Last but not least, Computer Science major Yousra Kamoona reflected on her Manchester experience by focusing on culture shock. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, Kamoona explained how what she knew the about culture shock was not what she experienced. She demonstrated this by sharing a couple graphs: the first graph showed an up and down pattern with distinct steps, whereas the second graph showed numerous lines going in all directions. The second graph is Kamoona’s reality. She went on to explain how she has and continues to
struggle with the various challenges a new culture presents.
“My Experience at Manchester” may only have provided four different stories, but it’s goal is to help its audience realize that there are numerous unheard voices in the multicultural and international community. Every individual desires to be heard and recognized; no one experience will be perfect, but by sharing a few stories, maybe it will spark a desire to improve the aspects of Manchester University that need improvement.
Yousra Kamoona, David House, Tracie Doi, and Whitnee Hidalgo were thanked for sharing their experiences.
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Senior Gisele Youth took the opportunity of a lifetime: a month abroad in Nicaragua for the Medical Practicum, a Jan term course that has been around for eighteen years. This practicum is an opportunity for those interested in medical school to shadow a variety of medical professionals while tending to the needs of an underserved population. The class is also open to environmental science majors, Spanish majors and more. The trip started in Nicaragua’s capital, Managua, where everyone relaxed. Then, they hit the road for about six to eight hours in addition to a ten hour boat ride upriver in order to reach their first destination, San Andrés. They stopped at three different villages along the Riococo River during the entire trip: San Andrés, Amak, and Somotignes.
Each village had a clinic where students had rotating tasks including assisting the doctors and intake, which entails taking note of complaints and asking questions about family history. Youth remembers various incidents in which she found fascinating or out of the ordinary. In Somotignes, she witnessed a machete cut on a man’s hand. This injury was very serious and it took six hours to get to the clinic. The physicians did the best they could to tend to his wounds, but given that they were in a remote area with very limited resources, he had to be referred to the hospital, which was an additional eight hour boat ride. While some people may turn green in the face at the sight of such an injury, Youth found it very intriguing simply because it was so gruesome. This experience made her think twice because after residing in the United States for four years, she had grown accustomed to being able to get to a hospital within fifteen minutes, whereas in Nicaragua it takes hours before reaching a place that offers medical attention.
Nicaragua inspires
Right: (left to right) Paul Fry-Miller, Dr. Joan Ordman, Dr. Emily Blough, Dr. Grant Cylus, Dr. Joel Eikenberry, and Gisele Youth ride in dugout boats that were used to travel along the Riococo River.
Left: Ashley Kopla and Gisele Youth did an ear lavage on this patient in one of the villages of Nicaragua.
For twelve days, first-year Jaspreet Kaur spent time in Haiti focusing on human rights and how non-governmental organizations affect Haitians for the 2013 Peace Studies Practicum this Jan Term. Kaur is a Peace Studies minor who decided to go on this trip simply because “it appealed to [her].” Her parents are originally from India and she was surprised to find a lot of similarities between Indian and Haitian culture as well as how
Jaspreet Kaur poses for a picture with Haitain school children.
Haiti, Unforgettable
Originally from Cameroon and having grown up in Ethiopia for some of her life, Youth has experienced life in a developing country. Before heading to Nicaragua, she thought she would have no problem adjusting to the living conditions, but it ended up being a readjustment period for her because she had forgotten how accustomed she was to living in the United States these past four years. She had to “use a latrine with spiders and roaches,” live without power, and eat rice and beans every day. Laundry was done by hand under a public spigot, which were usually limited in number. Showering was a real challenge; unless one had a solar shower, they had to go into the river to bathe. Nicaragua in general lacks many resources; some hospitals have a shortage of beds and sometimes a limited number of incubators, so nurses have to decide which newborns need it the most.
Youth’s experience in Nicaragua has only strengthened her desire to become a doctor. Before she settles down in Cameroon, she would like to work with the United Nations, and work with an agency such as the World Health Organization (WHO). Since WHO is primarily funded by the United States, it would be an opportunity for her to give back to the country that invested in her future, while aiding people in need around the world.
Opinion Changing Me, Myself, and I By Stephanie Barras
Sameness divides us. If we only focus on our similarities, we most likely will not question our classifications of people, places and things. The English language has numerous generic words such as student, animal, and plant, but each of these can be branched into a variety of individual characteristics. No two individuals are exactly alike and yet we pretend that category words such as “black,” “old,” “woman,” and “professor” all have certain characteristics set in stone. I do not mean the dictionary definition, but all of the other assumed definitions that we attribute to these words based on our experiences. We tend to take one experience and apply it to of our other experiences. An example is someone being insulted by a police officer which will lead them to believe that all police officers act in this manner. We trick ourselves into believing that we know all there is to know about someone. By acknowledging that every individual is unique, we can begin to remove the prejudices, especially the negative ones, from our everyday choice of words and actions. It may help to know that no two fingerprints, tongue prints, retinal vascular pattern (eye prints), and voice patterns as well as snowflakes are 100% identical.
After explaining why differences are important, I would like to confess that I am not perfect and that I am guilty of prejudices and stereotyping. No surprise there. I have only begun to try and uproot my assumptions of the world. I try to look at, approach, and react to each individual person and situation in a different manner. This can be extremely difficult when it is someone I do not know or even just barely know. It is even hard with those I have known for years. I am always learning something new. To help me change my way of thinking about others, I have typed up and laminated small printouts of a few sentences to carry around with me. A few of them include: “Every individual is different. Identify uniqueness, appreciate it.” “Experience one does not equal experience two does not equal experience three, etc.” “I will not ignore others’ perspectives and life experiences” I have had them for quite some time and I admit that I have failed to look at them as often as I had planned. However, changing myself is a long process. It is for everyone, but the first step is acknowledging what it is that needs to change. After understanding why, one must figure out how and then take action, even if it is just a few small steps. For me, I have only taken small steps in acting, but I can feel my consciousness slowly changing.
Stephanie Barras is a senior from Indianapolis, Indiana who will be graduating this May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, language concentration and TESOL minor. She will be volunteering with Brethren Volunteer Service for the following year or two.
Congratulations Student Leaders
of OMA! The Emerging Light Award distinguishes a first year or sophomore student who is lighting the Manchester University community on fire with his or her energy, drive and passion. This award also recognizes the essence and the potential of making a lasting impression on faculty, staff, and fellow students in diversity efforts.
The Multicultural Advocacy Awards recognize students for their work to create a more inclusive campus community. Contributions to diversity and multiculturalism include: significant one-time and/or on-going improvements to campus climate, working with diverse students to achieve common goals, significant and sustained involvement in campus activities and supports other students and members of the Manchester University community at creating an environment where all backgrounds are accepted and welcome.
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Spring 2013
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
~Maya Angelou
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Jan Term Trips: Nicaragua, Haiti
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PAGE 4 MUIA: Preserving Languages HU: Dance the Night Away
PAGE 5 Events Summary Fingerprints
PAGE 6 Letter from the Director Experiences at Manchester
PAGE 7 Opinion OMA Award Recipients
PAGE 8 Bet you didn’t know this… Language Connection Recipe: Manakeesh Office Information Special Inside Edition: SENIORS
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The Office of Multicultural Affairs is designed to provide enriched social,
cultural and educational experiences for ethnically diverse students as well as opportunities for all members of the
campus community to learn about the heritage and culture of these
traditionally under-represented groups. This mission is accomplished via
sponsored programs designed to raise awareness, foster cross-cultural
interaction and exchange, increase understanding and ultimately encourage
a "global perspective" on education.
Mission Statement
Our Office Director: Michael Dixon Multicultural Affairs Programmers: Tarek Al-Zoughbi, Recreational Activities Coordinator
Stephanie Barras, Newsletter Reporter & Editor
Kenneth Green, Social Media Coordinator
Selamawit Nicolai, Recreational Activities Coordinator
Gisele Youth, Campus Event Submission Coordinator
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Every 14 days a language dies. By 2100, more than half of the 7,000 languages spoken on Earth—many of them not yet recorded—may disappear, taking with them a wealth of knowledge about history, culture, the natural environment, and the human brain. (http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/enduring-voices/)
Thai ความรัก khwām rạk love
Ingredients 5 cups strong pizza flour (if you can, otherwise, all purpose white flour would do) 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 and 3/4 cups water 2 tspns salt 2 tspns sugar 1 tbspn yeast
This dish is originally from the Middle East and usually eaten for breakfast, but popular in many parts of the world. http://thefoodblog.com.au/2009/12/manakish-lebanons-favourite-breakfast.html
*More than 20 percent of the world’s oxygen supply comes from the Amazon rainforest. (http://www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm) *Thai New Year is celebrated from the 13th through the 15th of April. Known as the Songkran festival, which is Thai for “astrological passage,” the main attraction is being sprayed in the face by a mixture of water and flour or talc powder. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/14/thailand.songkran.festival/index.html
*The longest name for a town is located in Wales and named, Llanhyfryddawelllehyn-afolybarcudprindanfygy-thiadtrienusyrhafnauole. The name means "quiet beautiful village and a historic place with a rare kit under threat from wretched blades." http://www.2020site.org/fun-facts/Fun-Facts-About-Europe.html
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Toppings 1/2 cup Zaatar mix (buy it from your Middle-Eastern suppliers) adding enough olive oil to make a slightly runny consistency. If it doesn’t have toasted sesame seeds, add them. Method In a large bowl, Mix all ingredients except for the water. Mix well. Make a well in the center and add the water. Knead the dough. It will be much stickier and softer than pizza dough, but it needs to hold together. If it doesn’t, keep kneading until it does. Keep aside to rise for an hour, covered with a wet cloth. Heat the oven up to 220 C. Take some dough and spread it on a tray, using the tips of your fingers until it is the thickness of thin crust pizza. Top with the zaatar mix, again using your fingers to spread. Put the manoosheh in the oven for around 15 minutes. Remove when the bottom has cooked and become nice and golden
Students’ and community members’ mouths watered as they wandered down the International Buffet line in Haist Commons on Sunday, April 14 filling their plates with various dishes from around the world. Students, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and Chartwells invested a lot of time in preparing the buffet as well as the decoration of the cafeteria. With the tables covered in colorful tablecloths and adorned with world flags and world fast facts, people were directed to the “U” shaped buffet tables by colorful feet on the ground.
As students and guests went through the line, each server, some in
traditional dress, explained the name, origin, and ingredients of their dish. Ten countries were represented: from the United States there was buttermilk fried chicken and pizza sandwiches, maklouba from Iraq, tostones from the Dominican Republic, samosas from Uganda, and kitfo from Ethiopia. Pakoras are an Indian dish, while mitarashi dango and zangi are popular in Japan. Arroz con pollo comes from Mexico and lebkuchen is a German dessert. Palestinian dishes included bamya, kabsa, and ifteer. Many of the ingredients came from International markets that in turn have them imported from abroad.
After about an hour into the event, Director of Intercultural Services Michael Dixon welcomed everyone and received a resounding
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Taste Buds Savor World Flavors
Manchester students and members of the community watch students dance to Beyonce’s “Move your Body” while others continue to fill their plates with delectable dishes.
ABBREVIATIONS OMA: Office of Multicultural Affairs MAP: Multicultural Affairs Programmer MUIA: Manchester University International Assocaion AAA: Asian Awareness Association HU: Hispanos Unidos ASA: African Student Assocation BSU: Black Student Union Continued on page 3
Email: [email protected]
Matthew Winger Thomas Gillam
Alice Bayingana Nancy Shitakha Heather Talley Aeli Hartmann
Gay Maria Carson McFadden
Kenneth Green David House
Brandon Hiatt Cho Aung
Estefania Garces Inoussa Ouedraogo
Kibirige Nattabi Edward Mendez
Special Edition: Seniors 2013
Multicultural and International Seniors,
The Office of Multicultural Affairs would like to congratulate you on a job well done! You’re graduating!!!! These past four years have flown by, but you have made the most of them and taken advantage of the many opportunities Manchester has offered you. Your hard work has paid off and you deserve recognition. OMA has created this special edition just for you to acknowledge your individuality and success. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Michael Dixon, Gisele Youth, Selina Nicolai, Kenneth Green, Tarek Al-Zoughbi, and Stephanie Barras
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For those not featured, we recognize you here.
Congratulations!
The Scholastic Achievement Award is earned by those members of the Manchester University community associated with the Office of Multicultural Affairs who will graduate with a grade point average of at least a 3.500 and significant contributions to the multicultural community.
The Luminescence Award is the highest award a student can receive from the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Luminescence is the emission of light as a result of the excitation of atoms of energy other than heat. The individual or individuals receiving this award demonstrates the highest moral and ethical character, coupled with demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement. Recipient(s) are also honored by having their name(s) engraved on a plaque located in the Intercultural Center.
Karla Madrigal, Stephanie Barras,
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Tracie Doi
Congratulations Senior Leaders
of OMA
You can't stop the future You can't rewind the past
The only way to learn the secret ...is to press play.”
― Jay Asher
Autographs Leave messages for each other….Wish each other the best in life….
Major: Educational Studies with an Associate’s in Early Childhood Education Hometown: South Milford, Indiana After graduation I am not sure what I will be doing. I am hoping to work at a Head Start Preschool or any preschool. I also plan to continue with schooling to get my teaching license. My ultimate dream is to work with children no matter what my job is My favorite Manchester memory....where to start. These past 4 years have been filled with lasting memories, from the foam dance to mud volleyball. Even getting busted by campus security for making a snowman on the mall was a great memory! :) I will miss the warm atmosphere that surrounds the campus. Also, the professors that have taught me and have prepared me for my future. Most of all, I will miss the many friends I have come to love. We have made many memories that will forever be cherished. Favorite Quote: "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible!’" ----Audrey Hepburn Unique Fact: I am a southern belle from Austin, TX. I love PINK and I love to dance and have fun! :)
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Barbara Garcia
Major: Educational Studies Hometown: East Chicago, Indiana After graduation: Planning on working in the Chicago land area or relocating for different job opportunities. Ultimate dream: For my voice to change lives for the better. Favorite Manchester Memory: 101 Days to commencement dinner What will you miss? The loving staff and the great social environment Favorite quote: “My riches is life”---Bob Marley Awards: 2 year All- Conference in football; 4 year varsity awards in football I am most proud of my efforts in making it this far! Unique Fact: I have created a brand called "Stay Focused" to motivate, inspire and uplift people to do better in life no matter what it throws at them.
Dante Dinkins
Major: Exercise Science
Hometown: London, Ontario, Canada
After graduation: Back home for PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) school
Ultimate dream: become a Physical Therapist
Favorite Manchester Memory: Being a member of the soccer team
What will you miss? All of the friends I have made here (Manchester)
Favorite quote: "Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it." - Mia Hamm I am most proud of the friendships I have made here at Manchester and how I made it through these four years of college.
Unique Fact: I played 4 years of high school ice hockey
Sarah Tobola
Congratulations Sarah on all your hard work, we are so very proud of you.
Love Uncle Jeff and Aunt Christina xo.
Major: Computer Science Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN After graduation: Franklin Electric, Tata Consulting Services, IBM Ultimate dream: to be able to travel around the world Favorite Manchester Memory: the Jamaica Jan. term trip and getting the assist to Carson McFadden's goal that put us into the HCAC men's soccer tournament What will you miss? coach good, the soccer team, the friendships I've made, tight knit feel of Manchester, the approachable professors Favorite quote: "tough times never last, but tough people do" --- Dr. Robert Schuller Awards: intramural euchre champion; nominated for sportsman of the year for HCAC DIII soccer; 4 year letterman; Dean's list I am most proud of....my family, my career as a student-athlete, and who I am as a person Random Fact: I've been playing soccer for 18 years and when I was in 1st grade i sent a letter to Dan Marino who replied back with a team picture autographed by the entire team
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Major: Social Work Minor: Criminal Justice Hometown: Merrilliville, Indiana After graduation: I will be looking for work in the Chicago Area and hoping to get into grad school within the next two years. Ultimate dream: My ultimate dream would be to own my own youth center. Favorite Manchester Memory: My favorite memory would be hosting the Taste of Africa my freshman year. It forced me to leave my comfort zone and become more involved on campus. What will you miss? I will miss being able to see people I have grown close to and made connections with on the regular basis. Favorite quote: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” ---Maya Angelou Awards: I was nominated for the Capstone Outstanding Student Leadership Award 2013 I am most proud of.... being able to study abroad in Jamaica and India through Manchester University. Random Fact: I have been travelling the world since the age of 15 but I did not get a driver's permit until I was 21. :/
Keyana Fitzpatrick
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Orland, Indiana
After graduation: A road trip perhaps and I hope to find that job that’s driven by passion, not necessity.
Ultimate dream: My ultimate dream is to open my own business. I want to be my own boss.
Favorite Manchester Memory: Four years of memories. Four years filled with snapshot moments and an endless number of moments not captured. From crochet parties to crazy, reckless adventures, road trips, and late night food runs and even pulling all nighters to study; all these memories have made my time here worthwhile.
What will you miss? My friends and the overall atmosphere of the campus! I’ll also miss the dorm life!
Favorite quote: "The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday." ---Unknown
I am most proud of…deciding to stay at Manchester after that first very rough week of classes freshman year. I’ve made great personal strides at Manchester and wouldn’t change any bit of it.
Unique Fact: I learned to crochet here at Manchester and absolutely love it!
Crystal Rodriguez
Major: Sociology
Minor: Peace Studies
Hometown: Port Huron, Michigan
After graduation: Hopefully to BVS (Brethren Volunteer Service) for a one year placement doing service. After that I hope to attend grad school.
Ultimate dream: To take over the world. But on a smaller note, to help people. People in the communities that I ascribe to.
Favorite Manchester Memory: Hispanos Unidos meeting with my prima, Cristina. MAP Fam time going out to eat with Jackie. Organizing a protest about immigration on the library steps. Organizing the 7 Days of solidarity on campus, as well as creating Speak Culture.
What will you miss? All of my friends and mentors being so close to me, I have the ability to walk to a dorm room or office and get advice.
Favorite quote: “All oppression is connected” Staceann Chin
Awards: Student Leadership Award Spring 2010- Present Scout Fuller Fund Summer Service Award Spring 2011 Pathways Summer Service Scholarship Fall 2010 Academic Achievement Grant Spring 2009-Fall 2012 Multicultural Student Leadership Award Spring 2009-Fall 2012
I am most proud of.....my growth
Random Fact: I am a queer womyn of color, and a poet. I prefer to be called by my middle name, Kibler.
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Navrongo, Ghana
After graduation: Somewhere in the U.S.
Ultimate dream: Earn a Doctorate Degree & Pass on knowledge to the next generation
Favorite Manchester Memory: "The weekend of the Honey Bunches"
What will you miss? The "Good" Friends
Favorite quote: "The time is always right to do what is right." MLK
Awards:
Carl Waldo Holl Memorial Scholarship for Chemistry 2011 Future Leader Award 2010 Student Leader Award 2010 Self-Motivated Award 2010
I am most proud of...the people that made it possible for me to attend college
Random Fact: The first time I saw a live lion, elephant, giraffe, etc was at Wildlife Safari in Oregon, USA.
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Major(s): Marketing and Management Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana After graduation: Indianapolis Ultimate dream: To be happy, healthy, and to help someone else achieve the same somehow. Favorite Manchester Memory: I can’t pick and choose. What will you miss? Good times with good people. Favorite quote: “Give a man a reputation as an early riser, and he can sleep until noon.” Mark Twain Awards: Track Captain I am most proud of....being the first in my family to make it to college Random Fact: I was born with my feet backwards.
Josh Lofton Major: Biology-Chemistry
Minor: Business
Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana
After graduation: Medical School
Ultimate dream: I have too many equally important :)
Favorite Manchester Memory: Breaking the bathroom with Amy and Ashley
What will you miss? All the wonderful people I have met throughout my four years here.
Favorite quote: "If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough" –Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Awards: Multicultural Affairs’ Scholastic Achievement Award, 2012-2013
I am most proud of....how much I have matured through these 4 years...there's still a lot of room for improvement but I know Manchester has definitely helped me go in the right direction
Random Fact: I love running :)
Karla Madrigal
Bashar Algharabeh We are so proud of you Mista Bishu, you
worked so hard and now you graduated! We wish you every success and joy always! Love and hugs for you! Congratulations! We Love You and Miss You Tons. Mom and Dad & Ali G.
Major(s): Management and Marketing Hometown: Burgas, Bulgaria After graduation: Graduate School/Work/Cruise around the world with a raft. Ultimate dream: Play Soccer Favorite Manchester Memory: Scoring two goals in the last minute to win against Rose Hulman in 2010! What will you miss? Friends Favorite quote: "Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make them come true." -unknown Awards: All HCAC first team 2010,2011,2012 I am most proud of.....my parents. Random Fact: I like pandas.
Dian Radev
Tradie, You have always been a "little sister" to me. Today as I sit here and think about the fact that you are graduating college, I realize that it's been a very long time since you've been any kind of little. You've been doing such big things with your life and making such big accomplishments. You have been here for me more than you could ever know and I'd just like to ask one more thing of you before you move on to this next chapter in your life. And that is to never doubt what a beautiful, strong and intelligent woman you are and have been for some years now. You have so much to offer and I speak for mom, dad and myself when I say that we all feel like we are about to lose you to the world. But we are so beyond proud of you and know you are going to do wonderful things with your life. Wherever you decide to make "home," be sure and take a little part of us with you. We love you unfathomable amounts, Tracie. Congratulations ♡
Congratulations to the other half of my soul ♡ Stacie
Tracie Doi
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Major: Computer Science Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq
After graduation: Career in Computer Science, travel to discover new things, and come up with new things.
Ultimate dream: Make something out of nothing
Favorite Manchester Memory: Playing the hand game the whole night until the morning.
What will you miss? The people.
Favorite quote: "You can only connect the dots looking back, not forwards. You just have to trust that they will connect." -Steve Jobs
I am most proud of.....every step I take...
Random Fact: I came up with the word Toos Toos. If you do not know what it means, then you are just not toos toos enough!
Yousra Kamoona
Major: Biology-Chemistry Hometown: Yaounde, Cameroon After graduation: One year master's program, then medical school Ultimate dream: To be an outstanding neurosurgeon Favorite Manchester Memory: Hanging out with my old coworkers Ben Tapper, Tobi Osunbayo, Kyle Grubbs, Whitnee Hidalgo and pranking Whitnee at her old apartment. What will you miss? The friends I made here, and all the relationships that were built. Favorite quote: "It doesn't matter who you are or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always" Oprah Winfrey. I am most proud of....being the first member of my family to graduate from college here in the states. Random Fact: I have been to six different countries, and lived in three of those six.
Gisele Youth
Susie, I love you and I am real proud of you for making it this far. Once again you are leaving me but Im sure we will get to hang soon Hope you keep walking along the path of hard work and success and may good things keep coming your way. congratulations on finishing 4 crazy years at Manchester. Much love and stay blessed, lil bro...Loicy :)
Dear Susie, This is yet another milestone in your beautiful life. You do me proud my darling daughter!!! May God bless you and your fellow graduates On this special day! CONGRATULATIONS Mama
Major: Exercise Science (Exercise Science Concentration) Minor(s): Coaching and Spanish Hometown: Chico, CA After graduation: To obtain my Master's in the field of Sport Management while working as a Graduate Assistant within a collegiate level women's basketball program Ultimate dream: To be a Division I Head Women's Basketball Coach Favorite Manchester Memory: Spring time festivities when the weather is nice and everyone's outside in a great mood! What will you miss? Living so close to so many friends and having the time to be spontaneous. Favorite quote: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ---Albert Einstein Awards: Dean's List, seven semesters to date; Selected and initiated as member of Alpha Mu Gamma, The National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society I am most proud of....winning the Twister Paint Tournament May Day 2012! Random Fact: I love food.
Hayley Weagant Hope Never Dies
I, Yahya Salah Moburuk must thank Manchester College for welcoming my brothers Abdiaziz, Abdikadir and Abdiwahab.. Abdikadir, all those sleepless nights of studying have now paid off, indeed it's time for celebrations. Clearly, you have jumped through hoops to proudly walk with class of 2013....as you step in Manchester College, you knew the battle ahead wasn't going to be as easy as a piece of cake or as easy as dancing SHARAARA [Somali Bantu traditional dance] but you conquered the battle and congratulations! To all who inspired you through your journey, deserve my heartwarming thanks. And to all who might have thought you won't make it still deserve my honourable thanks emphasizing to them that hope never dies....it matters not how many times you fall, but how many times you dust yourself off believing that you will be at the top of the mountain some day and that someday turns out be 2013... Yes, yes and yes. Abdikadir, you frowned, smiled, and laughed through your journey, but the 2013 shall be the highlight and the answer to all your dreams, indeed. Furthermore, the degree you're to receive will introduce you to people with all cultures, ethnicity and so on...Surround yourself with people with dignity. As Michael Jackson said, "Heal the World." We're the generation to heal the world with education and common sense. Again, congratulations! Your brother, Yahya Salah Moburuk
We your dear parents, brothers, and sister(s) wish to express our heartfelt congratulations to you our dearest Simon on completing your studies successfully leading to an award of a bachelor's degree! Despite the fact that we are not with you in person, we are in spirit and have you at heart! We thank God for his endless blessings and wish to also extend our utmost gratitude to the staff and entire Manchester University for educating you holistically! FINALLY, the entire Kalema Family shares in your joy of success and wishes you greater horizons and a long happy life!
From Dad, Mum, Don, Chris and Olivia.
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Major(s): Journalism and Languages
Hometown: Strasbourg, France
After graduation: Los Angeles, California
Ultimate dream: Journalist specialized about human and women's rights
Favorite Manchester Memory: Being one of the leaders of the Seven Days Of Solidarity movement, meeting amazing people with who I will definitely stay in contact, traveling on the East Coast for Spring Break, the international fashion show, etc.
What will you miss? My friends, the amazing classes that I had, Professor Ings, hanging out at the intercultural center, spending the night at the science center
Favorite quote: “Life is what you make it” ---Eleanor Roosevelt
"I am most proud of.....having played a key role in the 7 days of solidarity movement, having been a reporter for the Oak Leaves newspaper
Random Fact: I am the maki queen; I have knowledge of Japanese; I had language mistakes: One day I was at a thanksgiving dinner at my friend's family's house and after asking me how was France I answered that it was beautiful and that there were plenty of 'bitches', I meant 'beaches'.
Simon Peter Kateregga
Charlaine Grosse BCA Student, 12-13
