The Multicultural Affairs Office works with student organizations to sponsor annual events that celebrate diversity at Rhodes. Most events are free of charge and open to the entire Rhodes community.

ALANA Orientation Dinner

This session provides African American, Latino/a, Asian, and Native American students with important information to help facilitate their transition at Rhodes.

Back to School Bash

An annual event held at the beginning of each school year, where students meet at Alburty Pool to dance, eat, swim and get to know each other better.

Dining for Diversity

Sponsored by V.O.I.C.E.S, Dining for Diversity is an event held annually in March. For one night, people from Rhodes and the Memphis community gather for a banquet to exchange ideas and cultural issues. Entertainment is provided by cultural organizations from the Rhodes and the Memphis community.

Diwali

A celebration of the Indian festival of lights, filled with Indian dancing, music and food.

Fall Ball

This event is held annually; students dress in formal wear and spend the night dancing and having fun. This event also allows for interaction with the cultures of surrounding schools, such as University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University.

Gospel Extravaganza

Held during Parents’ Weekend in September, this evening provides fellowship and entertainment among faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni.

Hispanic Heritage Month

During this month various cultural activities are held, such as Salsa Night and tutoring at La Casa Maria.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long, secular holiday honoring African-American heritage, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. BSA sponsors a special event in celebration of this holiday.

M.O.S.A.I.C. Month

Maximizing Opportunities for a Supportive & Inclusive Community consists of various programs that help students of color to celebrate their heritage.

  Multicultural Graduation 

Each year the Office of Multicultural Affairs recognizes each student of color in the graduating class at a special event. Students are honored for outstanding accomplishments such as scholastic achievement, community service and leadership. This celebration honors not only graduation, but culture as well.

Multi-faith Prayers for Peace

This is a wonderful campus & community event that was started after September 11, 2001. In addition to prayers and readings for peace from different faiths, it is a sharing of cultures that includes a celebration of music, dance and food.

Native American Food Night

November is Native American Heritage Month and in celebration of this culture, ARAMARK prepares special dishes.

 

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