Annual Campus Events

The office of Multicultural Affairs in conjunction with student organizations sponsor annual events in order to create an awareness of the diversity that dwells within the Rhodes community. Most events are free of charge and open to the entire Rhodes community.

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.

Gospel Extravaganza
An evening of fine fellowship and great entertainment among faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni.  It is held during Parent’s Weekend in September.

Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month.  During this month various cultural activities were held, such as Salsa Night and tutoring at La Casa Maria.

M.O.S.A.I.C. Month
Maximizing Opportunities for a Supportive & Inclusive Community is a program that consists of various programs that help students of color to celebrate their heritage.

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

Yellow Rage
Sponsored by A.S.I.A., Michelle and Catzie are a dynamic duo of Philly-based Asian American female spoken word poets. Through their voices, Catzie and Michelle hope to provide an awareness that is not often heard. Exploring topics from fetishes to cultural appropriation to ethnic pride, Yellow Rage challenges mainstream misconceptions of Asianness.

Multi-faith Prayers for Peace
This is a wonderful campus & community event that was started after Sept. 11 five years ago.  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 will prepare special dishes. 

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.

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

Dining for Diversity
Sponsored by V.O.I.C.E.S, Dining for Diversity is an event held in March of each year. For one night, people from both the Rhodes community and the Memphis community gather together for a banquet to exchange ideas and cultural issues. Also, entertainments are provided by cultural organization both from the Rhodes oganizations and the Memphis community.

 

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