Carnegie Mellon University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups

Programs on Campus An integral part of Carnegie Mellon experiences is the strength that we exemplify through the diversity of our students’ experiences. Our goal is to acknowledge and respect the attributes each student brings to the university because of his/her specific background, culture and individual interests. Here are some examples of events focusing on diversity and inclusion in AY2009-2010: 1. Asian Heritage Month Asian Heritage Month is celebrated on campus during November and is a collaborative effort between student organizations and the Student Affairs office. The month normally features a host of cultural food festivals, dinner dialogues and performance events. This year a feature event was the Asian Student Leadership Conference. 2.Black History Month The month of February focuses on a celebration of Black History. A planning committee works together to generate an exciting and provocative schedule of events. Traditional programs include a Black Caucus Networking Reception, discussion series, keynote lectures, gallery shows, performances and workshops. 3.Community Collage The Community Collage is a presentation of students’ experiences, personal reflections and performance to present the diversity of the Carnegie Mellon community. The program introduces audience members to the diversity within our community, creates a shared experience, provides a foundation for dialogue, cross-cultural and cross-community interaction, encourages intellectual discussion about multicultural issues and makes a statement of respect and appreciation for cultural differences within our community. The program is presented as part of first year Orientation and in an abridged form for the university’s commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 3. Crossing Cultures-Common Ground Crossing Cultures-Common Ground is an interactive programming framework designed to encourage community members to gain greater understanding of multiculturalism in the context of the campus and global communities. Crossing Cultures-Common Ground events seek to create forums for attendees to discover and establish common ground with one another and to challenge and redefine understanding of diverse perspectives and actions. It is comprised of foundation building workshops as well as intense engagement experiences offered by student organizations and university departments. Featured events normally happen the last Friday of each month at 12 noon. 4. Diversity Town Meetings One or two town meetings discussing issues of diversity are held each semester with rotating topics. Student organizations often co-sponsor the town meetings. 5. Gandhi’s Birthday The campus community celebrates the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2nd each year with a program in the University Center. Other collaborative programs with student organizations will occur during the weeks leading up to and following this meaningful occasion. 6.Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrate and learn about Hispanic heritage on campus in September/October. A full calendar of events is posted around campus and online. Some of the highlights include a Hispanic Networking Reception --“Conexiones de la Comunidad”, Noche Latina—late night event, a discussion series, dancing and craft workshops, music performances, lectures, films and much more. This celebration is organized in collaboration with the CMARC office and various student and community organizations. 7.International Festival Entering its 19th year, the International Festival is a vehicle for fostering cultural awareness and celebrating values, traditions and beliefs. This year the theme of the International Festival was “What’s happening to diplomacy?” The University Center was transformed into a world of exploration with lectures, discussions and performances. Our Grant and Recognition Ceremony acknowledged students, faculty and student groups that have contributed to international work on campus. 8.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The campus community remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today on Monday, January 18, 2010. The day’s events will include a State on Diversity at Carnegie Mellon by President Jared Cohon, readings of creative works and presentations of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards, the Community Collage, a Candlelight Procession and a keynote address. 9.Multicultural Resource Lending Library The Multicultural Resource Lending Library can be found in the Student Development office located in Morewood Gardens. Students, faculty and staff may check out a book for 30 days at a time, free of charge. The library is constantly expanding and we greatly welcome suggestions and donations. 10.Multicultural Presidents Council Presidents of multicultural student organizations meet monthly to expand dialogue between multicultural organizations, organize collaborative initiatives, learn about resources and discuss needs and interests. Multicultural Student Organization Fair The annual student organization fair highlights multicultural groups on campus. This was an excellent opportunity to learn more about diversity opportunities on campus and how to get involved. The fair took place in September. 11.Native American Heritage Celebrate and learn about Native American Heritage on campus during the fall semester. In past years this initiative featured an Annual Art Exhibition & Education Project in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board’s Native American Heritage Committee. This year we hosted a series of workshops and musical performances in collaboration with campus Spiritual & Meaning Making initiatives. 12.Speak Your Mind: Diversity Discussion and Dinner The Speak Your Mind series encourages community members to discuss important issues of diversity in a comfortable and non-threatening atmosphere. The discussions are facilitated by an expert on the subject who begins the meeting with an informative introduction of the issue and then leads the discussion with directed questions and an open forum. Dinner is served at each discussion. The dinner and discussions are free of charge. Examples of past discussions topics include: Islam and the African American Community, Immigration Laws and Their Effects on the Carnegie Mellon Community, Body Image and the Media, The Environment and China: Road to Progress or Ruin, Marriage in America, and From Hip-Hop & Techno to Salsa, Rock or Jazz: The Cultural Remix.

Women in Mathematics Prof. Kavita Ramanan started occasional luncheon discussions for Women in Mathematics last year for women faculty, post-docs, lecturers, and graduate students to discuss a wide range of issues of interest to women in the department.

1.Carnegie Mellon Leadership Academy The Leadership Academy, a joint effort of the Tepper School and Human Resources, aims to prepare our talented and dedicated staff to take on positions of senior leadership to effectively guide the university into the future. The Leadership Academy is an outgrowth of the DAC Staff Working Group and a study conducted by them in 2007 showing that 70% of staff in higher level administrative positions were appointed from within the university. Carnegie Mellon seeks to have diversity at all staff levels and professional development is consistent with the university’s mission and diversity goals. The Leadership Academy is geared to staff in grades 61–65 (formerly referred to as grades 10–12) with demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to the future of Carnegie Mellon, and a strong drive to achieve greater levels of responsibility. 2.The Lazarus Award The Barbara Lazarus Award is announced each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It is now in its sixth year. This award honors an individual for making major contributions in support of the university’s efforts to create a supportive and nurturing campus environment for everyone. Past awardees are Barbara Lazarus (in memoriam); Indira Nair, vice provost for education; Susan Polansky, head, department of modern languages; Everett Tademy, assistant vice president for diversity and university ombudsman; and Sharon Burks, associate department head, Computer Science Department. The award is named in memory of Barbara Lazarus, former associate provost for academic affairs, who worked to give women and minorities equal access to the fields of engineering and science. Dr. Lazarus, who died on July 15, 2003, led the creation of the Undergraduate Research Initiative, now called the Undergraduate Research Office.

Student Multicultural Organizations at Carnegie Mellon University 1.Allies 2.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 3.Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority 4.Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 5.Amnesty International 6.Arab Student’s Organization (ASO) 7.Armenian Students Organization of Pittsburgh 8.Asian Student’s Association (ASA) 9.Association for India’s Development (AID) 10.Awareness of Roots in Chinese Culture (ARCC) 11.Black Business Association (BBA) 12.Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) 13.Big Straw 14.Bhangra in the Burgh 15.Brailian Student Association 16.Budaya (Malaysian Culture Organization) 17.Chabad House 18.Chinese Student and Scholar Association (CSSA) 19.CMU Bhangra Chak De 20.cmuOUT 21.Colombia en Pittsburgh 22.Cuban American Students Association 23.FORGE (Facilitating Opportunities for Refugee Growth) 24.Hellenic Student Association 25.Hillel Jewish University Center 26.Hong Kong Students Association (HKSA) 27.Indian Graduate Students Association 28.International Association for the 29.Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE Carnegie Mellon) 30.International Free Stylers (iFS) 31.International Students Union (ISU) 32.Israel on Campus 33.Japanese Student Association (JSA) 34.Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 35.Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority 36.Korean Students Association (KSA) 37.Latin American Business Club (LABC) 38.Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity 39.LiNK (Liberty in North Korea) 40.Lunar Gala 41.Mayur-Sasa (The South Asian Student Alliance) 42.MexGrad (Mexican Graduate Students Organization) 43.Middle Peace 44.Minority Association for Pre-Health Students (MAPS) 45.Multicultural Alliance formally known as HAPAs 46.Muslim Student Association (MSA) 47.National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 48.OM (Spiritual Organization for Hindus, Jains & Sikhs) 49.OUT at Tepper 50.Pakistani Students Association 51.Persian Students Organization 52.Pi Delta Psi Fraternity 53.Russian House 54.Saudi Student House 55.Singapore Students’ Association (SSA) 56.SoHo (GLBT Resource Center) 57.Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) 58.Society for the Promotion of Indian 59.Classical Music and Culture Amongst 60.Youth (SPICMACAY) 61.Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 62.South Asian Business Association (SABA) 63.Spanish and Latin American Student Association (SALSA) 64.Tanah (South Asian Dance Troupe) 65.Tartans for Israel 66.Taiwanese Scholars Society 67.Taiwanese Students Association (TSA) 68.Thai Students Association (SIAM) 69.Tepper Women in Business 70.Unite for Africa 71.Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) 72.Women @ SCS 73.Women’s Center More Information about the CMU Leadership Academy can be seen at http://www.cmu.edu/leadership-academy/program/index.html Other websites of interest https://www.cmu.edu/diversity-guide/overview/diversity-advisory-council/pdfs/DACannualreport.pdf