Cultural Connections Week provides new and existing students with an opportunity to connect with their fellow students during the first week of the fall semester. Each day, the MCC will host an event highlighting one of our programs and providing fun opportunities to network with peers.
Monday, August 19, 2024 | 3:30 p.m.
This is a unique opportunity to be introduced to our two mentoring programs focusing on collegiate academic, social and emotional pursuits through the concept of mentorship.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 3:30 p.m.
College Mentors for Kids is a mentoring program that pairs college students with elementary students throughout the school year. Learn about the program and how you can become a mentor.
For questions about the program, contact Deonte Turnley, Program Advisor, for more information.
Learn more about College Mentors
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 12:30 p.m.
Join the Multicultural Center for an Ice Cream Social and check out all the fun activities planned for the upcoming year!
Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 5 p.m.
The Multicultural Center is hosting its annual Rhythm Fest! Join us for a night of live music, food, and fun. This year's event features Zion Albert and Monte Skelton.
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Zion hails from the island of Dominica. His musical inspiration is Bob Marley, whose music has touched the hearts of many, spreading positivity to the world. “World Revolution,” Zion’s 6th studio release, came out in 2017. Zion produced and engineered it, with the recording, mixing and overdubbing done at Treble Makers studio, and at Lion Roots Records. He is currently in the studio recording his seventh album, "Justice & Equality," featuring drummer Anthony Wilburn Cole, and bassist Christopher Meredith (both who play and tour with Stephen Marley). Zion has also recorded at Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Studio in Jamaica with Alrick “Sticky” Thompson as the producer. Zion performed with Ziggy Marley and Joseph Israel at a 2009 event in Hawaii. Since then, he has shared the stage with many international artists such as: The Wailers Band, Pato Banton, Mighty Diamonds, Luciano, Junior Reid, Ras Shiloh, Ossie Dellimore, Taj Weekes, warrior king and Yellowman. |
For Monte Skelton, music is a way of life. Whether he is performing live or composing an album, it’s very likely there’s an instrument nearby that he can play quite well. The University of Evansville alumni is a music educator at Evansville Music Academy, and performs music around the Midwestern United States. Along with his musical talents, Skelton is known for his kind heart and optimistic outlook on life, even through the hardest of times. Through playing music festivals, private events, and local venues, Monte says that he has been fortunate enough to gain followers of his craft. Along with recording, mixing, mastering and producing four solo albums between 2017-2020, Monte has also performed with the legendary group The Temptations and jazz vocalist Sherrie Bias, and has performed for many other famous musicians and events. Currently he performs solo using looping technology and with the groups Loops & Rhythms, the Keith Farny Jazz Collective, and the Montourage. |
Friday, August 23, 2024 | 4 p.m.
Join the Multicultural Center for a cookout at the UC East Patio near Rice Plaza. New students to interact with one another and begin to build bridges, community and friendship.
