University of Idaho Students Gain Cultural Knowledge with Black History Month
Posted: Tuesday, February 5
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February with an art exhibit at the Prichard Art Gallery featuring art work by Jeffrey Henson and the 10th annual Shades of Black show. The University of Idaho will be hosting Shades of Black on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with special host, comedian, Alvin Williams. This year, the show is titled ...
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News Release | Diversity and Human Rights | Multicultural | Leathia Botello | Office of Multicultural Affairs

U-Idaho to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Posted: Wednesday, January 9
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an on-campus showing Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 12:30 p.m. of his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, filmed in 1963. The screening will take place in the Teaching and Learning Center, attached to the Idaho Commons, in its Student Diversity Center, room 229. He delivered his stirring remarks on Aug. 28, ...
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News Release | Diversity | Multicultural | Leathia Botello | Office of Multicultural Affairs

13th Annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow Celebrates Native American Cultures
Posted: Monday, March 26 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Native American cultures during its 13th annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 at the Moscow Junior High School gym, 1410 E. D St. in Moscow. “Tutxinmepu” is a Nez Perce word for “the place where the deer lost their spots,” referring to the Palouse region. The Palouse is a traditional gathering place for the Nez ...
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News Release | Office of Multicultural Affairs | native american alumni group

U-Idaho to Celebrate Annual Farmworker Awareness Week and Cesar Chavez Day
Posted: Friday, March 23 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Farmworker Awareness Week March 26-31, culminating in a celebration of Cesar Chavez Day on Saturday, March 31.   Farmworker Awareness Week raises awareness on college and university campuses across the United States, as well as in communities, of farmworker issues. It also focuses on the issues surrounding women farmworkers. The national...
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News Release | Diversity and Human Rights | Office of Multicultural Affairs

University of Idaho to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted: Friday, January 13 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with events throughout the weekend, culminating with a presentation given by Jeff Guillory, director of diversity education at nearby Washington State University. “It wasn’t that long ago when basic civil rights that we enjoy today were denied to citizens of the United States,” said Leathia Botello, coor...
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News Release | Multicultural | Office of Multicultural Affairs

Cruise the World
Saturday, March 5 2011 at 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The University of Idaho's International Friendship Association will host the annual Cruise the World event on Saturday, March 5, 2011, from 11 a.m . - 5 p.m., in the Student Union Building. Admission tickets are exchanged at the International Ballroom door for mock passports, which are marked by students from over 30 countries. In addition, these international student ambassadors offer interactive...
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International Programs | American Language and Culture Program | International | Office of Multicultural Affairs

DEC Film Series: "Life of Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?"
Monday, February 28 2011 at 12:30 PM
DEC Film Series: "Life of Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?" will be shown Feb. 28 at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Diversity Center, TLC 229. Despite being born without any advantages and being unable to either read or write, Isabella, who took the name Sojourner Truth in 1827 at age 30, become a famous orator who spoke out against the sins of slavery and for the rights of women.
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Student Affairs | Office of Multicultural Affairs

Shades of Black 8: Evolution
Saturday, February 12 2011 at 5:00 PM
Shades of Black 8, explores the issues of culture and identity within the black experience through mediums of expression such as dance, spoken word, drama, stepping and song. Performed by local talent. Free admission.
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International Programs | Student Affairs | Office of Multicultural Affairs

Latino Law Caucus Sheds Light on the Unauthorized Practice of Law by Notarios
Posted: Friday, February 4 2011
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – Individuals and organizations billing themselves as “notarios publicos” are misrepresenting themselves and their clients. The notarios, who lack credentials to legally practice law, promise “notary” services to recently arrived immigrants, but instead provide expensive and potentially harmful “representation.” Their would-be “clients” are vulnerable to confusion...
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Law | News Release | Diversity | Multicultural | Office of Multicultural Affairs

University of Idaho Freshman to Introduce Rev. Jesse Jackson
Posted: Friday, February 4 2011
Written by Chelsey Remitz MOSCOW, Idaho – When the Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to University of Idaho audiences on Monday, Feb. 7, there won't be a long line of university dignitaries introducing him. Rather, Christina Boddie, a freshman from Port Orchard, Wash., will do the honors. Mark Edwards, assistant to the president for diversity, equity and community, anticipates 4,000 people will attend...
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Science | Chemistry | Chemistry | News Release | Diversity | Multicultural | Mark Edwards | Office of Multicultural Affairs