Welcome to the CMEI

Welcome to the MSU Denver Center for Multicultural Excellence and Inclusion (CMEI) website! Whether you are already on campus or are considering enrolling at MSU Denver, we would like to invite you to stop by and visit the CMEI space. We are located on the east wing of the second floor of the Jordan Student Success Building (890 Auaraia Parkway) https://msudenver.edu/maps/

Our diverse CMEI staff is here to support your unique needs and to help you explore your cultural identity as you navigate your college journey! We can help connect you with the many resources MSU Denver has to offer including: mentorship programs, student organizations, and leadership opportunities focused on students of color. It is also a great place to meet new friends and find out more about our cultural programing, community building activities, and campus partnerships.

Don’t hesitate, just come on by the CMEI to say hi! We'd love to meet you!

Welcome back to Fall 2019! The CMEI team wishes you a great semester ahead! Keep posted on our upcoming events! Come see us at the CMEI lounge if you need a place to study or relax. We have complimentary coffee and tea.

Have fun and good luck on your classes!

-Your CMEI Staff

Upcoming Event

Latinx Heritage Month Events

September 16th: Chicanx Studies Bienvenidos Fall Pachanga

Time: 2PM - 4PM.

Location: 9th St. Park

"Come celebrate the 2019-2020 school year and have lunch with our faculty, staff, students and new chair."

September 25th: Hot Topic "Immigration"

Time: 12:30PM - 2PM.

Location: Tivoli Multicultural Student Lounge

"The Hot Topics series addresses current events and headline news in an open forum. The topics for these events are chosen and facilitated by students. It’s a lunch and learn, so enjoy free lunch while you engage in a conversation about trending and/or controversial topics."

October 3rd: Dr. Gina Garcia Lecture Visit

Time: 9AM - 10:30AM.

Location: St. Cajetan's Event Center

"This will be a public lecture about issues of equity and justice in higher education with an emphasis on three core areas: Hispanic Serving Institutions, Latinx college students, and race and racism in higher education. Join us in exploring the ways that HSIs are re-framing what it means to serve Latinx college students."

October 23rd: Dr. Ricardo Carrillo "La Cultura Todavía Cura: The Culture Still Heals"

Time: 11AM - 12:30AM followed by a discussion from 2PM - 3:30PM.

Location: St. Cajetan's Event Center

"Dr. Carrillo, a Clinical Psychologist and Curandero, will be speaking about integrating the philosophy of traditional medicine with western medicine. There will also be a plática/talking circles, which will entail a heart-to-heart conversation around healing with healers in the community."

Upcoming Event

De-mystifying Mental Health in Light of Intersecting Identities

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Time: 12:30PM-2PM

Location: Discovery Wall at Auraria Library

“Join us in exploring how our various intersecting identities can shape the way we view mental health and how stigma can be a barrier to seeking mental health supports and services.”

Upcoming Event

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Split Stories Event

Date: September 9th, 2019 and the following first Wednesdays of every month

Location: Student Commons Room 2000 (CU Denver)

Lunch will be provided.

Split Stories is a space for students, staff and faculty who identify with more than one race, ethnicity, culture, nationality or heritage. This group challenges society's single box categories intends to create a safe space for dialogue, establish community, and find solidarity in shared experiences.

For more info, email: diversity.eop@ucdenver.edu, or call 303-315-1880.

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