Multicultural Student Programs
| | All Coastal students have the opportunity to contribute to campus life
by participating in co-curricular and enrichment activities. Minority
students can learn about their cultural identities by participating in
the following programs. |
African-American Celebration |
This annual event is a celebration of African-American art, history, music,
theater and culture. The celebration unites the community and the campus
for a series of events including a celebration of the life and legacy
of Martin Luther King Jr., the Gospel Sing Out, and the Cultural Celebration,
a day-long multicultural event on campus that is open to the public. |
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Cultural Celebration |
This annual event is designed to involve all areas of campus in celebrating different cultures. The festival highlights the history, music, dance, art and food of many countries and cultures. |
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Hispanic Awareness |
An annual event is planned to celebrate the art, music and history of Hispanic
countries. Events have featured dancing, speakers, music and festivals. |
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Leadership Challenge |
The Leadership Challenge program recognizes academic skills and leadership
potential in minority students as a means of reinforcing their identity
with the university; promotes the development of leadership potential through seminars, workshops, conferences and practical experience;
and involves Coastal students in university and community service projects. Download the Leadership Challenge Information Sheet |
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SNAP (Students Navigating and Advising Peers) |
The university provides mentoring for minority freshmen through programs and activities. The goal of the program is to help new students adjust and successfully function within the university community by providing positive role models. Each student who participates in the program is paired with an upperclassman to help guide them through their freshman year. Get information about SNAP by viewing the SNAP Mentoring Information Flyer and downloading the SNAP Mentoring Enrollment Form. |
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Native American Awareness |
Support from local organizations provides programs such as lectures, performances
and informative displays to enhance awareness of the Native American culture.
Native performers as well as historians, archeologists and authors share
their insights into the fascinating origins of Native American tribes
and cultures. |
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