Opening the Way Multicultural Reception

Used as a formal introduction and welcome to ONU, the incoming Multicultural Students annually attend this reception. The reception serves as the first opportunity for students to develop relationships within the circle of the Multicultural Students, faculty and staff, and also to the president of Ohio Northern University.

Harambe Festival

“Harambe” a word from the Swahili Language that means “working together in unity”. This welcoming celebration is designed to acquaint the University Community with the Multicultural Center and the OMD. Student representatives of the Multicultural Organizations as well as staff from the educational support areas of the University are present and involved to identify themselves as resources for the new students.

Kuumba Festival

“Kuumba” is a word from the Swahili Language that means “creativity”. This annual festival is usually held during the first week of Black History Month. It is a showcase of talent that includes dance, song, poetry, culture, and music. The event is all campus inclusive and welcomes the creative influence of all ethnic backgrounds and cultures.

First Year Focus Initiative

Created for the purpose of retention and assistance for the Multicultural Student, the OMD proudly introduces this developmental series. Using strategic programming and celebratory events, there are seven components of the series designed to support the acclimation of the first-year students to the ONU Family and campus.

Finding U at ONU

This program involves staff and peer mentoring of select first year Multicultural Students through a variety of social, cultural and academic-related activities.