{"id":16,"date":"2021-03-01T10:08:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T15:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc-draft\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-10-03T09:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:44:51","slug":"front","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/","title":{"rendered":"Front"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero super   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Your home away from home<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/MSSC-hero-2.jpg);background-position:47% 10%;\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">We believe in the power and potential of a diverse, multicultural campus community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5209\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/20230502_Salerno_URI_AsianScholarships-0040-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">URI Asian Cultural Ambassador Scholarship presentations on 5\/2\/23 at the URI Multicultural Student Services Center. From left, Susan Li Liang, New Bedford, MA. 2nd year Biological Sciences and Psychology, Julia Al-Amir Pawt. RI, double major, Arabic\/HDF, MSSC Director, Jean D. Nsabumuremyi, Prof. Ken Yang, PhD, Argha Goswami &#8211; Assam, India. Computer engineering 2025, Miriyam Abbas 1st year PhD Behavioral Science, of Lucknow Uttar Pradesh India.<br>URI PHOTO\/MICHAEL SALERNO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"4560\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Stodent-Organizations.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Stodent-Organizations.jpg 900w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Stodent-Organizations-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Stodent-Organizations-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Stodent-Organizations-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Stodent-Organizations-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Multicultural Student Services Center is dedicated to providing a space where you feel welcome; where you can take part in the conversations that challenge and connect us; and where you can find out about opportunities that will help you thrive at URI. We want to empower you to make your voice heard and make your mark\u2013on the University and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re glad you\u2019re here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/resources\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Untitled-design-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Resources<\/h2><p>Comprehensive hub for personal and club resources.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Find the help you need<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/services\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Untitled-design-3.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Find your center<\/h2><p>Learn more about the facility, what it offers, and how to reserve a space.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">the MSSC<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/events\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Untitled-design-2-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Join the conversation<\/h2><p>We provide a forum for events across campus and we want you to join in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Upcoming Events<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2023\/11\/uri-names-markeisha-miner-vice-president-for-community-equity-and-diversity\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/news\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/Miner.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>URI names Markeisha Miner vice president for community, equity and diversity<\/h2><p>The University of Rhode Island has named Markeisha Miner, an accomplished student services leader and experienced litigator, as its next vice president for community, equity, and diversity. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/jean-nsabumuremyi-named-new-director-of-the-multicultural-student-services-center\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Nsabumuremyi-111920-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jean Nsabumuremyi, director of the Multicultural Student Services Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Nsabumuremyi-111920-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Nsabumuremyi-111920-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/jean-nsabumuremyi-named-new-director-of-the-multicultural-student-services-center\/\">Jean Nsabumuremyi named new director of the Multicultural Student Services Center<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">The University of Rhode Island has named Jean Nsabumuremyi, director of Idaho State University\u2019s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, as the new director of the Multicultural Student Services Center.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uri.edu\/news\/uri-honors-professor-vanessa-quainoo-students-faculty-staff-for-extraordinary-efforts-to-foster-diversity-and-inclusivity\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Vanessa-Quainoo1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Vanessa Quainoo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Vanessa-Quainoo1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Vanessa-Quainoo1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Vanessa-Quainoo1-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Vanessa-Quainoo1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2030\/Vanessa-Quainoo1.jpg 504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uri.edu\/news\/uri-honors-professor-vanessa-quainoo-students-faculty-staff-for-extraordinary-efforts-to-foster-diversity-and-inclusivity\/\">URI honors Professor Vanessa Quainoo, students, faculty, staff for extraordinary efforts to foster diversity and inclusivity<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">On May 11, 2021 the University honored Professor Vanessa Wynder Quainoo for her lifelong commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with six community members and two organizations as part of its annual Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Awards Ceremony.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uri.edu\/news\/uri-student-leaders-honored-with-32nd-annual-rainville-awards\/\">URI student leaders honored with 32nd annual Rainville Awards<\/a> <span class=\"excerpt-dash\">-<\/span> <span class=\"excerpt\">On June 1, 2020, the University honored three undergraduate student leaders and one student organization as part of its 32nd annual A. Robert Rainville Leadership Awards.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/uri-launches-new-scholarship-award-for-asian-and-pacific-islander-community-members\/\" title=\"\">More news<\/a>\n\n\n<div id=\"localist-widget-82354342\" class=\"localist-widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"feature-caption\"><strong>Header art<\/strong>: <br>Artist Jason E. Smith &#8217;10 draws inspiration from historical, ancient mythological and cultural ideas human origins, mysticism, religious beliefs, and symbolism. His work has been featured in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/magazine\/issues\/summer-2019\/yoruba\/\">URI magazine<\/a> and you can browse more images on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jason_e_smith\/\"> Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe in the power and potential of a diverse, multicultural campus community. 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