The Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center All Are Welcome A campus community where all students feel welcome, valued, engaged and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Candid Conversations with Dr. D.T. Shackelford 🎙️“It is the pain of being you that produces the power of being you.” — D...
09/03/2026

Candid Conversations with Dr. D.T. Shackelford 🎙️

“It is the pain of being you that produces the power of being you.” — Dr. Shack

Join the Multicultural Center and Transition Programs & Initiatives for an engaging afternoon with Dr. D.T. “Dr. Shack” Shackelford!

A former Division I football player, first-generation college graduate, and educator, Dr. Shack’s journey is rooted in resilience, perseverance, and purpose. Through his experiences with adversity, he has dedicated himself to helping students and young adults embrace their stories, overcome challenges, and become intentional about their journeys.

Come hear his story and join us for a candid conversation about identity, growth, purpose, and discovering the power of being YOU. 💭✨

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Arkansas Union | Room 509

📲 Scan the QR code to register!

🎉 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH STARTS HERE! 🎉Join us as we officially kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of A...
09/02/2026

🎉 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH STARTS HERE! 🎉

Join us as we officially kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of Arkansas with a night of music, food, community, and celebration!

We’re taking over the Arkansas Union Mall with a live DJ to get the night started, followed by a live orquesta performance! 🎶💃

Come grab some food, bring your friends, and help us open the story of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month together. ❤️

🎧 Live DJ
🎺 Live Orquesta
🍽️ Free Food

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Arkansas Union Mall

This is only the beginning. Come celebrate with us as we KICK OFF Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉🌎

¡Nos vemos el 15!

✨ ¿Y Por Qué No? ✨This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Latine excellence, achievement, and the people who con...
09/01/2026

✨ ¿Y Por Qué No? ✨

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Latine excellence, achievement, and the people who continue to make their mark across disciplines at the University of Arkansas. ❤️🌎

Join us for the opening of ¿Y Por Qué No?, a gallery honoring the stories, contributions, and excellence of our Latine campus community.

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Anne Kittrell Art Gallery | Multicultural Center

Come experience the gallery, celebrate community, and help us kick off Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎨✨

MC IMMERSION IS BACK! 🎶🔥Get ready to eat, dance, and celebrate at the MC Immersion Block Party: Rice Around the World! 🌾...
08/31/2026

MC IMMERSION IS BACK! 🎶🔥

Get ready to eat, dance, and celebrate at the MC Immersion Block Party: Rice Around the World! 🌾

We’re bringing our communities together for one BIG night on the Union Mall filled with food, music, culture, and YOU! Experience how cultures from around the world put their own spin on one of the world’s most shared foods RICE! 🍚🌍

From the plate to the DJ booth, MC Immersion is all about experiencing the cultures and communities that make our campus what it is. Come hungry, bring your friends, and be ready to celebrate! 🕺🏾💃🏽🎧

📅 September 8th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Union Mall

✨ COMMUNITY • MUSIC • FOOD ✨

Kick off our Leadership Series with Personal Branding & First Impressions! Learn how to build your brand, strengthen you...
08/28/2026

Kick off our Leadership Series with Personal Branding & First Impressions! Learn how to build your brand, strengthen your online presence, and show up with confidence.

📅 Sept. 2 | ⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Multicultural Center Gallery

Come level up your presence—we’ll see you there! ✨

FIRST FRIDAY IS BACK! 🎉🌎We’re kicking off our first First Friday of the 2026–27 school year with a celebration of Hispan...
08/21/2026

FIRST FRIDAY IS BACK! 🎉🌎

We’re kicking off our first First Friday of the 2026–27 school year with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🧡

Join us at the Multicultural Center for an afternoon centered on culture, conversation, community, and live music. Come grab some food, connect with campus, and celebrate the cultures and stories that make our community what it is!

🎤 11:00 AM | Q&A with Alex Charbonnier
🎶 12:00 PM | Live Mariachi performance by Trio Hermanitas Alvarez

📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Multicultural Center

Whether this is your first First Friday or one of many, come spend your Friday with us and help us start the year right! ❤️

Good food. Good music. Good people. First Friday is BACK.

Come for the chai, stay for the community!Join us for Chai & Ghawa Night at the Multicultural Center! Spend the evening ...
08/20/2026

Come for the chai, stay for the community!

Join us for Chai & Ghawa Night at the Multicultural Center! Spend the evening connecting with new and familiar faces while enjoying the warmth, flavors, and traditions of chai, Arabic coffee (ghawa), and rice pudding. Whether these drinks remind you of home or you’re trying them for the first time, there’s a seat waiting for you. 🤎

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 MC Lounge | Arkansas Union

Start the semester with a warm cup, good conversation, and even better company. ☕️🫖✨

🍽️🐟 The MC Fish Fry is BACK!Kick off the semester with good food, good people, and good energy at the Multicultural Cent...
08/12/2026

🍽️🐟 The MC Fish Fry is BACK!

Kick off the semester with good food, good people, and good energy at the Multicultural Center’s Annual Fish Fry! ❤️

Join us and the Iota Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for an evening of community and connection while enjoying a FREE meal catered by Mean Catfish Hole!

📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 NPHC Gardens
🎟️ FREE & open to all!

Come hungry, bring your friends, and start the semester with us! We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌🏾

🎒✨ FIRST DAY ENERGY IS BACK! ✨📚New semester. Fresh start. Same MC energy. ❤️🐗Start your first day of classes with us at ...
08/10/2026

🎒✨ FIRST DAY ENERGY IS BACK! ✨📚

New semester. Fresh start. Same MC energy. ❤️🐗

Start your first day of classes with us at the Multicultural Center! Stop by throughout the day to grab some FREE food, pick up school supplies, connect with friends, and get everything you need to start the semester strong.

📅 Monday, August 17
📍 Multicultural Center | 4th Floor, Arkansas Union
⏰ All Day
🎟️ FREE for all students!

Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or coming back for another year, the MC is ready to welcome you home. 🫶🏽

Come for the food. Grab some supplies. Stay for the community.

Let’s start the year with some FIRST DAY ENERGY! ⚡️

📚✨ Your first week at the MC starts here!Whether you’re looking for free food, new friends, or your next favorite campus...
08/03/2026

📚✨ Your first week at the MC starts here!

Whether you’re looking for free food, new friends, or your next favorite campus hangout, the Multicultural Center has something for you during Welcome Week!

🎉 Monday | First Day Energy
Stop by the MC all day for free food, photo opportunities, games, and school survival kits for the first 100 students. Start the semester with great vibes and even better company!

🐟 Wednesday | MC Annual Fish Fry
Join us from 6–8 PM in the NPHC Gardens for one of our favorite Welcome Week traditions! Enjoy a free fish fry, connect with fellow students, and build community in collaboration with the IT Nupes.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the MC. See you there! ❤️

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Arkansas Student Union 404
Fayetteville, AR
72701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 12pm

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+4795758405

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