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The URI Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) is a place dedicated to developing a supportive and inclusive campus culture across the boundaries of culture, identity, and discipline. Celebrating unity in diversity, the MSSC invites all of it's students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and other friends to join in its work in creating a community of learners within and beyond URI.

In Celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, the URI Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Committee hosted A Taste of...
10/22/2026

In Celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, the URI Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Committee hosted A Taste of Culture: Bachata Lesson on Wednesday, September 30 ,2026, at the MSSC Hardge Forum. The event welcomed 62 attendees, including students, faculty, and staff , for an evening of cultural celebration, music, dance and community building. Participants enjoyed a free, beginner-friendly bachata lesson facilitated by Del Alma Dance Company, along with refreshments, while learning about and engaging with an important aspect of Dominican and Latin American culture. The event was made possible through collaboration with the Alima International Dance Association , Dominican Alliance, Latinx Student Association, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Multicultural Center , Department of Gender and Women’s Studies , and College of Arts and Sciences

The Multicultural Center welcomed over 100 attendees to our Welcome Back Block Party , celebrating the start of the acad...
10/21/2026

The Multicultural Center welcomed over 100 attendees to our Welcome Back Block Party , celebrating the start of the academic year , with food , music , and community. The event brought together 27 student organizations and campus departments, connecting students with opportunities, resources, and communities across URI. Thank you to all of the students, organizations, departments, and campus partners who helped make the event a success!!

The MSSC invites you to the semesterly Multi-Org Final Exam Study Sesh, taking place on 4/28 from 5 to 8 pm. While open ...
04/24/2026

The MSSC invites you to the semesterly Multi-Org Final Exam Study Sesh, taking place on 4/28 from 5 to 8 pm.

While open to all, it is in collaboration with the Black and Brown Women in Engineering, Science, Technology Sisterhood (BBWESTS); the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE); Seeds of Success; and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

It is also in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Phi Theta Chapter; Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Brothers On a New Direction (BOND); Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity Inc., URI Associate Chapter; P.I.N.K Women; Dominican Alliance; Rhody F1rst; and Uhuru Sasa.

It is our goal to continue to provide a communal space for our scholars to come together, while inspiring and motivating each other in preparation for final exams.

Although the Hardge Forum will be the primary location for the event, we will also offer additional space in the DaMoura Lounge, lower lounge, and conference room for those who prefer a quieter, more intimate space.

Scholars/MC org leadership, please bring your studying materials, laptops, and whatever you need to successfully prepare. Also, please share this information with your general members.

For participants, catering will be provided by Munchies PVD (owned and operated by alumnus Brandford Davis, ‘13) on a first-come, first-served basis for participants.

We look forward to continuing to build community with you.

In solidarity,

In Diversity We Trust, headlined by Jenn Carter! In collaboration with BOND for a night to remember, featuring live perf...
04/21/2026

In Diversity We Trust, headlined by Jenn Carter! In collaboration with BOND for a night to remember, featuring live performances and pop up shopping with Aurum and Eiret. Tickets in ’s bio for URI student ONLY!

Sociologist Vivian Shaw to deliver keynote address at this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Luncheon on 4/30 i...
04/16/2026

Sociologist Vivian Shaw to deliver keynote address at this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Luncheon on 4/30 in the Memorial Union Ballroom from 12-2 pm.
Please also consider applying for the scholarship.
We hope to see you there!

On behalf of the Alumni of Color Network ( ), we invite you all to this year’s ACN Panel. The registration link can be ...
03/25/2026

On behalf of the Alumni of Color Network ( ), we invite you all to this year’s ACN Panel. The registration link can be found in the bio (continue until you receive confirmation) and will close on Friday 3/27.

Professional headshots will be provided by alumnus , 12’. Catering will be provided by _ . The panel will be moderated by member . It is our hope that you join us this year.

For our current scholars, this will be a great opportunity for you to connect with alumni who have in the past been able to provide mentorship; graduate school connections; career opportunities; etc.

In addition to the panelists present, there will be a host of other alumni who will be present to serve as a resource. We encourage you to take advantage of it.

While there is not a dress code enforced, if you can, come business casual.

Take a scroll to meet the panelists and check some pics from the 2025 Panel.

If you have any questions, contact Co-Chair Bobby at [email protected].

The MSSC invites you to Unchained Voices: A Women’s Empowerment Panel at the MSSC. This event is open to all but space i...
03/06/2026

The MSSC invites you to Unchained Voices: A Women’s Empowerment Panel at the MSSC. 
This event is open to all but space is limited. Please be sure to RSVP in bio.

This is an all-star line up of very accomplished alumna who will be speaking truth to power, sharing their lived experiences, and providing words of wisdom to our current scholars interested in building a connection with them.

As a part of the robust program, AGONZA will be premiering another original piece in celebration of Women’s History Month, and catering will be provided by Gee-Gee’s Southern Cuisine. 

This event is co-sponsored by and in partnership with , , and . Catering is also provided by .

Take a scroll through a scroll through the slides to see the inaugural 2025 panel.

Doors open at 11:45 and the program will begin promptly at 12:10.

Please share widely and do not hesitate to reach out to Bobby at [email protected] if you have any questions.

The MSSC invites you to Unchained Voices: A Women’s Empowerment Panel at the MSSC. This event is open to all but space i...
03/06/2026

The MSSC invites you to Unchained Voices: A Women’s Empowerment Panel at the MSSC. This event is open to all but space is limited. Please be sure to RSVP in bio.

This is an all-star line up of very accomplished alumna who will be speaking truth to power, sharing their lived experiences, and providing words of wisdom to our current scholars interested in building a connection with them.

As a part of the robust program, also featuring all-star alumni, we have premiering another original piece in celebration of Women’s History Month, serving as the emcee; and serving as the moderator. Lastly, and catering will be provided by  . 

This event is in partnership with , , and . It is also co-sponsored by

Take a scroll through a scroll through the slides to see last year’s panel.

Faculty and staff, please share with the scholars you serve. MC Org E-Boards, please share with your general members.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Bobby at [email protected] if you have any questions.

The MSSC is kicking off Women’s History Month in collaboration with alumna Sara Monteiro ( ) 08’, and the , while part...
03/03/2026

The MSSC is kicking off Women’s History Month in collaboration with alumna Sara Monteiro ( ) 08’, and the , while partnering with on the HerStory Open Mic Poetry Slam.

This open mic will be centered around honoring, celebrating, and empowering the women of our community. Simply Sara is the founder of and an award-winning poet. It will also feature a special guest, Breecila Santos of PINK Women.

Space is limited, and priority will be given to those who RSVP (in bio).

If you have any questions, email Bobby at [email protected].

As we continue celebrating Black History Month, of , will be returning to URI for our second iteration of what was pre...
02/17/2026

As we continue celebrating Black History Month, of , will be returning to URI for our second iteration of what was previously titled The History of Soul Food, now reimagined as A Taste of the African Diaspora.

Much like last year’s program featuring the plantain, with this year’s featured dish, we will once again explore the cultural significance by sampling the many ways it is prepared across the African Diaspora. While there is nothing beautiful about the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, there is profound beauty in the cultural connections, resilience, and shared traditions that continue to unite us. This program honors those connections through food, storytelling, and community.

This program is in partnership with the African Student Organization, the Black Student Union, the Cape Verdean Student Association, the Caribbean Student Association, the Dominican Alliance, the Haitian Student Association, and Uhuru Sasa.

Seating is limited, and registration will close once we reach 60 participants.
To get a glimpse of last year’s experience, feel free to scroll through the slides.

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