Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC)

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Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) The Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) at the University of Texas as Austin is a premier facility The Multicultural Engagement Center is an office of DDCE.

Director:
Brandelyn Franks Flunder, Director, 232-2958

Program Coordinators:
* Tony K. Vo, 512-232-4855
* Malik Crowder, 512-471-0513
* Krysta Chacon, 512-471-8546

Office Manager:
Cristy Oliver, 512-232-5889

Student-led AGENCIES:
Afrikan American Affairs [AAA]
Asian, Desi, Pacific American Collective [ADPAC]
Latino Community Affairs [LCA]
Native American Indigenous Collective [NAIC]
Queer & Trans People Of Color and Allies [QTPOCA]
Students for Equity and Diversity [SED]

Congratulations fall 2023 grads! Thank you to our faculty speaker Dr. Victor Saenz, our student speaker Arjana Almaneih,...
04/12/2023

Congratulations fall 2023 grads! Thank you to our faculty speaker Dr. Victor Saenz, our student speaker Arjana Almaneih, and all of the family and friends that joined us to celebrate! Also a shout out to LCA’s Special Events student leaders Liany Serrano Oviedo and Neto Santos. So proud of you!

Come as you are for our pajama party on Wednesday December 6th at 11:30 in the MEC. Wear your pj’s and comfy clothes and...
04/12/2023

Come as you are for our pajama party on Wednesday December 6th at 11:30 in the MEC. Wear your pj’s and comfy clothes and enjoy hot cocoa, lunch and sweets!

Recap from the Native American Indigenous Collective’s Feast on This event. Follow for more information on future event...
01/12/2023

Recap from the Native American Indigenous Collective’s Feast on This event. Follow for more information on future events for the Native and Indigenous community at UT!

Join us on Thursday, November 30th, 12-1pm in the MEC for an info session to learn about the May Term study abroad progr...
28/11/2023

Join us on Thursday, November 30th, 12-1pm in the MEC for an info session to learn about the May Term study abroad program Latinx Identities Across the Americas. Hear from past students about what it’s like to live, learn, and explore in the oldest city in Mexico! With inclusive excursions to Mexico City and Oaxaca, this program is an introduction into the emergent research on Latinx identity and higher education, focused on the topic of masculinity as it is theorized and practiced in the US and Mexico.

Fall 2023 Latinx Grad registration deadline has been extended to this Thursday November 30! Sign up link in bio.
27/11/2023

Fall 2023 Latinx Grad registration deadline has been extended to this Thursday November 30! Sign up link in bio.

Congratulations to all the award winners at the 38th Annual Sweatt Symposium on Civil Right including our Assistant Dire...
10/11/2023

Congratulations to all the award winners at the 38th Annual Sweatt Symposium on Civil Right including our Assistant Director Malik Crowder and MEC student leaders and 🧡🤩

Join for this annual anti-thanksgiving event, Feast on This, where we celebrate Native American and indigenous heritage...
09/11/2023

Join for this annual anti-thanksgiving event, Feast on This, where we celebrate Native American and indigenous heritage with food and drinks! Great Promise for American Indians, the nonprofit organization responsible for the Austin Powwow, will be showcasing traditional native powwow dances and speaking about the importance of each one.

Join us for food, dance, and community Nov 17 5:30-7:30pm in the WCP Ballroom. Hope to see y’all there!

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear from our faculty fellows - Dr. Betty Jeanne Taylor, Dr. Doug Garrard and Dr. ...
08/11/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear from our faculty fellows - Dr. Betty Jeanne Taylor, Dr. Doug Garrard and Dr. Eric Dieter.

Join us Tuesday November 7 at 11:30AM for our next faculty fellows event in the MEC! Food provided for attendees.
07/11/2023

Join us Tuesday November 7 at 11:30AM for our next faculty fellows event in the MEC! Food provided for attendees.

Congratulations to our MEC student leaders Kelly Solis and Aaliyah Barlow on their acceptance into the Friars Society! T...
06/11/2023

Congratulations to our MEC student leaders Kelly Solis and Aaliyah Barlow on their acceptance into the Friars Society! Thank you for your contributions to UT and the MEC.

Posted • Everything you need to know about our upcoming Gender Inclusive Clothing & Stuff Swap.Tuesday, November 14thG...
02/11/2023

Posted • Everything you need to know about our upcoming Gender Inclusive Clothing & Stuff Swap.

Tuesday, November 14th
Gregory Plaza
4-6pm

Donate:
Drop off donations from now until November 13th from 9am-5pm at the Gender and Sexuality Center, WCP 2.112. Accepting gently used clothes, school supplies, and houseware. XL+ clothing donations, chest binders, and other gender affirming materials encouraged.

Volunteer: tinyurl.com/volunteerswap23
Shifts before and day-of swap available. Duties may involve: collecting donations, carrying large donations into GSC, sorting and organizing, working event, setting up tables, take down and clean up.

For questions or access concerns, please email [email protected]

Address

2201 Speedway WCP 1. 102

78712

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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