Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence - University of Minnesota

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence - University of Minnesota MCAE is a campus-wide resource that promotes an inclusive atmosphere to foster and enrich multicultu

The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) is a community-based space focused on the academic experiences of first-generation students, students of Color, and American Indian students. MCAE supports students from the beginning of their time at the university to achieve their academic aspirations. We validate the multiple dimensions of identity our students hold and recognize the uniqu

e barriers and challenges they will encounter within predominantly white academic spaces. Our work aims to equip students to navigate this reality in meaningful ways.

MCAE has partnered UMN RecWell to bring you SWEAT WITH SOUL! This event is on October 18th from 5:30-7:00pm at the RecWe...
09/28/2022

MCAE has partnered UMN RecWell to bring you SWEAT WITH SOUL! This event is on October 18th from 5:30-7:00pm at the RecWell. We want to support BIPOC & First Gen students find their connect to health and wellness. We’ll have prizes, activities, food, access to trainers, and more! See you there!!!

Are you interested in engaging with incoming first year students and advertising your student group? Join us at MCAE Kic...
07/29/2022

Are you interested in engaging with incoming first year students and advertising your student group? Join us at MCAE Kick Off's 2022 Connect & Kickback Event! The event will take place Monday, August 29th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm (Set-up @ 6:00pm, teardown at 7:45pm) in Walter Library. Space IS limited so please apply by August 10th, and we will notify you if your student group has been approved to participate by August 17th. Email Krysta Wetzel at [email protected] with any questions. Apply at z.umn.edu/ConnectKickBack

Do you love being on stage or have a hidden talent? Are you in a performance-based student group? Apply to perform at th...
07/29/2022

Do you love being on stage or have a hidden talent? Are you in a performance-based student group? Apply to perform at the 2022 Multicultural Showcase! The event takes place Wednesday, August 31 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm and 4:45 - 5:45pm at McNamara Alumni Center. Display a dance, sing a song, perform a spoken word, ANYTHING! The deadline to apply is August 10th! Please email Olivia Knodel ([email protected]) with any questions. Apply at z.umn.edu/MulticulturalShowcase

07/28/2022

LAST CHANCE! Registration for MCAE Kick Off closes TODAY at 12pm CST! Register NOW! z.umm.edu/MCAEKO ‼️

‼️MCAE Kick Off 2022 Registration CLOSES THIS WEEK‼️ Register by 12pm this Thursday 7/28 at z.umn.edu/MCAEKO. The theme ...
07/25/2022

‼️MCAE Kick Off 2022 Registration CLOSES THIS WEEK‼️ Register by 12pm this Thursday 7/28 at z.umn.edu/MCAEKO. The theme is “Are you Ready?” and we are ready to see you soon!

If you are a resident of one of MCAE’s Living Learning Communities, you are already pre-registered for this event- but PLEASE confirm your registration! Check your email for more information.

Just a reminder, MCAE Kick Off 2022 Registration is OPEN until Monday, August 1st. The theme is “Are you Ready?” and we ...
07/11/2022

Just a reminder, MCAE Kick Off 2022 Registration is OPEN until Monday, August 1st. The theme is “Are you Ready?” and we are ready to see you soon ‼️

Also, if you are a resident of one of MCAE’s Living Learning Communities, you are already pre-registered for this event! Check your email for more information.

Here is the link to register for Kick Off: z.umn.edu/MCAEKO

MCAE LLCs Casa Col and Tsev Hmoob are looking for Graduate Advisors! The Living Learning Community Graduate Advisor is a...
07/08/2022

MCAE LLCs Casa Col and Tsev Hmoob are looking for Graduate Advisors! The Living Learning Community Graduate Advisor is a dedicated Graduate or Doctoral Student Leader who works with the MCAE staff team to support Casa Sol or Tsev Hmoob. Contact Daniel Morales to apply!

Registration for MCAE Kick Off 2022 is now OPEN! Use the link below to register by Monday, August 1stMCAE Kick Off is a ...
07/01/2022

Registration for MCAE Kick Off 2022 is now OPEN! Use the link below to register by Monday, August 1st

MCAE Kick Off is a three-day event where you’ll meet hundreds of your peers who are also first-generation students, students of color, and Native and Indigenous students.

If you are a resident of one of MCAE’s Living Learning Communities, you are already pre-registered for this event! Check your email for more information.

We look forward to seeing you at MCAE Kick Off 2022: Are You Ready?

MCAE Kick Off 2022 Registration opens this Friday, July 1st!Look below on what to expect at Kick Off ‼️
06/29/2022

MCAE Kick Off 2022 Registration opens this Friday, July 1st!

Look below on what to expect at Kick Off ‼️

06/27/2022

Remember to register this Friday, July 1st for our annual MCAE Kick Off 2022! This year’s theme is “Are You Ready?”

Here is a look back at some of the wonderful moments from last year’s MCAE Kick Off!!!

🚨Alert🚨Mark your calendars for Friday, July 1st to register for our annual MCAE Kick Off 2022! This year’s theme is “Are...
06/24/2022

🚨Alert🚨

Mark your calendars for Friday, July 1st to register for our annual MCAE Kick Off 2022! This year’s theme is “Are You Ready?”

MCAE Kick Off is a three-day event where you’ll meet hundreds of your peers who are also first-generation students, students of color, and Native and Indigenous students.

Build a sense of community, make connections, and get ready for that first day of classes by participating in MCAE Kick Off 2022!

Your 2021-2022 MCAE & COIN Full-time staff team! What a year! We are working hard over the summer to prepare for another...
05/20/2022

Your 2021-2022 MCAE & COIN Full-time staff team! What a year! We are working hard over the summer to prepare for another great year of growth, learning, and excellence!

We'll see you next fall...ARE YOU READY?!

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140 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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