Diversity Programming
The Office of Multicultural Initiatives (OMI) recognizes and supports our affinity groups through their annual events. Programming, including cultural events, educational trainings, and social gatherings are sponsored and hosted by OMI and Unity House throughout the year. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with departments and offices as well.
Reserve Space for your event or social needs
Fall Semester
Welcome Back Meet & Greet
Latinx Heritage Month
During the month duration starting September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the cultures, contributions and resilience of Latinx, Hispanic and Latino-identified communities around the world.
Association of Latinos Moving Ahead
Taste the World
UniTea Talks
Day of the Dead
Diwali
Hot Cocoa Hot Topics
Hot Cocoa Hot Topics is an open dialogue to discuss current events or ongoing issues related to gender inequality.
HomeComing Out Day
HomeComing Out Day is an annual celebration of the bravery and courage of LGBTQ+ people for National Coming Out Day.
Spring Semester
Black History Month
During the month of February, we celebrate and recognize the achievements of the African and Black Diaspora community in the US. Through educational conversation, social engagement, and giving back, Black History Month provides an opportunity to learn and come together.
Flags of Love
Flags of Love is a Valentine’s Day campaign designed to emphasize and showcase all forms of love.
Dominican Independence Day Celebration
On February 27, we come together to celebrate and recognize the rich culture of the Dominican Republic through food, dance and games.
Association of Latinos Moving Ahead
Lunar New Year Celebration
Lunar New Year is a celebrated festival holiday in Chinese, Korean, Tibetan, Vietnamese, and many additional Asian countries, which celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar.
Asian Student Involvement Alliance
Holi
Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival that is also known as the “festival of spring”, the “festival of colors”, or the “festival of love”. It marks the end of Winter and welcomes Spring, so it is usually celebrated in March. People play with different colors and spend time with loved ones to celebrate the victory of good over evil as well as new beginnings!
International Student Organization
Talent Show
Celebrate the talents of your own Merrimack peers as they compete to be crowned as most talented individual/group on campus.
Merrimack Cultural Diversity Alliance
Spring Ting
An end-of-the-year dance party to celebrate all the achievements of the academic year.