The Office of Intercultural Life provides support to meet the needs and concerns of students of color on Monmouth College campus. Services include:
- Personal and Academic Advising
- Help in the transition to college
- Providing information on scholarships, internshipsandemployment opportunities in conjunction with other offices
- Intercultural programming
The Office of Intercultural Life provides educational and social programming for the entire campus community. It organizes the award winning “Cultures in America” series. This program showcases campus-wide cultural programming. Some of the “Cultures in America” programming includes:
a) Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations: Office of Intercultural Life invites speakers to present on issues relative to the dreams of Martin Luther King Jr.
b) Black History Month: During the month of February a host of activities are organized to celebrate black history and the contribution of African Americans to American society. The programs are diverse and include workshops, speakers on African American history and experiences, musical concerts, and story telling.
c) Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Day: The Office of Intercultural Life also celebrates the contribution of the Hispanic community to American culture and heritage.
d) Monmouth Cultural Festival: Every year in the fall, the Office of Intercultural Life organizes a cultural festival to celebrate the cultural diversity that exists in US society. International Students put up country booths to display their artifacts. Students cook food from their countries and provide music. It is a day of great festivities