At the University of Chicago Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, we want students to have access to academic and cultural resources, but to also have opportunities independent of the classroom and student life. Thus, the following is a list of opportunities where students can go to search for funding, enrich their summers or find work after graduation.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Equiss Social Justice Experience

May 23-25, 2011
University of Arizona
Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, Arizona
$175 per person (includes room & board during the retreat)

About Equiss
Equiss is a 3-day social justice retreat from May 23-25, 2011 for 50 undergraduate students from across the nation who want to understand systems of oppression, privilege, identity development, and take action to create a more fair and just world. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, explore, and reflect on issues of social justice through individual reflection, group discussion, and interactive activities. Participants will be challenged to positively and effectively address issues of injustice, inequity, and inequality on campus and in the broader context of American society.

Registration Deadline: April 15, 2011
Click here to Register.

What Participants Say
"Everything made me challenge how I think."
"I learned how much of a difference I can have on social justice issues in the world."
"I feel much more equipped with tools so I can still make a difference on my own campus."

Visit the website for more information: www.equiss.org

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