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MC’s Multicultural Center Offers A Safe Space for Diverse Learning and Community

A recently started chalkboard in the Multicultural center for students to add to as summer approaches here in the city. @MCMULTICULTURALINSTAGRAM/COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Web Editor Manhattan College’s multicultural center sits on the third floor of Kelly Student Commons, welcoming students in with big glass windows as soon as you walk up the stairs.  Here students are able to see people engage with each other … Continue reading MC’s Multicultural Center Offers A Safe Space for Diverse Learning and Community

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The Multicultural Center Kicks off Black History Month in Style

The dinner itself consisted of traditional Caribbean and South American cuisine. ZOEDEFAZIO/COURTESY By: Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Manhattan College kicked off Black History Month in style with a collaborative event by the Multicultural Center and Black Student Union. The Feb. 2 event consisted of an opening night dinner with a guest lecturer and a live steel-pan performance.  The dinner itself consisted of traditional Caribbean and … Continue reading The Multicultural Center Kicks off Black History Month in Style

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Unwind with the Multicultural Center’s Serenity and Coffee Talks

by Zoe DeFazio & Josh Grewal, Staff Writers The Multicultural Center will be hosting a “serenity hour” every Friday morning at 8:30 am. Following the serenity talk, the Multicultural Center also offers the opportunity for students to drink coffee and chat amongst each other. The intention of the serenity talk is for students to have the ability to relax and unwind from the week in a … Continue reading Unwind with the Multicultural Center’s Serenity and Coffee Talks

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Pandemic or Not, The Multicultural Center Continues to Shine

by Whit Anderson, Staff Writer Despite this pandemic creating numerous obstacles for Manhattan College organizations, the Multicultural Center is still doing all they can to achieve its goals this semester.  Located on the third floor of Kelly Commons, the Multicultural Center was created as an area where students of all different backgrounds and identities can feel comfortable. Hayden Greene, the Director of Multicultural Affairs, has … Continue reading Pandemic or Not, The Multicultural Center Continues to Shine

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Arts & Entertainment, News

Behind the Scenes with Hayden Greene

by Liz-Marie Lee, Contributor On Oct. 30, 2018, Manhattan College held the inaugural JasperCon, a place where comic book and pop culture fanatics can gather and meet original artists, cosplayers and more! Hayden Greene, director of the Manhattan College Multicultural Center, sat down to discuss the importance of diversity in film, comics and a glimpse into the making of JasperCon. The Quadrangle: This is the first year … Continue reading Behind the Scenes with Hayden Greene

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Patricia Carey: The Woman, The Myth, The Legend

by Gabriella DePinho Asst. News Editor While many recognize Hayden Greene as the face of the Multicultural Center, he is actually not the first person you see when you walk into the space. Day in and day out, Patricia Carey sits at the tall desk in the corner of the room and is the first person that most people will be greeted by when they walk in. … Continue reading Patricia Carey: The Woman, The Myth, The Legend

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Drag Bingo Takes Over the MC MCC

by ALYSSA TIPTON & SAMANTHA WALLA, Contributor & Asst. Editor The Multicultural Center held its inaugural Drag Bingo event on Thursday, April 5 in Kelly Commons at 6 p.m. In collaboration with the LGBTQ Student Group, the Multicultural Center brought two drag queens, Linda Simpson and her assistant Svetlana Stoli, to Manhattan College for a night of bingo. Before the start of the event, attendees posed … Continue reading Drag Bingo Takes Over the MC MCC

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Gaelic Society and Multicultural Center Host Annual Irish Night

by LAUREN SCHUSTER, Asst. Editor  In celebration of Irish Heritage Month, the Manhattan College Gaelic Society and Multicultural Center came together to host the school’s annual Irish Night in Smith Auditorium. The event consisted of traditional Irish food, music, and performances. Among the performers were singers, musicians, Irish stepdancers and the Manhattan College Pipes and Drums band. Gaelic Society President Jaclyn Marchetta said, “This event is important … Continue reading Gaelic Society and Multicultural Center Host Annual Irish Night

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Opening Dinner Kicks off Black History Month

The Multicultural Center at Manhattan College strives to embrace and celebrate every culture, ethnicity, sexuality, religion and identity. On Feb. 5, the center hosted The Black History Month Opening Dinner to commence a month of events related to black culture. To start off the dinner, Hayden Greene, Director of the Multicultural Affairs and Coordinator of the Multicultural Center, introduced Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden … Continue reading Opening Dinner Kicks off Black History Month

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