The University of Texas at Arlington

Multicultural Mavericks

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

--Gandhi

BE A MULTICULTURAL MAVERICK!

Looking for a unique way to get involved on campus? We are seeking energetic and creative students excited about designing activities that celebrate diversity at UT Arlington. The Multicultural Mavericks is a program designed to allow students to have a voice in shaping the heritage months on campus.

Specifically, the Multicultural Mavericks are a team of students who help create, plan, and implement:

• Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – October 15)
• Asian Heritage Month (November 2012)
• Black History Month (February 2013)
• Interested in Women’s History Month?  Please refer to Women in Leadership

New for 2012-13

• The program has been revamped!  Interested students must apply to officially become the Multicultural Mavericks team!
• Approximately 20-30 students will be chosen to be part of the official cohort.

An exciting opportunity awaits you!

• All UT Arlington students are welcome. Each committee is made up of a diverse group of students, and we welcome all those excited about the opportunity!
• Committee members work together to brainstorm and implement ideas for heritage month events including social, cultural, educational, and philanthropic activities.
• Members must serve on one heritage month sub-committee of their choosing.  You may also elect to participate in additional sub-committees (e.g. Multicultural Maverick Joe is selected for the Hispanic Heritage Month sub-committee but also chooses to serve on the Black History Month sub-committee).
• Planning meetings are held from September through February.
• Members are required to attend at least 2 of 4 events held for the specific heritage month to which they’ve been assigned.
• In addition, members should attend at least 1 event each for the other two months.
• Receive invitations to special VIP member-only activities!
• Optional: Represent the Multicultural Mavericks at campus traditions including Oozeball, Bed Races, and Homecoming.

Program Benefits

• Meet new friends and have fun
• Gain valuable leadership experience
• Connect with campus resources and network with other student leaders, faculty and staff
• Bolster self confidence
• Earn official Multicultural Mavericks apparel
• Have the opportunity for sponsorship to the Fall Leadership Retreat.
• Help to positively contribute to celebrating UT Arlington diversity

Apply today!

The application period to join the Multicultural Mavericks committee is currently closed. Applications are available in late August/early September.

Check back for updates

Questions? Contact the Multicultural Maverick Executive Board

Email multicultural_affairs@uta.edu. Students are also welcome to stop by our office in the lower level University Center to speak with a member of the Multicultural Mavericks Executive Board. The Board consists of four talented student leaders who oversee each of the four planning committees. We look forward to meeting you!