Welcome!
What is UMC?
"The United Minorities Council (UMC) is a 30 year old undergraduate student coalition of Penn's Caribbean/African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, and Native American student organizations. The UMC strives to provide a forum of advocacy, reflection and action on issues of concern to students of color at Penn. The UMC also host two major university activities during the academic year: Unity Week in the Fall and Celebration of Cultures in the Spring.
Upcoming Events
Poets Storming the College Green - April 28th
Tuesday, April 28th from 2-4pm on College Green
Calling all POETS! The United Minorities Council is partnering with HeartSpeak, a citywide peace and arts program sponsored by the Arts & Spirituality Center, to celebrate the beauty of poetry with the University of Pennsylvania during National Poetry Month. Please join us on to hear Philadelphia high school and University of Pennsylvania poets share their poetry with the entire community! The mic is open. Come hear some good poetry or share the power of your PENN!
BBQ and a Movie
Date: Friday, May 1, 2009
Time: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Greenfield Intercultural Center, 3708 Chestnut Street
Hang out with your UMC / GIC friends at our end-of-the-year BBQ & Movie event during reading days!
12:30pm - come by the GIC to see an epic (really good) 45-minute documentary called "The Other Side of Perfect" about race at Penn
1:15-2pm - Discussion / debrief
2-5pm - BBQ!
* Burgers/veggie burgers * Hot dogs * Chicken * Macaroni salad * Chips, snacks, & ice cream
$3 for the BBQ, if you come to the documentary screening/discussion
$5 if you would like to come to just the BBQ! (so come see the film!)
Due to space limitations, the screening will be capped. Email unitedminoritescouncil@gmail.com with the heading "BBQ/Movie Screening" to RSVP.
The Mosaic Ball a 5B Formal - May 2nd, 7 pm - 12 pm @ the Inn at Penn
You are cordially invited to the premier social event of the year, a formal hosted by the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, Lambda Alliance, Latino Coalition, Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women, UMOJA, and the United Minorities Council.
This is the FIRST EVER collaboration between these coalitions, and we plan to celebrate with a style, grace and swagger!
Join us for a night of fine dining, dancing, and performances by your favorite Penn groups!
THE $5 TICKET WILL INCLUDE:
A three course plated dinner in the beautiful Woodlands ballroom of the Inn at Penn
Speakers from each coalition
Performances by:
The Excelano Project
and of course...
DJ Foxx Boogie on the 1's and 2's
BE A PART OF HISTORY!
To RSVP:
email MosaicFormal@gmail.com
Your name (First, Last)
Email
Dietary Restrictions
Affiliation to hosting organizations (if any)
