Hey everyone! Below is an e-mail I received from MSU's Director of Racial and Ethnic Progressive Affairs regarding a retreat focusing on gender identity this weekend at MSU. I fully intend on going, and you should too! If you're interested, let me know please :)

Hey all,

I apologize for not mentioning this earlier, I didn't have the details at
the ( Read more... )

"Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love ( Read more... )

Today, November 1st is Diwalhi ( Read more... )

Mark from Central posted this in his live journal...

it's a series of short inspirational stories. As student leaders, we all need some inspiration. Thanks Mark! :D

( fabulous stories )

During committee time we discussed visible diversity in MORHA. I just read a part of our constitution that makes me think some more about this....

SECTION FIVE - COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY A. MORHA is a student run organization whose purpose is to provide communication, education, and leadership development opportunities in residence hall systems. ( Read more... )

At the business meeting this weekend, it was brought to my attention that many MORHA member schools are dealing with the issue of depression.

So... for the October business meeting, the Issues and Diversity committee will be looking at suicide awareness, how to handle depression, warning signs, and fun ways to address this issue.

What I want to ( Read more... )

Did you know that September 15-October 15 is the National Hispanic Heritage Month? I know you're thinking..."Now Alli, what good is this information without some great ideas for celebrating!?!?"

Well..... it just so happens to be a GREAT program right in our very own MORL! Check it out! Go to http://www.morha.net then click on documents, then click ( Read more... )

The issue of people who are transgendered  is growing to be more and more apparent especially in the rez halls. Most people know very little if any about this matter. Before I go any further, here's a definition of terms:

Transgendered: Refers to a person who lives in congruence with with their internal gender identity, as a gender other than the ( Read more... )