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Spring 2008 Calendar

Past Programs

OMD Tropical Hour
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
10:30 - 11:15 am, North Party Room Beamer Center
Join us for a refreshing time of snacks and encouragemt.

OMD Spring Banquet - Olé OMD
Saturday, April 19, 2008
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Rumba restaurant in Chicago
351 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL

The annual spring banquet celebrating God's faithfulness to us throughout this year as well as serving as a dedication of new leaders. Join us for an evening of fun, great food, great music, and wonderful fellowship. 1-2-1 Student Leaders have planned the evening. Tickets are available at Eva's office. Check out the Rumba website for an idea of the evening (no dancing of course).

Wheaton College Gospel Choir Spring Concert
Saturday, April 12, 2008
7:00 pm, Edman Chapel
Join the Gospel Choir as they praise the Lord with an evening of celebration and worship. This years theme AWESOME GOD.

African American Church Lecture Series
Monday, February 25, 2008
10:35 - 11:15 Chapel
7:30 - 9:00 pm, Blanchard 339 Evening Lecture
Dr. J. Kameron Carter from Duke University will lecture on Liberals, Conservative, and the Issue of Race in a lecture titled Race and Modernity: Beyond the Liberal and Conservative Divide. Please join us for a stimulating lecture and discussion.

Ladies Tea Time
Wednesday, February 13 - Friday February 15, 2008
Ladies, Join Eva for an exceptional time of tea, sharing and encouragement. Please email Eva at OMD@wheaton.edu to reserve a time.

Take 5
Thursday, February 7, 2008
10:30 - 11:15 am, North Party Room, Beamer Center
An extra special Time of Encouragement, Refreshments, and Prayer. Open to all, please rsvp at x7056 for Care Package Preparation.

Jubilee 2008
Monday January 27 - Saturday, February 2, 2008
Various campus locations
A weeklong celebration of Worship from many perspectives...all of our lives are worship.

Dupage County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 21, 2008
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Edman Chapel
Join us as we celebrate and reflect on the impact of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King jr. and the continued call for Christians to be engaged in using their gifts to transform the world for Christ.

OMD December MOSAIC
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Beamer Center
Join us as we reflect how the joyous gift of Christ is celebrated around the world.

Solidarity Week
Sunday, December 2, 2007 - Friday, December 7, 2007

OMD Christmas Dinner
Sunday, December 2, 2007
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Phelps Room, Beamer Center

The annual fall Dinner celebrating the end of the Semester and recognizing God's Faithfulness in the process. 1-2-1 Student Leaders have planned an evening of food, fun and fellowship; especially as you get ready to finish the semester.

National Christian Multicultural Student Leaders Conference (NCMSLC)
November 8 - 11, 2007
Anderson University
The Conference was founded for the purpose of preparing students to face the challenges of spiritual, academic, social, and leadership development within a multiethnic context. The conference empowers student leaders to embrace cultural diversity and sensitivity, while motivating participants to model inclusive leadership that brings together people who travel life’s many roads. Contact OMD for more information.

Wheaton College Gospel Choir Fall Concert
Friday, November 9, 2007
7:30 pm, Coray Auditorium
Join the Gospel Choir as they praise the Lord with an evening of celebration and worship. On his visit, Gerard Henry, the host of BET's "Lift Every Voice," commented that the sincerity and genuineness of the choir came through as they sang praise to our Lord.

OMD November MOSAIC
Friday, November 2, 2007
10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Beamer Center
The First Celebration of Cultural Heritage that is Mosaic. The November Mosaic is focused on Latino heritage.

OMD Freshman Week
An encouraging week thoughtfully planned out with the assistance of the 1-2-1 student leaders to express a "warm welcome" to all freshmen students of color. During this week, freshmen can expect to be encouraged and appreciated through various compassionate avenues such as a BBQ fellowship, care packages, and so much more.

Study Abroad Workshop
September 20, 2007
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Phelps Room
Co-sponsored with Career Services. An opportunity to learn about a variety of Study Abroad programs and special scholarship programs. The time will give ideas of how to accentuate your continued education through Overseas learning.

Orientation Reception
August 28, 2007, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
South Party Room
New students join returning students, faculty, and staff as we discuss campus resources for students of color. Many faculty and staff of color will be present

The Multicultural Experience
August 25, 2007, 10:15 - 11:00 am
Edman Chapel
Orientation session that sets the framework for the Wheaton College Diversity Vision. Dr. Litfin sets the framework for the importance of Diversity at Wheaton, followed by student skits, closed with an appreciation for the diversity and unity of the body of Christ.