Fostering an Inclusive Campus Community
Welcome to the Office of Multicultural Initiatives
The Office of Multicultural Initiatives (OMA) fosters an inclusive and equitable campus community where all students feel supported, celebrated, and empowered. Housed under the Department of Student Support and Engagement, OMA provides programs, initiatives, and spaces that affirm diverse identities and foster meaningful cross-cultural connections.
Our goal is to create welcoming spaces and opportunities that encourage learning, dialogue, and connection across the UW–Superior community, with programming and services open to all students, faculty and staff.
Our Spaces
William “Pope” Wright Student Center
The William “Pope” Wright Student Center is a welcoming and dynamic space overseen by OMA. It serves as a hub for cultural expression, collaboration, and connection among students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.
Named in honor of William “Pope” Wright, the first African-American professor at UW–Superior, the center honors his 44 years of service and dedication to student success and inclusion.
Reserve the Pope Wright Student Center
Reflection Room
The Reflection Room is intended for moments of reflection, prayer, and spiritual connection.
The space is open to all members of the campus community.
For usage of the space contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA).
Supplies include:
- Prayer rugs
- Head coverings
- Donated religious texts
Visitors are asked to maintain a respectful and peaceful environment
Programs and Services
OMA offers a variety of programs that promote student success, cultural awareness, leadership development and intercultural learning. All programming follows an all-comers approach – celebrating cultures and perspectives while welcoming the entire campus community.
Programming for International Students
OMA hosts programs supporting the cultural engagement, community building, and leadership development of international students — including cultural connection to the region and community building opportunities.
Immigration advising and compliance-related services are managed by the International Student Services (ISS) office, not OMA. OMA collaborates with ISS while focusing on intercultural programming, and these are not related to immigration compliance.
Get Involved
Student opportunities that encourage exploration and personal development play an integral role on campus by providing students with the opportunity to learn and grow through meaningful interactions with one another.
Student Organizations
- Black Student Union
- ¡VIVA! Latin Organization
- Native Nations Organization
- World Student Association
- Nippon Cha Cha Cha
- Other multicultural and identity-based organizations
Financial Support and Scholarships
Lawton Undergraduate Multicultural Retention Grant (LUMRG)
The intent of the Lawton Undergraduate Multicultural Retention Grant is to provide financial assistance to designated underrepresented undergraduate students to improve opportunities for retention and graduation and lessen the burden of student debt.
External Scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered through UW–Superior and the UW–Superior Foundation, students are encouraged to explore external scholarships from community organizations, foundations, employers, and national programs.
Important: You should never have to pay a fee or provide credit card information to search for or apply to scholarships.
Tips for Finding Scholarships
The scholarship search websites below are commonly used and trusted, and can help you find local, regioinal and national scholarships.
Students may also find scholarships through:
- High school counseling offices for local scholarships
- Employers (for employees or children of employees)
- Community organizations and nonprofits
- Professional associations or unions
- Cultural and identity-based organizations
Signature Events
OMA hosts and supports events throughout the academic year that celebrate culture,
leadership, and community building.
Examples include:
- Heritage Month Celebrations
- Scholarship Help Sessions
- Friendsgiving Meal
- Cultural Dialogues and Educational Workshops
- Student Recognition and Community Events
- Snack. Chat. Go.
Heritage Month Programming
OMA supports and hosts programs connected to cultural heritage and identity celebrations
including:
- Black History Month Celebration
- Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
- Native American Heritage Month
- Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Women’s History Month
- Pride Month collaborations
Resources and Partners
Find useful community and national resources including organizations that support students and community members.
Community Resources
Contact the Office of Multicultural Initiatives
If you have questions, would like to get involved, or are interested in using OMA spaces or services, we’re here to help.
Visit Us: Old Main 208
Email: [email protected]
Call: 715-394-8138