The Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center is proud to celebrate our graduating student staff and professional staff who have helped shape the MC into a space of community, belonging, and impact. 🎓✨

Congratulations to Adrain Smith, Myles Coates, Madison Hogan, Josue Todd, Chloe Callis, and Angela Cheng on this incredible accomplishment.

Thank you for the leadership, care, creativity, and energy you brought to the MC and to the students you served. From programs and events to everyday moments of connection, your impact has helped make this space feel like home for so many.

As you step into your next chapter, know that your MC family is cheering you on every step of the way. Once MC family, always MC family. ❤️🐗

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

Class of 2026, this one’s for you 🎓✨

In honor of your hard work and accomplishments, the Multicultural Center is hosting a Stole Giveaway to celebrate your journey. If you’re graduating this May, stop by and pick up a stole as a symbol of your achievement and the community that supported you along the way.

📅 May 1–8
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Multicultural Center (4th Floor, Student Union)

We’re proud of you—congratulations, graduates 🤍

Congratulations to our MC ambassador Quran Powell for crossing Kappa Alpha Psi through the Iota Tau Chapter . We are tremendously proud of you and look forward to the work you do!

Your favorite Finals tradition is BACK 🍽️🔥

To help take a little stress off your plate (literally), the Multicultural Center is providing meal tickets for UARK students to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at campus dining halls.

Meal tickets and coffee tickets will be available first-come, first-served at the Multicultural Center(4th floor, Student Union) from 9 AM–5 PM May 4th to May 8th.

PLEASE NOTE: Filling out the form does not guarantee a tickets, they must be picked up in person. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait!

Good luck on finals, we believe in you 💛 Now go finish strong and get ready for a fun summer!

Chai & Ghwa Night returns ☕✨

Back by popular demand, we’re bringing another evening centered on culture, connection, and community. Rooted in traditions of hospitality cultures, chai and ghwa create spaces for gathering, storytelling, and belonging.

Join us for part 2 as we continue to share these traditions and create meaningful connections together 🌙

📅 April 22
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 MC Lounge

All are welcome 🤍

Step right up… the semester’s finale is here 🎪✨

We’re bringing the heat, the flavor, and the vibes to close it out the right way; think bold plates, good company, and end-of-year energy you don’t wanna miss 🌶️🎶

Pull up, show out, and let’s send the year off in style.

🦞 The MC Crawfish Boil
📍 Union Mall
🗓 April 30th
⏰ 6 PM

Good eats. Good people. One last hurrah.

Across continents, cultures, and centuries, threads tell stories. 🧵✨

Join the Multicultural Center for the opening of Threads of the Silk Road, a gallery highlighting the beauty, identity, and connection of Asian and Middle Eastern communities through textiles.

📍 Anne Kittrell Gallery (ARKU 426)
🗓 Thursday, April 16th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

April at the MC ⛩️✨

Join us all month long as we celebrate culture, community, and connection throughout April. From First Friday to cozy Chai & Gahwa nights, the Threads of the Silk Road gallery experience, and karaoke vibes there’s something for everyone.

🗓️ Mark your calendars:
• April 3 — First Friday (11 AM–1 PM)
• April 15 — Chai & Gahwa: Game Night (5–7 PM)
• April 16 — Threads of the Silk Road Gallery (5–6:30 PM)
• April 22 — Chai & Gahwa: Part 2 (5–7 PM)
• April 23 — Karaoke Game Night (5–7 PM)

📍 Multicultural Center

Come build community, experience culture, and be part of the story. 💫

First Friday is back 🌙✨

All are welcome to join us at the Multicultural Center for our celebration of Arab and AAPI cultures through storytelling and community engagement.

Sponsored by MEST, enjoy a featured talk exploring Arab migration to Latin America and its lasting cultural influence, followed by live performances from Atrangi’s showcase to a live Angklung performance. Throughout the event, connect with AAPI and Arab-affirming student organizations, learn more about their work, and enjoy the FREE food at the event.

🗓 Friday, April 3rd, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Multicultural Center

Eid Mubarak 🌙✨

The Multicultural Center acknowledges and celebrates Eid al-Fitr, a joyous occasion marking the end of Ramadan (a month of reflection, discipline, generosity, and spiritual growth). Eid is a time to gather with loved ones, share meals, give back to those in need, and express gratitude for the blessings in our lives.

As communities around the world come together in celebration, we honor the beauty of these traditions and the values of compassion, unity, and renewal that Eid represents. May this day bring peace to your heart, joy to your home, and continued blessings in the days ahead.

From all of us at the MC, Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating 🤍✨