This event honors multicultural graduate, undergraduate and professional students that will be graduating this semester, or graduated in the summer of 2012 or fall of 2012. The celebration brings people together to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of these hard working students. This event is also intended to serve as an encouragement to future multicultural graduates, undergraduate and professional students.

The office of Equity and Diversity and the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence have planned a great event for everyone to come and join in the celebration of the achievements of these multicultural students. As we all look forward to accomplishing a future goal, the Celebration of Achievement shows what it's like to be rewarded for hard work and determination. Come and cheer on these hardworking multicultural students as they take the next step in their lives.

The Ethiopian Student Association (ESA) hosted the 18th annual Ethiopian Cultural show on Saturday, April 20th at 5pm. This amazing show took place in the St. Paul Student Center theatre. The theme of the night was Roots of Pride.
The cultural show was filled with a variety of fun activities through out the night. The show attracted so much attention that it sold out two hours after doors opened. Entertainments of the event included several traditional dance performances, as well as a mini comedy skit. All of the performers were dressed in unique traditional robes to accompany their choreography. Members of the audience included family members, friends of the performers, as well as U of M students. After the first half of the show, attendees were given the chance to indulge into some delicious Ethiopian foods like injera and wat.
This was a fun energetic night for everyone who attended. From the electrifying music and the amazing dances, to the beautiful clothes worn by the dancers, this was a night to remember. This cultural show was so entertaining that it left the audience wanting more.

Duties/Responsibilities This position is responsible for facilitating the U of M's Student Employment Leadership Program (SELP) by coordinating central training and development efforts for student employees across campus. This position reports to the Program Coordinator in the Office for Student Engagement, under the Office for Student Affairs.
Specific tasks include:
- Work with the Program Coordinator and student employee supervisors to determine the central training needs for student employees across campus.
- Coordinate the logistics of training workshops sponsored by SELP including presenter support, room logistics, promotions, training materials and evaluations.
- Manage SELP newsletter process (may include writing and/or securing guest contributors) to communicate with supervisors and student employees about SELP training opportunities, existing training opportunities across campus and/or on the web and general training and development topics.
- Support the campus-wide integration of the Student Development Outcomes within student employee positions.
- Conduct training needs assessment of student employees and supervisors as needed.
- Keep participation data related to SELP and monitor student certification progress.
- Coordinate the Outstanding Student Employee Award process and SELP banquet (spring semester).
- Engage in marketing & promotions outreach for the SELP program.
- Other SELP or Office for Student Engagement duties as assigned.

The University of Minnesota houses a diverse group of students. The annual African night is an event that brings students together to celebrate the African culture. Included in the night's entertainment would also be a fashion show that would showcase beautiful traditional African attire. This would be a fun filled night that you don't want to miss.

As the school year comes closer to an end. It is most likely that the stress form finals and research papers have increased. This fun filled night will be a time to relax and refresh your mind. Come with friends you know and meet new people from all across the state. Its time to put on your African best and enjoy the African Night!!!!

At the event, attendees got to satisfy their sweet tooth by indulging in some snacks and sweets while conversing. As a fellow attendee, I personally was blown away by the variety of cup cakes and cookies available at the snack table. My personal favorite was the mini sized sugar cookies with blue icing on top. YUMMY!!!
After having snacks, everyone gathered in the computer lab for the viewing of the paintings.

The details and creativity of the paintings were amazing. I must say I was inspired to become a painter myself after watching some of the artist explain the process of how they made their paintings. Although it is safe to say that if I ever did make a painting it would be just a big mess that makes no sense, there's nothing like trying something new. Besides if we really think about art, some of the best paintings ever made have actually been a big mess that makes no sense. It doesn't matter because we love them anyway.

If you haven't seen these wonderful paintings, visit the Shih Pau Yen computer lab and check them out. The paintings not only gives the computer lab a pop of color, they are also beautiful and inspiring.