Our Mission Statement

The Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS) celebrates diversity by heightening awareness and educating our constituents about cultural and ethnic diversity.

CMSS strives to meet our mission through the following areas: cultural programming and awareness, leadership development, conference/retreat sponsorship, recruitment, retention, resources, student support and advocacy.

Download the CMSS Calendar here! (Updated January 2010)

Featured People and Programs

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Legacy of Weyanoke
Grafton-Stovall Theater, 7:00pm

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An a capella vocal ensemble, Legacy of Weyanoke take their audiences on a journey that pays tribute to that taken by the African ancestors, including those who established in 1619 the first known African settlement in an English-speaking colony in North America.

Legacy of Weyanoke members are musicians and storytellers with many years of performing experience throughout North and South America, Europe and Africa!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Through the Eyes of a Woman
Grafton-Stovall Theater, 7:00pm

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The Center for Multicultural Student Services and Student Wellness and Outreach invite you to come out to our annual presentation of "Through the Eyes of a Woman".

Through the Eyes of a Woman is a night of artistic expression about woman's experiences, feelings, and history through poetry, song, dance, and celebration of Womanhood! For more information please contact us at multicultural@jmu.edu. 

latest news

2/8/2010 - 2/10/2010

House of Privilege
Chandler Hall, Tours will be offered at various times.

Would you like to volunteer with the House of Privilege?  Sign up online.  

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3/19/2010

The Center for Multicultural Student Services collaborates with the Masterpiece Theater to bring you the amazing wind quartet, Imani Winds. 

Wilson Hall, 7:30pm.

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