Office of Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs creates spaces where all students feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Through mentoring, cultural programs, and diversity education, OMA helps students build community, grow as leaders, and make the most of their Georgia Southern experience.

Cultural Enrichment Opportunities

The Office of Multicultural Affairs spearheads the coordination of a variety of cultural enrichment events that are dedicated to celebrating the cultural diversity of our community and enhancing our community’s awareness of diversity and social justice.

Holi Festival of Colors

Translated as the “Festival of Colors,” Holi is a traditional holiday celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. Holi Festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of good over bad. It is a socio-cultural festival during which a wide range of colors are smeared over each other as a mark of love and belonging, and to welcome the spring season.

Excellence in Diversity Awards

The purpose of the Excellence in Diversity Awards is to recognize and honor those campus constituents that have contributed to increasing the appreciation of diversity at Georgia Southern University.

Mentor & Student Success Initiatives

The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides mentor and student success initiatives to enhance retention, progression, and graduation (RPG) for students from various backgrounds by creating a culture of academic achievement and success throughout students’ matriculation.  This is achieved through programming, mentoring, and other initiatives that support healthy identity development, academic and social support, and professional and personal development. For more information, please contact oma@georgiasouthern.edu.

OMA Presentations

The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers presentations that enhance diversity competencies, which can contribute to an inclusive and equitable society. The presentations are facilitated by our office’s professional staff and we offer a variety of presentation options that are available upon request to classes, student organizations, and academic and professional departments.

Office of Multicultural Affairs Overview (30 min)

Not sure what the Multicultural Affairs office does? This presentation provides an overview of OMA programs and services, including descriptions of our departmental student organizations.

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Our Team

The staff in the Office of Multicultural Affairs are dedicated to creating an inclusive campus culture where every student feels a sense of belonging. We’re here to listen, support, and empower you through every step of your Georgia Southern journey. Get to know the team working to make our community stronger, more connected, and more inclusive every day.

Dr. Kevin Reese

Director

Laurely Caycho M.Ed.

Assistant Director – Armstrong Campus

Anastasia Cray

Multicultural Affairs Coordinator – Statesboro Campus

Jasiah McCalla

Assistant Director – Statesboro Campus

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Multicultural Affairs Coordinator – Armstrong Campus

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Candice Green

Administrative Assistant

Graduate Students

Chiazam Izuchukwu

Graduate Assistant – Armstrong Campus

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Katie Thomsen

Graduate Assistant – Armstrong Campus

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Ofure Iyoha

Graduate Assistant – Armstrong Campus

Carmen Ford

Graduate Assistant – Statesboro Campus

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Kellen White

Graduate Assistant – Statesboro Campus

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Melvin Ajuluchukwu

Graduate Assistant – Statesboro Campus