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
Coming Soon
Multicultural Affairs Coordinator – Armstrong Campus
Candice Green
Administrative Assistant
Graduate Students
Chiazam Izuchukwu
Graduate Assistant – Armstrong Campus
Katie Thomsen
Graduate Assistant – Armstrong Campus
Ofure Iyoha
Graduate Assistant – Armstrong Campus
Carmen Ford
Graduate Assistant – Statesboro Campus
Kellen White
Graduate Assistant – Statesboro Campus
Melvin Ajuluchukwu
Graduate Assistant – Statesboro Campus