MSU Unity Week has been designed to celebrate diversity and community through entertainment, speakers, dialogues, food and music. It is a planned, collaborative effort between the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, students, faculty, administrators and staff.
Monday [April 1]
Abbie Conant Recital
7:30 p.m., McComas Hall Auditorium
--World class musician and teacher Abbie Conant will perform
Tuesday [April 2]
Diversity Uncovered
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Colvard Student Union, Room 328
--What is the state of diversity at STATE? An opportunity to anonymously share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about diversity
Gender Studies Lecture-Abbie Conant
3:30 p.m., Colvard Student Union, Room 328
--Abbie Conant battled a 13-year gender discrimination battle with the Munich Philharmonic orchestra. She will discuss the status of women in European orchestras.
Café International
5 p.m., Old Intramural Field
--Basant (kite flying) is held in the Pakistani culture to welcome the arrival of spring. Come join us for kite making and kite flying!
Wednesday [April 3]
International Taster
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Drill Field
--Come enjoy a variety of foods and beverages from all over the world and celebrate the diverse cultures of our campus and surrounding community.
Diversity Uncovered
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Colvard Student Union, Room 328
--What is the state of diversity at STATE? An opportunity to anonymously share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about diversity
Guided Meditation
4-5 p.m., Mitchell Memorial Library, Fourth Floor
--Take a break from your busy routine and join us for guided meditation.
Thursday [April 4]
Diversity Uncovered
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Colvard Student Union, Room 328
--What is the state of diversity at STATE? An opportunity to anonymously share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about diversity
Pizza Wars
11 a.m.-3 p.m., the Junction
--A friendly showdown competition between local pizza businesses to receive the "Best Pizza" award and "People's Choice" award. Tickets are $5 to receive a slice of pizza from each business. All proceeds for Pizza Wars will benefit the Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity house.
Water Wars
9-10 p.m., Old Intramural Field
--Did someone say balloon fight? Please join us for a wet and wild campus balloon fight to raise funds for cleaner water in Africa. All proceeds will go to the Water Project Inc.
Friday [April 5]
Diversity Uncovered
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Colvard Student Union, Room 227
--What is the state of diversity at STATE? An opportunity to anonymously share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about diversity
Saturday [April 6]
Guided Meditation
10-11 a.m., front of State Fountain Bakery
--Take a break from your busy routine and join us for guided meditation.
International Fiesta
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Drill Field
--Seeks to highlight and bring attention to the international cultures and diversity of MSU, Starkville and Golden Triangle communities through a variety of authentic food, displays, games and entertainment.