Multicultural Student Services

Multicultural Student Services supports students and provides cross-cultural learning opportunities for the entire campus community. We focus on advocacy, leadership development, global literacy and civic engagement, and we aim to foster a campus climate that recognizes, appreciates and shares a mutual understanding and respect for all cultures.

Opportunities & Programs

Civil Rights Alternative Spring Break Trip

This is your opportunity to explore the ongoing legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Join faculty and staff leaders and investigate historic sites, museums, colleges and archives. Meet with key historical players of the movement and get access to special behind-the-scenes tours.

Students will also partner with various community-based, national and/or civic organizations, serving a variety of local constituents.

Participating students will gain insights into the historical events and policies that shaped our world today, cultivate an appreciation for civic duty and develop a commitment to preserving important principles of our heritage.

Applications are available in the fall and due in December.

T.E.A.M. Mentoring Program

The Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.) Mentoring Program is a yearlong experience for first-year or transfer students from underrepresented backgrounds. T.E.A.M. partners first-year student scholars with an upperclass peer mentor to establish a supportive relationship and aid their transition to Bucknell.

Learn more about T.E.A.M.

RAMP Up! Program

RAMP Up! (Ready, Aware, Motivated, Prepared) is a five-day Pre-Orientation program filled with exciting community-building during which first-year students from underrepresented backgrounds are partnered with upperclass peer T.E.A.M. mentors that help them make a smooth transition to academic and social life at Bucknell.

Learn more about RAMP Up

Funding

The Edward McKnight Brawley Fund

Named for Bucknell's first African American student, Class of 1875, the Edward McKnight Brawley Fund supports a range of student activities, including research projects, workshops, internships and study abroad.

Learn more and apply

Series and Events

Each semester, Multicultural Student Services hosts a variety of events, discussions, trainings and workshops designed to foster a more inclusive and empathetic campus environment through meaningful and impactful interactions.

See the events page and events calendar for more information on ongoing and upcoming events.