January 28, 2025
Wilkerson has received U-M's Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to diversity at the university and her service to Native students.
Column 1
Wilkerson honored with U-M Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award
MESA, BSU, SIBS announce Black History Month lineup for 2025
January 23, 2025
Campus will host dozens of events, including an inspiring opening ceremony, talk by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, and Black Excellence Gala.
MESA, NASA announce 2024 Native American Heritage Month events
October 21, 2024
MESA, Native American Student Association, and partners across campus have shared a slate of November programming in honor and celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
MESA, student organizations announce 2024 Latine Heritage Month calendar
September 9, 2024
The month's theme, "Corriente: La felicidad es mi resistencia" / "Coming thru: Happiness is my resistance," emphasizes the importance of Latine joy in collective resistance.
MESA shares year in review for 2023-24
August 19, 2024
MESA is proud to share highlights from our 2023-2024 annual report, showcasing the significant impact and progress we have made.
Andrea Wilkerson honored with Student Life award for Values in Action
June 19, 2024
Wilkerson received the award for the learning and innovation category, one of six rooted directly in the division’s values.
Daily highlights power of community and expression
May 6, 2024
MESA has joyfully celebrated and supported University of Michigan students through its signature heritage months and grants program.
MESA, UAAO, OSA announce AA&PI Heritage Month calendar for 2024
March 11, 2024
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs' Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month planning committee is delighted to share an exciting set of programming at the University of Michigan in March and April to celebrate and honor AA&PI histories, heritages, communities, and identities.
"Our Strength: Celebrating Arab Culture"—MESA announces 2024 Arab Heritage Month calendar
March 4, 2024
MESA's Arab Heritage Month planning committee is excited to share an enriching slate of programming at the University of Michigan in March and April to honor and showcase Arab heritage and culture. Events are planned and organized by student organizations and units across campus.
Help us unlock a $2,500 match for MESA on March 13!
February 21, 2024
Helps sustain and build on our engagement in communities, leadership development, and social justice education. Thanks to a generous, anonymous donor, your gift is matched 1:1 up to $2,500 on March 13!
MESA, campus groups announce 2024 U-M Black History Month calendar
January 18, 2024
The focus of this year's U-M Black History Month programming is empowering and uplifting the rich culture, creativity, and impactful contributions of Black folks across the diaspora. This year's theme is "Empowering Generations: Past, Present, and Future."
Wilkerson named to assistant director role supporting Native American students
October 30, 2023
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) is thrilled to announce that Andrea Wilkerson has been named the office's first assistant director of Native American student enrichment and belonging. Andrea has served as a MESA program manager since 2019 and now joins Nadia Bazzy and Krishna Han in MESA leadership.
MESA, NASA announce 2023 Native American Heritage Month calendar
October 23, 2023
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, Native American Student Association, and partners across campus are delighted to share an a rich and timely slate of November programming at the University of Michigan in honor and celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
MESA joins with M-LEAD and Dean of Students for upcoming M-Coaching leadership pilot program
June 26, 2023
MESA will partner this fall with M-LEAD and the U-M Dean of Students on a new leadership and capacity building initiative for student organization leaders. The pilot program—M-Coaching—will provide free, individual leadership coaching to a cohort of 10 undergraduate students who are highly engaged in large student organizations on campus and will be able to implement what they learn to better serve their organization.
New Wolverines—Find community through our welcome programs this fall
May 15, 2023
The interest form is now live for MESA's welcome programs, in partnership with OSA, UAAO, NASA, Arab Student Association, and La Casa. All first-year and transfer students are eligible for these opportunities.
& Best: U-M wins award for leadership development initiative
April 27, 2023
ACUI, the Association of College Unions International, has recognized the University of Michigan with its prestigious and competitive Excellence in Student Training Programs award. U-M received the distinction for the success of the M-LEAD’s innovative Impact Initiative, with MESA as a key partner.
ACUI, the Association of College Unions International, has recognized the University of Michigan with its prestigious and competitive Excellence in Student Training Programs award. U-M received the distinction for the success of the M-LEAD’s innovative Impact Initiative, with MESA as a key partner.
In the archives
Krishna Han, Neika White join Break Away podcast this fall to talk leadership
November 1, 2022
MESA associate director Krishna Han and administrative assistant Neika White made guest appearances on the Break Away podcast this fall. The show, produced by the Michigan Leadership Collaborative, offers ways to engage with the greater University of Michigan leadership community and a chance to break away from the new norms of daily routines.
Nadia Bazzy appointed to Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
September 19, 2022
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed MESA director Nadia Bazzy to the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. There, she'll represent licensed marriage and family therapists for a term expiring June 30, 2026, subject to the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed MESA director Nadia Bazzy to the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. There, she'll represent licensed marriage and family therapists for a term expiring June 30, 2026, subject to the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate.
A/PIA & Arab Heritage Month during COVID-19
June 2, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, many changes were made across the Ann Arbor campus. Many programs scrambled to find a way to adapt as more and more precautions were being created in order to keep the university and its staff and students safe. The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) is one of many units that were faced with the task of determining how they could adapt their schedule of events to the new remote conditions brought about by the pandemic.
A Story on COVID-19 from Michigan Students
April 14, 2020
Ever since the return from spring break, life has not been the same for University of Michigan students. My name is Smitty (they/them), a first-year RC-LSA student, and the Writer/Photographer Student Lead for IGR, MESA, and the Spectrum Center. As I work on finishing my first year, the new lifestyle brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult one for me to navigate, along with focusing on my studies and managing my mental health. When news of the university switching to virtual classes was sent out, every day after that for the next couple weeks had been a whirlpool of information and anxiety as every department started planning next steps for the uncertain future ahead...
An Electrifying Reflection on the South Asian Awareness Network’s 18th Annual Conference
February 4, 2020
As a Pakistani-American woman, it has been an honor and privilege to work with the South Asian Awareness Network (SAAN) alongside Javier Solorzano Parada, Program Manager in preparation for their 18th Annual Conference: Electrify. SAAN serves to create spaces to engage and educate the University of Michigan community with the intent to promote social justice issues through a South Asian lens...
Black History Month is American History
January 28, 2020
When the Black History Month Leadership Committee at the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) considers what it means to be Black at the University of Michigan, Black members of our community note that they examine themselves through many different lenses. Yes, Black people are a part of the campus community, the Michigan community, and the United States, but Black people are also a part of a larger diaspora of people, places, conversations, and histories.
10 Ways To Be Anti-Racist
January 2020
As racial issues continue to dominate national attention in the United States, we must all continue to actively work to dismantle racism. Utilize the 10 Ways to be Anti-Racist resource guide to start practicing anti-racism today.
FAQ with Cindy Lin: What is Anti-Racism and the Peer Inclusive Educators (PIE) Team?
December 10, 2019
Cindy Lin (she/her/hers) is a senior studying Political Science and Asian Studies. In her first year working for MESA, she became part of the pilot program for the Anti-Racism and Coalition Building Teach-Ins. Since then, her team has developed into the Peer Inclusive Educators (PIE) Team.
Latinx Heritage Month Celebrates History and Elevates Voices with Julianna Collado
September 24, 2019
Julianna Collado, Undergraduate Coordinator for Latinx Heritage Month, reflects on this year's events and the importance of education and support for the Latinx community on campus.
Column 2