The Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience (MRULE) offers students in Residence Halls and beyond opportunities to increase knowledge and understanding of what they can do to contribute to positive race relations in their lives and their communities. It provides students from all backgrounds a unique forum to come together.
Through open and frank discussions on controversial issues, informative presentations, interactive exercises and a variety of experiences that encourage the development of genuine friendships, students create and cultivate the experience of multiracial unity. They learn through action the concept of unity and diversity, while developing leadership skills that give them an edge on working and thriving in diverse environments. The mission of MRULE is accomplished through the following initiatives:
Round Table Discussions:The "backbone" of the MRULE program. Once a week, each MRULE group meets for one hour to discuss, learn, and debate, social issues.
Community Services & Activisim: Each semester, MRULE groups participate in service projects that give back to the community around us as well as strengthen the bond between members. Members also participate in community and global activism events. The VVOCF initiative introduced members to activism on a global scale reaching halfway around the world to South Africa.
Community Building Trips: MRULE participants have the opportunity to take part in a trips that blend education, entertainment, and community building into one. The Fall trip is a day trip, while the Spring trip is a weekend experience.
Monthly Socials: Each month, the MRULE groups have a social. These socials give the members a chance to spend time together, with the whole group, in a setting outside of the round table discussions. This is a major contributor to the community building aspect of MRULE.
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Donations to MRULE will enhance programs and experiences MRULE offers to the MSU Community. If you are interested in making a gift to support the program please contact the Student Services Advancement Office at (517) 355-7535 or make your gift online today.