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sorority life, programming and special events, event management,traditions and school spirit, and the Campus Information Center.These areas provide multiple opportunities for you to fi nd whatinterests you and make the most of your college experience.So join one of over 200 student organizations, volunteer andmake a difference, learn to be a leader, participate in activities,go to programs, and show that Monarch Pride! This is your opportunityto make the most of your college experience!Contact Information:1071 Webb Center(757) 683-3446studentaffairs.odu.edu/OSALCenter for Service andCivic EngagementThe Center for Service and Civic Engagement assists you infi nding creative opportunities to give back and get involved inthe local and global communities. The center houses contactinformation for a majority of the nonprofi ts in the Hampton Roadsarea, provides listings of current opportunities available, and hasknowledgeable staff that is ready to assist you or your studentorganization in fi nding or organizing service/civic engagementevents on and off campus. In addition, the center coordinates severalservice opportunities throughout the year, such as FreshmanService Experience, Alternative Breaks, Relay for Life, The JingleBell Run/Walk and Blue Goes Green Week.Contact Information:(757) 683-6948volunteer@odu.eduOffice of Intercultural RelationsThe Offi ce of Intercultural Relations (OIR) is committed to creatinga campus community that values and supports the cultural identitiesof each of our members. Through education and training, OIRcreates opportunities that develop and enhance internal skills andcompetencies that foster an inclusive environment. Our programs,activities and events not only present unique and entertainingcultural experiences and celebrations, but also cultivate a climateof awareness, understanding, and respect of diverse individualsand groups.The Intercultural Center:Located on the second fl oor of Webb Center, the Intercultural Centerserves as a cultural hub for students and faculty. With its fullymediated and functional design, visitors can relax in plush seatingwhile reading books from our library or watching programs andDVDs on one of the 46” plasma televisions. You have access tothe computer area, can learn a new language with our RosettaStone programs, or have a group study session. The InterculturalCenter is not only a study or work space, it is also an area whereyou can relax, have friends connect around our wide array ofinternational board games or the Wii. When you enter theIntercultural Center, you never know who you will meet but it willalways be an exciting cultural connection.Diversity Institute:The Diversity Institute (DI) enhances awareness, commitment,knowledge and skills that are needed to develop leaders aschange agents in a culturally diverse world. Semester-longsessions include modules and cultural learning labs that train participantson how to operate in a diverse multicultural and globalsetting. In addition to developing communication skills neededin a pluralistic society and expanding your world view, DI is anexcellent resume-builder. For more information, visit the DiversityInstitute site at http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir/DIVEINwebsite/.International Student Programming:As citizens of a new, global community, it is imperative that wehave the skills to navigate diverse settings and successfully interactwith others. Therefore, OIR is committed to the academic, socialand cultural support of the international student population, aswell as providing opportunities for domestic students to enhancetheir own cultural competency. OIR strives to sustain a vibrantinternational student community by providing an array of services,such as arrival assistance, orientation support, on- and off-campusactivities, and social networking opportunities. Additionally, OIRactively encourages international-domestic student relationshipsby providing cultural programs and events such as International/American Connection, International Flavors, International EducationWeek, and Chit Chat and Chew (informal food and discussionsessions). Thus, programs, workshops, activities and eventsare designed so that participants will be prepared for successfulintegration into today’s real world.Contact Information:2109 Webb Centerhttp://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oir(757) 683-4406oir@odu.eduRecreation and WellnessODU Recreation and Wellness offers facilities and programs likenever before. Recreation and wellness are about allowing yourmind to thrive in a charged atmosphere, where life overfl ows withactivity, sport and movement of all kinds. Fitness, wellness, adventure,sport club and intramural programs ... whatever moves you,you can fi nd it here. Recreation and Wellness offers programs,55