Overview

Multicultural Peer Educators (MPEs) are student leaders who spark conversations about identity, culture, and community. Through workshops and dialogue, they help build a more inclusive UVA.

MPEs take a one-credit course (UNST 2500: Connecting Communities) to develop skills in intercultural awareness, communication, and facilitation.

Presentation Formats

Open Workshops

• Offered throughout the academic year 

• Held in the Multicultural Student Center (2nd Floor, Newcomb Hall)

• Open to all students 
   

Workshop Requests

• Available by request (currently under review and being updated)

• Flexible length: 60–90 minutes 

• For residence halls, student organizations, or classes

• Workshops are interactive and can be tailored to the group
   

Workshop Topics

(Note: Workshops are currently being reviewed and updated. Availability will be announced once finalized.)

• Social Identities 101: Explore how race, gender, sexuality, ability, and other identities shape our lives

• Microaggressions 101: What they are, how they show up, and how to address them

• Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation: Understand the difference between exchange and exploitation.

• Unpacking Privilege and Bias (In Development)

• Intercultural Communication 101 (In Development)

• Navigating Difficult Conversations (In Development)