Multicultural Development exists as a home for students of color and for students committed to a greater understanding of Christ-centered diversity and biblical justice, particularly in terms of racial identity development and relationships, as a reflection of the imago dei.
We are committed to providing opportunities to address these issues first from the perspective of our unity in Christ. OMD works with the student organizations to provide multiple venues for fellowship, reflection, friendship, cultural celebration and addressing contemporary issues of diversity. Each of the organizations offer these venues out of gratitude for the gifts the Lord has given us in each of our distinct cultural backgrounds.
Culture-based Organizations
In response to Christ's love, Wheaton Koinonia exists to glorify God through the unique cultures of the Asian community.
Unidad Cristiana, which means Christian Unity, strives to live out the full meaning of that name. We desire to come together through the unity that we have in Christ and out of that unity to celebrate and explore Latino cultures.
The William Osborne Society exists to foster community among the Black students on campus as well as create opportunities for the Wheaton campus as a whole to learn about and experience Black Culture.
Multi-ethnic Organizations
1-2-1 provides upperclassmen that serve as mentors, encouragers, guides, and friends to first-year students.
The Gospel Choir's purpose is to worship and serve God and to spread His good news in song to "the nations" through black Gospel music.
Wheaton College Gospel Choir Online Store
The Shalom Community is a living and learning community born out of a partnership between Residence Life and the Office of Multicultural Development. It’s an opportunity for like-minded students to share their common interests as well as their living space as well.
The NEXUS is responsible for cultivating and maintaining a creative space for community connection, within and outside of the college, but all within the multicultural community and Kingdom of God.
Summit Scholars are students who received either the Don & Ann Church, Nieves, or BRIDGE Scholarships. The Summit Scholars program exists to further the mission of Wheaton College by equipping these scholars in academics, leadership, discipleship, and vocation through a supportive community of faculty, staff, and peers.
