A photograph of students gathered together for the UNT Legends game in the Coliseum. They are in the hallway that runs around the perimeter and are standing in front of a bulletin board.

A photograph of graduating students gathered together for a photo. They are all from different groups involved with the Multicultural Center, including the People of Nia - a Black Graduate Student Association group. They are all wearing the stole of their group and making the UNT eagle claw hand sign.

A photograph taken from a 1997 photo-album by the UNT Multicultural Center. It shows students in a car with three rows of seating, including the driver's seat. In the back a young woman is holding out three fingers, her thumb, index, and middle, and in the middle seats two young men are doing vogue poses. The driver is smiling and leaning back for the picture.

Photograph of three men at the Multicultural Center's 20th Anniversary event, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows three African American men standing side by side each other, posing for the picture. The man on the left has a tan suit and red bow tie, the one in the middle a dark grey suit and tie, and on the right the men has on a black suit and green bow tie.

Photograph of four people at the Buddy Kickoff in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows two people sitting behind a desk and two standing as they all smile for the camera. The woman sitting on the left wears a black UNT shirt with a green name tag. Behind her is a man in a dark green shirt with white glasses on his head. To his right stands a woman in a green North Texas shirt, and the man sitting on the right wears a green UNT donor shirt. The Buddy System Peer Mentoring Program connects first-year UNT students with UNT upperclassmen. All participating students attend a fun training and mixer event at the beginning of the semester to begin the program and are additionally encouraged to attend five leadership and educational enhancement programs throughout the semester. This program is fun, easy, and has proven beneficial results for all that participate!

Photograph of a man and a woman at the Multicultural Center's 20th Anniversary event, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a man and a woman standing next to each other smiling for the camera. On the left the African American woman wears a dress. The Hispanic man on the right has on a suit and bow tie. People are behind them in the background.

Photograph of a man speaking at a BSE event in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows an Asian man in dark purple blouse with his dark grey hair pulled back in a low ponytail. His right arm is extended out as he point his finger in front of him. Part of the audience sitting in chairs can be seen, and behind the speaker is a blank whiteboard. Black Student Experience (BSE), was created to foster pride and promote academic success among the Black student population at UNT. Created in 2011, BSE is a weekend retreat that introduces incoming freshman and transfer students to leaders of the Black student population. This retreat is an opportunity for students to discover their campus involvement interests, become introduced to black faculty, staff, and alumni, and ideally begin or cultivate a path to become a leader themselves. BSE participants leave the retreat with a better knowledge of the UNT resources available to them, a foundation that will prepare them to be successful at UNT and a community of support and family.

Photograph of two men at the Multicultural Center's 20th Anniversary event, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows two African American standing next to each other, smiling for the camera. They both wear black suits, and bow ties.

Photograph of a Vivica A Fox signing photos at a BSE event in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows an African American woman in a green dress sitting at a small, black round table. Photos of her on white sheets are laid out in front of her, as she holds one herself. To her left (right side of photo) is a line of African American men and women waiting to get a paper signed by her. Behind the woman signing is a green UNT backdrop with the phrase "A green light to greatness" all over it. Black Student Experience (BSE), was created to foster pride and promote academic success among the Black student population at UNT. Created in 2011, BSE is a weekend retreat that introduces incoming freshman and transfer students to leaders of the Black student population. This retreat is an opportunity for students to discover their campus involvement interests, become introduced to black faculty, staff, and alumni, and ideally begin or cultivate a path to become a leader themselves. BSE participants leave the retreat with a better knowledge of the UNT resources available to them, a foundation that will prepare them to be successful at …

Photograph of men at the Multicultural Center's 20th Anniversary event, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a big group of African American men posing together, all of them wearing suits, ad either wearing a bow tie or a regular tie.

Photograph of a lady speaking at a BSE event in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a room filled with rows of people sitting and watching a speaker behind a podium. The podium has a green UNT plaque. The woman standing behind the podium has short white hair. On the top right side of the photo a projector screen can be seen with it tiled "Mission." Black Student Experience (BSE), was created to foster pride and promote academic success among the Black student population at UNT. Created in 2011, BSE is a weekend retreat that introduces incoming freshman and transfer students to leaders of the Black student population. This retreat is an opportunity for students to discover their campus involvement interests, become introduced to black faculty, staff, and alumni, and ideally begin or cultivate a path to become a leader themselves. BSE participants leave the retreat with a better knowledge of the UNT resources available to them, a foundation that will prepare them to be successful at UNT and a community of support and family.

Photograph for the Buddy Kickoff group picture in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a group of 32 people in the same green t shirt grouped together to pose for a group picture, behind a few rows of long desks. The Buddy System Peer Mentoring Program connects first-year UNT students with UNT upperclassmen. All participating students attend a fun training and mixer event at the beginning of the semester to begin the program and are additionally encouraged to attend five leadership and educational enhancement programs throughout the semester. This program is fun, easy, and has proven beneficial results for all that participate!

Photograph of two men talking at the Multicultural Center's 20th Anniversary event, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows two African American standing next to each other, both in suits. The man on the left has glasses and leans in, seemingly whispering into the ear of the man next to him.

Photograph of two men with their shirts from the Buddy Kickoff in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows two men, both of them wearing the same green shirt. The one on the left has black sunglasses on his head and the man on the right looks to the right. Their green shirts says "Keep Calm and Get a Buddy." The Buddy System Peer Mentoring Program connects first-year UNT students with UNT upperclassmen. All participating students attend a fun training and mixer event at the beginning of the semester to begin the program and are additionally encouraged to attend five leadership and educational enhancement programs throughout the semester. This program is fun, easy, and has proven beneficial results for all that participate!

Photograph of two women with their shirts from the Buddy Kickoff in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows two women, the one on the left wearing a green shirt. The one on the left has white sunglasses on her head. She does not wear it, but she holds the same green shirt as the other woman. The shirt says "Keep Calm and Get a Buddy." The Buddy System Peer Mentoring Program connects first-year UNT students with UNT upperclassmen. All participating students attend a fun training and mixer event at the beginning of the semester to begin the program and are additionally encouraged to attend five leadership and educational enhancement programs throughout the semester. This program is fun, easy, and has proven beneficial results for all that participate!

Photograph of two women at the Buddy Kickoff in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows two African American women sitting behind a desk, the one on the right older and wearing green t shirt. The woman on the left wears a green tank top. Behind them other people can be seen. The Buddy System Peer Mentoring Program connects first-year UNT students with UNT upperclassmen. All participating students attend a fun training and mixer event at the beginning of the semester to begin the program and are additionally encouraged to attend five leadership and educational enhancement programs throughout the semester. This program is fun, easy, and has proven beneficial results for all that participate!

Photograph of musicians performing at a BSE event in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a far away of view of five performers (men and women) playing different instruments with microphones in front of them. Behind them is a big white projector screen. On the top right of the photo a green UNT backdrop can be seen. Black Student Experience (BSE), was created to foster pride and promote academic success among the Black student population at UNT. Created in 2011, BSE is a weekend retreat that introduces incoming freshman and transfer students to leaders of the Black student population. This retreat is an opportunity for students to discover their campus involvement interests, become introduced to black faculty, staff, and alumni, and ideally begin or cultivate a path to become a leader themselves. BSE participants leave the retreat with a better knowledge of the UNT resources available to them, a foundation that will prepare them to be successful at UNT and a community of support and family.

Photograph of a workplace bullying presentation at a BSE event in 2014, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a back view of a room filled with two long rows of people sitting in chairs. They watch the front of the room where an African American woman is giving a presentation. To her right is a projector screen titled "Workplace Bullying: The Bully" with bullet points following it. Black Student Experience (BSE), was created to foster pride and promote academic success among the Black student population at UNT. Created in 2011, BSE is a weekend retreat that introduces incoming freshman and transfer students to leaders of the Black student population. This retreat is an opportunity for students to discover their campus involvement interests, become introduced to black faculty, staff, and alumni, and ideally begin or cultivate a path to become a leader themselves. BSE participants leave the retreat with a better knowledge of the UNT resources available to them, a foundation that will prepare them to be successful at UNT and a community of support and family.

A photograph of people mingling at an event for Dr. Gilda Garcia in the Administration Building. There are several cocktail tables arranged around the room with black tablecloths and arrangements on them.

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia and others at an event held in her honor in the Administration Building. Aldo Alfaro, Uyen Tran, Cheylon Brown, and Damian Torres.

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia and other people mingling at an event held in her honor in the Administration Building. There are several cocktail tables arranged around the room with black tablecloths and arrangements on them.

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia and others at an event held in her honor in the Administration Building. It was an event held in Dr. Garcia's honor.

A photograph of Dr. Gilda Garcia and others at an event held in her honor in the Administration Building. Aldo Alfaro, Uyen Tran, Cheylon Brown, and Damian Torres.

A photograph of people mingling at an event for Dr. Gilda Garcia hosted in the Administration Building. There are several cocktail tables arranged around the room with black tablecloths and arrangements on them.