Signature Programs and Initiatives
Our signature programs and services contribute to an engaged and welcoming environment at LSU. We provide celebratory opportunities and a variety of enriching experiences for students, faculty, and staff to experience as part of the LSU community. All Tigers are welcome!
The Genesis Mentoring Program works with all students during their first semester to ensure a successful transition, both personally and academically, to college life. The Intercultural Center fully understands the importance of students' holistic well-being, and we strive to provide the appropriate support and education. While participating in Genesis Mentoring, students can expect a variety of programs, each aimed a different area of success:
- One-on-one mentoring: Students will meet weekly with their Genesis mentor to discuss a variety of topics including classes, college life, identities, etc.
- Professional Development: Mentors and mentees come together and participate in workshops that help students grow professionally
- Personal Development: Students will experience personal growth through their mentor/mentee relationship, by working with the Intercultural Center staff, and through workshops
- Socials: Mentors and Mentees will attend several planned socials, as well as engage in a variety of Intercultural Center sponsored events
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration highlights and memorializes the work, accomplishments, and legacy of one of the greatest Civil Rights and African American leaders in modern history. Birthed in 1995, the MLK Commemorative Celebration strives to educate all members of the LSU and Baton Rouge communities about the significant undertakings of Dr. King, thus enlightening us all of the opportunities gained because of his accomplishments.
This "speed dating style” career readiness initiative designed to equip students with the tools and confidence needed to successfully navigate career events across campus.