Mission
To provide innovative, culturally relevant hip-hop art programs to inspire engagement, learning, and activism for diverse communities.
Administered by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI), the First Wave Learning Community is the first university program in the country centered on urban arts, spoken word and hip-hop culture.
FACTS
Over 40% of all First Wave students have already studied abroad in a multitude of countries. This includes study of film in Paris and cultural learning activities in Rio de Janeiro.
First Wave students are published authors, nationally renowned and internationally ranked poets, rappers making noise on the underground, and community organizers.
Events
Diversity Events
- September
- September 24
- September 24Musical Scales of Belonging in Recife, BrazilA seminar with Professor Falina Enriquez, Department of Anthropology3:30 PM, 212 University Club
OMAI Events
Mon
24
“Hip Hop U: The First Wave Scholars” Viewing Party and Talkback
September 20 @ 6:30 pm - September 24 @ 9:00 pm