Students also are expected to attend at least two ethnic-related cultural events each year, such as art shows, films, lectures, musical programs, and theatre productions. The Holocaust Studies minor deals with the historical aspects of the Holocaust as well as the moral and political issues involved in the prevention of future holocausts. Culture Special Study Opportunities Ethnic Studies minors work on oral histories and participate in the planning of scholarly conferences and special programs. In conjunction with the Department of Anthropology, students have the opportunity to work on archaeological excavations. In conjunction with the Department of Foreign Languages, students can receive individual instruction in a number of languages.
Several departments offer internships that have an ethnic component.
The social science workshop and several University departments offer opportunities to study abroad.