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Intercultural Affairs

The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to creating an inclusive environment and community essential for all students' cultural development and academic success.

The director of intercultural affairs and a team of student intercultural ambassadors undertake a variety of work to foster intercultural engagement and cultivate an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive campus, including providing opportunities for self-awareness and reflection across differences and developing leaders from a cultural perspective and intersectionality lens.

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Programs and Events Spotlight

 

Minta Martin Hall

Safe Space Program

Through Safe Space, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ strives to create an inclusive environment for all members of the campus community. Safe Space is a nationally recognized program that provides educational training designed to support and create a network of allies for the Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, and Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) community on-campus. Our Safe Space at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is located in the Intercultural Affairs office in the basement of Minta Martin Hall.

Holi Festival

Campus Events

The Office of Intercultural Affairs works closely with student organizations, the Office of Student Engagement, Residence Life, Student Government Association, the Student Events Board, Starr Center, Admissions, Global Education Office, Affinity groups, and Athletics to co-sponsor inclusive, educational, social, and cultural events for all to enjoy at WC. Some of our favorite events include Diversity Week—a week of campus programming surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion—Holi Festival of Colors and LatinX Heritage Month Celebration.

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Let's Connect!

If you'd like to stay updated on everything we do at Intercultural Affairs, be sure to and register for our events on CampusGroups! All students also receive a regular email, Dose of Culture, with that week's events.