Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center

Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center The Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center is one of the four cultural centers that operates under the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success

The Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC) is one of the four cultural centers that operates under the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS). The cultural center was named in honor of Yuri Kochiyama on April 8, 1999. It was named on behalf of Ms. Kochiyama, a Japanese American, for her dedication and tireless work to address social justice issues, build bridges of communication between Asians and other communities and her dedication to the civil rights movement in the United States

The cultural center serves the needs of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi, and Arab American (APIDAA) students at UMass. Additionally, we do a variety of cultural and educational events that educates the UMass campus on the cultures of our students. The cultural center also works with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) in many ways. For example, by providing our space that can be reserved for events through Campus Pulse. And the YKCC serves as an informal meeting place for students to do work or hang out. The Cultural Center encourages all students interested in the peoples and cultures of Asia to become involved in its activities. The 2015-2016 YKCC Staff Includes:

Leonie Barkakati - Grad Supervisor
Yisheng Pan - Administrative Assistant
Laila Mai-Nguyen - Events Coordinator
Nader Al-Haq - Office Assistant

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-9:00 pm
For more information, please email us at [email protected]

***YOU CAN NOW BOOK THE YKCC SPACE USING OUR NEW GOOGLE FORM:
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Please join us and learn about the collaborative efforts and building community of Yuri Kochiyama
03/20/2026

Please join us and learn about the collaborative efforts and building community of Yuri Kochiyama

Join CMASS for a collaborative, two-event series with the Office of Diversity Education and Training around mixed herita...
03/03/2026

Join CMASS for a collaborative, two-event series with the Office of Diversity Education and Training around mixed heritages and shared experiences.

The first event will be theatrical storytelling with Maya Quiñones on Wednesday, March 11th from 6-8PM in Goodell 302.

The second event will be a student dialogue to explore questions of mixed heritage and multicultural identities. It is being rescheduled due to the weather today, and will now be on Tuesday, March 31st from 6-8PM in Goodell 302.

No RSVP requires. Food and drinks will be provided at both events. We hope you’ll join us!

Honoring Mabel Ping-Hua Lee this Women’s History Month, a fearless activist, scholar, and trailblazer who fought for wom...
02/26/2026

Honoring Mabel Ping-Hua Lee this Women’s History Month, a fearless activist, scholar, and trailblazer who fought for women’s rights even when she herself was denied the vote. Her courage reminds us that progress is built by those who dare to challenge injustice. ✨

The YKCC is celebrating women’s history month at Inspired By “HER” — a movie night with Ocean’s 8, food, hot chocolate, ...
02/26/2026

The YKCC is celebrating women’s history month at Inspired By “HER” — a movie night with Ocean’s 8, food, hot chocolate, and a creative card-making activity to honor the pioneers in your life!

join us to celebrate the women who encourage us and inspire us every day!
02/26/2026

join us to celebrate the women who encourage us and inspire us every day!

an early start to women’s history month, celebrating Yuri Kochiyama!
02/26/2026

an early start to women’s history month, celebrating Yuri Kochiyama!

02/26/2026
Join us for a fashionable night filled with neon lights, music, dance, food and the best company! Come to the Blackbox T...
02/26/2026

Join us for a fashionable night filled with neon lights, music, dance, food and the best company! Come to the Blackbox Theater at 5PM on Monday 2nd March!

neon nights await!!
02/26/2026

neon nights await!!

Join YKCC and take a break for a creative evening of memory-making!
10/22/2025

Join YKCC and take a break for a creative evening of memory-making!

Come join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night and snacks!!🍜🍿
02/20/2025

Come join us for a Studio Ghibli movie night and snacks!!🍜🍿

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Amherst, MA
01003

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 9pm
Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm

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+14135452228

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The Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC) is one of the four cultural centers that operates under the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS). The cultural center was named in honor of Yuri Kochiyama on April 8, 1999. It was named on behalf of Ms. Kochiyama, a Japanese American, for her dedication and tireless work to address social justice issues, build bridges of communication between Asians and other communities and her dedication to the civil rights movement in the United States The cultural center serves the needs of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi, and Arab American (APIDAA) students at UMass. Additionally, we do a variety of cultural and educational events that educates the UMass campus on the cultures of our students. The cultural center also works with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) in many ways. For example, by providing our space that can be reserved for events through Campus Pulse. And the YKCC serves as an informal meeting place for students to do work or hang out. The Cultural Center encourages all students interested in the peoples and cultures of Asia to become involved in its activities.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1:00-9:00 pm For more information, please DM us!