The Cultural Center at the University of Denver

We are sorry to say that The Cultural Center (TCC) is officially closed at The University of Denver. For several months, there have been tremendous challenges presented to our office including the elimination of our assistant director’s position, elimination of one of our graduate assistantships, a revision to our TCC Director position descriptions and department mission, a transfer of our department out of the Division of Student Affairs, and the closing of the BIPOC Lounge, Pride Lounge, and Pride Closet –ultimately forcing an erasure or reduction of direct support services and resources for our LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students. Finally, The Chancellor made the decision to merge TCC with two other support offices, Black Community Initiatives and Native American & Indigenous Initiatives, to form The Community Connections Team, under the former Division of DEI. As we are no longer able to directly support Gender and Sexuality Student Success or BIPOC Student Success at DU, we have decided to leave our positions at DU.
 
To our students:
We will miss you! Your passion and dedication to creating an inclusive campus that celebrates diverse identities cannot be stifled. We have loved our time with you and truly wish each of you the success, dignity, and respect you all deserve. We hope that you understand our decision.  Our one regret is that we will not be able to support the current students as the university continues to strip students of color and LGBTQ+ students of necessary resources. We encourage you to speak up about your experiences on this campus and we encourage you to connect with your equity leaders and amazing peers on campus – there is strength in community! And we know you all will still find ways to be successful at this university. This is a goodbye to DU but not a goodbye to you all. Please email [email protected] for future support requests.

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Answering some FAQ about Lavender Graduation. Registration closes Friday, May 30th sign up now!

Sequins and Solidarity A Drag Bruch highlights! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and to the wonderful Queens for the amazing performances!

Join us for a Graduate student Drag Brunch! Enjoy a catered breakfast and performances from local queens. Reserve your spot on our Crimson Connect!!

Hello hello 👋 ! Just wanted to let everyone know about some of the activities that students have put together for Ramadan🚨 here is the link for more info: https://studentaffairs.du.edu/spiritual-life/ramadan

We would also like to shout out Dr. Pessin for the hard work and helping put this together! ❤️❤️

Join us in the BIPOC and Pride Lounge on Friday to learn more about popular fiction and nonfiction books and take one home! Register on Crimson Connect!

Happy Black History Month! The cultural center invites you to observe this important and significant month which honors the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Be sure to check Crimson Connect to sign up for this months events that honor this month and other fun events.

Remember black history is American history.

🚨event alert!!! Join us for “nights of a 1000 Selenas” be sure to register on crimson connect :))

Attention grad students🚨🚨🚨 We have a new event happening Feb 14th here in the commons! It is targeted for women of color in graduate programs, it’s an excellent opportunity to network, make friends and have some fun☺️☺️ don’t forget to RSVP!

Hello everyone!!! In celebration of black history month we wanted to share a film screening happening February 13th @ 5 pm at the Reiman theatre!! Be sure to sing up in crimson connect, we hope to see ya’ll there 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

TCC has partnered with our friends over in First@DU, CWC, and Scholarship Development & Fellowship Advising to provide this session to support students like you wanting to cultivate mentors & letters of recommendation. Come learn about how you can build on the relationships you have in the classroom, at your jobs & internships, and other areas in your life into support roles like mentorship (and letters of rec!)

Our Graduate Women of Color Writing Workshop is almost here. Join TCC's Sistah Network to create space for community & connection while you progress on your major/minor writing assignments this quarter. Lunch and consultations provided. Let’s continue to uplift each other’s academic journeys one word at a time! Register on Crimson Connect✍️💫 📝