Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment

In late February, our Center and took students to the The William&Mary Active Citizens Conference!

We’re grateful for the opportunity to engage with students, faculty/staff, and community leaders from across the country to learn about effective community engagement and contributing to positive social change through civic skills, frameworks, and resources.

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 

Our semesterly Cultural RSO Retreat is happening Thursday, March 27th at 4:30 PM! 🙌✨

This retreat, hosted by CLIE, is all about tackling the key challenges student leaders like YOU face. This spring’s theme is Legacy in Motion, focused on helping identity-based RSOs embrace change, transition smoothly, and carry forward their organization’s legacy! 

Come join us to get the tools and strategies you need to handle leadership changes, plan for the year ahead, and tap into all the CLIE resources that’ll set your org up for success! 🤩

Save the date and share with others in your org! Please RSVP through the link in our bio by March 20th! ✨

Join us on Monday, March 24th for the second edition of the Voices in Motion series, a semi-structured dialogue centered around intersectionality!

This event is intended to provoke critical thinking and give participants the chance to articulate their viewpoints. We hope to see you at the event in Sub 1 3A from 6 pm-8 pm! 👀📣

Join us for a Ramadan Gathering on Wednesday, March 19th from 7pm-9pm in the Fenwick Reading Room to share a communal meal with fellow graduate students, and, for those observing, to celebrate an Iftar during Ramadan.

At this annual Arab/Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) event, Graduate Student Life and CLIE invite Mason’s SWANA graduate and professional student communities to join us for a halal meal - various kebabs, salads, dips, breads, and desserts. We have also reserved a room next to the dining room, for those who are observing to have a prayer space before breaking your fast.

Please be advised that there is limited seating (75), and on a first come first served basis. Doors open at 7:00pm, dinner service will begin at 7:30pm (after sunset).

Sign up at: https://cglink.me/2d7/r2266209

Today marks the first day of Women’s History Month and the theme for 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”

Let’s celebrate the women in our lives by recognizing achievements, remembering history-makers, recognizing current contributions, and creating opportunities”

Join us for:
🌸 Women’s History Month Luncheon on Tuesday 3/4 at 12:30pm in the JC Bistro
🌸 Women’s History Month Kiosk on Thursday 3/6 at 11:00am at JC Kiosk A

Celebrate Women’s History Month by stopping by our kiosk next Thursday, March 6th from 11am-2pm at JC Kiosk A.

At our kiosk, you’ll spend time learning about the different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of the Mason community. See you there!

We are pleased to be hosting a Women’s History Month panel discussion in collaboration with Student Government and various university offices!

Through the distinguished speakers who will be sharing their experiences, insights, and expertise on topics related to women and gender equity, the panel aims to inspire and engage with attendees.

Look forward to listening to inspirational speakers and having thought-provoking discussions on March 4th/5th at 12:30-3PM in the JC Bistro!

*NEW DATE!* Join us for our second Cousins Corner of the semester, where we will discuss the complexities of accurate and adequate representation across various forms of media, professional spheres, and educational realms.

This event will take place in the Robeson Room from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM next Wednesday!! We hope to see you there and look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Join us on Thursday, February 24th for the first edition of the Voices in Motion series, a semi-structured dialogue centered around advocacy!

This event is intended to provoke critical thinking and give participants the chance to articulate their viewpoints. We hope to see you at the event in Sub 1 3A from 6 pm-8 pm! 👀📣

Happy Black History Month! Thank you to everyone who kicked off this month’s celebration at our kiosk yesterday! We hope you enjoyed our Black History Month trivia!

Join us for our second Cousins Corner of the semester, where we will discuss the complexities of accurate and adequate representation across various forms of media, professional spheres, and educational realms.

This event will take place in the Robeson Room from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM next Wednesday!! We hope to see you there and look forward to hearing your thoughts!

As Black & African Heritage Month begins tomorrow, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black and African communities!

Swipe to see our calendar of events hosted by student organizations, offices, and departments across campus throughout the month.

Be sure to check out the organizations tagged to stay updated on their events, and feel free to send us any events not listed so we can help spread the word! ❤️

As Black & African Heritage Month begins tomorrow, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black and African communities!

Swipe to see our calendar of events hosted by student organizations, offices, and departments across campus throughout the month.

Be sure to check out the organizations tagged to stay updated on their events, and feel free to send us any events not listed so we can help spread the word! ❤️💛💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first Cousin’s Corner of the semester! We hope you enjoyed the conversations around college expectations and debunking college myths!

We hope to see everyone here and more of you at our next Cousin’s Corner event!

🌍✈️ Excited to announce our upcoming trip to South Africa in Summer 2025! This experiential alternative break will give students the chance to foster their understanding of global social and cultural issues. Want to learn more? Join us for our info sessions:  

🗓️ Tuesday, January 28th, 5-7 PM  
🗓️ Thursday, February 6th, 5-7 PM  

We hope see you there! 🇿🇦❤️

Join us for our Debunking College Myths: Expectations vs. Reality Event!

Is college everything you imagined it to be? 🏫 Join us for an honest and engaging conversation about how our expectations compare to the realities of student life at Mason.

This dialogue will be shaped by the unique perspectives of our communities—because every experience matters. 🌍💬

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Martin Luther King Jr. kiosk! ✨ We hope you enjoyed learning more about his powerful legacy and sharing your dreams with us!