Ethnic Cultural Theatre

The Ethnic Cultural Center & Theatre Complex (ECC) opened in 1972 in response to student demands for greater diversity in educational programming.

The ECC was designed to provide a supportive, nurtuing atmosphere to enhance student academic performance. The Ethnic Cultural Theatre (ECT) is an important part of the design. Its purpose is to increase awareness of all cultures through the performing arts. For almost 40 years, the Ethnic Cultural Center and its theatre have been at the center of the university’s effort to encourage both cross-cultural exchange and learning beyond the classroom.