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Multicultural Center
Purpose Statement
The Multicultural Center celebrates the diversity of our students and staff, and provides support services and educational opportunities to our college community. We strive to bring awareness and support for all underrepresented groups at Clackamas Community College, including international students, students from racial and ethnic minorities, undocumented students, first-generation students, and LGBTQIA+ students. The Multicultural Center educates the college community about different cultures through monthly events and activities. Students from underrepresented populations are especially encouraged to join a leadership role within the Multicultural Center and use the center as a safe and welcoming space to gather, study, pray and learn.
Value Statement
The Multicultural Center values all peoples of the world, both as individuals and in community. We encourage individuals to explore the world and in doing so, learn more about themselves and others. In our space, we value mutual respect, communication and international understanding which celebrates a dynamic global perspective.
Goals
- Encourage minority leadership engagement
- Establish a safe and confidential place for students to gather, study, pray and learn
- Provide services and support for underrepresented populations
- Educate the college and community about different cultures through monthly events and activities
- Promote awareness of the positive value of cultural diversity
- Ensure that students have varied opportunities available through which to immerse themselves in diverse cultures
Events for fall term
Events for Fall Term
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated each year from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. At CCC, we celebrate this holiday by displaying an ofrenda (Spanish: "offering") altar with traditional decorations, food, drinks and music.
Stop by the Multicultural Center during Welcome Week to taste coffee from three different local vendors, and learn the history of coffee.
Visit the Multicultural Center at Clackamas County's Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration, hosted at the Environmental Learning Center at CCC.
Join us in celebrating all our first generation college students by getting a cookie and connecting with staff and faculty who are ready to help you succeed in all your academic pursuits!
The Multicultural Center will be setting up altars at Oregon City and Harmony campuses, as well as hosting a candle vigil and name reading on Oregon City.
The Multicultural Center is partnering with Associated Student Government to host a Harry Potter-inspired Yule Ball to celebrate the end of the term. Come dressed in your finest, or whatever you happen to put on that day! Snacks, crafts, and dancing will be available.
Join us in the Multicultural Center for lights snacks and warm drinks while you study for final week. Or, take a break and connect with classmates and peers, while celebrating the end of the term.
Events for winter term
Events for Winter Term
Lunar New Year is a festival typically celebrated in some Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon of the lunar calendar. Since the lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, the dates of this holiday vary slightly each year, but it generally begins between January and February.
Feb. 1-7, 2023
The Multicultural Center is inviting students, faculty, and staff to make art that represents their beliefs, faith, and/or religion. Art supplies are available in the Multicultural Center. Art will be displayed in the Multicultural Center starting on Wednesday, Feb 8, until the end of the month.
Feb. 7, 2023, 5 p.m., Virtual
Join the Multicultural Center and ASG for Tuesday Night Trivia, Black History Month themed! An Amazon gift card is awarded to the first place winner. Hosted on Zoom.
Black History Month is an annual celebration occurring every February in the United States. Black History Month is a time for celebration and recognition of the achievements and central role of Black folks in U.S. history. At CCC, we host events with our Black Student Union in February to celebrate the history, culture and successes of our Black students, staff and community.
Feb. 13, 4 p.m., Oregon City campus
Join the Black Student Union in the Multicultural Center (Wacheno Welcome Center, room 161) for their first meeting of the term. Snacks provided!
Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Harmony Campus
Grab your family and friends and relish in the magic that is "Black Panther". Movie theater snacks provided. Rated PG-13.
Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Wilsonville Campus
"Queen of Katwe" is the incredible true story of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan woman, and her journey to becoming a Woman Candidate Master in chess. Movie theater snacks provided. Rated PG.
Feb. 27, noon-1:30 p.m., Roger Rook Hall first floor lobby or YouTube
Meet some of Clackamas County's most influential change-makers. Learn about their career journeys, their leadership experiences, and their joy as Black women. The panel can be viewed in-person or via livestream.
Women's History Month is an annual celebration in March that highlights the contributions of women to society. We host events during the month of March on campus to celebrate the community of women that work and study at CCC.
Events for spring term
Check back in March for more spring term events information or visit the MCC Instagram account for our most up-to-date programming schedule.
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If you want to be notified of upcoming events, have suggestions for events we should host, or wish to help in the planning of events with the Multicultural Center Team, please stop by our office or contact us below.
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The Multicultural Center is hiring for student positions for the 2022-23 school year!
Work with fellow student leaders to plan educational and social events for the college community; serve as a resource and advocate for underrepresented students.
Visit the Associated Student Government or Peer Program pages to apply or for more information.
Multicultural Center Video Playlist
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CONTACT
Multicultural Center
Wacheno Welcome Center, room 161
Oregon City campus
503-594-3923
mcambassadors@clackamas.edu
Multicultural Center Coordinator
Miranda James (she/her)
503-594-3937
miranda.james@clackamas.edu