Your Cultural Centers

The Josephine White Eagle, Latinx, Malcolm X, and Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Centers are your home away from home and hub for collaborations with student organizations, defined residential communities and academic programs.

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Homecoming at the Cultural Centers

Homecoming at the Cultural Centers

Visit us for:

  • Educational programs, events, and celebrations that affirm cultural expression, pride, and engagement
  • Welcoming spaces to socialize and meet people
  • Study lounges and success coaching
  • Resource referral to support student success.

Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center (JWECC)
Students and staff holding a banner that reads "Celebrate Native American Heritage Month"

Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center (JWECC)

Latinx Cultural Center (LACC)
Students pose with the chancellor at a LACC event

Latinx Cultural Center (LACC)

Malcolm X Cultural Center (MXCC)
Students lighting Kwanza candles at MXCC

Malcolm X Cultural Center (MXCC)

Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC)
A group of students wearing flower leis made at a YKCC workshop

Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC)

Cultural Centers are open during the academic year

Over summer and winter breaks, call (413) 545-2517 for assistance

Student organizations: reserve Cultural Center event space on Campus Pulse