Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center (YKCC)

Brief History: The Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center was created in 1989 to support the  growing population of Asian and Asian American studentts as  United Asia Cultural Center. It was  originally  located in two rooms in the basement of Knowlton Residence Hall.The UACC, after a period of strategic planning, reopened in 1993 with administrative support within  the United Asia Learning Resource Center (UALRC) offices in Knowlton Residence Hall and held activities in its current location. In succeeding years, the UACC was renamed the Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center in honor of Yuri Kochiyama for her belief in liberation and social justice.  Currently the YKCC in Bartlett Hall103 is the current and only location. 

Adapted from the History of the Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center by Lily Tang, Cultural Center Fellow, spring 2018.

 

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday, 3:00-10:00pm

Contact Information:

Bartlett Hall, Rm. 202
Email:  ykcc@sacl.umass.edu
Phone Number:  413-545-2229

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FALL 2023

 

 

Study Sessions at the YKCCDrop in at the YKCC on Wednesdays @ 6pm.  Come and study at the YKYCC in Bartlett 202 pre-finals and enjoy food and snacks and good company!

 

 

Fall Kick-Off and Celebration of Asian Food

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall Kick-Off and Celebration of Asian Food
Friday, October 6 | 12 PM
Fine Arts Center Lobby

The entire UMass Amherst community is invited to join us as we kick off the 2023-2024 year with a fun, informal and interactive lunch that include a diverse cuisine from different Asian cultures along with some cool swag for you to pick up!

YKCC KIck Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YKCC Open House

Wednesday, September 27
5:00-7:00 pm
Bartlett Hall

Lantern painting, pizza, finger foods, outdoor games and a refreshing glass of boba are yours to enjoy if you join in kick-start the Fall semester.

Come by at 5-7pm in Bartlett Hall!