Intercultural & Diversity Center

Connect

Connecting Communities through Cultural Activities (CCCA)

A series of programs designed to increase cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity, the understanding of others, and the building of strong communities. Several opportunities exist for students to become involved and participate in and/or plan cultural events throughout the academic year. The entire UB community is welcome to participate in Intercultural & Diversity Center events.

• African Bazaar
• ALANA Celebration
• Asian Bazaar
• Latino Bazaar
• LGBTQ Bazaar
• Native American Bazaar

Create

Creating a Climate for Change: Educational Programs Overview

• The Diversity Workshops: Designed to address issues of diversity and social justice as well as develop specific skills sets.
• The Diversity Institute: Designed to offer the UB community an opportunity to engage in a guided discussion on topics including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual orientation and social justice issues.
• The Diversity Advocate Course (UBE 496): Designed to offer students the opportunity to serve as peer advocates and educators.
• Global Competency Certificate Series: Designed to offer students the opportunity to develop the skills set and competencies to prepare them for full participation in the global community.
• Faculty, Staff and Professional Training: Designed to assist in the creation of inclusive excellence across the curriculum and more inclusive environments across the campus and the larger community.

• Students can directly register for the Diversity Institutes, Advocate Course and Global Competence Certificate Program.
• Workshops may also be tailored by request to meet the specific needs of your class, department or organization.

For more information please contact us by email or call 716-645-2434.

Act

Overview: Social Justice in Action (SJA)

A series of programs that empowers students to demonstrate their multicultural appreciation and activist skills by giving back and participating with our University and Western New York community organizations. A variety of opportunities are coordinated for students to participate in projects and events that work toward educating and improving our community on issues related to social justice. All students are strongly encouraged to get involved and our mentoring programs provide academic support and paid internship opportunities for historically underrepresented student populations on campus.

• Success, Access, Guidance and Experience (S.A.G.E.) Internship Program
• Brother to Brother
• NASPA Undergraduate Fellowship Program (NUFP)