Intercultural Affairs
The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to creating an inclusive environment and community essential for all students' cultural development and academic success.
The director of intercultural affairs and a team of student intercultural ambassadors undertake a variety of work to foster intercultural engagement and cultivate an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive campus, including providing opportunities for self-awareness and reflection across differences and developing leaders from a cultural perspective and intersectionality lens.
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- Minta Martin Hall
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- Minta Martin Hall
Programs and Events Spotlight
Safe Space Program
Through Safe Space, Washington College strives to create an inclusive environment for all members of the campus community. Safe Space is a nationally recognized program that provides educational training designed to support and create a network of allies for the Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, and Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) community on-campus. Our Safe Space at Washington College is located in the Intercultural Affairs office in the basement of Minta Martin Hall.
Campus Events
The Office of Intercultural Affairs works closely with student organizations, the Office of Student Engagement, Residence Life, Student Government Association, the Student Events Board, Starr Center, Admissions, Global Education Office, Affinity groups, and Athletics to co-sponsor inclusive, educational, social, and cultural events for all to enjoy at WC. Some of our favorite events include Diversity Week—a week of campus programming surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion—Holi Festival of Colors and LatinX Heritage Month Celebration.
Let's Connect!
If you'd like to stay updated on everything we do at Intercultural Affairs, be sure to follow us on Instagram @wc_intercultural_affairs and register for our events on CampusGroups! All students also receive a regular email, Dose of Culture, with that week's events.