Multicultural Center
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm
Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Hours above are during academic semesters. During periods where there are no classes but administrative offices are open and during the summer, hours are M-F 8am-4pm.
upcoming: ujima 2026, "From roots to riches", feb. 5-25
The Ujima Conference is our annual February celebration honoring African and Black heritage across campus. In 2026, Ujima will launch a refreshed and exciting format. Instead of a traditional three-day conference, the experience will unfold through a dynamic series of events held throughout the month, highlighting the power, beauty, and lasting impact of Black and African culture. Past, present, and future.
Over the month, students and members of the Golden Bear community are invited to gather for meaningful programs that uplift Black America and the African diaspora through learning, reflection, dialogue, and connection.
This year’s theme, Roots to Riches, encourages participants to explore the value of investing in what comes next, through family, career, community, and legacy. It also centers on long-term vision, preparation, and the importance of passing the torch forward. Together, we will reflect on how history, ancestry, and collective memory shape conversations about generational wealth and sustainability.
Kente Stole Graduates, May 2025!
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MCC students tabling at the 2025 Berks Cultural Diversity Festival
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Book Giveaway in fall '25. We give away books for several events!
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Ofrenda (altar) for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), fall '25
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Grant Access Program (GAP) students, staff, and counselors; spring '25
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BSU students and MCC staff attend 38th annual Reading NAACP Gala, fall '25!
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Diwali Table Decorations, fall '24
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MCC Director Melinda Quinones and Aramark Catering Director Sean Heaton demonstrate cooking sofrito, a base dish used in Puerto Rican cooking and other cultures
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Keynote speaker Shanita Hubbard during the spring 2025 Ujima Conference: Confidence in Color
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Snake Dance at Multicultural Center's Indigenous Showcase November 2025
One of the many cool things that happen at the MCC: Click above to see guests participate in a snake dance with the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center at the MCC's Indigenous Showcase in November 2025!
Our Purpose
Serving all Kutztown University students, our purpose is to provide activities and services focusing on the exploration of cultural and racial identity, awareness, and social exchange, as well as assist with personal and academic growth and leadership skills development. We attempt to provide a safe environment conducive to and encompassing concepts of community and unity. We invite you to join our university family.
About the MCC:
What exactly does "multiculturalism" mean? It means the creating, guaranteeing, and encouraging of spaces in which different multicultural communities are able to grow at their own pace. At the same time, multiculturism is a public space in which these communities are able to interact and enrich the existing culture without relinquishing any part of their own culture. The result is the creation of a new community in which they recognize reflections of their own racial or ethnic identity.
The Office of Multicultural Services is an administrative department within the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. The physical location of the department is in the K.U. Multicultural Center. All operations and functions of the Center are performed through Multicultural Services, though the two terms are often used interchangeably in the community, as well as in the department.
The Center is open during the academic semester Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You may visit the Center to attend any of our programs, study in the study lounge or resource room, meet with friends and/or just relax between classes. Some of the rooms within the Center are available to reserve meeting space for smaller events such as group gatherings or workshop presentations. Room reservation priority is given to student organizations and programs that focus on multiculturalism and diversity. If you would like to bring a class to the Multicultural Center for one of our offered trainings, please visit our Programs and Services page.