Programs and Services

WHAT WE DO

The Multicultural Center supports and encourages students to fully participate in college life, and provides guidance and direction to help any student find resources, explore opportunities, and develop or enhance their academic and personal skills. We also provide resources and support to individuals, groups, and organizations seeking to develop multicultural-focused workshops and programs.

Any student or employee may participate and, when open to the public, the community in general may participate. The only exceptions are when space limitations restrict attendance; then, audience or target population is by invitation only to those whom the program or activity will impact the most.

The Center serves the institution, its populations, and the surrounding community in numerous ways including, but not limited to:

• Providing and facilitating leadership development opportunities
• Hosting programs, events, workshops and classes relative to multiculturalism and diversity
• Planning and implementing student-focused programs
• Offering Center space for diversity programs and special events
• Serving as referral and liaison to various campus departments, organizations, and committees
• Supporting diversity-centered projects, activities and programs via co-planning and/or co-funding
• Serving as supplemental mentors and advisors to student organizations and groups
• Serving the community via development/implementation of outreach programs to agencies and area schools
• Disseminating information on scholarships and other opportunities for students
• Developing and facilitating workshops and training in leadership, diversity, and multiculturalism                

annual programs

Each year the MCC puts on a variety of programs for the campus, but below is a list of our common annual events:

Late August/early September: Fall Open House

The MCC is open to all guests to learn what we're all about in the beginning of each fall semester.

Sept. 15-Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Series of programs and events honoring and celebrating Latinx/e and Hispanic cultures at home and abroad. Everyone is always welcome.

Mid-November: Native and Indigenous Showcase

Honoring, recognizing, and celebrating local and global Native and Indigenous cultures through performances from local Indigenous performers, collaborations with Indigenous groups, and presentations. Everyone is always welcome.

Late January/early February: Winter Open House

The MCC is open to all guests to learn what we're all about in the beginning of each spring semester.

February: Ujima Conference

Our biggest series of events in the academic year, Ujima celebrates Black and African cultures through marketplace-style events, presentations, keynote lectures, collaborations with Black and African local groups, authentic cultural food, award presentations, and more. Everyone is always welcome. See below for past Ujima award recipients!

2026 Ujima: "From Roots to Riches", Feb. 5-25

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.

Visit our Events page for the 2026 Ujima schedule!

UJIMA award recipients

2024 marked the beginning of a new tradition. Each year we will recognize and award beloved members of the KU community who have an immense impact on our students, who relate to the meaning of "ujima", and who strive tirelessly to improve the wellbeing of our diverse communities. Click the drop-downs below to see past award recipients.

Presentations/Trainings

The Multicultural Services offers several presentations and trainings available to the KU community. Please contact Angelica Mishra, Office Manager of Multicultural Services, at mishra@kutztown.edu if you are interested in bringing a campus group, department, or class to the Multicultural Center. Availability is based on staff schedules and may be limited at times.

Please check back for updated information about new presentation topics soon. Below are the presentations offered for the 2025-26 academic year.

Matrix of Domination

Description: Ready for a fun-filled and thrilling lesson on the Multiverse? Join us for an exciting presentation set on Halloween Night (or rather Halloween "Afternoon")! Learn how the cruel and mysterious Matrix of Domination may have you tangled in its sinister web! Watch your back, and stay ready! 🎃

Presenter: MCC Graduate Assistant

Length of Presentation: 50 minutes (interactive)

Location: Multicultural Center (student groups and classes hosted at Center)

Microaggressions

Description: The microaggression presentation serves as a way to educate students on microaggressions and expose them to what they may look or sound like. It also allows them to explore different forms and effects of microaggressions. 

Presenter: MCC Graduate Assistant

Length of Presentation: 50 minutes (interactive)

Location: Multicultural Center (student groups and classes hosted at Center)

Stereotypes

Description: This presentation is on stereotypes and what we can do to stop it. We all have stereotyped someone before, so what can we do to stop stereotyping people. The point of this presentation is to understand why we do what we do and how we can stop it.

Presenter: MCC Graduate Assistant

Length of Presentation: 50 minutes (interactive)

Location: Multicultural Center (student groups and classes hosted at Center)

Multicultural Services Overview and Description

Description: This in-classroom presentation provides a brief overview of the Center, its overall mission, and current programming.

Presenter: Rotating

Length of Presentation: 20-30 minutes

Location: FYS classrooms