THE INTERCULTURAL CENTER The Intercultural Center is dedicated to shaping a vibrant and inclusive campus culture by fostering intercultural knowledge, competency, and leadership. We are steadfast in our commitment to enhancing the experiences of both domestic and international underrepresented groups. Through a rich array of co-curricular programming, comprehensive student support and engagement, and targeted identity develop- ment initiatives, we provide numerous opportunities for holistic learning and growth. Our efforts are aimed at empowering all students, staff, and faculty, to thrive and lead in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. This year, we intentionally focused on building solid relationships with local small business owners. These collaborations were essential to some of our most successful events, merging entrepreneurship, and student engagement. Highlighted events included Vietnamese LGBTQ+ business owner, Dai Tran, who shared his experiences as a business owner with a chemistry degree. We also featured a 9-year-old African-American girl who started her own skincare line. In addition to these events, more graduate students and students in the professional schools utilized the Intercultural Center space. This increase is due to collaboration with the LGBTQ+ and Women’s Centers, as well as graduate and professional school colleagues. Our graduate student outreach events were so successful that we saw a 33% increase in attendance between fall and spring events (from 60 in the fall to 80 in the spring). Through these efforts, we are making strides to connect across our campus and into the community.
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ODI ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024
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