Multicultural Center

The Purchase College Multicultural Center is an inclusive space for members of the campus community to explore, learn, and share their cultural identities and differences with one another. The Center is an educational resource, enabling those to gather and celebrate our community’s diversity.

Multicultural Center Values

Identity exploration and celebration
Intersectionality
Belonging
Justice
Compassion
Healing
Civic Engagement
Relationship building

To foster the integration of cultural and social perspectives through collaboration and activity
To acknowledge the benefits of cultural competency and its impact on the Purchase community through dialogue
To support the Think Wide Open philosophy by encouraging students to explore their individuality, diversity, and creativity beyond expected boundaries
To recognize multicultural interactions and address how they impact personal identity

Library collection of books and DVDs: The MCC has a growing collection of books and DVDs focusing on diverse cultural identities and equity.
External Scholarship and Opportunities Database
2022 Diversity Calendar
2023 Diversity Calendar
2022 Interfaith Calendar
2023 Interfaith Calendar

Provide a safe place for students to share and discuss cultural identities and differences.
Offer trainings and support to members of the campus community to assist with and educate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Connect students to campus community and surrounding communities.

Upcoming Events:

Oct 5

Brown Bag Lunch with the CDO

Time: 12:00pm—1:00pm

What is a Chief Diversity Officer and what is her role at Purchase College? Bring your lunch and meet with Lisa Miles-Boyce, Purchase’s new Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer.
Oct 5

Mobile Food Pantry

Time: 1:00pm—2:00pm

Come get good food from the Mobile Pantry, first Wednesday of every month in the Fort Awesome parking lot, next to Starbucks.