Multicultural Student Centers

UWM at Washington County offers its students a variety of multicultural services.

These services include the Diversity Center and Prayer, Meditation, and Spirituality room.

Diversity Center

The Diversity Center is a space where students can gather to empower themselves through campus education on various topics such as: sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, cultural traditions, and issues of race. The Student Life and Multicultural Services Coordinator collaborates with the campus community to provide programs and services that develop cultural competence for students through leadership, advocacy, academic and social cultivation.

Programming

• Monthly trivia
• Workshops about cultural celebrations
• Authentic cuisine from various cultures
• Speakers discussing current issues

Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

GSA meets in the Diversity Center. They have bi-weekly discussions on subjects like pronouns, transgender awareness and deadnaming. Meeting will be on Thursdays at noon.

Prayer, Meditation, and Spirituality Room

This room is dedicated for prayer, yoga, and self reflection. It is a safe space for you to center yourself. There are yoga mats, throw pillows, an area rug, and resources on different mindfulness and meditation techniques.

The room key is available to be checked out in the Library. Contact Kole Torres for questions or concerns at torresnl@uwm.edu.