The focus of the African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC) is to address the academic, social, leadership and cultural needs of the Black (American, African, Caribbean, etc.) student population. The center encourages the ever-increasing diversity of the student body and also encourages the university community to become more enlightened about the African American or Black experience.
Signature Programs
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Akwaaba – Black Student Welcome
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Transitions – 1st Year Retention & Peer Mentoring Program
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MLK Tribute – University-wide celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Kuamka Week – Co- curricular leadership competition, Rites of Passage ceremony and celebration of academic success
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Spring Break Tour – Intensive travel experience focused on leadership, activism, history and alumni engagement
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Ushindi Weekend – Year end celebration of black excellence
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Tyehimba – Afrocentric graduation celebration
Leadership Groups
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Sisters Impacting Sisters
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Brother 2 Brother
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Habari Gani Ambassadors
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Choir
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Brothers and Sisters Excelling & BASE Steering Committee
