Intercultural Center

IC Programs

The IC hosts and organizes many co-curricular programs, such as Invest sessions, that enhance classroom learning and raise awareness about social justice issues.

IC Monthly Program Calendar

INVEST Sessions

Student-led facilitations that address current hot button issues, social justice awareness and multiple and intersecting identities.

COLLECTIVE HOUR

Monthly, affinity-based, community dialogues where folks of specific salient identities and experiences can come together to talk, vent, or destress. Each of our Collective Hour sessions will be hosted by an IC student staff member who belongs to the community of focus.

Queer Thoughts: Resilience in Community
This semester we are bringing you even more Queer Thoughts goodness in light of the attacks against the queer community. Two of our Social Justice Advocates will be alternating session facilitation for four sessions, and the fifth and final session will be co-facilitated, longer, and queerer than ever! Queer Thoughts: Resilience in Community will be grounded in the opportunity to stand by each other in solidarity and build connections to sustain our sense of selves and hope for the future.

Tuesday, 3/4 4:00-5:00PM
Tuesday, 3/18 4:00-5:00PM
Tuesday, 4/8 4:00-5:00PM
Tuesday, 4/29 4:00-5:00PM
Tuesday, 5/6 4:00-6:00PM

Waiting to Exhale: Our Wealth in Community and Sorority

This Collective Hour is a safe space for Black students to navigate their womanhood through the lens of creativity, self-affirmation, and rejoice.

Thursday, 3/27 5:00-6:00PM
Thursday, 4/10 5:00-6:00PM
Thursday, 5/15 5:00-6:00PM

The Art of Burning Out: Perfection as WOC
Why do we as women of colour feel the need to do the most? Join us as we explore the internal and external pressures that push us to aim for success, often at the cost of our mental health and wellbeing. We will share our experiences with striving for perfection and coping with burning out. Together, we will move towards finding balance for our ourselves and each other as women of colour.

Thursday, 3/13 3:30-4:30PM
Thursday, 4/10 3:30-4:30PM
Thursday, 5/1 3:30-4:30PM

Beyond the Game: The Mind, Body, and Female Collective
This Collective Hour space will focus on the identity and experiences of female athletes. The first session will explore the mental challenges and strengths of female athletes, focusing on resilience, confidence, and competition. Following sessions will delve into body image and self care, and finally how we can not only be a team but a collective. Any feminine identifying person who is a current or past athlete is welcome!

Wednesday, 3/5 4:00-5:00PM
Wednesday, 4/16 4:00-5:00PM
Wednesday, 5/7 4:00-5:00PM

Feel Good Fridays

A fun, themed social event held on the first Friday of each month for students to build community, have fun and decompress after a long week.

2024-2025 Feel Good Fridays are

October 6, 2024, 1:00-2:30PM - In collaboration with SAS and APASA

November 1, 2024, 11:30AM-1:00PM - In collaboration with High Potential Program

December 6, 2024, 1:00-2:30PM - In collaboration with BSU and MENA

February 7, 2025, 1:00-2:30PM - In collaboration with DiverseAbilities and MSA

March 7, 2025, 1:00-2:30PM - In collaboration with La Hermandad and BFG

April 11, 2025, 1:00-2:30PM - In collaboration with NAISA and PRIDE

May 5, 2025, 1:00-2:30PM - Hosted by the Intercultural Center

Cultural Graduate Celebrations

For many historically underrepresented and traditionally marginalized students, graduating from college signifies success not only for themselves but also for their family and friends. The IC recognizes the importance of this milestone with intimate ceremonies. These celebrations offer Saint Mary's students the opportunity to thank the people who helped them on their journey publicly. They also honor the importance of overcoming barriers within higher education and affirm the paths leading to academic success.