Fostering Growth and Awareness of Other Cultures

The Brandeis Intercultural Center serves as the umbrella office for 17 diverse student clubs and organizations.

The center is dedicated to creating a haven of respect, education and celebration that aims to develop critical consciousness and awareness of the myriad cultures of Brandeis University. It also works to foster a welcoming community where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued and dedication to the understanding of cultures and ethnicities is essential.

Resources

The center, located on the lower level of Swig Hall in East Quad, features a spacious resource room equipped with computers and printers, a small lending library of cultural books and videos, and a diverse array of cultural publications. It also has a conference room, multipurpose room, comfortable lounges, a patio and kitchen facilities, all of which can be reserved online.

From Roots to Leaves: Grounded in Our Histories

seven students pose in front of colorful culture x banner

Celebrating 20 Years of Culture X

A poetry recital exploring the contribution of immigrants to American culture. An energetic Afro-Caribbean dance number performed in glow-in-the-dark neon outfits. A stirring rendition of Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor. Culture X, the Intercultural Center's signature event, marked its 20th anniversary April 18 with a dazzling display of acts that spanned the spectrum of performance art.