The Black Cultural Center opens doors
The Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center held its open house last night, hoping to be a "home away from home" for students
Gail Cole
Issue date: 10/7/08 Section: News
"We have two activity coordinators, and they put on two events a term, so it's their choice on what they want to do," Joseph said.
For those interested, the center also has volunteer opportunities; students can help out with anything from event planning to set up and cleaning. Joseph said the staff is always open to new ideas that can be used for future programs that can help "make [events] a little bit different."
Between events during the academic year, students can use the many features of the BCC, including the TV, kitchen, and computers that offer free printing. Joseph said the center also offers special services at the end of each term, including breakfast food and tutoring for finals.
The BCC can also be reserved for group meetings and events.
"You just have to fill out the application to show how many people will be there, and we ... go over different rules," Joseph said of the reservation process.
Joseph said with all the opportunities and resources available at the center, one of its goals is to create a "home away from home" for students.
"We open it up to everybody," she said. "We want to create a safe space for people to go."
OSU's other cultural centers are also holding their open houses this week; the Asian Pacific Cultural Center's is tonight, while the Native American Longhouse holds its on Wednesday, Oct. 8 followed by the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez on Thursday, Oct. 9.
For those interested, the center also has volunteer opportunities; students can help out with anything from event planning to set up and cleaning. Joseph said the staff is always open to new ideas that can be used for future programs that can help "make [events] a little bit different."
Between events during the academic year, students can use the many features of the BCC, including the TV, kitchen, and computers that offer free printing. Joseph said the center also offers special services at the end of each term, including breakfast food and tutoring for finals.
The BCC can also be reserved for group meetings and events.
"You just have to fill out the application to show how many people will be there, and we ... go over different rules," Joseph said of the reservation process.
Joseph said with all the opportunities and resources available at the center, one of its goals is to create a "home away from home" for students.
"We open it up to everybody," she said. "We want to create a safe space for people to go."
OSU's other cultural centers are also holding their open houses this week; the Asian Pacific Cultural Center's is tonight, while the Native American Longhouse holds its on Wednesday, Oct. 8 followed by the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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