College of the Canyons (COC) plans to host a virtual soft opening of its Multicultural Center on Monday, which officials say will provide “safe and brave spaces” for historically marginalized and minoritized groups on campus.
The announcement is part of the college’s commitment to increase diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the university’s framework.
“Creating a space on campus to provide students with a sense of belonging, community, empathy-building and empowerment has been years in the making,” said Flavio Medina-Martin, college director of diversity and inclusion, in a statement Wednesday.
The virtual soft opening is set to include discussions surrounding the vision and mission of the Multicultural Center and showcase the foundation for how COC student leaders and faculty envisioned this initiative.
“This soft virtual opening is extremely significant, because it brings us one step closer to having a physical space where inclusion and diversity can live, flourish and impact student life at College of the Canyons for years to come,” Medina-Martin said.
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The all-day event is also set to include the introduction of the campus series “The Happenings of the World”, as well as a new Muslim Appreciation Series and a virtual ribbon cutting by COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook.
“By showcasing a rich variety of thought and perspectives, the Multicultural Center will create new possibilities for dialogue and provide a place that offers appreciation, care and compassion to our students,” Van Hook said in a statement Wednesday. “The welcoming environment will enable students to find their voice, realize their potential, and make their own unique contributions to fostering the inclusivity and togetherness that mark our campus culture.”
Officials say that the Multicultural Center represents the university’s persistent pledge to create an environment where the student body can pursue education equally by “removing barriers that inhibit student access, engagement and success.”
The virtual celebration is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. via Zoom, and is set to end with an open mic and spoken word poetry session.
For more information, residents are asked to email Medina-Martin at flavio.medina-martin@canyons.edu.
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