Multicultural Student Services Center
The Multicultural Student Services Center is the campus hub for multicultural programming, campus community building, culture sharing, LGBTQIA+, and Interfaith initiatives, all guided by a strong belief in our shared humanity.
The MSSC hosts events to engage the entire GW community, namely the Block Party at the start of each Fall Semester. Countless student organizations and departments come together to share food, culture, and tradition.
MSSC students and staff put their hearts into ensuring that everyone who walks in the door will experience the kind of welcomeness and belonging that is synonymous with finding family in the middle of their educational journey.
The MSSC office is located on the 5th floor of the University Student Center, complete with a lounge and various student-oriented spaces.
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Multicultural Student Services Center
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MSSC Resources
Cultural Heritage Celebrations
⭐ MSSC
The Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) focuses its work on underrepresented undergraduate students who are racial-, ethnic- and identity-based minority students. The MSSC staff is the lead contributor for diversity and inclusion in campus life, campus climate and student advocacy.
The MSSC enhances the GW experience by preparing students for success in an increasingly diverse and global society, leading student diversity initiatives to create a safe space where all students are welcome to explore, embrace, and share their diverse identities and experiences.
⭐ MSSC Resources
The MSSC offers:
- Training on unconscious bias, bridge building, and LGBTQIA+ diversity and inclusion;
- The GW LGBTQIA+ Resource Center, supporting sexual and gender diversity and providing comprehensive educational, support, and advocacy services;
- The Religious and Faith community, representing a variety of backgrounds and experiences with a goal of religious celebration and interfaith sharing.
Academic resources include tutoring, mentoring, personal academic coaching and outreach to students on warning and probation. The LGBT Resource Center contains over 600 insightful books, magazines, DVDs, videos and periodicals for students to access. Facility resources include reservable space, media team services, audiovisual equipment and co-sponsorship funds to encourage student organization interactions across race, religion and identity.
🎉 Cultural Heritage Celebrations
At George Washington University, the Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) thrives on promoting diversity, inclusivity, and the celebration of cultural heritage. Throughout the year, the MSSC organizes a series of vibrant events to honor various cultural traditions and empower students from different backgrounds. From the Latinx Heritage Celebration to the Black Heritage Celebration and Women's History Month and more, each occasion is a time to embrace and recognize the rich tapestry of identities that shape our campus community.
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