The Multicultural Center is a Chartered Student Organization (CSO) of Santa Clara University. The Multicultural Center, or “MCC,” is dedicated to developing programs which educate the greater SCU community on cultural awareness and diversity.

The heart of the MCC lies within its nine cultural clubs; Arab Cultural Society, Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APSU), Barkada the Filipino Student Union, Chinese Student Association (CSA), Igwebuike the African-American Organization, Intandesh the South Asian Organization) Ka Mana’o-O-Hawai’I, Celebrating the Spirit of Hawai’i) MEChA—El Frente, the Chicano/Latino Organization; and the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)

The MCC is also upheld by an Executive Board which consists of the MCC Director, Assistant Director, paid staff members, At-Large members, and a representative of each of the nine MCC clubs. Applications for Staff positions are accepted until all positions are filled each academic year, and applications for At-Large members are accepted sporadically throughout the year.

Santa Clara University, a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located 40 miles south of San Francisco in California’s Silicon Valley, offers its 8,377 students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, plus master’s and law degrees and engineering Ph.D.s. Distinguished nationally by one of the highest graduation rates among all U.S. master's universities, California's oldest operating higher-education institution demonstrates faith-inspired values of ethics and social justice. For more information, see www.scu.edu.

CULTURAL SHOWS

Each club holds an annual cultural show, where it showcases history, art, dance and music, as well as important issues, in order to educate the community about the cultural realities they advocate.

MCC WEEK

This week-long program exposes SCU to many of the different cultures present on campus. Learn about the MCC’s history, see cultural performances, and much more.

GLOBAL VILLAGE

The corner of The Alameda and Market St. gets closed down for this annual street fair extravaganza. See live sage performances; experience food, crafts and art from around the world; and meet local vendors and small business leaders!

MCC BEARY’S

Music has the Grammys. Movies have the Oscars. The Multicultural Center has “MCC Beary’s.” Here, the MCC hosts an award ceremony open to the entire SCU community to celebrate the end of the year and the MCC’s Accomplishments.

PLUS MORE!

Ski Trips, Dinners, Cruises, Diversity Chats, Car Washes, athletic events, and plenty more. Visit the MCC to learn about upcoming events.