The student-led Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC) strives to promote equity and inclusion on campus and in the surrounding community by hosting educational and promotional events, connecting students to support services and promoting open dialogue that allows individuals to better understand one another.
The CIC alliances are open to anyone interested in perpetuating the promotion and support of CMU's inclusion efforts. The CIC alliance offices are located on the second floor of the University Center in the Student Life Office.
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Contact CIC Executives for more information:
CIC Advisor: James Garcia - [email protected]
Director: Isenia Fregoso - [email protected]
Assistant Director: Ady Bautista - [email protected]
Communications: Neida Guerrero - [email protected]
These seven different cultural alliances fall under the Cultural Inclusion Council:
The mission of the Asian Student Association is to promote education and awareness around the diversity within Asian culture for the CMU community. ASA sponsors various events throughout the year to provide educational, fun, and experiential activities on campus. ASA meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. For more information, contact the Coordinators or the CIC Advisor.
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Coordinator: Tori Nguyen - [email protected]
Coordinator: Aaron Yamamoto - [email protected]
Advisor: Cy Shimamura - 970.248.2197 - [email protected]
The mission of the Black Student Alliance (BSA) is to educate the campus community on Black culture. The BSA sponsors various events throughout the year to provide cultural educational activities that are fun and experiential. The BSA meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. BSA also sponsors a culturally significant month during February. For more information, contact the Coordinators or the BSA advisor.
Coordinator: Justin Wilis - [email protected]
Coordinator: (In Hiring Process)
Advisor: Joseph Ambrosino - 970.248.2161 - [email protected]
The Genders and Sexualities Alliance at CMU strives to advocate fairness and equality for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. GSA produces various events throughout the year and meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters. GSA also sponsors a culturally significant month during October. For more information on this or any other LGBTQ* issues, contact the Coordinators or the GSA Advisor.
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Coordinator: Abby Brownwell - [email protected]
Coordinator: Kailin McCormack - [email protected]
Advisor: Colin Carman - 805.259.8647 - [email protected]
The Student Services Office works collaboratively with faculty and staff from across the University to ensure LGBTQ+ Mavericks know their needs will be recognized and addressed thoughtfully and proactively to create a positive environment. Student Services staff and GSA advisors are also available to meet with you and provide appropriate referrals for support as needed on an individual basis. Please don't hesitate to call.
Additional Resources
If you are struggling with your identity, please call the Student Wellness Center for support at 970.644.3740 or meet with our inclusion expert for "Confidential Conversations."
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Coordinator: Dakota Ilae - [email protected]
Coordinator: Leisha Fernandez - [email protected]
Advisor: Bree Meier - 970.248.1417 - [email protected]
Coordinator: Dylan Scher - [email protected]
Coordinator: Kimberlee Boulden - [email protected]
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fernandez Salas - [email protected]
Coordinator: Adriana Aleman-Fuentes - [email protected]
Advisor: Michelle Sunkel - 970.248.1723 - [email protected]
Coordinator: McKenna LaBelle - [email protected]
Coordinator: Willow Patrick - [email protected]
Advisor: Timothy Winegard - 970.248.1446 - [email protected]