Cultural Centers and Programs
The Cultural Centers and Programs at the University of Connecticut serve as vital resources supporting the social, behavioral, and cultural needs of students. They also provide an important resource to the UConn community as a central reference point for issues and historical context related to the demographic group represented by the center. The Cultural Centers and Programs also work collaboratively to bring light to issues that impact the community of underrepresented populations at UConn.
The AACC is provides programs, activities, and resources to give students an appreciation and understanding of the heritage and cultural experiences of African Americans and people of African descent in the United States and throughout the world.
Director: Alicia McKenzie
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: Alicia.mckenzie@uconn.edu
AsACC provides resources and programming to enhance the University’s diversity commitment through its recruitment and retention efforts, teaching, service, and outreach to the Asian American community on campus and beyond.
Director: Angela Rola
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: Angela.rola@uconn.edu
PRLACC works to sponsor educational and cultural programs, provide services and leadership opportunities, foster connections, and educate the greater University community about Latinx issues.
Interim Director: Michael Vidal
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Email: Michael.vidal@uconn.edu
The Rainbow Center serves the University’s diverse community of gender identities, expressions, and romantic and sexual orientations by providing resources, services, education, training and advocacy.
Director: Kelsey O'Neil
Pronouns: They/Them/Their
Email: Kelsey.oneil@uconn.edu
The Women's Center provides education, advocacy, and support services for the achievement of women's equity at the University and larger community.
Director: Elise Delacruz (interim)
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: elise.delacruz@uconn.edu
Native American Cultural Programs strives to increase awareness of Native American culture and issues at UConn.
Director: Chris Newell
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Email: christopher.newell@uconn.edu
Middle Eastern Cultural Programs strives to increase awareness of Middle Eastern culture and issues at UConn.
Director: Angela Rola
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: angela.rola@uconn.edu