Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment

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The Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment leverages programs and services focused on advocacy and direct student support to strengthen equity and inclusion at George Mason University. ONE CENTER: THREE AREAS

The Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment leverages programs and services focused on advocacy and direct student support to strengthen equity and inclusion at George Mason Univers

ity. Our advising fosters opportunities for identity development, cross-cultural engagement, and inclusive learning communities, affirming the indivisible aspects of all our identities.​

Our three areas: Student Access and Equity (SAE), Student Engagement for Racial Justice​ (SERJ), and LGBTQ+ Resources, serve as resources to those in the Mason Community who seek to meaningfully engage and interact with people with different identities and intersections to co-create an equitable campus environment.​

We met so many students and their families at today’s Admissions event and can’t wait to welcome so many new faces to th...
04/13/2025

We met so many students and their families at today’s Admissions event and can’t wait to welcome so many new faces to the Mason community in the fall!

🌱 Join Us for a Taste and Tour at the Greenhouse! 🌱Are you curious about where your food comes from? Ready to explore th...
04/09/2025

🌱 Join Us for a Taste and Tour at the Greenhouse! 🌱

Are you curious about where your food comes from? Ready to explore the vibrant world of plants? Come experience GMU’s Hydroponic Greenhouse like never before! Join us for an engaging tour where you’ll discover the incredible variety of plants grown and learn about sustainable gardening practices.

After the tour, get to taste the many flavors of herbs and edibles grown there. Leafy greens like arugula, sunflower microgreens, and rainbow chard, plus edible flowers, will inspire your taste buds!

Don’t miss this chance to explore, learn, and taste! Bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the beauty of plants together! 🌿✨

Join us on Monday, April 21st for the third edition of the Voices in Motion series, a semi-structured dialogue centered ...
04/08/2025

Join us on Monday, April 21st for the third edition of the Voices in Motion series, a semi-structured dialogue centered around education!📚✨

This event is intended to provoke critical thinking and give participants the chance to articulate their viewpoints. We hope to see you at the event in Sub 1 3A from 6 pm-8 pm! 👀📣

April is Arab/SWANA Heritage Month — a time to honor the deep-rooted histories, dynamic cultures, and powerful contribut...
04/02/2025

April is Arab/SWANA Heritage Month — a time to honor the deep-rooted histories, dynamic cultures, and powerful contributions of Arab and SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) communities around the world and within our own campus community. 🌟

Swipe to see our calendar of events hosted by student organizations, offices, and departments across campus throughout the month.

Be sure to check out the organizations tagged to stay updated on their events, and feel free to send us any events not listed so we can help spread the word! ❤️

We had such a great time hosting our semester RSO Cultural Retreat, with many returning and new faces in the crowd!A spe...
03/28/2025

We had such a great time hosting our semester RSO Cultural Retreat, with many returning and new faces in the crowd!

A special thank you to Sarah Ahmed from the Office of University Ombudsperson, Dr. Shauna Rigaud from CECIL, and Dr. Creston Lynch for their presence at today’s Cultural Retreat!

We hope all remaining events for the academic year go greatly, transitions between E-Boards go smoothly, and we look forward to our work with you in the next semester!

Calling all Patriot Students! We want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in helping us improve life on campus,...
03/27/2025

Calling all Patriot Students! We want to hear from you!

Your feedback is essential in helping us improve life on campus, and we’re inviting you to take a quick 10–15 minute Campus Climate Survey. All students; graduate and undergraduate are invited to participate.

By sharing your thoughts, you’ll play a direct role in shaping the programs, services, and experiences that matter most to you. Whether it’s campus events, clubs/RSOs, academic resources, or student support services, your input will guide real changes that enhance our campus and its community!

Plus, when you complete the survey, you’ll be entered to win Mason Money, a Bookstore Gift Card, or a choice of Dell Laptop or MacBook! There will be a winner
for each prize!

Link to survey: https://rcsurvey.live/GeorgeMason

Find Your Peace at Mason! Looking for a tranquil space to reflect and connect? The Spiritual and Interfaith Center offer...
03/27/2025

Find Your Peace at Mason! Looking for a tranquil space to reflect and connect?

The Spiritual and Interfaith Center offers a serene environment for mindfulness, prayer, and community engagement. Open to all, regardless of background.

Learn more at https://clie.gmu.edu/

Are you a current graduate student? We are hiring Graduate Professional Assistants (GPAs) for the 2025-2026 Academic Yea...
03/26/2025

Are you a current graduate student? We are hiring Graduate Professional Assistants (GPAs) for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!

ℹ️ The GPA for Intercultural Engagement position is a 12-month position (May 2025 to May 2026). There are three (3) open positions to meet the needs of the following services we offer: Programming and Advising, Marketing and Communication, and Workshop and Education.

Position Posting can be found through the link in our bio. 🔗

Application can be found through the link in our bio. For best consideration, applicants must apply by Friday, April 4, 2025. 📥

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

🎉 Throwback to last year’s amazing Cultural Celebration & Pinning Ceremony! We’re so excited to do it all again this yea...
03/25/2025

🎉 Throwback to last year’s amazing Cultural Celebration & Pinning Ceremony! We’re so excited to do it all again this year! 🎓✨

Join us for the annual event on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 from 5PM-7:30PM at the Center for the Arts (CFA)! 🎉

‼️ If you’re a Spring, Summer, or Fall 2025 graduate, don’t miss out—register by Monday, March 31st at 11:59PM through the link in our bio! ‼️

📃 Check out the FAQ document (linked in our bio) for more details. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛💚

🌍✈️ Excited to announce our upcoming trip to South Africa in Summer 2025! This experiential alternative break will give ...
03/20/2025

🌍✈️ Excited to announce our upcoming trip to South Africa in Summer 2025! This experiential alternative break will give students the chance to foster their understanding of global social and cultural issues.

The application is open NOW!

Deadline: Saturday, April 19th at 11:59pm

Want to learn more? Click the link in our bio!

We hope see you there! 🇿🇦❤️

Join us for our third Cousins Corner of the semester as we dive into the ups and downs of friendship in college! 🫂💬 We’l...
03/19/2025

Join us for our third Cousins Corner of the semester as we dive into the ups and downs of friendship in college! 🫂💬 We’ll explore strategies for handling conflicts in interpersonal relationships, the challenges of making friends outside of academics, and how social media + technology shape the way we connect!

📍 Robeson Room
🗓 Wednesday, April 2
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Come share your experiences and build connections! We can’t wait to see you there!

Our 10th Annual Alternative Break Trip in Atlanta happened over the course of this past week. Students from the Mason co...
03/17/2025

Our 10th Annual Alternative Break Trip in Atlanta happened over the course of this past week. Students from the Mason community engaged with the Atlanta community over various service projects and visiting historical museums!

We’re grateful to the local organizations that welcomed us and allowed us to gain fresh perspectives! We greatly enjoyed everyone who joined us on this trip, and can’t wait to see what the next grip holds!

We’ve got plenty more events planned for the semester, we hope to see you there!

Last week, we hosted our annual Women’s History Month event — this year a luncheon with a keynote from Dr. Anu Aneja. 🌸O...
03/14/2025

Last week, we hosted our annual Women’s History Month event — this year a luncheon with a keynote from Dr. Anu Aneja. 🌸

On the theme of “Blossoming into Womanhood: Buds to Bouquets,” participants engaged in roundtable discussions about growth and empowerment, while enjoying a brunch-style meal. 💬🤔

Thank you to everyone who attended, we look forward to seeing more of you at other events!

Our second Cousin’s Corner of the semester Hosted a discussion of the complexities of accurate and adequate representati...
03/12/2025

Our second Cousin’s Corner of the semester Hosted a discussion of the complexities of accurate and adequate representation across various forms of media, professional spheres, and educational realms. 📸🎥

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at our next one on Wednesday April 2nd!

In late February, our Center and took students to the The William&Mary Active Citizens Conference!We’re grateful for th...
03/10/2025

In late February, our Center and took students to the The William&Mary Active Citizens Conference!

We’re grateful for the opportunity to engage with students, faculty/staff, and community leaders from across the country to learn about effective community engagement and contributing to positive social change through civic skills, frameworks, and resources.

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 Our semesterly Cultural RSO Retreat is happening Thursday, March 27th at 4:30 PM! 🙌✨This retrea...
03/06/2025

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 

Our semesterly Cultural RSO Retreat is happening Thursday, March 27th at 4:30 PM! 🙌✨

This retreat, hosted by CLIE, is all about tackling the key challenges student leaders like YOU face. This spring’s theme is Legacy in Motion, focused on helping identity-based RSOs embrace change, transition smoothly, and carry forward their organization’s legacy! 

Come join us to get the tools and strategies you need to handle leadership changes, plan for the year ahead, and tap into all the CLIE resources that’ll set your org up for success! 🤩

Save the date and share with others in your org! Please RSVP through the link in our bio by March 20th! ✨

Join us on Monday, March 24th for the second edition of the Voices in Motion series, a semi-structured dialogue centered...
03/05/2025

Join us on Monday, March 24th for the second edition of the Voices in Motion series, a semi-structured dialogue centered around intersectionality!

This event is intended to provoke critical thinking and give participants the chance to articulate their viewpoints. We hope to see you at the event in Sub 1 3A from 6 pm-8 pm! 👀📣

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4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17039932700

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The Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (CCEE) leads the university in creating and sustaining inclusive learning environments where all members of the Mason community are welcomed, valued, and supported.