Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment

11/07/2024

Spring Break plans? How about an unforgettable trip in Atlanta, Georgia from March 8th - March 15th? 🌆 Join us for our Alternative Spring Break trip, where students, staff, and community organizations come together to tackle real world issues through education and service. This trip will leave you with new ideas, perspectives, and a renewed passion for making a difference. ✨ The application is open NOW (link in bio)!!

Want to learn more?

Join us at our information session on Monday, November 18th 3-5pm

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow and give back!

11/05/2024

🗳️ Today is Election Day! Make a plan to vote and make your voice heard! 🗳️

If you’re a student living on campus and registered to vote with your Fairfax on-campus address, you can vote at Merten Hall (next to Panda Express) from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can use your Mason ID—either physical or electronic mobile—to vote.

All other Fairfax County registered voters should vote at their designated home precincts.

For more voting information, check out or visit masonvotes.gmu.edu!

11/04/2024

Join us next Monday for a special event with the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers! 

Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo (Dineh) People through traditional dances and songs. There will also be a lecture on General William T. Sherman’s role in the Indian Peace Commission of 1867-1868 treaties and their impact on indigenous communities. 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn!

11/01/2024

In the month of November, we honor our Native American and Indigenous community members by celebrating and showing up.

Together with , we created a calendar of events and opportunities to be in community with our Native American and Indigenous community members. Swipe through to see all the offerings of this month.

Be sure to check out NAIA’s account as well for the most up-to-date information on these events, and well as any that may get added in the month! Lastly, feel free to send us some events not on this calendar for us to promote! 💛🧡🤎

10/31/2024

Join us on Wednesday, November 6th in creating an open space where students can share their thoughts and reactions to the results.

Please note that this space is not intended to be a formal space in which facilitators will have an agenda or discussion points. This space welcomes students to be in community with members of the Mason Community whether you’re reflecting, questioning, or envisioning what’s next. Your voice matters.

10/31/2024

Our office offers a number of workshops that offer more than just learning—they’re a chance to share your experiences, and build a strong community!

Join us NEXT MONDAY for our Creating Community Workshop, an experiential training model that allows the community to explore identity through discussion and exercises in a safe and meaningful space! We hope to see you there!

10/28/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to our Engaged Citizens: Urban Agriculture at GMU workshop on Thursday! We had so much fun learning with Doni about the Greenhouses and Gardens Program, getting to try some of the edible flowers, making our own micro green kits, seeing the indoor worm compost bins, and taking home some house plants! 🪴🪱🌱

We hope to see you all at our next events!

10/23/2024

Thank you all for coming out to our two events we hosted yesterday, the Building Community for Graduate Students of Diverse Identities and Travel Noire! We hope you were able to enjoy your time and learn more about the work we do as an office to support students through our programming, workshops, and service trips (domestic and abroad!)

10/17/2024

🌍✈️ 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. Want to learn more? Join us for our info sessions:  

🗓️ Monday, October 28th, 5-7 PM  
🗓️ Monday, November 11th, 5-7 PM  

We hope see you there! 🇿🇦❤️

10/17/2024

10/16/2024

Thank you to all that came out to our first Cousin’s Corner event! We hope you had a great time!

Join us for our next Cousin’s Corner event on Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:00–7:30PM, that revolves around Self-Care & Wellness! Join us!

10/14/2024

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take a moment to honor the rich cultures, histories, and foundations of Indigenous peoples. This day reminds us of the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities and the importance of acknowledging the truths of our shared history.

10/10/2024

Don’t miss our upcoming event, Travel Noire, hosted by the Center for Leadership & Intercultural Engagement, the African and African American Studies (AAAS) Program, Global Education Office, and Office of Fellowships, where students will share their experiences studying abroad as Black individuals!

Gain valuable insights on navigating the journey and discover essential resources before, during, and after your travels. ✨🤎

10/09/2024

Hey Mason Grad Students! Graduate Student Life and the Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement are excited to host our annual event, happening on Tuesday, October 22nd from 2pm-4pm in SUB1 Patriot’s Lounge (2nd floor)! RSVP on Mason360 to attend!
 
We invite graduate students of diverse identities - graduate Students of Color, international graduate students, graduate students who identify as LGBTQ+, graduate students who identity with a disability community, and First-Generation graduate students! This a is a welcome and networking social to celebrate the halfway point of the Fall semester! Faculty and staff of diverse identities and other interested Mason community members who are interested in fostering inclusion and graduate success on campus are also invited! Refreshments and hot hors d’oeuvres will be provided!
 
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Graduate Student Life at [email protected]. Please be aware that 1-week notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the University to arrange!
 
We hope to see you there!

10/07/2024

We’re in Week 6 of the semester and we know many of you have already gotten a chance to attend events with us, with the LEAD Office, or maybe both! Celebrate🥳

We are going to keep bringing you so many more events throughout the semester and we hope to see even more of you in attendance! Our teams have been hard at work putting together interactive and fun learning environments, so we would love to see you at these events! 🥰

Be sure to scroll through the slides, see what we’ve got planned, and mark your calendars! 🗓️ Disclaimer: some events that have details to be determined are not included in this post, please make sure to keep visiting our page or our Mason360 for upcoming events. ☺️

**The Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (CCEE) & Office of Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) are merging to become the Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement.**

10/01/2024

Spring Break plans? How about an unforgettable trip in Atlanta, Georgia! 🌆 Join us for our Alternative Spring Break trip, where students, staff, and community organizations come together to tackle real world issues through education and service. This trip will leave you with new ideas, perspectives, and a renewed passion for making a difference. ✨ Want to learn more?

We’re holding two info session::

Monday, October 21st 4-6pm
Monday, November 18th 4-6pm

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow and give back!