MultiCultural Center
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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. University Archives
2019
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Title: MultiCultural Center
Dates: 1984 - 2003
Collection Number: UA0063
Creator/Collector:
MultiCultural Center
Extent: .75LF, 2 boxes
Online items available
Repository:
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. University Archives
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Abstract: Photographs, primarily 4x6 color and black and white snapshots, related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and Black student
activities on campus 1984 – 1996, Includes images of African American Student Union and Society of Black Business Students
and one folder related to the Lantern Festival representing Asian diversity on campus. 18 VHS videotapes of campus activities
and events organized by the MutliCultural Center including discussion panels, celebrations, and performances.
Language of Material: English
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MultiCultural Center. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. University Archives
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Biography/Administrative History
The Multi-Cultural Center (MCC) provides programs and services that aid in the outreach and retention of under-represented
students through advocacy, community-building, and co-curricular programming. The MCC is a welcoming space in the Cal Poly
community that embraces diversity and works towards social justice. As part of the Cross Cultural Centers, the Multi-Cultural
Center contributes to the University’s commitment to diversity for a more inclusive and welcoming campus.
Scope and Content of Collection
Approximately 50 photographs, primarily 4x6 color and black and white snapshots, related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
and Black student activities on campus 1984 – 1996, Includes images of African American Student Union and Society of Black
Business Students. 18 VHS videotapes of campus activities and events organized by the MutliCultural Center.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Open House
Lantern Festival
Homecoming
Culture Fest
Another Type of Groove
Dr. Bertrice Berry
Keith Boykin
Arturo Rodriguez
Cultural Advisory Committee
Society of Black Engineers & Scientists
African American Student Union
Society of Black Business Students
San Luis Obispo
Photographs