Cross-Cultural Center

The Cross-Cultural Center is committed to supporting the needs of UCSD’s campus communities by creating a welcoming and holistic learning environment for all!

About CCC

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Make an impact

Please click the button below to be directed to the donation page. Any amount greatly helps our students succeed at UC San Diego as we are able to provide valuable resources.

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Attend a program

Attend one of our programs centered on community building, critical dialogue, and social justice

Programs & Events

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Undergraduate Internship Program

Passionate about social justice, education and community building? Learn about our undergraduate internship at the Cross-Cultural Center!

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Beyond the Pages Book Club

The Beyond the Pages Staff Book Club seeks to create a space where UC San Diego staff can come together with fellow staff to read, discuss and learn from & with each other.

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Visit the Cross-Cultural Center

Location

We are located on the second floor of Price Center East. Look for the giant "CCC"!

View our Cross-Cultural Center Virtual Tour and Brochure (PDF)

Directions

Our History

In the mid-1990s, the shrinking numbers of students from under-represented groups and a national climate increasingly hostile to people of color strained race relations on campus. A coalition of student of color organizations and other concerned students, staff, and faculty began to insist more forcefully on the need for a Cross-Cultural Center. After town meetings and demonstrations, a task force/Chancellor steering committee was formed.

The CCC was born from student & community movements. Our continued success is directly grounded in the hard work and dedication of these and future generations (Excerpts from Dr. Jorge Mariscal).

More About Us

We are a Unit of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

See the Vice Chancellor's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan

The Cross-Cultural Center's textbook "Nexus: Complicating Community" is available for purchase. If you'd like to purchase a copy please email cccenter@ucsd.edu.