The UI Cultural and Resource Centers provide intra- and cross-cultural education, leadership and organizational development opportunities, social justice education and change, a "home away from home" for students, and a safe space for cultural and psychosocial development. The Centers compliment the academic mission of the University by enhancing students' experiences inside and outside of the classroom.

Philosophical Framework

Our work is education.

1. Our work has a focus on both intracultural and cross-cultural exchange, dialogues, programs services and activities
2. Our work supports the academic mission of The University of Iowa by facilitating the provision of appropriate curricular-support programs and services
3. Our work is to connect our constituents in the Iowa City and surrounding areas and The University of Iowa community in a mutually supportive way
4. Our work is to promote and implement social justice change at The University of Iowa and in our surrounding communities
5. Our work is to provide a safe environment, characterized by challenge and support, to foster both cultural and psychosocial development of University of Iowa students
6. Our work is to foster a “home away from home” environment for our constituents in  The University of Iowa community, with a primary focus on students
7. Our work is informed by the belief that all forms of oppression are interconnected and in order to end one, we must work on ending them all
8. Our work is to enhance both leadership and organizational development of constituent students and organizations

The goal of education is transformation. Our work in the UI Cultural and Resource Centers contributes to the transformation of students. This work is grounded in effective practices that result in measurable outcomes.

Programs and services at the Centers include:

• Liaison with community organizations and services
• Workshops, forums, and discussion groups
• Study and meeting spaces
• Computers
• Library and other resource materials
• Employment listings
• Film series, TV lounge, and games
• Party and social areas
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Wheelchair accessible facilities


There are a variety of cultural celebrations and programs sponsored by the centers. Staff also develops and implements new programs in response to student interests. Students also have an opportunity to develop leadership skills through participation with program planning and evaluation committees.
The Centers are staffed by a graduate student and several college work-study students. Contact the center for its hours of operation and sponsored programs.

Questions? Ask our staff!

Roy Salcedo

Multicultural Programs and Cultural Centers
Roy-Salcedo@uiowa.edu

Moo Kyong Jeon

Graduate Assistant for Diversity Programs and Cultural Centers, Asian Pacific American Cultural Center 
Mookyong-Jeon@uiowa.edu

Preston Keith

Graduate Assistant for Diversity Programs and Cultural Centers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC)
Preston-Keith@uiowa.edu

Tawanda Owens

Graduate Assistant for Diversity Programs and Cultural Centers, African-American Cultural Center (AACC)
Tawanda-Owens@uiowa.edu

Elizabeth Macias

Graduate Assistant for Latino Native American Cultural Center

Elizabeth-Macias@uiowa.edu

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement in advance at 319-335-3059.