Cultural and Resource Centers

• Afro-American Cultural Center
• Asian Pacific American Cultural Center
• Latino Native American Cultural Center
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center

The three historical Cultural Centers and the new Lebsian, Gay, Bisexual and Trangender Resource Center are units of the Office of Student Life and provide a welcoming and permanent setting where students from various cultures can be nurtured and enhanced on the the University of Iowa campus.

The Centers have become a focal point of cultural enrichment and diversity, academic development, and personal growth. They also create an atmosphere that allows students, faculty, and staff to interact with the Iowa City community in order to establish cultural ties and exchange knowledge.

The major purpose of the Centers is to meet the needs of students through a variety of programs and services. In conjunction with the Office of Student Life, they offer students a wide array of diverse cultural, academic, and personal support services to facilitate their growth, success, and adjustment to the University.

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 operations and sponsored programs.

If you are interested in reserving space at any of the Centers, please read over the Center Clean-Up and Decorating Policy then click here to download the Reservation Form.