Mission Statement
The Cultural Enrichment Committee recognizes and uplifts our minority students by developing and sustaining a welcoming campus culture through events that allow for self-representation, greater visibility, and inclusion.
Land Acknowledgement
On behalf of Columbia College, I acknowledge the land on which we stand today as the traditional home of the Central Sierra MeWuk Peoples. Without them, we would not have access to this gathering and to this dialog. I take this opportunity to thank the original caretakers of this land who are still here.
Cultural Enrichment Event Calendar
Experiences in Foster Care
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent including East, Southeast and South Asia and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
Multicultural Week
The Cultural Enrichment Committee presents Multicultural Week at Columbia College! Please join us for a week full of events.
Celebrating Black History Month: February
Black History Month is about... “the lived, shared experience of all African Americans, high and low, famous and obscure, and how those experiences have shaped and challenged and ultimately strengthened America," - Former U.S.A. President Barack Obama
FREE Movie Screening: The Neutral Ground
February 27, Cedar 101, 4:30pm
Join us for a special screening of this powerful documentary during Black History Month exploring the history of confederate monuments, brought to you by WOW, DEIA, and CEC committees. Following the screening, a member of each committee will lead a discussion about the impact of this film on audience members in a spirit of openness in which people listen actively and share divergent viewpoints with care and respect.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communites beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: November
During Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and honor the hundreds of Tribal Nations. Every year on November 1, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated to rejoice in diverse and rich cultures, histories, and traditions and to appreciate the great contributions of the Native Americans. This month also allows us to spread awareness about the various challenges faced by indigenous peoples of this land from the past and today.
