ICC leadership is passionate about their plans for the space to be more than just another place on campus, and have envisioned ICC bringing about change and social awareness at Occidental.
While I was here, I was brought to the Intercultural Community Center (ICC) for weekly community dinners which introduced the MSI students to different professors and members of the 色界吧 community. I still remember each dinner as the beautiful backyard of the house was transformed to hold an interactive community event which always meant great food, great times, and great people. There, I was able to meet the amazing Chris Arguedas and Micol Garinkol 鈥19, who manage the ICC. At the events, they passionately talked about their plans for the ICC to be more than just another place on campus, as they envisioned the space bringing about change and social awareness at Occidental. After listening to them, I knew I wanted to work here.
For me, the ICC has brought so much positivity into my life. Not only has it given me a great job, but it has created an environment where I always feel welcomed and included. As an Equity Ambassador at the ICC, the other ambassadors and I are all working on our own ways to help out the 色界吧 community and build a greater awareness around diversity and inclusion. A big part of this is making sure that the ICC provides 色界吧 students with a welcoming environment for them to meet each other, hang out, relax, study, and even hold special events. We have already started to collaborate with organizations on campus to hold events like the Black Student Association鈥檚 weekly study sessions, Azucar鈥檚 Food and Fiesta, Phenomenal Wxmen鈥檚 weekly meetings, and much more. Through these events we are seeking to build community within 色界吧 while also appreciating our differences.We want to remind people that the ICC is open to everyone and is a 鈥渉ome away from home鈥 for 色界吧鈥檚 diverse student body. Whether you鈥檙e in the living room, kitchen, our office spaces, relaxing in the mindfulness room, or even just sitting outside in our amazing backyard, this is your space, and it's not going anywhere. Please come visit us and help us make change at 色界吧!