Office of Community and Belonging

Community and Belonging provides students the opportunity to explore their personal and social identities, develop an understanding of privilege and oppression through cross-cultural dialogues, programs, and services while also honoring, celebrating, and acknowledging the past and present historical struggles and achievements of groups from historically marginalized identities and underserved communities. We focus on three values Identity Exploration EducationCelebration

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Office of Community and Belonging

Community and Belonging provides students the opportunity to explore their personal and social identities, develop an understanding of privilege and oppression through cross-cultural dialogues, programs, and services while also honoring, celebrating, and acknowledging the past and present historical struggles and achievements of groups from historically marginalized identities and underserved communities.

We focus on three values 

  • Identity Exploration 
  • Education
  • Celebration

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Upcoming Events (6)

Jumma Lunch

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm

A community gathering to honor the Islamic tradition of Friday by prayer, sharing food, and socializing. Halal lunch is served. Everybody is welcome! The congregational prayer is held by the Muslim...

Eliana Ortega Cultural Center Open Hours

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 2pm to 4pm

The Eliana Ortega Cultural Center (“The Ortega”) is a home away from home for students within the Latinx diaspora. Open Hours serve as a time for any interested students regardless of...

Fearless First Resource Center Open Hours

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 3:30pm to 5pm

The Fearless First Resource Center is for students who self-identify as first generation (first to go to a four year college in the United States) and/ or low-income, or any student who is in need...

Betty Shabazz Cultural Center Open Hours

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm

The Betty Shabazz Cultural Center (“The Betty”) assists and supports students who identify within the African diaspora (including, but not limited to, African, African American and Caribbean). Open...

Fearless First Resource Center Open Hours

Sat, Nov 8, 2025 1:45pm to 4:45pm

The Fearless First Resource Center is for students who self-identify as first generation (first to go to a four year college in the United States) and/ or low-income, or any student who is in need...

Asian Center for Empowerment Open Hours

Sat, Nov 8, 2025 6pm to 8:30pm

The Asian Center for Empowerment (a.k.a. the ACE) provides support, education, community and a meeting spot for students within the Asian diaspora (including but not limited to Asian, Asian...

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Past Events

“I Am My Mother’s Daughter”: An Indigenous Trans-feminine Manifesto

Thu, Nov 6, 2025 7pm

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Stories are more than just stories for Indigenous Peoples. Stories hold memories, lessons, guidance, and love from generations ago. This is the beauty and art of storytelling. Join us for an...

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

International Students Check In

Thu, Nov 6, 2025 6pm to 7:30pm

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A gathering for International students to share and to ask questions about their expereinces at Mount Holyoke. Facilitated by the Office of Community and Belonging and McCulloch Center. Catered...

SAW Co-working Hours

Thu, Nov 6, 2025 6pm to 9pm

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Looking for a community work space? Visit the SAW co-working hours to get your work done in a welcoming and supportive environment. SAW Co-Working Hours are held in Dwight 202, a physically...

Eliot House Open Hours

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 3:30pm to 5:30pm

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Eliot House is a welcoming space for people of all faiths and spiritual beliefs. Open Hours serve as a time for any interested students regardless of organizational affiliation, religious/spiritual...

Eliana Ortega Cultural Center Open Hours

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 2pm to 5pm

This is a past event.

The Eliana Ortega Cultural Center (“The Ortega”) is a home away from home for students within the Latinx diaspora. Open Hours serve as a time for any interested students regardless of...

Betty Shabazz Cultural Center Open Hours

Tue, Nov 4, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm

This is a past event.

The Betty Shabazz Cultural Center (“The Betty”) assists and supports students who identify within the African diaspora (including, but not limited to, African, African American and Caribbean). Open...

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