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RISE Center activities are at the heart of the RISE Center. Activities planned for the quarter bring students together and have them explore topics of importance, celebrate community, or learn about a new community. Activities are planned and implemented by the Lion's CREW (creating resources for equity and wellness) student team. If you would like to suggest an activity the RISE Center could sponsor, please contact RISE Center staff. All students are invited to all activities. 

Equity Focused Days of Celebration

Heritage month awareness events celebrate and educate students about specific heritage and its cultural contributions. Monthly workshop themes are

  • October: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
  • November: Native American Heritage Month
  • January: National Braille Literacy Month
  • February: Black History Month
  • March: Women's History Month
  • April: Autism Awareness Month
  • May: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
  • June: Pride Month 

To create a supportive space where college students can explore and share aspects of their identity, fostering personal growth and community building.

Monthly Workshop Themes:

  • October: Cultural Identity
  • November: Personal Values
  • December: Overcoming Challenges
  • January: Family and Relationships
  • February: Passions and Hobbies
  • March: Self-Care and Mental Health
  • April: Community and Belonging
  • May: Future Goals and Aspirations 

To bring students together on common grounds through fun and informative discussions and activities related to Social Justice.  

This programs establishes and maintains partnerships with community organizations that align with the RISE goals, facilitating their engagement with the campus community. Students gain valuable networking skills and develop lasting connections with community partners.

This invitation only event, sponsored by the RISE Center brings students and staff together in celebrating the academic achievement of our diverse student body.