Welcome to the Cultural Centers

The Cultural Centers are welcoming spaces where students can connect, explore identity, access resources, and find community. Whether you are looking for support, a place to study, or opportunities to get involved, you belong here.

Located in The HUB, the Multicultural Center and Pride and Ally Center are open to all currently enrolled RRCC students. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are. 

Explore our spaces
Global culture, learning, leadership, and connection.
Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center is a space that celebrates global culture, identity, inclusion, and community while supporting learning, dialogue, empowerment, and connection across differences.

Located in Room 1235 in The HUB.

  • Explore culture and identity
  • Participate in workshops and educational programs
  • Engage in dialogue across differences
  • Build relationships and community
  • Access resources and support
  • Celebrate cultural traditions, histories, and experiences
People sit around colorful tables, cutting paper and eating salsa, in a hallway at RRCC.
An affirming space for authenticity, advocacy, and community.
Pride and Ally Center

The Pride and Ally Center is a welcoming and affirming space that fosters belonging, connection, learning, and personal growth for students of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Located in Room 1236 in The HUB.

  • Express yourself authentically
  • Build meaningful connections
  • Access supportive resources
  • Explore identity and self-development
  • Participate in leadership experiences
  • Develop a strong sense of belonging 
Pride and Ally Center room
Resources and Initiatives
The Care Corner

Grab what you need. Take care of yourself. Keep moving forward.

The Care Corner provides complimentary grab-and-go snacks to currently enrolled RRCC students while they are using Cultural Center programs, services, and community spaces. Students may select up to two snack items per day while supplies last. The initiative is designed to support student participation, connection, and well-being in a welcoming and affirming environment.

  • Free and confidential access
  • Two snack items per day
  • Availability varies by inventory and budget
  • Students should review ingredient and allergen labels 
Cultural Centers Community Library

Read, reflect, learn, and connect.

The Community Library offers books and educational materials focused on leadership, identity, culture, social justice, belonging, and personal development. Libib is used to organize the collection and manage circulation.

  • Browse books in the centers
  • Check materials in and out
  • Recommend future titles
  • Explore identity, culture, leadership, and social justice
QT Closet

Clothing that affirms who you are and supports where you are going.

The QT Closet is a free, donation-based clothing resource for currently enrolled RRCC students. It includes clothing in a variety of sizes and styles, professional attire, shoes, accessories, and gender-affirming essentials as available. Students may take what they need without providing an explanation.

  • Free, donation-based clothing resource
  • Variety of sizes and styles
  • Professional attire, shoes, and accessories as available
  • Gender-affirming essentials and dignity-centered access
  • No explanation required
Resource Navigation and Referrals

Not sure where to start? We can help you find the right campus resource.

Cultural Centers staff and peer leaders can help students identify and connect with academic support, basic-needs resources, counseling, career services, accessibility services, student organizations, and other campus supports.

  • Campus navigation
  • Warm referrals
  • Student organization connections
  • Community resource information
Program and Events

Cultural Centers programs create opportunities for students to connect, learn, reflect, lead, and build community. Events are open to all students unless otherwise noted. 

Belonging and Community

Social events, peer connection, welcome activities, and opportunities to find community at RRCC.

Culture and Identity

Heritage observances, identity-based learning, intercultural dialogue, and cultural celebrations. 

Leadership and Empowerment

Workshops, peer leadership opportunities, student organization support, and Ready. Steady. Rock! programming. 

Wellness and Basic Needs

Self-care, resilience, healthy relationships, resource navigation, and basic-needs initiatives. 

Education and Dialogue

Film screenings, workshops, discussions, guest speakers, and facilitated learning experiences. 

Recreation and Connection

Gaming, informal activities, tournaments, and community-building experiences

Fall 2026 Featured Events

Fall programs are designed to strengthen belonging, leadership, wellness, communication, and connection to campus resources. 

Scoop & Social

August 19, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | The Den 
Start the semester with free ice cream, games, conversation, and opportunities to meet fellow students and campus partners. Discover RRCC resources, organizations, and ways to build a campus support network.
 

Say It With Your Chest

September 9, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | The Den  
Explore communication, conflict, and difficult conversations through activities focused on active listening, assertive communication, constructive conflict navigation, and speaking up with confidence.
 

GRAND RE OPENING: Taste of Community

September 15, 2026 | 12:00-2:00 p.m. | The Hub
Explore culture, connection, community, and your newly refreshed spaces. Cake and assorted hors d’oeuvres will be served. 

More Than a Label

October 14, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | The Den 
Reflect on identity, culture, lived experience, and intersectionality while exploring how they influence leadership, relationships, belonging, and the ways we show up in community.
 

Condom Carnival: Play Safe, Stay Safe!

October 28, 2026 | 1:00-4:30 p.m. | The Great Hallway
Participate in games and educational activities centered on consent, sexual health, healthy relationships, wellness, and informed decision-making.
 

Pack Your Peace

November 18, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | The Bridge 
Prepare for finals and winter break by exploring stress-management strategies and building a personalized self-care kit with wellness tools, campus resources, and supportive items. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The Multicultural Center and Pride and Ally Center are open to all currently enrolled RRCC students. 

No. The centers support identity affirmation while welcoming students from all backgrounds to learn, connect, and participate respectfully.

Cultural Centers resources and programs are generally available to students at no cost. Availability and eligibility may vary by initiative.

Sign in! Students may select up to two snack items per day while supplies are available. Students do not need to explain their need or provide proof of financial hardship.

  • Sign In. Look around and shop the clothes.  
  • Take what you want or need.  
  • Gender Affirming clothing and Professional Attire.  
  • Donations are accepted too.
Colorful library infographic lists five borrowing steps; scan, check, check out, identify yourself, and confirm. with books and playful stars.

1.  Scan the Libib barcode on your book or item.

2.  Check Make sure the correct item appears on the screen.

3.  Check out Select Checkout.

4.  Identify yourself Enter or scan your information.

5.  Confirm Finish the checkout and make sure it says "Successful".

 

Returning something? Please return items in the Return Area Please do not put returned items back on the shelf. Staff will check them back into the Libib.

Yes. Students are encouraged to share ideas and recommendations through our recommendation boxes located in the center or talking with a Student Assistant.

Yes. Contact the Cultural Centers to discuss educational programs, workshops, events, outreach, or other partnership ideas.

The Multicultural Center is in Room 1235 and the Pride and Ally Center is in Room 1236. Both are located in The HUB. 

Regular semester hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The centers are closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours may vary during breaks and holidays. 

RRCC is committed to providing accessible and inclusive programs, services, and digital information. Students who need accommodation to participate in a Cultural Centers program or access a resource should contact Accessibilities in advance when possible.

  • Use descriptive alternative text for all images
  • Provide captions for video and film content when available
  • Ensure flyers are accompanied by accessible webpage text
  • Use sufficient color contrast and do not communicate information through color alone
  • Make linked documents screen-reader accessible 
Visit and Contact Us

Location

The HUB: Multicultural Center - Room 1235; Pride and Ally Center - Room 1236 

Hours

Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 am –5:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed 

Summer and break hours 

Hours may vary during summer, academic breaks, holidays, and limited campus operations.