Multicultural Center

Sylvania Campus, CC202 | Coordinator: Claire Oliveros | 503-977-4112 | culture@pcc.edu

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The Sylvania Multicultural Center is centrally located and provides a space that promotes learning and knowledge, the achievement of personal and educational goals, and creative educational programming.

The Sylvania Multicultural Center values community building and collective action, which is demonstrated through the leadership programs, peer tutoring, mentoring, student activities, and campus partnerships. The Center is dedicated to developing multicultural student leaders and raising the consciousness of our community related to issues of race, ethnicity, and culture on campus.

In collaboration with the PCC community, the Sylvania Multicultural Center is committed to increase campus awareness and actively challenge oppression in all forms particularly racism, sexism, homophobia, and classism.

The Services We Offer

Personalized assistance with entering college
One on one Peer Tutoring - Drop in for 1:1 peer tutoring in Math 20-251, Chemistry 104, 221-223, or Engineering 101 - check the tutoring schedule for times.
Scholarship Search Assistance
Campus and Community Referrals
Sponsorship of special events, performances, lectures, exhibits, films, and conferences
Assistance planning activities and programs related to race and ethnicity on campus

The Programs We Sponsor

Multicultural Center Student Leaders

Men of Color Mentoring Program

Building community through cultural awareness and academic achievement. A year-long leadership program to support the recruitment and retention of men of color at PCC. Benefits include: Six tuition-free career guidance and college success courses, academic advising, a college mentor, and field trips. Apply by Friday, October 9 Contact: Mak Porotesano, Program Coordinator at 503.977.4114 or makerusa.porotesano15@pcc.edu

Partner of the Illumination Project

Interactive Social Justice Theater Program. Apply by Friday, October 9. Contact: Jeannie LaFrance, Coordinator at 503.977.8149 Office: CC 272.

Revolutionary Film Series

Wednesdays, 3pm to 5pm - Light Refreshments.

October 7 - Feature Film/Discussion: Framing an Execution: The Media and Mumia Abu-Jamal, Narrated by Danny Glover (50 min).: This film examines the media coverage of the controversial case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a journalist on death row for the fatal shooting of a Philadelphia police officer. Focusing primarily on an influential ABC 20/20 news report, Framing an Execution raises serious questions about balance, fairness, and accuracy in media.
October 14 - Feature Film: U People: A LGBT Rockumentary, Directed and produced by Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius.: U People begins with the following disclaimer: “When you view this film do not make assumptions about anyone’s sexuality”. Once upon a time in a brownstone in Brooklyn—a music video was made—but not just one camera was rolling—and not just music was caught on tape?. The ‘Make a Move’ music video, which debuted on MTV’s LOGO, was the first of its kind to depict women of color across sexualities and gender expression. One house, two days, thirty women and trans folks of color bridged their differences in the creation of this video. U People is an accidental documentary where an entire cast and crew of 30 gay, straight women and trans folks of color were caught on camera behind the scenes of a not so typical music video shoot. What the camera caught will introduce a strong, candid and very human voice into the discussion of gay and straight relations and the diversity within the minority.

Sylvania Diversity Fund

Have an idea for a cultural diversity event, speaker, film discussion, or activity? Apply for a mini-grant by Monday, November 9, 2009. Download the application here.

November Speaker Series

Thursday, Nov. 12 from 1pm to 3pm: Dr. Kevin Nadal, Assistant Professor, City University of New York (John Jay College of Criminal Justice). Filipino American Psychology: A handbook of theory, research, and clinical practice.: Reserve space today for your class to attend this engaging and interactive presentation in the CC Oak Room. Participants will gain knowledge and awareness about Filipino American identity and personality development, while practitioners will learn culturally-competent techniques to become better counselors and educators. Dr. Nadal will discuss his latest book. His book is the first of its kind and aims to promote visibility of this invisible group, so that 2.4 million Filipino Americans will have their voices heard. Dr. Nadal is a professor, psychologist, performer, activist, and author who received his doctorate in counseling psychology from Columbia University in 2008. As an assistant professor of psychology and mental health counseling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice- City University of New York, he has published several works focusing on Filipino American, ethnic minority, and LGBTQ issues in the fields of psychology and education.
November 16 from 1pm to 3pm: Max Rameau, Founder/Director Take Back the Land Monday: Reserve space today for your class to attend this engaging and interactive presentation in the CC Oak Room. Max Rameau is a Haitian-born Pan-African theorist and organizer. He moved to Miami, Florida in 1991 and began organizing around immigrant rights, especially for Haitian immigrants, criminal justice issues and police brutality. Max founded the land-based organization Take Back the Land, in 2006, and in October of that year, the organization seized control of a vacant lot in the Liberty City section of Miami. In 2007, Take Back the Land initiated a bold campaign that sparked a national movement: they began taking over foreclosed and government-owned homes, and moving homeless families into them. The campaign has gained significant national and international attention, including a role in the new Michael Moore movie, Capitalism: A Love Story.

Annual Traditional Winter Pow Wow

Volunteer opportunities available. Vendor space is limited. Priority given to Native American-owned small businesses. The registration fee is $50 for each 10x10 space. Drum Group registration required. Drum group pay out to first 10 drums. No drum hopping or walk ons. Vendor and Drum Group registration required by January 15, 2010.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Sylvania Campus, HT GYM
Doors open at 12noon
First Grand Entry 1pm
Dinner Break 5:30pm
Second Grand Entry 7pm
Event ends 11pm

Support for Ethnic Student Organizations

(Drop by the Center to meet Student Club Coordinators)

Immigrant & International Women's Student Club - Contact: Amatul
Pacific Islander Student Association - Contact: Fipe
Samahan Filipino American Student Association - Contact: Angelica
United Tribes Native American Student Association - Contact: Barb

For more information about Clubs at Sylvania contact Stephen Arthur, Clubs & Programs Specialist at 503-977-4943, ASPCC-CC 102.