Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC)

Your IDC
6/9/23

Diverse programs and activities that celebrate our amazing UB community.

Advocating for Diversity
9/10/21

Jennifer Ansong serves as a Diversity Advocate in UB's Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC), creating dialogue and increasing awareness of diversity related topics on campus.

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The IDC is committed to supporting all students at UB by creating a sense of belonging and celebrating our differences just as we celebrate our commonalities.

Mission/About

The Intercultural and Diversity Center's mission is to:

Celebrate the beauty of all cultures and identities

Educate through cross-cultural engagement

Advocate for social justice within and beyond UB

The IDC enhances student belonging, well-being, and success by fostering inclusive and equitable spaces, celebrating diversity, and providing opportunities for all students to better understand and embrace differences in themselves and others. We co-create, with students and campus partners, educational experiences through peer mentorship, outreach, and social justice initiatives to uplift and empower campus communities, including those historically excluded, underserved, and underrepresented.

Located in the heart of the North Campus Student Union, the Center is designed to increase a student's sense of belonging by providing a comfortable place to meet, socialize, study, and interact with our professional staff and peer educators (Diversity Advocates), and other students.

The various immersive learning experiences help all students to engage in meaningful dialogue, increase cultural awareness, and cultivate social responsibility in order to nurture individual growth and a more just and inclusive campus environment.

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Contact

Intercultural and Diversity Center

Student Life

University at Buffalo
240 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-2434

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Office Hours

  • Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Fri. 8:30 - 5 p.m.
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Featured Programs/Services

  • Diversity Advocates
    3/31/25
    Diversity Advocates (DA) are student interns committed to promoting diversity, advocacy and social justice at UB. By increasing their awareness and knowledge of diversity-related issues, DA's will create dialogue that explores the definition and perception of diversity. 
  • ALANA Programs
    10/18/22
    In the IDC, we provide support for the ALANA (Students of Color) community through services and educational programs.
  • Social Justice Initiatives
    8/25/21
    Power. Oppression. Privilege.  Intersectionality. Identity.  These are just a few of the highly relevant issues you can discuss at our popular Social Justice programs, workshops, and events including our weekly peer-facilitated Tough Topics conversation.
  • Diversity Workshops
    8/20/21
    Social justice. Power. Oppression. Privilege. Identity. These are just a few of the highly relevant issues you can discuss at one of our popular Diversity Workshops.
  • Micro-credentials
    7/22/25
    The Social Justice and Inclusion micro-credential program provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Opportunities

Find ways to meet new people, explore your interests, and be part of the UB community. You can search by keyword, or use the filters to search by topic or type of opportunity.

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Rujuta Sawant, LGBTQ+ Diversity Advocate, speaks at UB’s annual PRIDE parade.

 Rujuta Sawant, LGBTQ+ Diversity Advocate, speaks at UB’s annual PRIDE parade.

Students celebrate the rainbow crosswalk outside of the Student Union to support UB LGBTQ+ students.

 Students celebrate the rainbow crosswalk outside of the Student Union to support UB LGBTQ+ students.

A group of students celebrating the first Pride Parade and Festival, marched down the academic spine on North Campus and enjoyed a small festival in the Student Union lobby.

 A group of students celebrating the first Pride Parade and Festival, marched down the academic spine on North Campus and enjoyed a small festival in the Student Union lobby.

People gather to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new rainbow crosswalk near the Student Union on North Campus.

 People gather to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new rainbow crosswalk near the Student Union on North Campus.

Jacob Bleasdale and Liz Humphrey speak at the annual Lavender reception, which celebrates the achievements of graduating students who identify with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community at UB.

 Jacob Bleasdale and Liz Humphrey speak at the annual Lavender reception, which celebrates the achievements of graduating students who identify with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community at UB.

The Lavender reception takes place each spring, recognizing the achievements of graduating UB students who identify with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer.

 The Lavender reception takes place each spring, recognizing the achievements of graduating UB students who identify with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer.

A UB Lavender pin is given to recipients at the annual Lavender reception, hosted by Intercultural and Diversity Center.

 A UB Lavender pin is given to recipients at the annual Lavender reception, hosted by Intercultural and Diversity Center.

Friends celebrate graduation at the IDC Lavender reception.

 Friends celebrate graduation at the IDC Lavender reception.

A student designs a henna marking on their hand at the World Bazaar, an event to celebrate the fascinating differences (and surprising commonalities) of people and cultures from around the world.

 A student designs a henna marking on their hand at the World Bazaar, an event to celebrate the fascinating differences (and surprising commonalities) of people and cultures from around the world.

Students celebrate unique cultures by making traditional kente cloth pillows at the World Bazaar.

 Students celebrate unique cultures by making traditional kente cloth pillows at the World Bazaar.

Students start their strings as part of the UB Unity Project, organized by the UB Intercultural and Diversity Center.

 Students start their strings as part of the UB Unity Project, organized by the UB Intercultural and Diversity Center.

The ALANA celebration is a pre-commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of African, Latino/a, Asian and Native American students and individuals who understand, advocate and appreciate the guiding principles applied by and for people of color in historic, political, educational, economic and social contexts.

 The ALANA celebration is a pre-commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of African, Latino/a, Asian and Native American students and individuals who understand, advocate and appreciate the guiding principles applied by and for people of color in historic, political, educational, economic and social contexts.

A student wears traditional Native American head gear at the IDC's ALANA Celebration of Achievement.

 A student wears traditional Native American head gear at the IDC's ALANA Celebration of Achievement.

An ALANA graduate celebrates his achievements with his family.

 An ALANA graduate celebrates his achievements with his family.

Students pose for a selfie after the annual ALANA celebration, a pre-commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of African, Latino/a, Asian and Native American students and individuals who understand, advocate and appreciate the guiding principles applied by and for people of color in historic, political, educational, economic and social contexts.

 Students pose for a selfie after the annual ALANA celebration, a pre-commencement ceremony to honor the achievements of African, Latino/a, Asian and Native American students and individuals who understand, advocate and appreciate the guiding principles applied by and for people of color in historic, political, educational, economic and social contexts.

Students celebrate their achievement at the annual ALANA ceremony

 Students celebrate their achievement at the annual ALANA ceremony

The 2023 ALANA celebration took place in the UB Center for the Arts.

 The 2023 ALANA celebration took place in the UB Center for the Arts.

ALANA graduates celebrate with family and friends.

 ALANA graduates celebrate with family and friends.

The annual ALANA celebration recognizes over 1,000 students.

 The annual ALANA celebration recognizes over 1,000 students.

Two ALANA graduates show off their certificates of achievement.

 Two ALANA graduates show off their certificates of achievement.

Students celebrating the contributions and rich cultural history of the Latinx community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

 Students celebrating the contributions and rich cultural history of the Latinx community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated in the IDC from September 15-October 15 each year.

 Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated in the IDC from September 15-October 15 each year.

Students pose with props at the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month mixer.

 Students pose with props at the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month mixer.

The Hispanic Heritage Month mixer included activities to celebrate Latinx culture and community..

 The Hispanic Heritage Month mixer included activities to celebrate Latinx culture and community..

Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the annual mixer event.

 Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the annual mixer event.
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