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University of Iowa Afro-American Cultural Center, 1968-2009

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The Afro-American Cultural Center
(AACC)

Provides a permanent setting where Black culture can be nurtured and enhanced on the University of Iowa campus.The AACC has become the focal point of a supportive community, cultural enrichment and diversity, academic development, and personal growth. The center, which was established in 1968 maintains a long history of cultural ties with the Iowa City and University communities. The center creates an atmosphere that allows students, faculty and staff to interact and exchange knowledge. 

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

The major purpose of the AACC staff is to serve as a resource in providing an atmosphere in assisting Black students through a variety of programs and services. In conjunction with the Office of Student Life (OSL), the AACC offers students a wide array of cultural, academic and personal support services to facilitate their growth, success and adjustment to the University. Some of these programs and services include: 

*Liaison with community organization & services.

*Conferences, workshops & discussion groups

*Library & other  resource materials 

*Newsletter cosponsored with the Latino Native American Cultural Center

*Meeting Rooms

*Employment listings 

*T.V. lounge & games 

*Social areas

*Fully-equipped kitchen facilities

*Wheelchair accessibility

CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES 

There are a variety of cultural celebrations and programs that are sponsored or cosponsored by the AACC. When students or student organizations make their needs and interests known, the AACC staff will assist in developing and implementing new programs . 

Students also have opportunities in developing leadership skills through participation with program planning. 

*Welcome picnic

*Kwanzaa Celebration

*Black History Month 

*Black Awards Reception

*Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Week

*Haunted House Party

*Cultural Diversity Day 

*Multicultural Leadership Seminar 

*Poetry Slam

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The Afro-American Cultural Center (AACC) Provides a permanent setting where Black culture can be nurtured and enhanced on the University of Iowa campus.The AACC has become the focal point of a supportive community, cultural enrichment and diversity, academic development, and personal growth. The center, which was established in 1968 maintains a long history of cultural ties with the Iowa City and University communities. The center creates an atmosphere that allows students, faculty and staff to interact and exchange knowledge. PROGRAMS & SERVICES The major purpose of the AACC staff is to serve as a resource in providing an atmosphere in assisting Black students through a variety of programs and services. In conjunction with the Office of Student Life (OSL), the AACC offers students a wide array of cultural, academic and personal support services to facilitate their growth, success and adjustment to the University. Some of these programs and services include: *Liaison with community organization & services. *Conferences, workshops & discussion groups *Library & other resource materials *Newsletter cosponsored with the Latino Native American Cultural Center *Meeting Rooms *Employment listings *T.V. lounge & games *Social areas *Fully-equipped kitchen facilities *Wheelchair accessibility CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES There are a variety of cultural celebrations and programs that are sponsored or cosponsored by the AACC. When students or student organizations make their needs and interests known, the AACC staff will assist in developing and implementing new programs . Students also have opportunities in developing leadership skills through participation with program planning. *Welcome picnic *Kwanzaa Celebration *Black History Month *Black Awards Reception *Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Week *Haunted House Party *Cultural Diversity Day *Multicultural Leadership Seminar *Poetry Slam