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Ethnic Student Center (Western Washington University)

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Ethnic Student Center (Western Washington University)

A safe and supportive environment for underrepresented ethnic groups and allies

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Club Win Pages! African Caribbean Club: https://win.wwu.edu/organization/african-caribbean-club

Arab Student Association: https://win.wwu.edu/organization/arab-student-association

Black Student Union: https://win.wwu.edu/organization/black-student-union

Blue Group: https://win.wwu.edu/organization/bluegroup

Chinese Student Assoc

05/15/2025

Join us for a special Lunch & Learn on Jewish American Artists in Western’s Collection & Beyond with David Shlitt! Discover the rich history of American Jewish art on Wednesday, May 21 at 12 PM in VU 735.

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Flyer for an event titled “Jewish American Artists in Western’s Collection & Beyond.” The event will take place on Wednesday, May 21st at 12 PM in VU 735. David Shlitt, Special Collections Manager, will present a short history of American Jewish art and artists, featuring materials from Western Libraries and across the WWU campus. The event is a “Lunch & Learn” and is sponsored by The Centers for Student Access, Community, & Intercultural Engagement at Western Washington University. A red floral background decorates the left side of the flyer. Accessibility contact: [email protected].

05/05/2025

Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Take a look at what our clubs are up to this week!

05/05/2025

Our fist APIDA heritage month event is today!! Join us in VU 735 at 12pm for a lunch with Dr Jaeran Kim! Following this at 2pm will be a presentation about Asian adoptees and the rise in national and international events over the past few years. Dr. JaeRan Kim will discuss the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, policies related to immigration, the closure of adoptions from China, investigations into adoption corruptions in South Korea, and anti-Asian hate crimes and facilitate a conversation on how we can support Asian adoptees.

05/01/2025

Honoring and celebrating APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American) Heritage Month is essential for recognizing the rich cultural diversity and resilience of more than 50 ethnic groups that make up this vibrant community. At Western Washington University, this celebration fosters greater awareness and appreciation for the histories, contributions, and unique challenges faced by APIDA individuals. The goal of the APIDA Heritage Month planning committee is to create programming and events that both educate and celebrate this community, offering a space for reflection, learning, and connection. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our APIDA clubs for their continued dedication to building community and amplifying the importance of this vibrant community on our campus. Their ongoing efforts help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, and we honor their role in making our campus a place of shared strength and solidarity.

- from the APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee

Happy APIDA Month!!

These events were organized by a loving and caring community. Our gratitude goes to the Community Consortium for Cultural Recognitions for coordinating the APIDA Heritage Month Festival. Much appreciation to Western Washington University’s APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee.

Western is an equal opportunity institution.
For disability accommodation, please contact the Centers, [email protected]. Advance notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

04/24/2025

🌟 Help Us Build a More Equitable Future at Western! 🌟
Since 2021, we’ve been building Multicultural Student Services (MSS) from the ground up—creating spaces where everyone is welcome, and that centers students of color by supporting, celebrating, and empowering our communities.

Today, MSS is home to: ✨ Ethnic Student Center (ESC)
✨ Black Student Coalition (BSC)
✨ Blue Resource Center (BRC)
✨ La Plaza
We uplift leadership, provide emergency aid, and foster belonging through over 25 student-led clubs and countless cultural events.
This , your donation helps us keep going strong. Every dollar fuels student success and sustains this vibrant, student-centered community.
📣 Give now. Share the love. Build the future.
💜 Link in bio to donate!

03/03/2025

Happy Monday! Here’s our club line up for the week!

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Image 1: A large group of diverse students is gathered outdoors on a grassy field, posing for a group photo while holding a banner that reads “Ethnic Student Center” at Western Washington University. Many students are smiling, making peace signs, or leaning on each other. The top of the image is styled like a computer window with a pinkish-brown header and blue border, featuring icons in the upper left. Below the photo, the words “ESC RETREAT” appear in a navigation-style bar. The bottom of the image displays bold black text that says, “THIS WEEK” with the dates “MARCH 3 – MARCH 7” beneath it.
Image 2: A schedule for events happening on Tuesday, March 4, is displayed in black text on a textured beige background. The left side lists events with their times and locations.
Image 3: A schedule for events happening on Wednesday, March 5, is displayed in black text on a textured beige background. The left side lists events with their times and locations.
Image 4: A schedule for events happening on Thursday, March 6, is displayed in black text on a textured beige background. The left side lists events with their times and locations.

02/28/2025

Ramadan begins tonight! As we enter this sacred month, the ESC will be sharing a series of posts throughout the month of Ramadan to highlight its significance, practices, and the experiences of those who observe it.

Many in our community honor this time with fasting, prayer, and reflection, and we encourage mindfulness and respect for those around us!

Stay tuned for more throughout the month!

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Slide 1: A purple background with a golden crescent moon, lantern, and stars. “Ramadan Mubarak” is written in white, with dates “Friday 2/28 | Sunday 3/30” in gold. Below is a photo of the Dome of the Rock with its golden dome and blue-green tilework.
Slide 2: A dark blue background with mosque silhouettes and crescent moons. “What is Ramadan?” is in large white text, followed by a brief explanation of Ramadan’s significance, including prayer, reflection, charity, and fasting. A note mentions an open meditation room in VU 711.
Slide 3: A deep blue background with mosque silhouettes and a starry sky. “The Islamic Year” is in bold white text, explaining that it’s currently 1446 AH, the calendar follows the lunar cycle, and “Hijri” refers to the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) migration from Mecca to Medina.
Slide 4: . “Fasting” is in white text, explaining that fasting (sawm) is one of Islam’s Five Pillars, lasting from dawn to sunset, teaching discipline and gratitude.
Slide 5: A purple and navy background with stars. “Spirituality of Ramadan” is in white text, describing Ramadan as a time for prayer, reflection, and community.
Slide 6: A navy blue background. “Common Misconceptions About Ramadan” is in bold white text, addressing misunderstandings like exemptions from fasting and the spiritual purpose of Ramadan.

02/24/2025

Happy Monday!! Here’s our club updates for this week! We have a few fundraisers so make sure to support! Don’t forget to check in with club instagrams for the most up to date information on meeting times!

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Image 1: A collage of two photos and a graphic. The top left inset photo shows a group of people posing together in a classroom with a projector screen behind them displaying event details. A red heart is in the corner. The main photo shows a classroom setting with students sitting at desks, facing a presentation about Filipino pop culture. The whiteboard has writing related to a “Love Team” discussion. Text at the bottom reads “FASA love team meeting.” Below the images is a graphic that says “ESC Week At A Glance” with a circular logo made of interlocking hands in different shades of brown.
Image 2: A beige background with a torn paper effect, featuring a decorative pug illustration in the top right corner and a panda made from newspaper clippings at the bottom. Large bold text says “Monday 24.” Below, two events are listed: “Collab Council” at 5 PM in MCC MPR and “MSO” at 5 PM in AW 304. The words “General Meeting” appear on the right side, but no additional details are provided.
Image 3: A beige background with a torn paper effect. Large bold text says “Tuesday 25.” Events listed include JSA, OSOCE, SASA, FASA, and LSU
Image 4: A beige background with a torn paper effect, featuring an illustration of two rabbits made from newspaper clippings near the center and a red flower at the bottom right. Large bold text says “Wednesday 26.” Events listed include “ASA” at 5 PM in MCC Kitchen, “Baile” at 4 PM in VU 565, and “FASA” at 7 PM in AW 304. The words “Baklava & Games,” “Practice,” and “General Meeting” are included without additional details
Image 5: A beige background with a torn paper effect. Large bold text says “Thursday 27.” Events listed include LSU, OSOCE, JSA, and EOC.

02/18/2025

Hope everyone enjoyed their Monday off! Here’s our club line up for the week!

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Image 1: A group of students sitting in a large meeting room, smiling at the camera. Some have laptops open, and others are eating food. The text overlay reads “What’s Happening This Week” with dates February 17-21 and a label “Collab Council.”

Image 2: A digital graphic listing Tuesday, Feb 18 events, including a fundraiser, tutoring, dance practice, and cultural club activities.

Image 3: A digital graphic listing Wednesday, Feb 19 events, including a fundraiser, tutoring, dance practice, and cultural club activities

Image 3: A digital graphic listing Thursday, Feb 20 events, including dance practice and general meetings for student organizations.

Image 4: A digital graphic listing Friday, Feb 21 events, including a fundraiser, and club activities

02/10/2025

Happy Monday and happy early Valentine’s day!! Here’s the lineup for our clubs this week! We have multiple club fundraisers and collabs this week so make sure you stop by and support!! Check in with our club instagrams for the most up to date information!

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Slide 1: an imagine of Baile Folklorico with the text “this week” in all caps and bold font and the dates “monday 10 - friday 14” in the corner
Slide 2: Text reads in bold “Monday” and listed are meeting times for MSO and Collab Council
Slide 3: Text reads in bold “Tuesday” and listed are meeting times for OSOCE, FASA, LSU, VSA, and a collaboration between SASA, ASA, ISC, and MESA
Slide 4: Text reads in bold “Wednesday” and listed are meeting times for SACNAS, Baile, Bollywood Dance Club, FASA, and a collab between NASU and ASA
Slide 5: Text reads in bold “Thursday” and listed are meeting times for OSOCE, Baile, JSA, EOC, and a FYFG fundraiser
Slide 6: Text reads in bold “Friday” and lists fundraiser times for MSO and NASU in the VU lobby

02/03/2025

Happy Monday everyone!! We hope everyone stays warm in the snow! We have a bit of a smaller week in the ESC! Check out club instagrams for the most up to date information on meeting times!

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Slide 1: on top of a photo of esc workers in front of a black background white text reads “Monday 3 - Friday 7” below that “This week” is in red font in all caps.
Slide 2: On the same background red text reads “Tuesday” in all caps. Below in white text reads club meeting times for sasa, osoce, fasa, and lsu.
Slide 3: On the same background red text reads “Wednesday” in all caps. Below in white text reads club meeting times for sacnas, sasa, baile folklorico, and fasa.
Slide 4: On the same background red text reads “Thursday” in all caps. Below in white text reads club meeting times for baile folklorico, jsa, and bsu.

01/29/2025

Happy Lunar New Year everyone!! Take a moment to look at how this holiday is celebrated all across East Asia! Be mindful of cultural traditions and the differences that come with each celebration!

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516 High Street, Viking Union 7th Floor
Bellingham, WA
98225

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Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

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https://ess-adei.wwu.edu/

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