Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC)

Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) Build a community of equity and inclusion that guides and challenges all to respect and value human difference.

The Unity House was founded in 1997 to meet the needs of students who felt marginalized on campus. The initiative to establish the department was motivated and led by a student leader who strongly advocated for positive change and transformation. Later renamed, Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC), the purpose of the center continues to support the academic and co-curricular experiences of

African, Latina/o, Asian, and Native American students at Gonzaga University. Additionally, the focus has expanded to continue to meet the needs of a fluid demographic and provide the Gonzaga community with educational and social opportunities to raise cultural awareness. UMEC welcomes all to participate in upcoming events and programs in an effort to collectively learn and actively promote social justice.

02/03/2026

Our Financial Literacy Workshop series is back this semester on Tuesday, February 17th at 5pm in Hemm 314 A. Come by for lessons on building your credit. Food will be provided! 💸

Hey Zags! We hope you’re having a restful holiday break. As we look to the spring, we have a series of events happening ...
12/17/2025

Hey Zags!

We hope you’re having a restful holiday break. As we look to the spring, we have a series of events happening in preparation for Martin Luther King Jr. Week. See below to learn more about these events:

📌 Sunday 1/18 Mass will be held in the College Hall 3rd floor Chapel at 8PM.
📌 Monday 1/19 poster making will begin at 8:30 AM in Hemmingson 215 (UMEC), followed by a rally downtown.
📌 Tuesday 1/20 our MLK Teach in will be hosted in the Hemmingson Ballroom at 12:15 PM.
📌 Wednesday 1/21 PCLD will hold their panel on Nonviolence Resistance in Hemmingson Auditorium at 12:15 PM.
📌 Thursday 1/22 Office of Inclusive Excellence will hold their Reading Group discussing “The Purpose of Education” in Hemmingson 201 at 12:15 PM.
📌 Friday 1/23 All Campus Service Projects will be held from 12-3 PM.

We can’t wait to see you all at these events and until then, have a great holiday season! ❄️

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Shay’den Howell🪴Shay’den Howell is a Senior from Tacoma, Washington double majoring in Account...
12/05/2025

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Shay’den Howell🪴

Shay’den Howell is a Senior from Tacoma, Washington double majoring in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Leadership Studies. While at GU, Shay’den has been deeply involved– founding and serving as President of Grappling Club, performing as a Diversity Monologist, holding Honors Designation, emceeing BSU dinner, and being a Investment Club Sector Leader. He’s also been a Bachata Dancer, BSU Treasurer, BAP member, Spokesperson for Degrees of Change, and a Community Facilitator for Freedom Project.

You won’t want to miss his capstone tonight at 5pm!

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Juliette Aguilar-Gomez🪴Juliette is a Senior from Spokane, Washington double majoring Biology w...
12/05/2025

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Juliette Aguilar-Gomez🪴

Juliette is a Senior from Spokane, Washington double majoring Biology with a concentration in Evolution and Integrative Biology (EIB) and Public Health. She also has minors in Health Equity and Sociology. During her time at GU, she’s proud of her involvement in the Payne Center for Leadership Development as a Payne fellow, Eli, Wisen member, and as a Civic Wolf Fellow.

Hear more about her experience on December 5th! 📆

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Malik Goodrum🪴Malik is a Senior from Tacoma, Washington double majoring in Accounting and Busi...
12/04/2025

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Malik Goodrum🪴

Malik is a Senior from Tacoma, Washington double majoring in Accounting and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Malik is proud of his leadership in the Hawai’i Pacific Islanders Club – which includes holding various leadership positions and emceeing for the 53rd Annual Lū’au. He’s also been involved in the Black Student Union, completed an internship through the Apple Financial Development Program, and been named to Dean’s List four times!

Don’t miss his capstone on December 5th! 📆

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Daija Tramble🪴Daija is a Senior from Burien, Washington majoring in Environmental Science with...
12/03/2025

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Daija Tramble🪴

Daija is a Senior from Burien, Washington majoring in Environmental Science with minors in Critical Race & Ethnic Studies and Sustainable Business. She’s also a Student Sustainability Leadership Program certified graduate. Through her leadership as President of the Black Student Union and through her work in the Youth Wellness ZONE, she’s been able to build up various community spaces. In addition to these roles, she’s proud to have created her own Sustainability position in UMEC, joined the WISEN women in STEM cohort, been a BRIDGE mentor, and served as a Choose180 Advocacy Educator serving King County. Above all, Daija has shown persistent resilience and leadership through the loss of her mother in her sophomore year.

You won’t want to miss her presentation on December 5th! 📆

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Mieri Kahsay🪴Mieri is a Senior from Spokane, Washington double-majoring in Criminology and Soc...
12/03/2025

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Mieri Kahsay🪴

Mieri is a Senior from Spokane, Washington double-majoring in Criminology and Sociology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. She’s proud of the growth she’s experienced at GU as an individual through her roles in UMEC, CPD, NSFP, Kennel Club, and as a volunteer at her old high school. Along the way, she’s learned the importance of community, friendship, grace, self-care, and taking leaps of faith.

We can’t wait to hear more about her story on December 5th! 📆

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Andrea Galvin🪴Andrea is a Senior from Tacoma, Washington double majoring in English Literature...
12/02/2025

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Andrea Galvin🪴

Andrea is a Senior from Tacoma, Washington double majoring in English Literature and Political Science. She’s also currently in an accelerated Master’s Program for Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Global Leadership. Something Andrea is proud of is her participation in a NATO Summit Simulation and traveling to Belgium for the 22nd Brussels European Forum. She also represented ActSix at the Washington State Initiative Convening. Furthermore, she contributed to the creation of the plaque and bench which honors former Zag, Philip Vera Cruz.

Come learn more about her experience on Dec 5th!

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Joyce Angi🪴Joyce is a senior from Spokane majoring in Biology and Public Health! From leading ...
12/01/2025

🪴ActSix Senior Spotlight: Joyce Angi🪴

Joyce is a senior from Spokane majoring in Biology and Public Health! From leading Washington State Opportunity Scholars and serving in BSU to helping coordinate this year’s Harlem Renaissance Dinner, Joyce has been deeply involved on campus. She’s also interned with the Washington State Department of Health and Fred Hutch, and even presented her microbiology research at SACNAS.

Come learn more about Joyce and her journey on December 5th! 📆

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨Gonzaga’s Final Act Six Cadre, Cadre 14 will be presenting their senior capstones on December 5th at 5pm ...
11/18/2025

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨

Gonzaga’s Final Act Six Cadre, Cadre 14 will be presenting their senior capstones on December 5th at 5pm in Cataldo Globe Room. Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this event‼️

Next week is Dream Week! In celebration, the Social Justice Peer Educators are presenting a screening and dialogue of th...
11/07/2025

Next week is Dream Week! In celebration, the Social Justice Peer Educators are presenting a screening and dialogue of the film “Under the Same Moon,” a film about the immigrant experience. The screening will take place on November 17th in Hemmingson Auditorium. Food will be provided!

🩺 Calling all nursing students! 🩺Join us for the Nursing Student Social hosted by UMEC! Come meet fellow nursing student...
11/05/2025

🩺 Calling all nursing students! 🩺
Join us for the Nursing Student Social hosted by UMEC! Come meet fellow nursing students, share study tips, and connect over your nursing school experiences. 💬✨

📅 November 12th, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 UMEC
🍕 Food will be provided!

Let’s build community and support each other through the nursing journey! 💙
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Spokane, WA
99202

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