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H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center

(AACC) was established to support African American students.
Many African American students face unique societal and
institutional challenges in developing to the fullest extent of their
potential. The AACC strives to assist students in overcoming these
challenges and support them in their adjustments to college life
through the development of cultural awareness, academic
excellence, leadership skills, social consciousness, and personal
success. The AACC is a warm, welcoming and intellectually
challenging environment that contributes to the vitality of
campus for all students, faculty and staff.

Student Union, Room 407
aacc.uconn.edu UCONN_AACC

   H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center

   International Student & Scholar Services                            Asian American Cultural Center

   The International Student & Scholar Services assists the            (AsACC) provides resources to enhance the University’s diversity
   international student and scholar population at the university      commitment through recruitment and retention efforts, teaching,
   through support services and cross-cultural programs. Advisors      service, and outreach to the Asian & Asian American community
   are available to counsel international students on a variety of     on campus and beyond. The central goal of all the Center’s
   topics, such as educational needs, employment questions,            programming is to assist students in exploring and defining
   cultural adjustment issues, financial matters, personal             their cultural identities in multicultural America. The AsACC
   matters, and immigration questions pertaining to their stay         provides a supportive environment for students, faculty and staff
   in the U.S. The International Center lounge area may be             that encourages academic excellence, personal development,
   used for social programming and studying, and is an ideal           community engagement, and professional leadership. The
   meeting place for U.S. and international community members.         Center has a library, kitchen, lounge, conference room, and a
   McMahon Hall - Main Floor, Suite 183                                main program room.
   isss.uconn.edu
                                                                       Student Union, Room 428                  UConnAsACC
       UConn International Student & Scholar Services                  asacc.uconn.edu
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                                                                       Observances to Remember

                                                                           •Asian American Heritage Observance: October 2016 at UConn
                                                                           •Black History Month: February 2017
                                                                           •Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15, 2016
                                                                           •Sexuality & Gender Diversity Month: October 2016
                                                                           •Transgender Day of Remembrance: November 20, 2016
                                                                           •Women’s History Month: March 2017
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