Signature events

Each of our identity-based programs hosts a signature event each year highlighting a particular community. Additionally, The Multicultural Center collectively hosts our Affinity Graduate Celebrations. All of these events not only celebrate specific cultural identities but, more importantly, they instill a sense of belonging by bringing communities together.

Celebrating our campus community

Lupe Alvarez on an archeology excursion holding up a material she found.

From archaeology to storytelling

Graduate student Lupe Alvarez connects culture, research and journalism

A group of scientists from the workshops stand on a boat out on Lake Tahoe.

University of Nevada, Reno convenes global experts to safeguard the world’s largest trout

Leading scientists, conservationists, tribal representatives and students from around the world addressed urgent conservation challenges facing the largest trout species on Earth

Sydney Williams headshot.

Sydney K. Williams named Nevada’s Udall institutional nominee

Williams demonstrates deep dedication to public service and advocacy for Tribal communities

The Multicultural Center Vision

The Multicultural Center is a critical hub of cultural, LGBTQIA, gender-focused services, programs, and social justice initiatives that support student success and increase graduation rates of students at the University of Nevada, Reno. The Multicultural Center empowers students to be innovative colleagues in creating a better-integrated community at the University and beyond.