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

Antoinette Cavanaugh reading the book she wrote.

Faces of the Pack: Antoinette Cavanaugh

Doctoral student celebrates the launch of her bilingual children’s book honoring Shoshone language, family and culture

Portrait of Tasheena leaning against brick wall looking at camera

Faces of The Pack: Tasheena Egan

From opportunity to impact: How student leader Tasheena Egan empowers others to embrace their identity through the Native LEAD Program

The artist's hand as she paints a woman's face as part of the Tribal mural on campus.

CoLang 2026 to be held in Reno with $247,926 National Science Foundation award to support collaborative language research

The College of Liberal Arts is set to host this national institute in July 2026

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.