The UNITI Cultural Center

The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides administrative support and oversight of the UNITI Cultural Center.  Established in 1978, the UCC has several spaces that are used by Stony Brook’s various student organizations and campus departments for their cultural programs. The UCC facilities also include a comfortable Study Lounge where students can relax while studying.

The UCC is located in Suite 135 in the Stony Brook Union (First Floor). Call (631) 632-7741. 

History

The UCC was formally established in 1978 with a council of representatives from Stony Brook’s Black and Latino organizations, joined by Black and Latino faculty and staff. The council's primary purpose was to "develop and accentuate" the ethnic cultures that existed at Stony Brook at that time. Throughout the early years, the council worked to obtain campus space in which a cultural center could be located. In December 1982, "Stage XII Cafeteria" on Roosevelt Quad was designated as a location for the UNITI Cultural Center. It was also the place where other cultural student organizations held their activities and meetings.

The UCC opened with a campus-wide celebration, attended by all members of the campus community.  In the late 1980’s,  the UNITI Cultural Center moved its location to Tabler Quad, and again in the early 1990’s to the Roth Cafeteria Building. In recent years, Stony Brook’s student population has increased dramatically and evolved into a more culturally diverse community. In response to these changing demographics, the UNITI Cultural Center Student Organization expanded its mission to include the promotion of all aspects of human diversity and all of its manifestations.    

As a multicultural center, the UCC promotes inclusiveness yet continues to have at its core the rich culture of the African Diaspora and Latino experiences. Since its inception, the UCC has been advised by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Department of Africana Studies, and the EOP/AIM Office. Since 1994, it has been advised by the Dean of Students Office.

Today’s UNITI Cultural Center, is a partnership between the student organization and the University. The UNITI Cultural Center Student Organization offers numerous cultural programs that reflect the rich ethnic and social diversity represented at Stony Brook. The UCC continues to grow as the campus community evolves.

The UNITI Cultural Center Student Organization is dedicated to promoting cross-cultural awareness, appreciation, and interaction. Participation is welcome.

UCC Facility Reservations

To reserve space in the UCC, recognized student groups can reserve space online at the Student Activities Office or contact their assigned Student Activities Program Advisor in Suite 218 Student Activities Center, (631) 632-9392.

Campus departments may request to reserve the facilities online at the Student Activities Center & Stony Brook Union Facilities Operations website or by contacting the Reservations Office, Suite 220 Student Activities Center, (631) 632-4591.