The Cross-Cultural Center

Mission Statement

The Cross-Cultural Center provides safe spaces and fosters intellectual inquiry, identity development, social change, and acceptance of all people and cultures. In the spirit of San Diego State University’ s mission, the Center develops leaders to address local and international community needs. The Center advocates for the underserved and underrepresented.

We confront all forms of oppression and promote understanding of intersecting identities that include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, sex, culture, age, ability, class, spirituality and body image. To this end, the Cross-Cultural Center offers resources and programs to inspire a student-centered multicultural community.

The Cross-Cultural Center offers a variety of resources, materials and opportunities for personal and academic development to the SDSU campus community.

• Cross-Cultural Special Collections Library
  • In collaboration with the University Library and Aztec Parents Association, the CCC allows you to borrow a variety of library materials in order to promote academic inquiry, identity development, and diversity awareness. The Cross-Cultural Special Collections Library offers over 200 books, videos, and DVDs, ranging from the 2004 Summer Reading Program book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down to the DVD American History X. You may view the library collection through the University Library search engine, the PAC. We also accept donations of library material that are in good condition and congruent with the mission of the Center. Come visit our library and relax on our comfortable furniture!
• Meeting Space
  • The CCC is available for reservation by student groups on a space available basis. Please call 619-594-7057 to inquire about reservations.
• Welcome Week Cultural Community Receptions
  • We are proud to welcome new and returning students from historically underrepresented and underserved communities to SDSU and the CCC. These receptions facilitate a connection to the greater SDSU community by developing relationships between individuals who share similar backgrounds and cultural experiences. Students can begin getting involved by interacting with faculty, staff and student organizations. All receptions are free and open to everyone.

Contact information

Location: The main floor of Aztec Center, Room 202, next to Starbucks.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Phone: 619-594-7057
Fax: 619-594-0989
E-mail: ccc@mail.sdsu.edu

Mail:
Cross-Cultural Center
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7460