{"id":6,"date":"2023-02-28T09:07:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T14:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-09-24T10:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:16:08","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/","title":{"rendered":"The Multicultural Center Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #800000\">The Multicultural Center<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/home\/ctsh-3-2-1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-72\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2025\/09\/CTSH-3-2-1-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2025\/09\/CTSH-3-2-1-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2025\/09\/CTSH-3-2-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2025\/09\/CTSH-3-2-1-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2025\/09\/CTSH-3-2-1-1536x1058.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2025\/09\/CTSH-3-2-1-2048x1411.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>The Multicultural Center officially opened its doors on February 22, 2023, nearly three years after a Multicultural Center Exploratory Committee was established through the Office of Access, Belonging &amp; Community. The goal of the Multicultural Center is to support the College\u2019s traditionally underrepresented students from all backgrounds, and to promote productive, intercultural discourse among all students, faculty and staff at Ramapo<\/p>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Multicultural Center Mission Statement<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4>The Multicultural Center\u2019s Mission:<\/h4>\n<p>To cultivate cultural learning and appreciation within an inclusive, intersectional environment that promotes academic excellence, intellectual engagement, social justice and advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Meet the Staff<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h4>2026-2027 Multicultural Center Staff<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Costin Thampikutty<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Associate Director of Campus Inclusion and Intercultural Affairs<br \/>\n<\/em>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cthampik@ramapo.edu\">cthampik@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\nOffice D-104D<br \/>\nPhone: 201-684-7487<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  goldBox\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">2026-2027 Student Staff<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<ul>\n<li>Roxanna Batista Hernandez she\/her<\/li>\n<li>Denis Begic he\/him<\/li>\n<li>Rachelle Dickenson she\/her<\/li>\n<li>Uchechi Egbutu she\/her<\/li>\n<li>Frank Mendez he\/him<\/li>\n<li>Sanaa Shields she\/her<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2024\/06\/26126227526_55b8d5a206_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2024\/06\/26126227526_55b8d5a206_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2024\/06\/26126227526_55b8d5a206_n.jpg 319w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Multicultural Center Reservation<\/h4>\n<p>We encourage the Ramapo community to submit a Multicultural Center room reservation request below! Click on the button below to learn more!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/LrgBGAVR6tT2A6Hj9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multicultural Center Room Request\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<div id=\"tabs\"><a href=\"#\" title=\"View Upcoming Programs Tab\" rel=\"t1496571702\" class=\"active\"><span>Upcoming Programs<\/span><\/a><\/div><div id=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"wrapper\"><div id=\"t1496571702\" title=\"Upcoming Programs\" class=\"content active\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<h4>The Social Impact Seminar Series co-hosted by the Cahill Career Development Center<\/h4>\n<p>Join conversations with professionals whose careers, identities, and experiences offer unique perspectives on work and the world around us. Through informal virtual discussions and Q&amp;A, students will explore career paths, graduate education, networking, and how personal and cultural values and experiences can shape meaningful careers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>October 7th Wednesday 7pm Virtual<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Beyond the Major: Culture, Career &amp; Finding Your Path<\/em><br \/>\nJensen Daniel, Product Manager at Spotify and Americorps Alum<\/p>\n<p><strong>October 14th Wednesday 7pm Virtual<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Careers That Create Change: Education, Opportunity &amp; Social Impact<\/em><br \/>\nCrystal Elliot, Previously Manager of Policy and Advocacy at Jobs for the Future<\/p>\n<p><strong>November 10th, Tuesday 7pm Virtual<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>A Practice of Your Own: Entrepreneurship, Identity &amp; Mental Health<\/em><br \/>\nMelba Mathew, Psychotherapist and Founder of Rising Tide Family Therapy<\/p>\n<h4>Sounds at Salameno<\/h4>\n<p>Need a place to slow down between classes? Come spend some time with the Multicultural Center Staff (and friends) at the outdoor Salameno Spiritual Center to enjoy music, fresh air, and one of the most peaceful spots on campus before it gets too cold! Mondays from 1:15pm-2pm.<\/p>\n<p>9\/21: LoFi Girl (Youtube)<br \/>\n9\/28: Special Guest Student DJs<br \/>\n10\/5: Collaboration with BAM (Black American Music Club)<br \/>\n10\/19: TBA: Contact us with requests at <a href=\"mailto:multiculturalcenter@ramapo.edu\">multiculturalcenter@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider \"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ramapo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Pictures from the Official Opening Ceremony<\/h4>\n<div id=\"jig1\" class=\"justified-image-grid jig-72a4b0e4c11d7da5877de66da701adab jig-preset-global jig-source-wp-gallery\"><div class=\"jig-clearfix\"><\/div><noscript id=\"jig1-html\" class=\"justified-image-grid-html\" data-lazy-src=\"skiplazyload\" data-src=\"skipunveillazyload\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/multicultural-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/385\/2023\/02\/Multi-Cultural-Open-2.22.23-53-1024x683.jpg\"><img 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