Multicultural Center

National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States. We host a variety of events throughout Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate our Hispanic American students, staff and community.

Each year on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day is celebrated throughout the LGBTQIA+ community to promote a safe world for LGBTQIA+ individuals to live truthfully and openly. Here at CCC, we celebrate National Coming Out Day with our students and staff in the week leading up to Oct. 11 to help students navigate coming out to their family and friends, as well as provide a space to share coming out stories to help educate the Clackamas community.

If you are interested in coming out to your community, or you are an ally seeking to support an LGBTQIA+ individual in your life, you can find more helpful resources on the Human Rights Campaign website.

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated each year from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. At CCC, we celebrate this holiday by displaying an ofrenda (Spanish: “offering”) altar with traditional decorations, food, drinks and music. 

Native American Heritage Month occurs nationwide every November. We host a variety of events throughout the month of November to celebrate our Native American students and local tribal nations, including the Clackamas, Multnomah, Watlala, Tualatin, Kathlamet, Tumwater, Chinook, Kalapuya and Molalla peoples.

Each year during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday in November, we provide a traditional thanksgiving celebration to engage with our international students and learn about the history and traditions surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. Traditional thanksgiving food is provided, and we also learn about celebrations that take place in other cultures around the world.

Lunar New Year is a festival typically celebrated in some Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon of the lunar calendar. Since the lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, the dates of this holiday vary slightly each year, but it generally begins between January and February.

Black History Month is an annual celebration occurring every February in the United States. Black History Month is a time for celebration and recognition of the achievements and central role of Black folks in U.S. history. At CCC, we host events with our Black Student Union in February to celebrate the history, culture and successes of our Black students, staff and community.

International Week at CCC occurs during winter term. This week-long event showcases cultures from a variety of countries around the world with guest speakers, food and music.

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration in March that highlights the contributions of women to society. We host events during the month of March on campus to celebrate the community of women that work and study at CCC.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally in the month of May. This month-long celebration highlights the rich history and culture of Asian, Desi, and Pacific Islander communities. At CCC, we host a variety of events throughout May with our APIDA student club that showcase APIDA cuisine, music and cultural traditions.

June is Pride Month across the globe, which is a celebration providing awareness, education and pride surrounding the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual community. Pride month traditionally includes parades, poetry readings, rainbow swag and educational panels featuring local members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ramadan is a month-long holiday observed by Muslims worldwide. Since the lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, the dates of this holiday vary each year, but it generally falls during spring term. We provide education for our community about this important Muslim holiday, as well as offer a quiet room for prayer and reflection for our Muslim students and staff.