文化交流酒廊 now in the eye of the Nor’easter community
此举突显了 正规澳门赌场网络’s commitment to inclusivity and community building, the 文化交流酒廊 (CXL) is relocating to The Danielle N. Ripich Commons, located at the heart of the Biddeford Campus. This shift marks a significant milestone in the University’s dedication to fostering diversity, 股本, 和包容.
As part of the UNE Office of 跨文化学生参与, the CXL has long served as a safe, 邀请, inclusive space where traditionally underrepresented students on the Biddeford Campus can find support and solidarity. The lounge is not just a physical space but a vibrant hub for cultural exchange, 对话, mutual empowerment through educational opportunities.
This relocation makes the CXL even more accessible to students from all academic programs and class years, Andrea Paredes Santacruz分享道, M.Ed., director of 跨文化学生参与 and adjunct professor.
This central position enhances its role in fostering 对话 about social identities and current events, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world interactions with their peers.
"We’re dedicated to providing students with the resources and support they need to thrive academically and socially,帕雷德斯·圣克鲁斯说, 谁也是UNE的 Lavender Living Learning Community 顾问. "Moving the lounge is a tangible demonstration of UNE’s dedication to creating a campus community where every student feels valued, 支持, 获得成功的力量."
One of the key aspects of the CXL’s mission is to serve as a "home away from home" for students. The new central location ensures that more students can benefit from this sense of belonging and find and identify with others who share similar experiences and backgrounds.
The center’s student intern, Justice Picard, a 医学生物学 重大(24), said that the center is so much more to her than a safe space — it’s a place to make mistakes and grow.
"UNE does a really good job having difficult conversations and pushing students out of their comfort zone,她说, "which not only allows people to better understand others and their points of view, but they also understand themselves."
In addition to its role as a haven for students, the CXL is a platform for collaboration and leadership development. Student organization members representing groups like UNitEd, 联盟, 校园团契, 东北风天主教, 黑人学生会, the Muslim 学生’ Association often work together to organize events and programs that promote understanding and cultural exchange.
"CXL is so much more than a resource for us," Picard said. "The lounge creates bonds that aren’t necessarily easy to make in a classroom."
通过提供支持, offering informal social opportunities, reducing barriers to institutional resources, CXL helps create a more welcoming and inclusive campus.
"It’s community and acceptance in a room," Picard said.
