Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center

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The mission of the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center (BIC) is to promote cultural understanding, build a community where everyone feels included, and provide avenues for promoting a culture of respect and opportunities for collaboration. Our goal is to promote welcoming environment while creating a sense of belonging among all of our community members.

We work closely with students, staff, faculty, and offices across the University to foster a collaborative environment throughout the year. Our staff develops resources that complement and supplement curricular offerings, encourages valuing the richness of a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and promotes and encourages a culture of mutual respect and understanding among the University community. In addition, we provide opportunities for dialogue that promotes a campus that treats everyone with dignity and a sense of belonging. Finally, we respond to bias incidents involving students.

Students can use the intercultural lounge and our resource area, which is an ideal location for studying, checking out books and videos, engaging in discussions, and gathering as a community.

The Living Room

305 Douglass Commons, River Campus

The mission of the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center (BIC) is to promote cultural awareness and engagement, educate on issues of identity, culture, and diversity, and provide avenues for intersection and opportunities for collaboration. The University Meliora Values and the College Competencies are prevalent in all that the center does. We work closely with students, staff, faculty, and offices across campus to foster a collaborative environment throughout the year. Our staff develop resources that complement and supplement curricular offerings, explore the intersections of identity, build intercultural competence, and promote and encourage cultural understanding and appreciation among the campus community. In addition, we provide opportunities for education and dialogue on topics such as race, religion, LGBTQ issues, intercultural communication, and bias-related incidents.

Living Room Hours

The mission of the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center (BIC) is to promote cultural awareness and engagement, educate on issues of identity, culture, and diversity, and provide avenues for intersection and opportunities for collaboration. The University Meliora Values and the College Competencies are prevalent in all that the center does. We work closely with students, staff, faculty, and offices across campus to foster a collaborative environment throughout the year. Our staff develop resources that complement and supplement curricular offerings, explore the intersections of identity, build intercultural competence, and promote and encourage cultural understanding and appreciation among the campus community. In addition, we provide opportunities for education and dialogue on topics such as race, religion, LGBTQ issues, intercultural communication, and bias-related incidents.

Tuesdays: 3 PM - 9 PM

Wednesdays: 9 AM - 11 AM and 6 PM - 9 PM

Thursdays: 9 AM - 3 PM

Fridays: 3 PM - 9 PM

Saturdays: Closed

Sundays: 1 PM - 9 PM

Our Team

Len Lan Profile

Len Lan

Zoey Zeng Profile

Zoey Zeng

Ace Boyle Profile

Ace Boyle

Program Assistant
Linh Nguyen Profile

Linh Nguyen

Program Assistant
Sammy Randle Profile

Sammy Randle

Program Assistant
Amanda Ambriz Profile

Amanda Ambriz

Program Assistant
Jordan Oatman Profile

Jordan Oatman

Assistant Director of LGBTQ Life
Michael Cochrane Profile

Michael Cochrane

Office Manager
Amanda Lee Profile

Amanda Lee

Program Assistant
Nicholas Morales Profile

Nicholas Morales

Assistant Director of Student Activity Programs
Col Raimond Profile

Col Raimond

Director of LGBTQ Life

E: bic@rochester.edu
P: 585-275-5678

Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center

305 Douglass Commons
Rochester New 14627