
Mission & Vision
The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership (ACSJL) is an initiative of Kalamazoo College whose mission is to develop and sustain leaders in human rights and social justice through education and capacity-building.
We envision a campus and world where:
- every person’s life is equally valued,
- the inherent dignity of all people is recognized,
- the opportunity to develop one’s full potential is available to every person, and
- systematic discrimination and structural inequities have been eradicated.
“Social justice recognizes the inherent dignity of all people and values every life equally. It calls for both personal reflection and social change to ensure that each of us has the right and the opportunity to thrive in our communities, regardless of our identities. When we acknowledge that oppression exists and work together to end systemic discrimination and structural inequities, we increase the promise of a more just world.”
Visiting Information
The Arcus Center (ACSJL) building is currently only open to the Kalamazoo College community for use.
Location & Hours
205 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1200 Academy St. Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Parking
The parking area directly in front of the front entrance of the building is reserved as accessible parking spaces. Those who do not require accessible parking may park along the West side of Monroe Street (opposite side from ACSJL) and on both sides of Academy Street.
Collaboration & Support
If you have an interest in using our space for a social justice-related project or program, please visit our ACSJL Support page to learn more about the various support opportunities we offer and to reserve the space.