Upcoming Events:
Radical Eats
Weekly program designed to build leaders through healthy discussion with the comfort of food.
Week 1 Discussion: Food Insecurity
Week 2 Discussion: School to Prison Pipeline
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This is a shared cooking experience where we cook together but feel free to come in after or before class.
Human Rights and Democracy Teach In
Would you know if your human rights were violated? Many in the USA take their human rights for granted. Join us on Monday September 25th to learn about human rights, their role in democracy and what social justice activists and advocates can do to ensure human rights are protected in this country and beyond.
This event is open to all Kalamazoo College students and community members.
On Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6pm to 8pm at the Arcus Center.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Organizing 101 Around Book Bans First-Year Forum
There have been increasing attacks on Black History and LGBTQ rights being taught in schools across the country. Join us to learn how to organize at the local level and build strategy around Book Bans. FYF Group 1.
Alumni of Color Reception
Join us for an opportunity to meet and network with current K students and alumni of color. Learn about initiatives of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership (ACSJL), the Intercultural Center (IC) and the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). Hors d’oeuvres will be served and all are welcome. Attendees over 21 may enjoy an alcoholic beverage with proper identification.
National Coming Out Day First-Year Forum
Join the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership and a panel of Faculty, Staff and Students to strategize ways to increase safety and affirming spaces for LGBTQ students. FYF Group 2.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Learning Communities for Social Change First-Year Forum
Most social change happens because a small committed group decides it’s necessary. The Arcus Center would like to support you in building community to create change around specific social justice issues. Whether you are interested in addressing local, national or global social justice issues, come to learn about our learning community model for social change. FYF Group 1.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Watch Wednesdays
Join Arcus in our Bean Bag Theater with snacks and drinks, as we watch the primetime Emmy award winning show Atlanta.
Atlanta is a show that discusses social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status, and parenthood.
After the episode, we will be diving into discussion about race, relationships, social norms, poverty and more.
Watch Wednesdays is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to noon at Arcus.
Social Justice Study Hour
Arcus is open for you to study, do homework, and critically think about social justice issues with pizza! Every Wednesday at 6-8 p.m.
Accessibility and Childcare for Events
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Language
Programs are offered in English. Participants are encouraged to contact us at least three days in advance of the event if they need interpretation and we will do our best to provide accommodations.
Accessibility
Our building is wheelchair accessible and equipped with six gender-neutral restrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible. The Monroe St. entrance is recommended for participants with mobility challenges.
Childcare
At this time we are unable to provide childcare during our events. However, children are always welcome at the Arcus Center and we keep children’s toys and games in stock for use during our programming. We want parents to feel comfortable engaging with their families while participating in our events.