Vision

Create and foster a welcoming campus community that respects and embraces our intersectional identities.

Two students chat while in the MILS
The space offers tables and sofas to hang out at.
A student worker smiles while at the MILS front desk
The Multicultural Intersectional Learning Space is located on the union 1st floor

Pillars and Focus

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Intersectional Education and Community Engagement

The Intersection hosts student programs and opportunities for students to have dialogue and engage in self-exploration of their own and others' intersectional identities. The Intersection also hosts opportunities for students to engage in on and off campus community engagement.

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Purposeful Coalition and Leadership

The Intersection hosts student-centered programs and activities that allow students the opportunity to engage in coalition building with student government, fraternities and sororities and student programming leaders. The Intersection is an important space for meetings, discussions and the sharing of ideas for creating a sense of community.

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Reflection, Support and Sense of Community

The Intersection serves as a welcoming gathering space for students to engage in mentoring, leadership, social, and emotional support activities that assist in their academic success and retention towards graduation.

Two students talk in the multicultural intersectional learning space

Mission

The Intersection, will provide student-centered support for all students. Support will be provided through learning opportunities that will enhance students' academic success, empathy, leadership and cultural intelligence.

Operations

The Intersection operates from the Washburn University Division of Student Life and Office of Student Involvement and Development. The space is staffed by students working closely with the Office of Student Involvement and Development.

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