Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center

Need to see the daily calendar of reservations booked by RSOs/organizations? Refer to our reservations calendar.

Also, check out our Facebook event page to see all of Kelly ECC’s current events!

Nov
1
Tue
Dia de los Muertos Celebration @ Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Kelly ECC community and Latinx Student Commission in celebrating the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by constructing a multicultural altar in the ECC lounge.  The celebration will feature traditional treats and  the opportunity to learn and create traditional Day the Dead artifacts: papel picado (paper decorations), Calaveras (sugar skulls), and flor de muerto (marigolds). 

Feb
24
Fri
Diversity Leadership Conference
Feb 24 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The Diversity Leadership Conference is a free, half-day conference hosted at the University of Washington each year to encourage students to strengthen their leadership skills and cultural awareness, engage in critical dialogues about activism and social justice, and network with peers and professionals from similar backgrounds and experiences. This year, we are excited to present the 9th annual Diversity Leadership Conference, with the theme “Defying – and Redefining – Expectations”.

Mar
1
Wed
Fuel 4 Finals @ Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Take a break from studying for finals to de-stress at the Kelly ECC with some relaxing activities and to fuel up for finals with coffee, popcorn, and a limited number of care packages. Finals week is stressful so it’s important to make time to take care of yourself and give your brain a break. Drop by anytime between 2pm and 4pm on Monday, March 7 in the Unity Suite.

Mar
6
Mon
Undocutalk: Financial Literacy
Mar 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

In collaboration w/ El Centro de la Raza. Join us as we learn all about credit, hot to use an ITIN number, and banking.

Mar
7
Tue
Undocu Wellness: Rebirth of Color
Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

*RSVP Required*
This wellness event will center on releasing any negativity that may be affecting our lives & provide renewed empowerment.

Mar
8
Wed
Undocu Peer Ally Workshop
Mar 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Interested in learning how to become a peer ally to undocu students? The workshop will highlight the power of allyship and serve as a guide to supporting undocumented students.

Mar
9
Thu
Undocu Advocacy: Civic Engagement
Mar 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

In collaboration w/ La Resistencia. Join us for a community dialogue, as we converse about about undocumented immigrant advocacy in action.

Mar
10
Fri
Undocu Joy: Community Mixer
Mar 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

In collaboration w/ WSU Crimson Group, Mariposas Poderosas, and Purple Group. We’ll be celebrating our Undocu Joy in community! Food, games, prizes, and more!

Apr
12
Wed
Social Justice: The Stories and History of ICWA @ Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Apr 12 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is the gold standard for tribal policy that protects Native children by keeping them within their tribes during the adoption process. It has combated Indigenous erasure and genocide for years! Now in 2023, ICWA is at danger in Congress for being deemed unconstitutional. Come to this workshop to hear the stories and history of ICWA from Native members who have worked on and fought for ICWA to be enacted in Washington.

Sign up here!

Apr
13
Thu
BIPOC Makers Fair @ Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Apr 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at the Kelly ECC as we host some amazing crafted items made by BIPOC students, staff, faculty and alumni at UW. We will be taking over the first floor of the center for you. There will be jewelry, designed prints and stickers, Custom shirts, soap, crystals, art, and so much more. We will also have a giveaways and raffles for the students that attend. The event will be on Thursday April 13 from 4-7pm.