Intercultural Events
Over the coming term, InterCultural Student Initiatives will hold events for the College community.
Black History Month 2026
This year’s Black History Month will celebrate the theme of A Century of Black History Commemorations.
Events, descriptions and locations subject to change pending current construction conditions. Refer to the Events Calendar listed at the bottom of this page.
Coffee and Conversations: Supporting Students Together
Join us in The Hub (SSC 1138) for an informal open space session to explore ways to support students and one another. Enjoy coffee and cookies while connecting with colleagues, sharing experiences, and gaining insights into student-focused support strategies. All COD employees are welcome monthly.
Open Space: Reflect, Process and Discuss
Join us in The Hub (SSC 1138) for a supportive, open discussion, where students can come together to share thoughts, listen and connect. This space is for COD students to discuss, reflect and support each other as a campus community. All students are welcome every Tuesday from noon to 1.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM InterCultural Student Initiative Events
Black Student Alliance Meeting
Black Student Alliance Meeting
Black Student Alliance: Cultural Food Potluck
Black Student Alliance: Cultural Food Potluck
The ISI Museum Presents, How We Got Here: Africa to America
Film Presentation: Punch 9 for Harold
InterCultural Student Initiatives (ISI).
Manager, InterCultural Student Initiatives and Peer Mentoring
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Manager, Intercultural Student Initiatives and Student Support Hablo español
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Contact Information
Student Service Center (SSC), Room 1111.
Visit COD InterCultural Student Initiatives on InstagramDavid A. Swope Sr.
(630) 942-2565
swoped28@cod.edu
Elizabeth Gómez de la Casa
(630) 942-3146
gomezdelacasae@cod.edu
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