Social life and cultural experiences are integral part to the educational experience at UConn. Cultural and academic support centers like the International Center, Rainbow Center, the Asian American Cultural Center, the Puerto Rican and Latino Cultural Center, the Women's Center, and the African American Cultural Center play a pivotal role in providing culturally diverse events across campus. These OMIA units and others offer the entire University community opportunities to share a variety of social, cultural, and academic events and offer students from historically underrepresented backgrounds a culturally similar and comfortable haven on campus. These units and others collaborate to:

• Provide events and activities that in addition to their academic value offer a cultural environment that enriches the experiences of all students;
• Consult with various academic and student affairs units around issues of diversity, student retention, and student development; o Provide an opportunity for all students to engage in culturally diverse activities and programs;
• Conduct outreach and new initiatives that work with diverse communities, inviting them to visit and engage in the intellectual and cultural life of UConn;
• And showcase a diversity of speakers and cultural events throughout the year;