Otter Cross Cultural Center

Group photo of the 2023-2024 OC3 pro and student staff

Welcome to the OC3!

The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) is committed to advancing the University's vision of diversity, cross-culturalism, and social justice. Our purpose is to promote a learning community of cross-cultural engagement, understanding, and exchange through education, collaboration, dialogue, and action!

As a student, you can take advantage of the following:

Educational workshops and events that explore diversity and social justice
Trainings on how to be an activist and to create social change
Cultural celebrations that represent the multicultural community we have on campus
Resource library with books and movies on diversity and social justice
A fun and relaxing study space where all students are welcomed
Individual and student organization advising on leadership, identity, and social change.

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CSUMB Land Acknowledgment

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) resides on the indigenous homeland of the Esselen people (also known as Carmeleno, Monterey Band, and Rumsen). It is on the rich homeland of the Esselen, where CSUMB not only thrives as an institution of higher education, but also provides an education abundant with service and experience to a diverse community of learners. As our students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members explore the university’s campus, remember to respect the land and take note of the natural beauty. Remember that ancestors rest below pathways and in other less traveled areas on campus. We Are Here - Let Ka Lai