DePaul’s Thriving Centers serve as social hubs and community bases for students to explore various cultures. The Centers aim to foster community and a sense of belonging for students with intersecting sociocultural interests and identities through exploration, holistic wellness, connection, belonging, leadership, and advocacy.
All Thriving Centers are open to all interested DePaul students. Participation is voluntary and not limited by race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
The Centers are located on the third floor of the O'Connell Building in Lincoln Park at 1036 W. Belden Avenue:
- Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) Thriving Center - Room 340
- Black Thriving Center - Room 300
- Latinx Thriving Center - Room 360
- LGBTQIA+ Thriving Center - Room 350
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Thriving Centers
Black Thriving Center
- O'Connell Building - Room 300
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APIDA Thriving Center
- O'Connell Building - Room 340
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Latinx Thriving Center
- O'Connell Building - Room 360
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LGBTQIA+ Thriving Center
- O'Connell Building - Room 350
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Photo and Film Policy
To ensure a safe and respectful environment, photographing, filming, or recording audio within the Thriving Centers is prohibited without the explicit consent of a professional staff member and individuals involved. All guests and visitors, including faculty and staff, must abide by this policy. Violations may result in removal from the space and, potentially, further actions. Email Thriving Centers staff at culturalcenter@depaul.edu for permission to photograph or film inside of a center or at an event hosted by a center.