Our recently renovated Student Diversity Centers, the SDC (Student Diversity Center) and SJC (Social Justice Center), are located on 13th & Lawrence.

They are directly across from the Center for Student Support and are blue and sage colored, respectively. Check them out through a virtual tour!

Background

The Student Diversity and Social Justice Centers (SDC & SJC) support student success through programs and shared spaces that bring awareness to, honor, and uplift the wide range of students' identities at Puget Sound. Though open to all who strive for equity and inclusion, the SDCs especially serve students who identify as historically underrepresented by way of ethnicity, race, gender, religion, documentation status, socioeconomic class, first generation (in higher education), and LGBTQ+ identities. The SDC encourages solidarity within shared identities; collaboration amongst diverse student groups; and recognizes the importance of communal spaces for historically marginalized/minoritized persons. The Centers also are a gathering space for all who hope to work toward a more equitable campus, city, and world.

Lending Library

The Lending Library moved on March 16th, 2023.  It is now housed across the street at 3215 N. 13th Street, next to the Center for Student Support.  Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.   Stop by the Center for Student Support for assistance from staff, or email studentsupport@pugetsound.edu for inquiries. Books are available for check out for the academic semester.

Food Pantry

The On-Campus Food Pantry was also moved on March 16th, 2023. It is now located across the street at 3215 N. 13th Street, next to the Center for Student Support.  Please enter through the front door, the pantry is located in the back room behind the lending library.  It is open 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. 

Hours of Operation

Monday–Sunday
8 a.m.–10 p.m.

 

Via card access only.
Both buildings have ADA accessible entrances.

SDC & SJC Spaces

The SDC and SJC house the following:

  • SDC Living Room
  • SDC ADA accessible, full bathroom (with shower)SDC Library/Office
  • Covered Patio Space between both centers
  • SJC Great Room
  • SJC Full-Kitchen
Reservations

If you would like to reserve the Student Diversity Center or Social Justice Center for a group, meeting, or event please use the university's scheduling software 25Live. if you have any questions please email diversitycenter@pugetsound.edu.

We have spaces/rooms that accommodate small (2-5 persons), medium (6-10), and large groups (20-30).

Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, and student groups will be asked to review the usage agreement annually prior to making any reservations. *Priority goes to student organizations that have historically been served by the SDC.