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Using this Space<\/h1>\n

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Multicultural lounges are used for events, classes, workshops, and programs; they serve as havens for sharing, support, and solidarity among students and the campus community. All of the Multicultural Lounges are open daily for residents to utilize as studying and social gathering spaces.<\/p>\n

Residents of each building will have access to their community\u2019s multicultural lounges from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Reservations<\/h2>\n

Requests to reserve or to learn more about our multicultural lounges, you can reach out to the M Housing Community Connections and Engagement team at connectandengage@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Partnerships<\/h2>\n

The Multicultural Lounge Program actively seeks to create and sustain meaningful partnerships with any department or faculty member that works to support all students and promote cultural understanding across campus.<\/p>\n

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Management of the Multicultural Lounges<\/h2>\n

All multicultural lounges are managed by the M Housing Community Connections and Engagement Department. In addition, student staff work weekly in each Multicultural Lounge to serve as a resource for students and to host programs.<\/p>\n

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Hours<\/h2>\n

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Monday \u2013 Sunday
10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 AM<\/p>\n

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Closed during University of Michigan breaks<\/p>\n

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Summer \u2013 by reservation only<\/p>\n

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Location<\/h2>\n

North Quadrangle, First Floor
105 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109<\/p>\n

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Use the accessible external public entrance on South State Street. The lounge is located immediately to the left of the entrance. The multicultural lounge is located on the first floor of the North Quad Academic Tower.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Down the hallway opposite the multicultural lounge, there are two inclusive restrooms at the end of the hallway on the right hand side.<\/span><\/p>\n

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