Living Learning Communities
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| Members of the GLC carving pumpkins right before Halloween. For many of the international students it was their first time participating in this American tradition. We also had pumpkin pie and roasted the pumpkin seeds as snacks | Members of the GLC at a meeting during our retreat in the fall. We go to a lodge in Pennsylvania about two hours away from Georgetown for the weekend and do team building activities and plan events for the year. |
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Muslim Interest Living Community
The Muslim Interest Living Community (MILC) is designed to create a strong support group for Muslims and non-Muslims who want to be steadfast in prayer and in their commitment to campus building and cooperation.
The goal in MILC is to strive to create a strongly supportive living environment for Muslims and non-Muslims. We aim to build a cohesive family that gets to build understanding between one another and be of service to the greater campus community. MILC selects students that have shown an inclination for activism and community improvement.
The specific goals of MILC are as follows:
- To establish an Islamic living environment for those who wish to increase and strengthen their faith.
- To give Muslims the opportunity to be surrounded by others who will encourage and support them throughout the learning process.
- To give Muslims a chance to meet other Muslims in the local area.
- To increase awareness about Islam on campus and promote understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims.
MILC has spearheaded morning meals and dinners during Ramadan, and general support of each other in beliefs and practices. Our major area of strength is the common bond we share in our passion for a way of life conducive to Islam. Because of this existential tie, it has lead to different people getting to know one another and encourage each other in their faith.
MILC is located in Alumni Square. Please contact Sana Haq or Aakib Ahmed Khaled for more information.
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Justice & Diversity in Action Living-Learning Community
Living together on the third floor of McCarthy, members of JDA strive to create and sustain an environment that supports each one’s work for social change, as well as each one’s commitment to grow in knowledge of human diversity in all its aspects. Together, we seek to be open, honest, and sensitive in examining attitudes, prejudices, and actions that undermine respect for diversity and perpetuate injustice, as these arise both within and beyond the Georgetown Community.
The members of Justice and Diversity in Action--called "JDA"--seek to advocate for justice, as individuals and as a group. Our members come from all schools in the University and include First-Years to Seniors; often there is good mix of international students as well as those who hail from the United States. Our focus includes the local, the national, and the international. There is no one prescribed issue or point of view--but rather a shared belief that problems of justice and diversity can be humbling in their complexity and call for all of us to be as open-minded and creative as possible.
Specific topics or issues vary, depending on the particular experience, concern, expertise, or passion each new member brings to the group. For example, individual members have been committed to:
- highlighting human rights abuses in Burma;
- remedying deficiencies in public education here in Washington, DC;
- hosting a holiday book gala and dinner which raises money and books to support the University's Angel Tree Book Drive
- supporting the "One" Campaign to end absolute poverty in our lifetimes;
- drawing attention to flaws in the imposition of the Death Penalty; investigating the persistence and effects of racism and other forms of discrimination;
- abolishing the use of anti-personnel landmines;
- and working to counteract damage to the environment;
- supporting GU students who have family members in the military, serving in harm's way;
- calling attention to the plight of undocumented Migrants in the US;
- supporting Women of Color;
- supporting GU's Chapter of STAND;
- Rally and Candlelight Vigil for Jena 6
- Dance and Birthday parties
- Nationals Baseball game
- Ramadan Iftar
- Floor retreat
- Disability awareness
- and the list continues!
Best of all, members of JDA are filled with energy and creativity, have a wonderful sense of fun and humor and certainly know how to have a good time!
So come join us!
Please contact Professor McMorrow for more information.
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Culture and Performance Living and Learning Community
Education in culture and the arts is crucial component in the education of the whole person. Georgetown's humanistic education attracts a number of students deeply concerned with culture and the arts. CPLLC provides a vibrant community that supports student interest in the culture and the arts, and acts as a leaven for the rest of the campus in this regard.
Students have expanded their appreciation and knowledge of different aspects of culture and performance through informal interaction with students passionate about different things as well as through common attendance at more formal events.
Students have organized an international dinner, a crepe breakfast, and initiated visits to a number of culture events. The faculty in residence has organized a weekly film series and also coordinates several visits to cultural events.
Many group visits, with subsidized or free tickets, to cultural events on and off campus weekly films, ethnic cooking nights, and informal conversations at all times in the lounge, performing at Midnight Mug, creating music together, going to a lecture on what art is, and a trip to the US Naval Observatory. There is something for everyone!
Students can be from all Georgetown University schools and majors. Student interests have included theater, music, dance, film, painting, writing, languages, food, Lebanese night, magic and many other things. You don't have to be a performer or an artist to join! You do need to be open to new experiences.
Please contact Winston Tracy for more information.
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The Georgetown Unidos LLC is a space that focuses on Latino issues on campus, in the DC Metro Area, across the country and aroung the world. Located on the Ground Floor of Copley Hall, GUnidos is a part of Georgetown's Living and Learning Community Program. The primary goal of the GUnidos is to foster a community that will help enhance our understanding of the Latino culture, help us interact with the DC Metro area; help bring awareness to problems faced by Latinos in America and seek to establish a U.S. Latino course at Georgetown.
Please contact Andy Marte for more information.
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Announcements
In this space, you can find events being hosted by our department, our student groups, Community Councils, and in Alumni Lounge. To determine if the event is open, and other details, click on the link for each event.