Together, we can create a socially just world.
The Office of Intercultural Development aims to cultivate an environment in which members of the Lafayette community value one another, engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop skills to enact social change.
After working with the Office of Intercultural Development, you will be able to:
- Facilitate and maintain a welcoming environment for all students
- Make appropriate referrals
- Incorporate diverse topics/themes into programmatic offerings
- Recognize situations in which differences in culture or lack of understanding may contribute to disagreements/problems
- Address cultural conflicts appropriately
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May 23, 2026
A celebration of community
Celebrations across campus recognize student connection leading up to Lafayette’s 191st Commencement
Jan 28, 2026
Celebrating Black History Month
Beginning Feb. 1, Lafayette College and the Office of Intercultural Development (OID) will launch a series of events in celebration of Black History Month
Oct 1, 2025
Lafayette to honor LGBTQIA+ History Month Oct. 1-31
The month is a chance to recognize the diverse history, struggles, and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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