Office Retreats

The BIPOC Unity Center at Ithaca College is dedicated to fostering community, empowerment, and support for all students in our community. As part of our commitment to student success and holistic development, we propose hosting an annual retreat designed to provide students with enriching experiences, meaningful connections, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Retreat aims to:

  1. Build Community: Foster a sense of belonging and solidarity among First Generation and BIPOC students through shared experiences and dialogue.
  2. Empower Students: Provide tools, resources, and insights that empower students to thrive academically, socially, and professionally.
  3. Develop leaders: Activities provide an immersive, structured, and supportive environment where participants can reflect, build skills, and strengthen relationships.
  4. Cultural Enrichment: Celebrate and explore diverse cultures, histories, and identities through curated activities and excursions.

Please note that all retreats are open to all students at Ithaca College. While there may be some specific objectives and focus areas, we warmly invite you to be in community and learn with us.

PYC retreat
Protect your Crown Retreat
Learn about the crown act, hair discrimination, and its impacts. A trip to Syracuse beauty supply stores is included in this retreat.
BYC photo
Beyond the Crown
Learn about the importance of protective styling and participate in workshops led by professional hairstylists to learn how to do styles such as cornrows, box braids, and twists.
BBB retreat
Building Better Brotherhoods
Learn how to reflect and challenge narratives in community while building yourself up so you can feel empowered in your relationships. Ropes Course included.
students for social change retreat
Students 4 Social Change
Learn how to ignite your passion for social change and justice work. Learn the history of student activism and build necessary skills to engage in current and future social justice practices.