Learn more about McCormick CommUNITY Living.

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The McCormick Hall Inclusive Leadership CommUNITY is a vibrant residential learning community open to all undergraduate students. It houses a total of 70 residents on one male wing and one female wing in McCormick Hall. Students from minority and majority cultures have an opportunity to interact with and learn from each other in an environment that is accepting of all people.

Participation in a two-semester seminar focusing on cultural diversity is required of all members of the CommUNITY. Students enhance their knowledge of cultures through a variety of readings and attendance at cultural events both on campus and within the city. Students are awarded 1.5 credit hours upon successful completion of each semester.

Students have an opportunity to develop and cultivate leadership skills through planning and implementing social and educational programs with cultural themes, including dinners, speakers, and retreats.

Valuable resources to aid in the programming process are available through the Office of Residence Life, the McCormick Hall staff, the Office of Student Development Multicultural Programs, and the Marquette University Student Government. Students will be encouraged to share their experiences and knowledge through involvement in other student organizations and activities.

CommUNITY Mission Statement

CommUNITY is more than a living option for Marquette freshmen and more than a class students take to learn about social justice and leadership. As members of CommUNITY, we are proud to bring our different cultures, races, religions, and opinions to McCormick Hall. We do this through our daily interactions with one another; the birthday parties and ethnic celebrations we share; the service projects we take part in; and the discussions and debates we have in class.

Our main belief is that there is always something to be learned, no matter who has the floor in a discussion or what cultural program we attend on the Marquette campus. When we participate in cross-cultural events we do so with an open mind, determined to broaden our knowledge of the world around us. We want CommUNITY to be a cultural experience that challenges students to open up themselves to different ways of thinking and living.