Whether you're on the uptown or downtown campus, you can expect Tulane University to be a welcoming and inclusive environment. We offer several options for affirming spaces on campus that go beyond to provide a welcoming environment where you can bring your full self without hesitation.
In addition, The Carolyn Barber-Pierre Center for Intercultural Life has spaces available for programs and events that center BIPOC and QT communities. We encourage student organizations and campus partners to request spaces as needed. Please email Olivia Gowen at ogowen@tulane.edu or call (504) 865-5181 for more information.
The "O" provides a variety of welcoming spaces that students often visit to decompress, study, dine, meet new people, and engage in meaningful dialogue about critical issues, problems, and solutions. The offers spaces where students can actively explore difference and build affinity throughout their time at Tulane University.
Whether you're on the uptown or downtown campus, you can expect Tulane University to be a welcoming and inclusive environment. Specifically the "O" offers several options for affirming spaces on campus that go beyond to provide a welcoming environment where you can bring your full self without hesitation:
The O
The O is a comfortable space on the garden level of the LBC that has couches and chairs for students to drop in and relax any time. It is comprised of the Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity (OGSD), the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), and Religious Life. Here you will find the staff of OGSD and OMA, a living room/study area, Internet access, a TV, DVD player, movies, games, information, and resources. Students may reserve the O conference room for meetings. The O is located on the garden level of the Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life (LBC) in Suite G04
The O Relaxation Lounge
The O Relaxation Lounge is located next to the O on the garden level of the LBC. There are huge beanbags, zero-gravity chairs, yoga and meditation supplies, speakers for music, a television with an Amazon Fire Stick (including Netflix, Pandora, Amazon Video, and more), books, movies, games, information, and more. Feel free to drop in during normal business hours.
The Mosaic Lounge
The Mosaic Lounge is located on the ground floor of Warren House, beside SoHo (Weatherhead), behind Butler, and is a designated safe space for LGBTQ+ students. Inside the Mosaic Lounge you will find safe sex supplies, Internet access, a TV, DVD player, movies, games, books, information, and much more. Student organizations often hold meetings and study breaks here
If you have any questions about multicultural life and/or gender and sexual diversity at Tulane University, please call 504-865-5181. Or e-mail us at oma@tulane.edu and/or ogsd@tulane.edu.
At least two weeks prior to your event, visit the VEMS website to submit a request to use event space in the Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life. After submitting a request you will receive an email letting you know the status of your request. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Olivia Gowen at ogowen@tulane.edu. Submitting a request does not guarantee the space will be available. Please note that CIL sponsored events will be given priority access.
Suite 105 The O Lounge
Suite 105 is a space for students to gather, study, relax, and connect with the CIL staff. The O Lounge was designed to center BIPOC and QT students at Tulane.
Availability: Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Capacity: About 15-20 people can be in the space with furniture
Flexibility: All furniture can be moved and must be reset at the end of the event reservation
Suite 115 The Perez Jackson Multipurpose Room
The Perez Jackson Multipurpose room is a space dedicated to CIL programming to support BIPOC and QT students. The space is reservable when not in use for CIL programs and affiliated student organizations.
Availability: The room is available Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Capacity: About 36-40 people can be in the space depending on the setup
Flexibility: There are 8 rectangle tables and 40 chairs available for various room configurations. Requestor is responsible for setting up the room and resetting the room at the end of the event reservation.
Suite 105B The Prayer & Meditation Room
Suite 105 B is a space reserved for quiet meditation, reflection and prayer.
Availability: The room is unlocked Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and can be reserved outside of daily salat times.
Capacity: The room can hold 4 - 10 people depending on the setup
Flexibility: There is no furniture in the room. It can be used for small group events
Suite 105A The Kitchen & Conference Room
Suite 105A is for CIL staff only. The space is used as a conference room and prep space for CIL programming. The space is not reservable. If you would like to access 105A please contact a CIL staff member for assistance.
Who is responsible for setting up the room I reserved?
The person who requested the room is responsible for room setup and returning all furniture, a/v equipment, and items borrowed at the end of the reservation.
I think I lost an item in CIL. Who should I contact to find it?
All lost items will be kept in CIL for up to 2 weeks. Then they will be taken to the Lavin Bernick Center Lost and Found
