Cultural Centers

International House, ABLE House, and Casa Latina

Knox College is home to four cultural centers: International House, ABLE House, Casa Latina, and the Human Rights Center. Three of these centers serve as residential areas in addition to providing resources and support. The fourth - the Human Rights Center - serves as a gathering space for many of Knox's diverse clubs and organizations and includes a large kitchen and numerous comfortable gathering spaces.

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International House
The International House is a coeducational, intercultural residence center for both international and domestic students to foster a sense of exploration and celebration of cultural traditions. The International House encourages understanding and mutual respect among students from diverse cultural backgrounds through the experience of living together. The house is open to all students,and also provides the campus community with programs and events. As a residence celebrating cultural diversity, the International House may be home to a wide variety of students. Close to the hub of campus, the International House encourages students to explore other cultures and offers an opportunity to students to live in an international and multicultural atmosphere.

Selection: Application review is conducted by representatives of the International Club and a staff member in the Office of Student Development, who determine house occupants.

Students chosen to live in the International House must be committed to the ongoing programming goals of the house and demonstrate this in the selection process.

The House: Located across the street from the Umbeck Science and Math Center, the International House has quick access to academic buildings and parking space. Laundry services are available as well as two complete kitchens.

Please contact the Office of Student Development for information about applying to live in International House.

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ABLE House Monitors
The ABLE Center for Black Culture promotes cultural, economic, and social awareness of the Afro-centric, African, and African American community. Students living in the ABLE House act as house monitors and assist with programming throughout the year. ABLE House includes an Afro-centric library and collection of artifacts from a multitude of points in the African world. Aside from being the primary space used for ABLE organization events, the ABLE House is open to the entire Knox community.

Selection: ABLE houses six students. Students go through an application and possible interview process.

The House: ABLE houses six students upstairs from the main living and programming area on the first floor. The house has two bathrooms and a full kitchen.

Please contact Tianna Cervantez for information about applying to live in ABLE House.

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Casa Latina Cultural Center
Casa Latina is a cultural center dedicated to promoting Latin American life and culture. It is an open, inviting place for anyone interested in learning through shared experiences. Those living in Casa Latina work to foster greater communication and understanding of the Hispanic/Latino culture and world. Students living in Casa Latina participate in a group house project each term.

Selection: Applicants for Casa Latina go through an application and possible interview process with members of the Lo Nuestro student organization, who determine the house occupants as well as roommate placement for the following year. Casa Latina houses up to three students (one double, one single).

The House: Located near the edge of campus, next to the soccer field, Casa Latina has everything a student needs. A complete kitchen, numerous comfortable common living spaces and ample storage space give Casa Latina all the basics of a home, allowing students the opportunity to live together and work for common goals.

Please contact Tianna Cervantez for information about applying to live in Casa Latina.