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Culture, Community, & Belonging

Our Mission

The Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) fosters institutional support for student belonging by facilitating campus-wide education for students, faculty, staff, and administrators in support of LVC’s mission and values.

Vision

The Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging endeavors to be a regional model for inclusive excellence.

Values

  • Integrity
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Inclusive Excellence
  • Promoting Equity
  • Social Justice
  • Collective Presence

Brave Zone & The Pride Network

The Brave Zone program trains LVC students, faculty, and staff with the goal of creating a campus environment that is welcoming and supportive for people of all genders and orientations.

The Pride Network is a group of LGBTQ+ community members and allies from LVC faculty and staff who meet biweekly for socializing, support, and advocacy work.

Learn About Brave Zone
Contact The Pride Network

Mosaic Mentors

The Mosaic Mentor Program is to provide direct and dedicated peer support focused on culture, community, and belonging.

Learn More About Mosaic Mentors

THRIVE Scholars

The THRIVE Scholars Program is designed to help Pell Grant-eligible students make a successful transition to Lebanon Valley College by providing a welcoming community, personalized support, and opportunities to grow both inside and outside the classroom.

Learn More About THRIVE Scholars

Get Involved

Upcoming LVC Events

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Global Conversation Hour: Albania—From Communism to Parliamentary Democracy

Bishop Library Atrium
Dr. Hoxha will discuss Albania’s history as a socialist/communist state from 1945-1991 and will share her recent trip to BunkArt, a historical museum of the communist era.

Global Conversation Hour: Summer Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Bishop Library Atrium
In this Global Conversation Hour, Heidi Wenger will share more about her experience studying in Costa Rica.

Interfaith Dialogue: What Makes Life Meaningful?

Bishop Library Atrium
Explore how different religious, spiritual, and secular traditions approach meaning, vocation, fulfillment, and the question of how we want to live.

Interfaith Dialogue

Bishop Library Atrium
Join us for this recurring panel event with faith leaders from diverse backgrounds to discuss the intersection of faith and contemporary real-world topics.

Global Conversation Hour: Albania—From Communism to Parliamentary Democracy

Bishop Library Atrium
Dr. Hoxha will discuss Albania’s history as a socialist/communist state from 1945-1991 and will share her recent trip to BunkArt, a historical museum of the communist era.

Global Conversation Hour: Summer Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Bishop Library Atrium
In this Global Conversation Hour, Heidi Wenger will share more about her experience studying in Costa Rica.

Interfaith Dialogue: What Makes Life Meaningful?

Bishop Library Atrium
Explore how different religious, spiritual, and secular traditions approach meaning, vocation, fulfillment, and the question of how we want to live.

Interfaith Dialogue

Bishop Library Atrium
Join us for this recurring panel event with faith leaders from diverse backgrounds to discuss the intersection of faith and contemporary real-world topics.

Resources for Allies

Check out Bishop Library’s LibGuide for resources on Inclusive Excellence and Community, Culture, and Belonging.

Check out the LibGuide

LVC strives to be a safe place for everyone. If you’ve experienced discrimination, bias, hazing, or a potential violation of college policy, this is the place to make a report. The College takes your concerns seriously and will investigate the matter. (For emergencies, call 911.)

Reporting Issues & Grievances