Collage of multiple ESC events

Current Events

November 02, 2026, 5:00pm
Syre Auditorium - Whatcom Community College

About the ESC

The Ethnic Student Center (ESC) is an organization within the Office of Multicultural Student Services at Western Washington University. Since 2019, the ESC has been located in the Multicultural Center on the 7th floor of the Viking Union and contains study spaces, conference rooms, a dance room, and a kitchen. The ESC has many resources to support academic endeavors, and we frequently partner with other offices on campus to provide support services to students, like resume building workshops and cooking classes. ALL are welcome. Come stop by!

Stairway at the entrance to the Multicultural Center

Welcome to Fall

Dear campus community,

Welcome back to fall! Last spring the ESC celebrated 35 years of excellence, and we are so excited to welcome new and returning students back!

Helpful Resources

Report a Bias Incident

Fill out this form to notify the Bias Response Team (BRT) of an incident. Learn more about the BRT and Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.

ESC emarket

The emarket is used to purchase items like alumni swag, and manage a City Sprouts Farm subscription (you receive a box of farm goods on a regular basis).

Basic Needs Hub

The Basic Needs Hub page contains numerous on and off campus resources for accessing housing, employment, healthcare, clothing, food, and many other basic needs!

Western Success Scholars

The Western Success Scholars is a campus-based program that supports Western students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness.