Apply Now: Black Cultural Center Scholarships
Award allocations are based on academic classification, but range from $1,000–$6,000; available for incoming first-year students through graduate and law students.
Donate: Advancing the Mission of the Black Cultural Center
Lyllye Reynolds-Parker
Black Cultural Center
1870 East 15th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403
SPRING TERM HOURS
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Weekends: Closed
SUMMER HOURS
Will vary
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We invite the UO campus and greater Oregon community to advertise programs, events, and job opportunities via the Shades of Black Newsletter and BCC social media.
BCC Space Reservations
Looking to host your next meeting, campus visit, or other event? Submit a request at least 72 hours in advance. Currently we are not available for Saturday reservations.
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Our Mission
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center is the engine for Black students’ academic success at the University of Oregon. The BCC is a welcoming and supportive space that helps Black students harness the resources necessary to navigate their social, cultural, and academic experience. By investing in the success of Black students, the BCC enhances the cultural and social development of the entire University of Oregon community.
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About Lyllye Reynolds-Parker
Ms. Parker earned her BA in sociology from the UO in 1991. She worked at the UO as an academic advisor in the Office of Multicultural Academic Success for 17 years, until she retired.
Ms. Parker has served on multiple advisory committees. She also serves on the board of a local nonprofit, the League of United Latin American Citizens, where she is the honorary chair of their Anti-Racial Profiling Committee.
The UO’s Women’s Center hosts an annual Lyllye B. Parker Womxn of Color Speaker Series to bring female speakers of color to campus.
Events
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Join us for Black Business in Oregon: A Journey to Excellence an engaging experience designed specifically for our Black students to connect with influential Black alumni and leaders in small business, government, social services, and sport during Week 2 of spring term.
You’ll get the chance to meet Black alumni from different stages of their careers who will share experiences, insights, and success stories. Don’t miss this chance to network with alumni who have strong professional connections for summer internships and can help you identify post-graduation career opportunities here in Oregon.
Dinner and refreshments from Philyaw’s Cookout and Catering will be served. Space is limited, so register by April 9 to secure your spot!
Cost: Free
We look forward to your presence at the event.
Questions?
For questions please contact Lisa at lar@uoregon.edu.
This event is in partnership with the Black Business Association of Oregon, the UO Career Center, the UO Lylle Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center, the UO Lundquist College of Business, Mohr Career Services, the UO Alumni Association Black Alumni Network, the UO Division of Equity and Inclusion, the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence, and UO Athletics.
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2024 Black Grad Celebration at the University of Oregon!
This event celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of those undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are Black, African-American, and/or of the African Diaspora. This ceremony commemorates the hard work and dedication that our Black students have endured to get to this point in history not only at the University of Oregon but in a global society.
This celebration is hosted by Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center.
Black Grad Celebration will be held on Friday, June 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (PST) with a reception to follow at the LRP Black Cultural Center.
This in-person ceremony will recognize graduates and we will have speakers to honor our graduates.
Registration Deadlines:
Graduating Seniors - Friday, May 24, 2024 Guest - Deadline Monday, June 1, 2024