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Ujamaa Residential College — Cornell University
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Ujamaa Residential College

📍 68 Sisson Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
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About Ujamaa Residential College

Ujamaa Residential College is a program house dedicated to Africana studies, Black culture, and community. Named for a Swahili word meaning "familyhood," Ujamaa hosts academic programs, guest lectures, cultural events, and community dinners. The house is open to all students interested in Pan-African culture and Africana studies. Located on West Campus, Ujamaa is one of Cornell's most distinctive residential communities.

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