The Cultural Arts and Diversity (CAD) Center strives to enhance the cultural climate of UC Santa Cruz, and its surrounding community, by celebrating diversity. We foster the spirit of unity between cultures by providing outlets for the creative talents of various cultures through lectures, presentations and productions. By gaining access to resources and services to support these endeavors, we strive to to provide cultural awareness and diversity, build collaborative partnerships and community outreach, enhance retention and recruitment efforts, and provide opportunities for leadership and educational development.

The Cultural Arts and Diversity Center promotes the following programs:

• Quarry Plaza Special Events
• Rainbow Theater
• African American Theater Arts Troupe
• Rainbow/ African American Theater Arts Troupe Outreach
• Rainbow/ African American Theater Arts Troupe Workshop
• Classes offered through Theater Arts and Stevenson College