Black Cultural Center Scholarships
Award allocations are based on academic classification, but range from $2,500–$7,000; available for incoming first-year students through graduate and law students.
Application Deadline: September 5 at 11:59 p.m.
Connect with Us!
Lyllye Reynolds-Parker
Black Cultural Center
1870 East 15th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403
Academic Year Hours
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- CLOSED
- CLOSED
Hours subject to change; summer hours will vary.
Collaboration and Advertisements?
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
Plan your next meeting, campus visit, or event with us! Submit your request at least one week in advance. Please note: All requests are subject to staff availability. We are not accepting reservations for the weekends or the summer of 2025. All requests for AY2025–26 will be reviewed beginning in mid-September 2025.
Our Mission, Our Legacy
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) empowers Black students at the University of Oregon by serving as a catalyst for academic achievement and personal growth. As a welcoming and affirming space, the BCC connects students with vital resources to navigate their academic, cultural, and social journeys. Through its commitment to Black student success, the BCC enriches the cultural fabric and collective development of the entire university community.
Student Resources and Support
Diversity at the UO
Academic Advising Resources and Support
Financial Aid Resources
Basic Human Needs
Events
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Welcome Black* students and families to the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center Open House! Come explore our space, connect with community, and learn about the resources, programs, and support available to you. We’re excited to celebrate your journey and be part of it!
*Black is an inclusive term for ANYONE who identifies as Black, African, African American, Afro-Latinx, Afro-Caribbean, or the African Diaspora.
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Community and Belonging, Embracing Connections is a community dinner that centers students of color and provides a space to build meaningful relationships across campus.
This year’s event will feature:
-
A warm welcome from the Black Cultural Center staff on the Eugene campus
-
Opportunities to connect and network with fellow students, faculty, and staff of color
-
An introduction to student and university resources
We hope you’ll join us for this evening of connection, celebration, and community.
Please RSVP by Thursday, September 18, at 5:00 PM (PST) to confirm your attendance.
For questions about the RSVP or event details, please contact us via email, bccuo@uoregon.edu.