Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC)
MESC is Your Place for Community!
Welcome to the Middle Eastern Student Center, your Markaz (center) for Education, Support, & Community. From its humble beginnings as a student-founded ethnic and gender program, MESC has developed into a student center that works to educate, support, and build community for those interested in the Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), and Muslim experiences at UC Riverside. We offers a variety of resources that include!
- MESCafe - Weekly student-led discussions every Tuesday at 11am
- Internships - working within the MESC and with other community organizations
- Support for the MARKAZ Living Learning Community
- Student Organization funding
- Student Conference funding
- Free coffee & tea
- Free printing
- Computer services
- Many other programs and events throughout the year!
You Belong at UCR
All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.
To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.