{"id":1894,"date":"2026-10-07T16:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=1894"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T14:04:39","slug":"the-acb-experience-office-of-student-affairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/studentaffairs\/the-acb-experience-office-of-student-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"The ACB Experience &#8211; Office of Student Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        The ACB Experience\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect. Learn. Thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACB Experience is a series of activities and community events designed to bring together African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) students on campus. It provides opportunities to celebrate culture, share stories, and build meaningful connections across all aspects of student life. More than just events, the ACB Experience is about creating spaces where students can explore identity, foster belonging, and strengthen community. Whether it&#8217;s a discussion, a creative gathering, or a networking opportunity, each moment is designed to empower students and showcase the vibrancy of ACB student life on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community is at the heart of the ACB Experience. Through partnerships with ACB student groups, campus departments, and community organizations, we support and amplify opportunities that celebrate and uplift African, Caribbean, and Black students. This page serves as a one-stop destination for discovering ACB-focused events, initiatives, and resources across campus, helping students stay connected to the vibrant network of programs, communities, and experiences that contribute to a strong sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"have-questions-or-want-to-get-involved\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Questions or Want to Get Involved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d love to hear from you! Whether you have ideas for future events, want to collaborate, or are looking for ways to get involved, our team is here to connect. Reach out anytime; your voice and participation help shape the <strong>ACB Experience <\/strong>and strengthen our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volunteer: Interested in helping with ACB events? Submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lRjZagbeXki8UfzhJsyFMH96Co2Qb5pNp_EmwKUkHmlUNjI1M1hOUUpJV09TUEtaTzYyRlZMREM1Vi4u\">Volunteer Form<\/a><a href=\"mailto:opaip@carleton.ca\"> <\/a>to be added to our volunteer roster!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate: Student clubs and groups are invited to partner with us on ACB-focused events. If your club or group is interested, please fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lRjZagbeXki8UfzhJsyFMDgGNk9-IThNnGUK_XVGXBxUOUJWNVhFMDdLU09TMzk4UDNQMjJHSFE1Ty4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaboration Form<\/a> to connect with our team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect: Reach out to share your ideas or concerns through the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/studentaffairs\/acb-experience-feedback-form\/\">Feedback Form<\/a> or contact us directly (<a href=\"mailto:OPAIP@carleton.ca\">acbcarleton@carleton.ca<\/a>). We want to hear what matters to you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-it-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representation and community matter. The <strong>ACB Experience <\/strong>is more than events; it\u2019s about building a supportive, inclusive environment where Black students can see themselves reflected, celebrated, and supported on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided by the spirit of Ubuntu, we recognize that community and connection shape who we are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">&#8220;Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">&#8220;I am because we are&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211;<em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Ubuntu<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"upcoming-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n                \n        <div class=\"cu-column cu-component not-contained mx-auto grid max-w-5xl md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 md:gap-10\">\n            \n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-card cu-card--events  rounded-lg @container md:max-w-xl flex flex-col gap-3 bg-white shadow-lg shadow-cu-black-100 group duration-300 ease-in hover:scale-[1.02] hover:shadow-cu-black-200\">\n\n            <figure class=\"mb-2 overflow-hidden rounded-t-lg \">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/10\/Hot-Wings-Promo-Poster-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"><\/figure>\n        \n                    <div class=\"mx-6 mb-2 -mt-16\">\n                <h2 class=\"h-20 w-20 @4xl:lg:h-32 @4xl:lg:w-32 flex flex-col items-center justify-center rounded-md bg-cu-black-50 shadow-none\">\n                    <span class=\"block text-xs font-bold uppercase text-cu-red\">\n                                                    Oct\n                                            <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"block text-2xl font-bold uppercase text-cu-black-800\">\n                                                    21\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                        <header class=\"flex flex-col gap-3  px-6 first:mt-6\">\n                \n        \n    \n    <h2 class=\"line-clamp-3 text-lg font-semibold text-cu-black @sm:md:text-xl leading-6 @sm:md:leading-8\">\n                    Hot Wings &#038; 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