The vocals of the legendary Mexican musician Vicente Fernandez rang off the walls Oct. 10 in the TCU Intercultural Center.
Students and administrators prepared for a loteria day, a Mexican bingo-type game.
“I grew up playing with it, so I kind of want to pass it on to my students, whether they do know about it or they don’t know,” said Paloma Bermudez, the TCU Student Identity and Engagement coordinator. “It is very important to teach and educate other students about other cultures and traditions.”
Loteria cards sit on a table on Oct. 10 at the TCU Intercultural Center, 2901 Stadium Drive. Loteria is a traditional Mexican bingo-style card game. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
A “Stay Connected” wall inside the TCU Intercultural Center, 2901 Stadium Drive, informs students on events. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
The TCU Intercultural Center opened in 2021 after a group of student leaders demanded a space specifically for students of color, international and LGTBQ+ students in 2017. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
A wall inside the TCU Intercultural Center features important people throughout history. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report) 
A mural inside the TCU Intercultural Center features a man and woman holding up the world. Students Brian Dickson and Kristian Gaytan painted the mural in 2021. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)
The Intercultural Center opened in 2021 in the Brown-Lupton University Union after a group of students demanded a space specifically for students of color as well as international and LGTBQ+ students.
The center houses the Student Identity and Engagement Office, Gender Resource Office, International Student Services, the Community Scholars Program and Student Government Association.
Since its opening, the space has hosted mariachi performances, ballet folklorico dances, Greek life fundraisers, and on Oct. 20, a drag show celebrating Selena, the “Queen of Tejano music.”
“This is your home, this is your space. Literally, my office is here, but this is yours,” Bermudez said. “I’m just here to support them in any way possible. It doesn’t matter where they’re from, or what background. I’m here for them.”
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