We learn so that we may serve.
Office Information
Location: Student Union, 2nd Floor
General Inquiries: 718-997-5550
Resources
Welcome to the Student Union 2nd floor, where diversity and collaboration thrive! Here, the Catholic Newman Center, Hillel, The Vine-Lutheran Ministries, Muslim Student Association, and Ikaros-Hellenic Greek communities foster a spirit of mutual respect and partnership. Together, we create a welcoming environment that honors each tradition while promoting dialogue, understanding, and unity across faiths.
Whether you’re looking for a place of worship, community events, or simply seeking support, our doors are open to all. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of beliefs that make our campus stronger and more connected.
Multi-Faith Organizations
Catholic Newman Center
Contact(s):
Office Number: (718) 997-3969
Location: Student Union, Room 208
Website: https://www.newmanministry.com/colleges/queens-college or www.qccatholic.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QCNewmanCenter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qc.catholic/
Father Jose Diaz
Priest Chaplain at Newman Center
Email: Jose.Diaz@qc.cuny.edu or jdiaz@diobrook.org
Omar Cortez
Campus Minister
Email: Omar.Cortez@qc.cuny.edu
Goals:
- To be a place where all students and staff on campus can go to learn more about the Catholic faith, and where Catholic students and staff can practice their faith and receive Catholic Sacraments.
- To provide, through the presence of the chaplain, campus minister, and FOCUS Missionaries, counseling to individual students, and invocations on request at college services.
- To help those in need by initiating and joining efforts at the College related to community service.
- To allow students to seamlessly move between prayer, study, and fellowship with one another through regular access to the chapel and other spaces within the Center.
How to get involved:
Come see the Newman Center at the Student Union building, Room 208, on the second floor near the elevators. Connect with us via social media for hours and updates on special programs. You could also join the Catholic Newman Club which has a special connection to the Newman Center. The center is open from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Why get involved:
Catholics and non-Catholics alike have the opportunity to learn more about a Catholic perspective of the world and participate in gatherings and community service initiatives, all in a welcoming environment. Catholics also have the convenience of a place to celebrate, practice, and deepen their own faith without having to go far from campus!
Activities:
Mass (usually during Monday through Thursday, 12:30pm-1:10pm), Rosary at 3 PM, Bible Studies led by FOCUS, Discussions on the Catholic Faith with staff, Fun Celebrations for select Feasts.
Hillel
Contact(s):
Location: Student Union, Room 206
Phone/Voicemail: 718-997-3980
Website: https://www.qchillel.org/
TikTok: @qchillel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QCHillel/
Jenna Citron
Executive Director
Email: jenna@qchillel.org
Emily Riveles
Senior Director of Wellness and Innovation
Email: wellnessem@qchillel.org
Goals:
Mission: To enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.
Vision: We envision a world in which every Jewish student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
We seek to achieve this by:
- Co-Creating meaningful Jewish experiences
- Embracing both the distinctively Jewish and universally human inherent in Judaism
- Connecting with students on their own terms
- Organizing community service and connecting civic engagement with Jewish values
- Promoting Jewish pluralism and constructive dialogue
How to get involved?
There are many ways to get involved in Jewish life on campus. Here are a few:
- Stop by and say hi! We’re located in Student Union, Room 206.
- Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @qchillel
Why get involved?
- Hillel involvement is a great way to make new friends, explore Jewish life on your own terms, and find a campus community. In addition to the hundreds of events we host each year, we also have a wonderful space in Student Union #206. Our lounge is a great place to hang out, meet new people, study, grab a kosher snack and a cup of tea or coffee.
- Everyone is welcome at Hillel. As a student-led organization, if something is missing – we’ll build it with you.
- We offer many support services including on-site mental health support with our Director of Wellness and MSW Interns, and an on-site Kosher Food Pantry.
Collaborative programming:
OU-JLIC Initiative
OU-JLIC partners with QC Hillel to provide Orthodox Jewish students with opportunities to engage in key aspects of Jewish life on campus including Shabbat and Holiday programs, halachic advice, Jewish learning, and prayer services. We also host Daily Shacharit and Mincha and weekly Shabbat Shacharit in Hillel’s Beit Midrash.
CUNY Career Connect
We partner with a local Jewish Community Center to provide career development, scholarships, networking opportunities, career coaching, and social services.
Ikaros Hellenic Orthodox Club
Contact(s):
E-Mail: ikaroshellenicqc@gmail.com
Voicemail: (718) 997-4520 (Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies number)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ikarosqc/
Instagram: @ikaroshellenicqc
Goals:
- To create a diverse environment where Greek culture is expressed through the understanding of traditions, food, dance, music, etc.
- To create a diverse environment where the understanding of the Greek Orthodox religion is expressed to all.
- To create a diverse environment where students feel comfortable to socialize and make new friends.
How to get involved:
Open to all students of Queens College! We celebrate Hellenic culture, hold events on and off campus, are open to students looking for a social and cultural space. We are located in SU 219.
Why get involved:
The purpose of Ikaros as an organization is to stimulate and encourage interests in higher education, but most of all to provide friendship and cooperation, unity and understanding among its members.
Ikaros pledges to all incoming students to continue helping on the efforts to keep a strong and active club in order to preserve and promote our Hellenic heritage and traditions.
Activities:
General body meetings are held in our room in the Student Union. In addition, it is available as a space for anyone interested to casually hang out in.
Work closely with and promote academic events from the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek studies.
Every month, we host a cafe night. Students join us to eat and socialize in order to meet others from the Ikaros Hellenic Orthodox Club community.
Fun activities such as Greek night hosted at a restaurant, zip lining, ski trip, ice skating, roller skating, game nights, etc., are held for all to join.
Events are held in the Student Union based on Greek holidays and traditions. Students are able to join in order to learn about the specific celebration.
Events are held in the Student Union based on the history of Greece. This may include tributes to Greek historical figures or singers.
Events are held in the Student Union where students are given the opportunity to volunteer to read a Greek poem or speech. This helps to incorporate the members from the club into the event.
Events are held in the Student Union where students are given the opportunity to volunteer to sing a Greek song. This helps to incorporate the members from the club into the event.
Greek dance events are held where students are able to learn the steps and dance along to Greek songs. Students will also learn where each specific Greek dance originated from in Greece.
Muslim Student Association
Contact(s):
Mohammed Fahim Biswas
Imam, QCMSA Advisor
Location: Student Union, Room 217 & 218
E-Mail: MSAQueenscollege@gmail.com
Phone: (718) 997-3659
Instagram: @Queenscollegemsa
Goals:
- To encourage God consciousness, build unity, and nurture spiritual and intellectual growth.
- To bring the Muslim community together and give students a sense of belongingness on campus.
- To encourage acts of goodness through charity projects.
How to get involved:
The QCMSA is in the Student Union, Rooms 217 and 218 on the second floor. Check our social media for updates and information on how to become a volunteer for QC MSA!
Why get involved:
For 50+ years, the QC Muslim Student Association has provided services, events, and programs for both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Services and Activities:
Congregational Prayers, Prayer room(s), Interactive Lectures (Fountain of Faith, Speaker Events), Charity Fundraisers, Free hour and Evening Events, Meet a Muslim Week, Charity Week, HALAQAS (Religious Gatherings), Bake Sales, Gender Separated Tea Parties, One Light Charity Project and more.
The Vine
Contact(s):
Rev. Travis Yee, Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran in Whitestone
Director of Lutheran Campus Ministry
Location: Student Union, Room 203
E-Mail: pastorejr@gmail.com or thevineqc@gmail.com
Voicemail: (718) 997-3979
Website: https://www.immanuelwhitestone.com/vine-qc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVineQC?fref=ts
Instagram: @vinenyc
Guiding Statement:
Cultivating endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
This guiding statement comes from 1 Thessalonians 1:3: We continually remember before our God and Father, your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
College is a time filled with changes, where young adults experience new responsibilities and develop their character. Being a student is not always easy or smooth; different ideologies can also be overwhelming, and financial and educational responsibilities may be debilitating and challenging. The Queens College Lutheran ministry will use every get-together and event to cultivate people’s hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
In Matthew 11, Jesus tells us to come to Him all who are weary and burdened, and He will give us rest. This ministry, The Vine QC, is here to provide events and opportunities that lead people to Jesus and the peace He provides so graciously. You can find support and comfort here. Whether you need a breather, a snack, a moment of silence in our chapel room, or just want someone to listen, we are here for you.
How to get involved:
The Vine QC meets in the Vine QC office in Room 203 of the Queens College Student Union. There is no need for past religious involvement to get involved with The Vine. It is open to everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Whether you believe in Jesus or not, you are welcome with open arms. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and we are here to accommodate you. Everyone is Welcome!!!!
Services and Activities:
Starting in November 2024
Morning Prayer/Devotions – Tuesday at 10:00 AM
Bible Study – Thursday 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM