In Photos: 2026 MSSC Block Party

The annual university tradition featured more than 120 multicultural and ally student organizations in a night of music, culture, dance and real connections.

September 21, 2026

Members of the GW community gathered for a night of dance, music and culture at the annual MSSC Block Party, held in the University Student Center. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

The Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) Block Party, an annual George Washington University tradition of inviting students, faculty and staff to join together in celebration of community, culture and connection, was hosted in the University Student Center Friday, Sept. 18.

MSSC brought a wide variety of more than 120 multicultural and ally student organizations to table during the event. Both new and returning students had opportunities to learn about organizations they can participate in, explore the MSSC and build a sense of belonging with their peers.

The celebration is annually held at the beginning of the academic year to help all community members find their “home away from home” at GW.

GW Today photographers William Atkins and Cooper Tyksinski captured images from the event: