Multicultural Organizations : Making Connections
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UCSB students are actively involved in organizations that not only focus on a special interest, major, or profession, but that also reflect the pride which students have in their ethnic and cultural heritage and experiences. The organizations listed below are important and necessary support systems. Many were created by and for UCSB's students of color; however, all organizations are open to students of any ethnicity. Information about the following organizations, or about other organizations with involvement opportunities, can be found at the Office of Student Life located in the SRB; 893-4550; www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl
Social Support/Cultural Awareness
These groups enhance friendships between new and continuing students, thereby helping them to adjust socially and academically to UCSB. They preserve, promote pride in, and expose the campus community to the performing and fine arts of various ethnic, cultural and national groups and, in doing so, uplift the spirits of students. These organizations may also work to raise the social consciousness of UCSB's students, to provide a sense of identity for students of color, and to empower students through self-determination. Organizations include:
Africa Awareness Student Organization
African American Awareness Council
Akanke (an African American women's support group)
American Indian Intern Association
Armenian Student Organization
Asian Pacific Graduate Student Association
Asian Pacific Islander Culture Week Committee
Asian Pacific Student Union
Black Reign
Black Student Union
Cambodian Student Union Carribe
Chinese American Association
Hellenic Club @ UCSB
Hermanas Unidas and Hermanos Unidos of UCSB
India Association
Italian Club at UCSB
Japanese Student Association
Kapatirang Pilipino
Korean American Campus Missions
Korean Student Association
Merhaba Folkdance Club
Middle Eastern Cultural Club
Multicultural Action Coalition
Multicultural Drama Company
Muslim Student Association
Nikkei Student Union
Pacific Islander Student Association
Queer People of Color
Taiko @ UCSB
Taiwanese Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association
Greek Organizations
UCSB's sororities and fraternities offer a sense of community as well as opportunities for public service, scholarship, leadership, and friendship. Many of UCSB's sororities and fraternities were established specifically to meet the needs of students of color or of students from a particular cultural or religious background. All of UCSB's thirty-nine fraternities and sororities are open to students of any ethnicity, background, or interest. A complete listing of all Greek chapters can be found at the Office of Student Life; SAASB 2201; 893-4550 or 893-4553. Multicultural Greek organizations include:
Sororities:
Alpha Kappa Alpha (historically African-American)
Chi Delta Theta (Asian-American interest)
Delta Sigma Theta (historically African-American)
Lambda Sigma Gamma (multicultural)
Lambda Theta Nu (Latina/Chicana interest)
Sigma Alpha Zeta (multicultural)
Sigma Kappa Chi (Asian-American interest)
Zeta Phi Beta (historically African-American)
Fraternities:
Alpha Phi Alpha (historically African-American)
Kappa Alpha Psi (historically African-American)
Lambda Phi Epsilon (Asian-American interest)
Nu Alpha Kappa (Chicano interest)
Sigma Chi Omega (multicultural)
Sigma Phi Rho (historically African-American)
Zeta Phi Rho (multicultural)
Professional/Academic
These groups support students who have specific major and career goals by providing them with a variety of experiences including academic advising and personal counseling, guest speakers, workshops and conferences, mentorships, internships, visits to professional schools, and other activities designed to prepare students for admission to graduate and professional schools. Organizations include:
AIESEC (an international business organization)
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Black Pre-Health
Latino Business Association
Los Curanderos (a pre-med organization)
Los Ingenieros (an engineering organization)
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