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Select Asian Cultural Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Asian Cultural Association

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Contact: Susanna Hontz, Emily Rotola, Van Va

Mission
The purpose of this organization shall be firstly, to create a cultural peer group for both international Asian students in order to alleviate the culture shock of a different country and for Asian-American students who wish to learn and connect more strongly with their heritage. Furthermore, the Association will also seek to extend its activities and membership to any student interested or curious about Asian culture so that a greater understanding of worldwide cultures may be cultivated on Lafayette campus as past of the College's initiative to achieve greater diversity, cultural differences, and a more global viewpoint of humanity itself so that our students may develop into more well-rounded and understanding citizens of not just Lafayette or the U.S. or Western civilization but the world itself.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Association of Black Collegians

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Contact: Jermaine Grant, Shahking Gomez, Ajani Martin

Mission
The Association of Black Collegians looks to further the development of a community that is interested in the development, advancement, and culture of Black people as well as their experiences. ABC fosters an atmosphere which promotes the cultural, intellectual, and social growth of the Black community at Lafayette.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select Athletes of Color 's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Athletes of Color

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select Brothers of Lafayette's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Brothers of Lafayette

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Contact: Jose Bencosme Peña

Mission
Brothers of Lafayette is a group focused on promoting brotherhood and camaraderie for individuals who identify as male and as a person of color. Through meetings, community engagement, and mentoring the organization seeks to create lasting and valuable relationships that will be fruitful as people maneuver and transition from campus.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select German Club's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

German Club

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Mission
The Lafayette College German Club strives to connect German speakers at Lafayette with one another and to create an atmosphere of community, in which students and faculty can come together to learn about German language and culture.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select Hellenic Society's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Hellenic Society

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Mission
The mission of the Lafayette Hellenic Society is to celebrate the Greek language and culture by offering various types of events with topics ranging from traditions, holidays, the Greek language, and more.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select International Students' Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

International Students' Association

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Mission
The International Students' Association aims to contribute to the intellectual and social life at Lafayette by sharing diverse cultural traditions and providing a home for international students, whilst being open to all students at the same time.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select Middle Eastern Studies Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Middle Eastern Studies Association

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Mission
We, the Middle Eastern Studies Association, are a student-led movement that stands in solidarity with all Middle Eastern (SWANA) peoples and aims to educate our communities about topics pertaining to the region.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select NIA's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

NIA

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission Membership Benefits

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
NIA is an organization which provides a forum for open discussion on prevalent issues facing multicultural individuals on campus and creates a sense of support within the Lafayette community.

Membership Benefits
You will gain a sense of belonging and unity with other individuals of color on campus.
You will acquire professional development skills for the work field.
You will learn the importance of philanthropy.
You will experience mentorship and foster lifelong bonds.
You will become confident People of Purpose who will lead in society.

Lifetime membership

Select OUT Lafayette's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

OUT Lafayette

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Contact: Cate Cheng, Bella Lowdermilk

Mission
OUT is concerned with creating a safe, inclusive space for all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. In addition to providing an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, we also want to provide educational opportunities for the campus community on how to support Queer classmates.

Membership Benefits

(Ends at Graduation)

Will end at Graduation

Select Queer and Trans People of Color 's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Queer and Trans People of Color

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Contact: Josh Joseph, Alexis Granville-Walles, Imani Patterson

Mission
Lafayette College QPOC was established to provide a safe and supportive environment within the larger Lafayette community to focus on the distinct needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, and queer communities of color on campus along with their active and affirming allies.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select South Asian Students Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

South Asian Students Association

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Contact: Zubair Ali, Nicholas Alexander

Mission
The purpose of this organization shall be to further a deeper understanding and critical awareness of South Asian cultures, arts and politics by:
ÔùÅ Organizing and engaging in activities and programming that promote a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the history, cultures, arts, and politics of the region.
ÔùÅ Fostering a platform for South Asian students and all other students at Lafayette to build community and engage in constructive conversations.
ÔùÅ Giving voice to narratives from the region that are not often represented.
ÔùÅ Organizing at least two activities (academic, social, or cultural) every semester.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select Spanish Speakers of Lafayette's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

Spanish Speakers of Lafayette

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Mission
Join the Spanish Speakers of Lafayette (SSOL), the college's very own Spanish club, for our weekly lunches in Gilbert's Caf├® on Fridays at noon! Grab your lunch and meet with students and professors for a casual conversation in a relaxed atmosphere designed to foster comfort and familiarity with the Spanish language.

No sign-up necessary, and every level of Spanish is invited -hope to see you there!

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

Select The Abyssinia Association's group. Select the group and click on the Join button at the bottom of the page to register for this group

The Abyssinia Association

Student Organizations - Cultural & Identity Based

Mission

Mission
The purpose of this association is to provide a support group for students that identify with Abyssinia. Abyssinia is a historical name for over 80 cultures practiced in, what is now called, Ethiopia and Eritrea. This association aims to provide a platform for Abyssinian students to practice their respective culture(s). It aspires to empower them and give them an opportunity to have conversations about their identity. Also, this association plans to host events and brown bags to expose the Abyssinian cultures for all of those that are interested. These will highlight the uniqueness and importance of the region.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership

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