Multicultural Council

The Multicultural Council seeks to foster collaboration amongst and within all undergraduate student organizations on campus. By fostering interaction between diverse groups, the Council hopes that its members collaborate effectively and learn to appreciate people whose race, sexual identity, religion, ethnicity, and interests may be different from his or her own. Along with collaborating to develop programs that will be beneficial to the Emory community, the Council will also serve as a forum to address issues of race relations, religious tolerance, sensitivity to sexual orientation, and respect for physicial and socioeconomic differences.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC

The illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded on January 15,1908, was the first Greek-letter organization established by Black college women. AKA's conception stems back from the campus of Howard University where Ethel Hedgeman Lyle envisioned a sorority which would serve to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women, and to be of supreme service to all mankind. These ideals encompass the five targets of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. which are Education, The Black Family, Health, Economics, and the Arts respectively. After her incorporation in 1913, the perpetuance of AKA's tenants were ensured, and through the emergence of chapters throughout world, the legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has continued to thrive. The Nu Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was chartered at Emory University on April 14, 1979. The Imani Book Club, Baderwina Girls Cub, and Reynoldstown Park Project are among the initiatives which Nu Alpha takes pride in facilitating each year. For more information about the Nu Alpha chapter please contact us via e-mail at nualphaaka@hotmail.com.

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., was founded January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University, Washington, D.C. . The Founding Twenty-Two established a public service organization that would grow to include over 200,000 outstanding women only 91 years later. The Sorority was established to promote personal excellence and social progress. The vision of the founders to help anyone in need and their pledge to serve the human family has touched millions in nations as far away as Ghana and Japan. The Omicron Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has existed on the campus of Emory University since 1982 and continues to uphold the values of their beloved sorority through the national Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Political Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health. For more information email oxidst@yahoo.com or visit the website at http://www.students.emory.edu/DST.

FILIPINO STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Friendship + Family + Fun = Filipino. As one of Emory's ethnic student groups, the Filipino Student Association (FSA) is committed to fostering a warm environment for students to partake in the culture of the Philippines. The FSA family welcomes all students to come learn about our rich heritage through frequent social gatherings, cultural dances, and traditional foods. In addition, we interact regularly with the other FSAs in the Atlanta area (Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and UGA) to further bridge our community past the walls of Emory. If you would like additional information please feel free to contact our president, Urian Yap, at uyap@learnlink.emory.edu.

HINDU STUDENTS COUNCIL

The Hindu Students Council (HSC) is an international forum that serves to promote understanding of Hindu culture and heritage, foster awareness of issues affecting Hindusim, and provide service to the community. The Emory HSC chapter does this by helping students experience Hindusm through regular discussion sessions, celebration of Hindu festivals, guest lecturers, seva (community service), temple trips, and pujas. HSC welcomes people and ideas from all faiths and backgrounds. Emory HSC also holds regional and national events on behalf of the 80+ chapters worldwide. If you have any questions or suggestions, or for more information about the Emory Hindu Students Council, please do not hesitate to contact the Chapter Coordinator, Vishaal Gupta, at vgupta@learnlink.emory.edu or visit our website at http://www.students.emory.edu/HSC.

INDIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE

The Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE) is an organization that promotes awareness about the Indian culture through social, cultural, and educational activities. ICE's activities include Emory Diwali, sports tournaments, community service projects, movie screenings, and Indian food dinners. This year, ICE is not only intent on promoting Indian culture throughout Emory's campus, but also at college campuses such as Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. If you have any questions about the Emory Indian Cultural Exchange, please do not hesitate to email the president, Snehal Shah, at sshah8@learnlink.emory.edu. or vist the ICE Website at http://www.students.emory.edu/ICE.

KOREAN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The Korean Undergraduate Student Association (KUSA) is an organization that seeks to create Korean culture awareness through cultural, social, and educational events. Our organization not only promotes Korean culture within our campus, but beyond the college borders into the vast Atlanta area. One major event is our annual Korean Culture Night that presents cultural and modern performances, such as Korean fan dance (bu chae chum), samulnori, and hip hop dance. Emory’s KUSA also actively networks with Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, and Georgia State in the KUSA Olympics. By working with other multicultural organizations on campus, we strive to provide for the Korean-American voice and to reach out to non-Koreans as well. If there are further questions, feel free to email the KUSA president, Angela Choi, at achoi2@emory.edu.

LATINO STUDENT ORGANIZATION

LSO assembles all students with an interest in Latino issues including, but not limited to, culture, politics, social issues and philanthropy. Some of our activities include bowling nights, salsa workshops, dance parties, movie screenings, community service in the Atlanta Latino community, group dinners, and our latest efforts have been cosponsored events with other colleges such as Georgia Tech and Georgia State. For more information contact Cristina Kendall (ckenda2@learnlink.emory.edu) or Mario Moreno (mario_moreno@bus.emory.edu).

NGAMBIKA

Ngambika is an organization geared towards freshman females who are interested in community service. Another component to Ngambika is the Ngambika Steppers, a talented group of young ladies who love to showcase their dynamic attitude for the Emory community. Also, Ngambika promotes a bond between the young ladies that can result in lasting friendships and acquaintances for the rest of your academic years.

NGAMBIKA

Ngambika is an organization geared towards freshman females who are interested in community service. Another component to Ngambika is the Ngambika Steppers, a talented group of young ladies who love to showcase their dynamic attitude for the Emory community. Also, Ngambika promotes a bond between the young ladies that can result in lasting friendships and acquaintances for the rest of your academic years.

PERSIAN CLUB

The purpose for initiating the Persian Club at Emory University is to help promote an awareness of the Persian culture and tradition. In doing so, we hope to enhance the interaction between the Persian community and other campus organizations. On top of promoting our culture our other goals include organizing the celebration of traditional Persian occasion, inviting guest speakers, and participating in community service activities. Our activites include: Kabob Nights, Backgammon Tournaments, Eid (New Year) Party, tea talks, and much more.

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC

The Pi Omicron chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is the newest NPHC sorority, founded June 6th 2004, on Emory University's campus. The ladies of Pi Omicron exhibit class and scholastic achievement, to say the least, while providing community service to the Atlanta area. They truly live up to their motto, "Greater Service, Greater Progress!"

STUDENTS IN ALLIANCE FOR ASIAN AMERICAN CONCERNS

STUDENTS IN ALLIANCE FOR ASIAN AMERICAN CONCERNS (SAAAC) sponsors forums and events aimed to promote Asian-American awareness on campus with the goal of eliminating stereotypes and racism. We seek to provide a forum for the Asian American community while also collaborating with other student groups to help foster unity among the diverse ethnic groups at Emory. The Leadership Committee is a subdivision of SAAAC that focuses on training freshmen students in leadership skills and campus involvement. Please visit our website: http://students.emory.edu/SAAAC

VOICES OF INNER STRENGTH

The mission of the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir (V.O.I.S.) is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song and service, to empower each other through prayer and fellowship, and to foster an atmosphere of praise and worship in the communities to which we minister. While V.O.I.S. is rooted in the African-American Christian experience, persons of all faiths, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds are welcome. As an outreach ministry, Voices of Inner Strength fulfills its mission by traveling beyond the Emory community to churches and civic organizations at the local, national, and international levels.