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Multicultural Leaders Conference

The Multicultural Leaders Conferencel 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 Conferencel 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.

 

AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

The African Students Association is an undergraduate cultural organization dedicate to raising awareness about Africa and the peoples of Africa through cultural, educational, philanthropical, and social programs. The organization has events such as "Taste of Africa- a large gala night" and "African Awareness Week" in addition to general body meetings acting as a forum for issues affecting the continent of Africa.

 

ALL MIXED UP (Inactive)

All Mixed Up's mission is to provide a forum for multiracial students and issues, increase awareness of the multiracial experience, and provide a place for students that don't feel comfortable identifying themselves with one ethnic group. All Mixed Up gives multiracial students the opportunity to meet and interact with people that embrace multiculturalism, and it gives them the opportunity to share their experiences. Our ultimate goal is to help students embrace their mixed heritage and feel comfortable with who they are. All Mixed Up was created because many students at Emory feel uncomfortable joining the existing ethnic clubs because of their mixed heritage. We would like to promote diversity and open-mindedness, and give a voice to the growing population of multiracial people on campus.

 

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.

 

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC (Inactive)

 

BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE (BSA)

The BSA promotes the edification and maintenance of a conscious Black community, seeks to promote the knowledge of Black culture and heritage, and builds ties within the Black community. In addition, it serves as a forum for the study and evaluation of ideas and goals beneficial to the Black community. Realizing that no problem can be solved in the same consciousness from which it came, Black Student Alliance seeks to “elevate the minds of its members and better our condition as a people. For more information, contact Brittany Fields or Sarah Lewis.

 

The BSA House

716 Peavine Creek
Atlanta, GA 30322

 

BSA coordinates the residential theme house, , and its programming for meetings and cultural events. The BSA (Black Student Alliance) House was created in order to maintain Black identity and cohesiveness on the Emory University campus,
promote recognition of a conscious African American culture and heritage,
serve as a place for the study and evaluation of Black ideals and goals.

Activities in the BSA House have included forums on the plight of the Black community, discussions with African American political leaders and world-renowned Black scholars, Kwanzaa celebrations, and BSA meetings.

Students living in the BSA House are expected to be active members of the Black Student Alliance of Emory University, assist in the planning of programming for the house, and evaluate the progress of the BSA House program for future residents.

DELTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY, INC

DELTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY, INC. was founded on December 5, 1998 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Founding mother, Anh Ngoc Nguyen, envisioned a multicultural, multiethnic service organization that would promote awareness for the concerns of the Asian-American community through sisterhood. On March 14, 2002, Delta Phi Lambda was founded at Emory University. Since then, the sisters at Emory have been striving to live out Anh Ngoc Nguyen’s vision while upholding the sorority’s seven virtues of loyalty, honesty, respect, dedication, integrity, discipline, and academic excellence. In addition to the strong sisterhood evident within the chapter at Emory, close ties with neighboring chapters at the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology also allow for sisterhood to extend beyond campus borders. These partnerships have proven to be priceless in the success of executing philanthropic efforts, cultural awareness programs and fundraising events as well as building life-long friendships. For more information, please visit our website at www.deltaphilambda.org.

DELTA PHI OMEGA SORORITY, INC.

Founded December 6th, 1998 at the University of Houston, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Incorporated is the largest, strongest, and fastest growing South Asian interest sorority of its kind. As a social, cultural, and community service oriented organization, this sorority is a perfect outlet for women of all backgrounds to experience many aspects of college life while building lifelong bonds of sisterhood and nationwide networking. This sorority is a tight-knit organization built on the five pillars of honesty, respect, loyalty, friendship, and sisterhood. Delta Phi Omega is the first and only South Asian interest sorority at Emory University and was brought to Emory's campus on December 5th, 2009. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.dpoemory.tk/ or contact president Sunita Jena at email dpo.emory@gmail.com

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC (Inactive)

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 250,000

outstanding women only 95 years later. The Sorority was established as a sisterhood for college educated women but also as a public service organization with the purpose of uplifting and providing service for the advancement of humankind. The founders wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; to educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.The vision of the founders was to help anyone in need and their pledge to serve the underprivileged has touched millions in nations as far away as Ghana and Japan. Information is available at deltasigmatheta.org.

 

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 programming that encompasses the national Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development,

International Awareness andInvolvement, Political Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health. In 2007 the chapter celebrated their 25th anniversary with all seven charter members still living. For 25 years the women in the Omicron Xi Chapter have been campus leaders passionate about having an impact on the Emory community and the World. The chapter has received numerous awards throughout the years and was recently awarded as the Southern Region Chapter of the Year by their National headquarters. For more information visit the website at http://www.students.emory.edu/DST.

EMORY CHINESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

ECSA is a group committed to promoting and supporting the Chinese community both at Emory and in the metro Atlanta area. We strive to promote Chinese culture as well as create a sense of unity bringing together people of all backgrounds.

 

We believe that education is key to a successful future for everyone, which is why we continue to work to the best of our ability to help teach culture through our events.

 

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 visit our website at http://www.students.emory.edu/fsa.

 

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, visit our website at http://www.students.emory.edu/HSC.

 

INDIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Emory Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE) is an organization that promotes awareness of India through social, cultural, and educational activities. ICE serves those of Indian origin as well as anyone who identifies with India culturally, socially, or philanthropically. Its complete mission involves exposing those of the Emory community as well as the Atlanta area to the social and cultural achievements and concerns of India and its people. ICE's activities include Emory Diwali, sports tournaments, community service projects, and Indian food dinners. For further information about the organization and its upcoming events, visit our newly launched website: www.emoryice.com. If you have any questions about Emory ICE, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on Thursday, January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by our ten Revered Founders. Their tireless efforts sowed the seed of a fraternal tree whose fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men everywhere. The Fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi is Achievement.

The Nu Delta Chapter was founded on the campus of Emory University on September 25, 1987. You can learn more about our fraternity at www.kappaalphapsi1911.com

 

 

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 contact us.

 

LATINO STUDENT ORGANIZATION

LSO assembles all students with an interest in Latino issues including, butnot 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 Bianca Copello.

 

NAACP

The Emory University Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People upholds the national mission of ensuring the political, educational,

social, and economic equality of rights of all persons, and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Our organization is open to all students of Emory, and our chapter is committed to promoting awareness and education amongst ourselves and the greater community, as well as taking action where it is due. Throughout the year, we are involved in a host of service projects, church services, rallies, voter registration drives, campus programs and events. For more information, contact our president, Herschel Smith.

 

NGAMBIKA

Ngambika, meaning "carry the load", is a community service organization that is

geared toward freshman females. In addition to participating in various community service projects on and off-campus, Ngambika seeks to establish a sisterhood amongst its members. Through the bonds forged between members, as well as with the Big Sisters (past members), the hope is to establish friendships and valuable relationships that

will last for all four years. An additional, optional component of Ngambika is the step team which performs at many campus events.

 

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC (Inactive)

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University on Nov. 17th, 1911. Since its founding, the fraternity has prided itself on providing leadership and support to the black community and the underserved. Emory University welcomed its first men of Omega in 1987. We have been responsible

for founding B.A.M., bringing civil rights activist Jesse Jackson to campus, and a number of other social actions programs throughout our history. Going towards the future, we only plan to better our efforts and be all that our community needs us to be.

 

PERSIAN CLUB

Persian Cultural Club is a non-religious organization whose purpose is to promote Persian culture and enhance the relationship among the Persian Cultural Club, the Emory community, and the greater Atlanta community. Emory Persian Cultural Club intends to fulfill its purpose by celebrating traditions, customs, and holidays, discussing history and current events, and engaging in various aspects of Persian culture such as art, cinema, music, sports, and cuisine.Our activites include: Kabob Nights, Nowruz (New Years) Celebrations, Tea Talks, Poestry Nights, Soccer Tournoments, Comedy Nights, Guest Speakers and much more.

Website: http://www.students.emory.edu/persianclub.

 

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, toempowereach other through prayer and fellowship, and to fosteran atmosphere of praiseand worshipin the communities to which we minister. While V.O.I.S. is rooted in theAfrican-American Christian experience, persons of all faiths, cultures, and ethnicbackgrounds 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.