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African-American Student Alliance (AASA): The African-American Student Alliance is a collegiate support group created to provide the Kennesaw State University community with educational and social programming which promotes cultural diversity. The organization achieves its goal through the selection and presentation of renowned lecturers, performers and through artistic and relevant presentations. Activities take place throughout the academic year and involve campus-wide participation. AASA works with other campus committees and organizations in implementing its programming. All students enrolled at Kennesaw State University are eligible for membership in the organization. If interested, please obtain a membership form from the office in Room 237 of the Student Center or contact the president at 423-6712.
A Woman's Voice: The purpose of A Woman's Voice is to provide a platform for women's issues and interests through a feminist sense. The focus will be to provide resources, support, and empowerment through an open and safe atmosphere for all issues relating to women. Emphasis will be placed on education through literature; self-awareness and advocacy; and personal and professional growth while bridging the generation gap. We will focus our efforts on discovering the meaning of womanhood for each person and incorporating this understanding into our everyday lives.
Caribbean Student Association: The Caribbean Student Association (CARIBSA) is an organization focused on bringing about increased knowledge and awareness of West Indian culture at Kennesaw State University. Our goal is to enhance and celebrate West Indian culture, politics, and history through programming and community service. CARIBSA is open to all Kennesaw State University Students regardless of their national origins, and we seek to build alliances with groups and other organizations within the University whose interests are compatible with ours.
Chinese Language Club: The purpose of the Chinese Language Club is to provide an opportunity for students and local community to become more involved in Chinese language through a variety of cultural events and situational activities, and provide an atmosphere that promotes the development, utilization and understanding of the Chinese Language and culture. To obtain more recent news, also visit the Facebook group "Chinese Language Club."
Chinese Student Association: The purpose of the Chinese Student Association is to promote the Chinese culture; to unite students interested in China; to encourage involvement of students of Chinese heritage in campus leadership and service and to provide academic and professional resources to students interested in study and a career in China.
Cinema Society: The purpose of this organization is to bring forth a group of individuals with a common interest in the world of film and in the arts in general.
Colombian Students Association at KSU (COSAK): COSAK is a student organization that hopes to educate other people in our culture; that Colombia is not only guerilla warfare and all the negative thing you see in the news. Colombia is beautiful! Also it is a place to meet and make new friends; We will be bringing speakers out such as the Colombian Consul, CNN employee that is involve in international affairs, and more. We also engage in community service mini projects and some salsa nights.
Cuban Studies Organization (CSO): The purpose of the Cuban Studies Organization (CSO) is to examine Cuba and its future, and to encourage research and outreach in an effort to fully understand the potential that exist in a post-Castro Cuba. Are aim is to provide, equip, and assist KSU students and staff with a central source for research and outreach regarding Cuba.
Distinguished Black Gentlemen, Inc: Distinguished Black Gentlemen (DBG) was founded in the interest of creating a support system for the African American male population at Kennesaw State University. Distinguished Black Gentlemen will accomplish this by fostering pride and understanding of the African American male’s purpose in the collegiate arena and life.
French Club: The KSU French Club is an academic organization dedicated to the learning and enjoyment of French language and culture. By engaging in and learning about French activities, the club promotes the acceptance and knowledge of other cultures, and the openness to globalization, thus, it celebrates differences in culture by focusing on the culture of France and other Francophonic countries. Likewise, the French Club conducts various social activities some of which reach out to the community at large.
German Club: The purpose of the German Club is to provide a forum for continuing education of students of the spoken and written German language; to promote student awareness of German culture and society; to build a foundation for student knowledge of the contributions that Germany makes to the work of politics and business: and to demonstrate the personal and professional benefits of speaking German.
Global Society: Global Society is the umbrella organization on campus sponsoring simulation teams including Model United Nations, Model Arab League, and Model Organization of African Unity. These teams compete nationally and internationally in simulations that teach and improve student skills in leadership, effective communication and diplomatic problem resolution. The Global Society office is in the Student Center, room 369, and the phone number is 7/420-4386.
Haitian Student Alliance: HSA educates and promotes the Haitian culture through various workshops, seminars, community service, and cultural activities in continuing with Kennesaw State University’s pride in promoting cultural diversity.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter at KSU: The purpose of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Chapter at KSU is to promote academic success and professional preparation among college students, while encouraging them to serve as role models and leaders in their communities.
Intercultural Dialogue & Empathy Association (IDEA): The mission of IDEA is to foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue and to provide a platform for empathy and mutual respect. The principal goal of IDEA is to promote love and understanding and spend efforts to find ways and more common ground.
International Student Association (ISA): The International Student Association encourages intercultural, social and athletic exchange among students of all nationalities at KSU. The association provides the campus and surrounding communities with a series of activities and programs of an international nature. Membership is open to any currently enrolled student.
Italian Club: The Italian Club’s main purpose is to provide, promote, and create an environment in which the students may discuss, explore, and reflect upon the Italian culture, language, and society. The Italian Club invites all interested students to activities, ranging from the arts, folklore, literature, language, history, politics, cuisine, and overall culture of Italy. These activities may be held on campus, or outside of campus. Meetings and activities are voluntary and all interested students are welcome to attend.
Kennesaw Asia Club: The purpose of this club is to promote Asian culture on campus, to strive to unite students interested in Asia and to be dedicated to increasing East-West understanding.
Kennesaw Pride Alliance: KPA is a group which seeks to promote interest in and awareness of human rights, especially relating to issues that affect the gay and lesbian community. The activities provide social, academic and recreational support for members along with a goal of educating others about alternative lifestyles and challenging stereotypes.
Korean American Student Association (KASA): The purpose of this organization is to promote Korean culture at KSU and other institutions. We will help members with their cultural, social, and academic issues. We will also volunteer to help our community and our school.
Ladies of Distinction: Ladies of Distinction (LOD) is a group for women of color. LOD was created to empower women of color on the campus of Kennesaw State University.
Mexican-American Student Alliance (MASA): The purpose of the Mexican American Student Alliance (MASA) is to: (a) work toward educational, political, social, and cultural empowerment within the Mexican American/Chicano community, (b) assume the responsibility of aiding and uplifting young Mexican American/Chicano students in their endeavors toward higher education, and (c) ensure the preservation of our cultural identity and promote cultural awareness.
NAACP (KSU Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People): The purpose is to improve the political, educational, social and economic status of minority groups and to eliminate racial prejudice. Objectives are to inform students of the problems affecting blacks and other minority groups and to advance the economic, educational, social and political status of black people and other minority groups and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples.
National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME): NAME is committed to a philosophy of inclusion that embraces the basic tenets of cultural pluralism. NAME celebrates cultural and ethnic diversity as a national strength that enriches a society and rejects the view that diversity threatens the fabric of a society. We promote the development of culturally responsible and responsive curricula; as well as achieve social, political, economic, and educational equity.
Pride Alliance, Kennesaw: The purpose of this organization is to promote awareness, understanding, and tolerance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues though advocacy, social activities, and community service. The Alliance seeks to provide a support network for the LGBT community at Kennesaw State University as well as educate others to challenge stereotypes associated with alternative lifestyles.
South Asian Student’s Alliance (SASA): SASA represent students with a background from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. SASA is being established here to further educate KSU students about cultural and social values of these countries. The organization is planning many cultural events and shows this year. SASA also provides an opportunity to meet new people sharing similar backgrounds.
Spanish Club: The Spanish Club will offer a means for studying Hispanic cultures and for developing conversational skills in the Spanish language. The club consists of cultural studies, guest speakers, on and off campus activities, group discussions and meetings. The main objectives of the club are to promote an understanding of the different cultures of the Spanish-speaking world in relation to the American culture and to improve club member's Spanish conversation skills through practice of the language.
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