List of Student Organizations by category
Cultural Organizations - Fall 2007 through Spring 2008
|
Organization Name |
Purpose |
President |
Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikan Student Union | To maintain a positive atmosphere by organization retention programs, making campus resources available, instill pride. Serve as umbrella group for Afrikan organizations at SDSU. | Sheena Powels | lilmsmyafan@yahoo.com |
| American Indian Science and Engineering Society | To promote unity and cooperation and professional advancement of diverse students in scientific and engineering fields. | Tabitha Whipple | starlight916@sbcglobal.net |
| Andres Bonifacio Samahan | To support educational enrichment and advancement through preserving, and increasing the awareness of the Filipino and Filipino American cultures through organized leadership, academic learning, and political and community involvement. | Desiree Cuizon | desiree.cuizon@gmail.com |
| Asian and Pacific Islander Social Work Association | To increase awareness of the Asian and Pacific Islander Culture within the social work profession. | Kim Xuyen T. Vo | kimxuyenvo@gmail.com |
| Asian Pacific Student Alliance | To unite diverse students to learn and share in the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural identities, traditions and beliefs. | Alex Delino | sdsu.apsa.president@gmail.com |
| Association of Africana Studies Majors & Minors | To promote the Department of Africana Studies at SDSU and advance the discipline in general through cultural activities, programs, conferences & international travel | Latisha J. Hill | LilLlatisha@yahoo.com |
| Association of Chicana Activists (ACHA) | To empower women and the community by providing access and information to the means for self-determination through higher education. | Celina Garcia | celina.garcia@yahoo.com |
| ATMA – Hindu Student Organization | A Socio-cultural organization having intellectual talks related to Hindu culture and spiritual values. | Mahendra Kumar Bangalore | bsmahendra@mail.com |
| Black Social Workers Caucus | To advocate and address social issues involving the black community at large. | Ronda Felder | rondafelder@yahoo.com |
| Broken Dolls: Theatre of Adversity | To bring awareness to those who face adversity in today’s society. Including, but not limited to women, physically and mentally challenged, homosexuals, minorities, immigrants, etc. | Patricia Hite | patty@brokendollstheatre.org |
| Chinese Student and Scholar Association – CSSA | To provide incoming international students with support toward their transition to adapting to the U.S. culture. In addition, we spread the Chinese culture to anyone who is interested in learning this particular culture. | Xinyue Ye | xinyue.ye@gmail.com |
| Circolo Italiano | To promote Italian Culture. | Tatiana Hulko | t.hulko.ms@gmail.com |
| Ethiopian Student Association | To give students and professionals that are new to the country, school, and community a place where they can feel free and comfortable to be themselves. | Tinebeth Mekennen | ethiomek@gmail.com |
| German Club | To better understand the German culture and celebrate the unique diversity of the German people. | Grizelda Kersteen | sdugermany@hotmail.com |
| International Student Association | To promote internationalism, cultural awareness and international goodwill and to provide programs that benefit our diverse student community that has an interest in international issues. | Wei-Fen “Betty” Hsu | aphone_hsu@yahoo.com |
| Japanese Student Association | To create a better understanding of the Japanese culture among people of different cultural backgrounds, not only at SDSU but also in the community. | Joshua Woods | jsasdsu@gmail.com |
| Jewish Student Union | To foster a meeting ground for students, to provide social and cultural events, to educate about Judaism. | Elenna King | enaking@aol.com |
| Latin American Studies Student Organizations | Promoting awareness of Latin American cultures and issues through guest speakers, films, cultural groups and get togethers. | Carolos Zeluya | lilchebravo@hotmail.com |
| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union | Social, support, and outreach group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and friendly students. Safe space on campus for students and great place to hang out. | Isaac Castro | lgbtsu.president@gmail.com |
| MECha | To encourage chicano/a students to further the education & further develop cultural knowledge/awareness. To cooperate with local community organizations, to keep informed of events affecting raza, and to develop ties with the barrius. To encourage all members to promote their cultural heritage. | Christina Lares | stina805@hotmail.com |
| Middle eastern Students Society | Discuss the culture, politics and the Arabic Language | Fadiah Mati | fadiah_mati@yahoo.com |
| National Society of Black Engineers | To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, & positively impact the community. | Dorcas Olaniyan | nsbesdsu_president2@yahoo.com |
| Native American Student Alliance | Ronald W Goyer | ron_goyer@hotmail.com | |
| Pacific Asian Society of Engineers | To promote the development and awareness of the Asian Cultures, provide academic support to members and other underrepresented students, and to help increase preparation in the field of engineering. | Michael Nguyen | nmichaelquy@yahoo.com |
| Pacific Islander Student Association | To promote cultural awareness and higher education within the Pacific Islander and SDSU communities. | Jeannie Case | sdsu_pisa@hotmail.com |
| Raices Unidas | To promote family unity and acknowledge the multicultural background of San Diego State University. | Luis Castro | luis.crescenio.castro@gmail.com |
| Raza Graduate Student Association | To serve as a progressive, supportive networking entity for underrepresented graduate students. | Jorge Hernandez | rgsa.sandiegostate@gmail.com |
| SANSKRITI – Indian Students Association | Strives to provide a stable support and a rich culture experience, especially to students of Indian origin. | Ajaykumar Tayade | ajaytayade@yahoo.com |
| Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers | To promote and enhance educational and employment opportunities for Hispanics in the fields of engineering and science. | Francisco Jazo | JazoJF@gmail.com |
| Somali Student Union | To expand Somali student involvement as well as to educate ourselves and willing participants about Somali History, Culture and current affairs. | Halimo Abdiraham | mizzhalle05@yahoo.com |
| Student Action Alliance Coalition | To unite and provide communication, networking, collaboration, and exchange of knowledge between underrepresented students on campus. | Lawrence Au | sdsu.saac@gmail.com |
| Teatro ALTO (A Liberated Theatre Organization) | To maintain Latino culture in the theatre, provide opportunities to minorities and theatre enthusiasts and above all to liberate the inner artist within. | Alberto Alvarado | aajr2004@yahoo.com |
| Vegetarian/Vedic Culture Society | Promote the spiritual values of the Vedic culture (of India, especially a vegetarian diet. | Krishan Kumar | krishan_kumar@hotmail.com |
| Vietnamese Student Association | To promote and preserve Vietnamese culture through our annual activities and community participation. | Dieo Tran | dieu_x_tran@hotmail.com |