Student Inclusion and Diversity Organizations - Inclusion and Diversity at SJU

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Asian Student Association - asa@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

We aim to celebrate Asian culture with Asian and non-Asian students and offer an opportunity to learn, engage, and build networks while maintaining a healthy community on campus.

Aim high, Strive, Appreciate.

ASA Executive Board - 2017/2018
Co-President - Alison Santiano
Co-President - Megan Hartwell
Vice President - Mike Park
Secretary - Ting Brown
Treasurer - Alison Eng
Public Relations - Kennedy Sanders
Cultural Ambassador - Sabrina Chen

Connect With ASA: Facebook

Black Student Union - bsu@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

The Black Student Union is an organization created to unite African-Americans and other minorities across the campus of Saint Joseph's University, provide education of Black heritage and culture, and assist in raising awareness in the campus community of the problems facing African-Americans

BSU Executive Board - 2017/2018

Co-President: Milan Morris

Co-President: Alexis Wilson

Secretary: Cordella-Jane Ingram Noel

Treasurer/Class of 2020: Steven Bradley

Publicist: Major Crawford

Connect With BSU: Twitter | Instagram

Bridging the Gap - btg@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

Bridging The Gap (BTG) is a proactive and progressive organization that aims to promote awareness of ALL diversities and underrepresented lifestyles and ethnicities in order to create a more welcoming and accepting environment at Saint Joseph's University. BTG strives to create a cohesive community amongst the student body, faculty, and administration to spread the message of unity and embrace the beauty and celebration of diversity with the support of the entire campus community. BTG will increase consciousness of the need for the celebration of all identities "bridging the gap" between people from all walks of life.

BTG Executive Board 2017/2017
President: Tyler Jackson
Vice President: Alim Young
Secretary: Rachel Cox
Treasurer: Aliana Cheguer
Sec. of Communication: Jennifer Nessel
Sec. of Soc. Media and Pub: Kalandra Collins
Proxy Exec Member: Lauren Preski
Commmittee: Deanna Martin, Julia McQuade, Ryan Chang

Connect With BTG: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Caribbean Student Association - csa@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

The purpose of the Caribbean Student Assocation is to unite all students of the Caribbean and give them a sense of home away from home in the hope of bringing a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment to the campus community.

CSA Executive Board 2017/2018

President: Ckyam St. Cyr

Vice President: Benjamin Williams

Secretary: Nat Bourdeau

Treasurer: Marly Rene

Publicist: Cherissa Allen

Connect With CSA: | Twitter | Email

Higher Destination Choir (HD Choir) - hdchoir@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

“Formerly known as Expressions of Praise, Higher Destination Choir, abbreviated as HD Choir, is a student led on campus organization which seeks to broaden the religious representation on campus. By way of song, Higher Destination choir is a defined setting for student expression as well as spreading of their faiths. The group knows no social constrictions welcoming all to partake in our communal worship”.

HD Choir Executive Board 2017/2018

Co-President: Lauren Browning

Co-President: Barbara Otsyina

Secretary: Zyanna Almonacy

Treasurer: Taicha Morin

International Student Association - isa@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

The mission of the International Student Association is twofold. The first purpose is to increase the awareness of international affairs on the campus of Saint Joseph's University and the neighboring communities. The second purpose is to increase the awareness of international students to the happenings in and around the Saint Joseph's University community.

On hiatus for 2017-2018: If you're interested in getting involved, please contact nwalker@sju.edu

Connect With ISA: Facebook

Latino Student Association - lsa@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

The mission of the Latino Student Association is to incorporate both Latino and Non-Latino students in programs and activities that will serve as a vehicle for the education and celebration of Hispanic cultures.

LSA Executive Board - 2017/2018

President: Victoria Priest
Vice President: Paula Borlando
Treasurer: Zulema Solano
Publicist: Kimberly Villa
Publicist: Roderich Martinez

Connect With LSA: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

SJU Naturals - sjunaturals@sju.edu

Mission/Purpose

Formerly known as, the Natural Hair Club, SJU Naturals is an organization that aims to promote wellness, self-care, and healthy self-image on campus. Our focuses are on nutrition, mental health, skincare, haircare, etc. We want to expand what the word "natural" means and to foster an inclusive environment.

20172018 Committee members:

Ckyam Saint-Cyr
Sydney Villard
Kalandra Collins

Connect With SJU Naturals: Instagram

Other Diverse Organizations

SJUPride (Gender & Sexuality Alliance)

SJUPride is an undergraduate student organization that strives to create inclusive spaces for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Ally people. All undergraduate SJU students of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome. Pride strives to create holistic experiences for all members of the LGBTQIA community. Pride works toward an inclusive understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of and as it intersects with race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, ability, socio-economic status, and culture.

Co-Leaders:

sju.edu/pride | pride@sju.edu | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

For more information about LGBTQIA resources, visit HERE

Student Interfaith Organization (ISO)

SJU encourages all students to further their own spiritual growth and religious faith during their time at SJU. Because it is a university in the Catholic and Jesuit traditions, SJU celebrates religious diversity, encouraging individuals and groups to practice their own faith as they so choose. Students are encouraged to participate in interfaith events in order to grow in understanding of others’ faith traditions, and to grow in appreciation of their own faith tradition. Meetings and events are held throughout the academic year.

For more information, contact studentinterfaith@sju.edu.

Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI)

WLI encourages and empowers students who identify as female to be leaders wherever they may find themselves. We promote a safe gender-inclusive environment that fosters conversations about feminist issues. The initiative identifies and mentors female students who want to take an active leadership role. WLI members have the opportunity to plan events, coordinate guest speaker engagements, and attend conferences and workshops that focus on the importance of women in leadership positions. Practice leadership skills with an academic focus.

Students will:

Network with peer and professional leaders on and off campus
Learn about the importance of women in both the public and private sectors
Analyze the theoretical, empirical, and practical implications of women’s leadership
Prepare other female students to lead
Promote gender parity
Develop a working knowledge of feminist identities

Email | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Advancement In Diversity STEM (A.I.D STEM)

Mission: (1)To connect students of color who are involved with STEM programs in order to build a network for intellectual collaboration and encouragement (2) Cultivating a community where students are able to engage in diverse scientific atmosphere where they can make connections to individuals in their fields. (3) Exposing students to beneficial resources, workshops, conferences, shadowing individuals in their field as well as encouraging students to participate in volunteering opportunities.(4) Connecting students to Saint Joseph’s University graduates who have excelled in their field.

aidstem@sju.edu