IV. Cultural Organizations
- AfriCaSo, the African and Caribbean Students' Organization, was set up to focus on the needs and concerns of African and Caribbean students at Dartmouth. In addition, AfriCaSo aims to increase awareness on major African and Caribbean issues. Blitz: Tamara Cooke.
- The Afro-American Society (Aam) provides ongoing cultural programs and social events designed to showcase the African-American experience. Students of all races and nationalities are encouraged to participate in meetings and activities. During the academic year, the Afro-American Society, in cooperation with various student groups on campus, shares in the financial responsibility of bringing of different entertainers, lecturers, educators, and political figures to Dartmouth, for the benefit of the entire community. Blitz: aam
- AASPIRE (Asian American Sisters: Pride, Integrity, Respect, and Empowerment) is an informal group for Asian and Asian American women with flexible membership. It provides Asian and Asian American women with the opportunity to come together to share, support and help one another. Blitz Nora Yasumura, Advisor to Asian American Students for more information.
- The Dartmouth Asian Organization is the largest cultural organization on campus, because we welcome all Asian-Americans, and non-Asian-Americans, as our members. We are student-run and pride ourselves in keeping ourselves open to opinion and input from any of our members. With our programming, we strive to strike a balance between social events that bring the campus together, community projects in an attempt to bridge the gap between our students and the community at whole, educational forums and discussions that challenge and educate, and cultural events for those who may be unfamiliar with the various cultures we represent, as well as those of us who have grown up with them. As we are a large group, we have the potential to do great things on campus, as shown in past events, including a street-fair-styled Harvest Festival in the fall, semi-formals for those of you who enjoy a nice night out, an annual Culture Night in the winter, and an award-winning Asian-American Film Festival in the Loew. More than anything, we want to emphasize to YOU, the '05 freshmen class, that this is indeed YOUR DAO, as you have the power to take part and contribute as you wish. We only hope that everyone takes as much away from the DAO experience as all of us have had thus far.
- The Dartmouth China Society is a social and intellectual venue for students and other members of the community with a common interest in Chinese culture. The Society promotes discussion of Chinese language, heritage and politics, and is also known for the recreational and academic events displaying the rich culture and issues concerning China and Taiwan. DCS sponsored events include Ma-Jong Nights, Chinese Tea Houses featuring performances and dim sum, and Lunar New Year celebrations. DCS also started a new tradition in 1999 with the introduction of "Shanghai Nights," which is a 2-hour long dinner and show for an audience of about 400 people. The first SHN show sold-out and took the COSO award for "Best Publicity." SHN II also sold out and its touching performances drew tears from many of the audience members. In its 3rd year, the 2001 SHN is anticipated to combine skills and talent with dazzling innovation for an unforgettable show.
- The Dartmouth Japan Society (DJS) is a group dedicated to the promotion of Japanese culture and language on campus. DJS organizes a variety of activities, including weekly language conversation tables with the Japanese professors and native speakers, weekly anime showings in Collis, film showings, cultural dinners, and lectures. Weekly meetings are held. DJS welcomes all interested members of the Dartmouth Community. Blitz "DJS" for more information.
- Interested in learning about present-day Taiwan? The Dartmouth Taiwanese Society was recently revived after a renewed interest in Taiwan. The club addresses issues in Taiwan such as its history and conflict with China as well as its current attempts at a democratic government. The club functions as a meeting place for members to learn more about politics in Taiwan. Instead of taking a set political stance, it serves as an open meeting place for members to discuss varying views. Although the club focuses on political issues in Taiwan, it also addresses social and cultural concerns. Blitz: dts
- The German Club provides students with regular opportunities for German conversation, especially in its weekly Kaffeestunden at the Max Kade German Center. When there is sufficient interest, the club also sponsors films, excursions, and lectures. On occasion it has entered and won the Intercollegiate German Play Competition. Blitz: german department
- The Hellenic Society's purpose is to provide a forum where students of Greek ancestry and other interested members of the Dartmouth community can gather for social, cultural and educational events. The Society also sponsors events intended to increase the larger community's exposure to Greek culture
- Hokupa`a is the Hawaii Club at Dartmouth. Our main purpose is to be a resource for students from Hawaii and for Native Hawaiian students, helping them to make the transition to college life at a place very different from home. We also strive to educate the Dartmouth and Upper Valley communities about issues related to Hawaii through conferences, showcases at the Hopkins Center, and participation in cultural events on campus. Our club activities range from shopping trips for winter clothes, to home cooked dinners, to getting together to play music. We also hold an annual lu`au in the spring term, which draws over 400 people from across the campus. We are open to anyone who would like to be a member or on our blitzmail list. Blitz: hokupa'a
- The purpose of the International Students Association (ISA) is to present alternative cultural and political viewpoints on campus and to provide social activities and other services to the Dartmouth community. The association organizes a wide range of activities, including dinners, lectures, films, cultural shows, receptions for foreign visitors, dances, and intramural sports. Membership is open to all interested Dartmouth students. Blitz: isa
- The Irish Society celebrates Irish culture and promotes discussion of related issues. In addition to weekly meetings, they host musical performances and cultural dinners, and offer instruction in traditional Irish sports. Blitz: irish society
- The purpose of Il Circolo Italiano is to provide informal gatherings for those people interested in the Italian language and culture and to further the understanding of foreign culture in general. Il Circolo holds weekly meetings, presents movies and slide shows, and publishes a regular newsletter. Blitz: italian department
- The Korean American Students Association promotes a better understanding of Korean heritage, culture and language to the Dartmouth Community. Events for KASA include forums to promote Korean issues, and social events including bowling nights, movie nights, korean food nights, semiformals, intramural sports, and other social activities. Our big event of the year comes spring term with the Korean Culture Night, which packs the house every time. blitz: kasa
- La Alianza Latina is an organization that focuses on providing a support system for Latina/o/Hispanic Dartmouth students as well as helping to promote awareness on Dartmouth's campus by building coalitions with all students who have an interest in our rich cultures, histories and future. Our activities range from culturally oriented events, such as the Latino/Hispanic Heritage Fall Festival, an annual celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, to academically focused events, such as group discussions with keynote speakers on topics of interest. The organization's primary and ultimate goal is to exist as a central figure that embraces the diversity within the Latino community and aids students on Dartmouth's campus as well as to give the Dartmouth Community some insight into our diverse and rich cultures. We are an umbrella organization that synergistically works with five other independent Latino organizations : La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc.(LUL), Hijas de La Esperanza, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, Nuestras Voces (a Latino Threatrical Group) and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. With the Hermanos of LUL, we are also very active with reaching out to the Latinos of the upper-valley through the LUL Latino Community Outreach Program. La Alianza Latina is currently working to finalize the Latino Resource Center, a center directly tied to the Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies Department, which will above all else serve as an academic and cultural resource for Latinos, as well as the greater Dartmouth community. We are also working hard to establish support elements such as a Latino mentorship program, a Latino Prospective Student Weekend, and a Latino Alumni Network which will help to enrich the Latino experience at Dartmouth. Blitz: la alianza latina and/or Alex Hernandez-Siegel, the Hispanic/Latino Student advisor.
- Milan aims at uniting the students from the Indian subcontinent and promoting social interaction among them and the Dartmouth community. Its purpose is to cultivate an exchange of ideas and an awareness of the culture of the area, through social and cultural means. All students are welcome. Blitz: milan
- MOSAIC provides a support network for bi/multi racial/cultural students, spreads awareness of issues relevant to biracial and multiracial students. Contact: Ben Gebre or Karen Tani.
- The purpose of Native Americans at Dartmouth (NAD) is to focus on the issues of Native American students at Dartmouth and to act as their official representative at the College. NAD promotes Native American cultural heritage and serves as a bridge of communication between its members and other organizations on campus and at other colleges and universities. NAD sponsors social and cultural activities for all members of the College. The NAD students also organize and produce the Annual Dartmouth Pow Wow every Mother's Day Weekend which generates bonds between the Native community, the Dartmouth community and the Upper Valley community each year. Blitz: nadc
- The primary aim of the Russian Club is to increase students' exposure to Russian language, literature, and culture. Among the activities offered are poetry readings, singing, folk dancing and talks by guest lecturers. Blitz: russian department
- The purpose of Dartmouth Vietnamese-Southeast Asian Student Association (VSASA) is to share, promote and appreciate Vietnamese and Southeast Asian culture. People of all backgrounds are encourage to join and attend cultural and educational events. Blitz VSASA for more information
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