Community Building Opportunities
Join one of the listed organizations below, or visit DePauw's Student Government Organizations & Clubs webpage for additional information.
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Association of African American Students (AAAS) The mission of AAAS is to educate by providing space, access to resources & creating diverse programming that centers Blackness & challenges social exclusion & oppression. Through our education & our community action, we seek to empower those in our community to explore, understand, and appreciate Blackness and/at its intersections. To ensure we achieve these aims and to protect our communities, we will execute strategic responses to end discriminatory acts against all Black people. PERIOD. |
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African Students' Association (ASA) Creating a positive space for African students on campus and creating a platform where anyone at DePauw University can learn about Africa's diverse cultures. |
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Brotherhood The Brotherhood is an organization created by men of color for men of color. It's goal is to support and advocate and create community at DePauw University. Motto: Am I My Brothers Keeper, Yes I Am! |
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Caribbean Students Association (CSA) The CSA strives to educate the DePauw campus & community about Caribbean culture, empower individuals from Caribbean backgrounds and the Diaspora & connect communities through Caribbean Culture. Est. 2016 |
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Computing Opportunities for Students of Color (COSOC) The organization establishes a strong foundation and community for future POC [People of Color] interested in Computer Science. The organization provides mentorship and support for potential computer science majors, pairing younger students with upper-class students who have experiences to share. Along with mentorship, COSOC hosts opportunities for members to network with partnering companies (e.g Eli Lilly, BCforward) and research institutions such as Indiana University. COSOC seeks to change computer science culture at DePauw University, allowing POC's to share the advantages that their peers enjoy |
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Committee for Latino Concerns (CLC) "The Committee for Latinx Concerns is a student organization open to ALL DePauw University students. CLC, through positive outreach, strives to offer students an open, safe, and fun atmosphere. We lead DePauw to an understanding of different Latinx cultures by diversifying and educating the campus with creative activities. Committed to collective leadership and active responsibility for change, CLC combines open-minded interaction with a drive for success." |
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DePauw China Connection (DCC) As one of the earliest clubs established at DePauw, DCC aims to create a second home for students from China and help them succeed in both social and academic life. Activities are designed to build up a tight relationship in DePauw Chinese students. Also, DCC aims to connect Chinese students’ community to the DePauw community and raise awareness of Chinese identities and culture on campus by celebrating Chinese traditional festivals, providing decent Chinese food and recreational activities. |
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DePauw International Student Association (DISA) DISA brings different cultures of the world on campus and provides an atmosphere for learning and interaction among international and American students. DISA also seeks to help international students acclimate to the DePauw culture and American life in general. |
disa@depauw.edu |
Elite Precizion The name of this organization is DePauw University Elite Precizion. A stepping organization for both steppers and non-steppers alike. We will introduce a new skill to those who have no experience as well as create unity and fun through learning steps. Elite Precizion would like to welcome all students and faculty members to engage in fun activities surrounding the art of stepping. |
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Exalt Gospel Choir The mission of Exalt! Gospel Choir is to bring people together who have a love for gospel music, prayer, and need a spiritual space to help them navigate throughout DePauw. Exalt! Gospel Choir is a Christian based organization that sings about God, that welcomes all into the space who are passionate about singing gospel music. |
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Feminista! Founded upon the principle that women's rights are human rights. |
feminista@depauw.edu |
The Heat The Heat seeks to find members who are objective and passionate about majorette dance and have an intellectual curiosity to learn majorette. |
heat@depauw.edu |
House of Opulence A safe community built through radical inclusivity + education. The goal of the House of Opulence is to cultivate a safe and respectful community, addressing the unique issues impacting the queer, LGBTQIA+, and trans community on DePauw University’s campus by creating a surrogate-family structure that promises radical acceptance. Our mission is to involve and educate the members of DePauw University on the intersectionality of queerness and being a student of color. |
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Japanese Club (J Club) J-Club is a student led organization that hosts events focusing on Japanese culture and traditions. The goal of J-Club is to help share Japanese culture with those who are unfamiliar with it, and to allow those familiar with it to engage with it on campus. |
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La Fuerza Latina Latin Dance Group The purpose of La Fuerza Latina is to provide a positive and artistic outlet for all students in the form of all Latin dances such as salsa, bachata, etc. It is through discipline and commitment to creativity that we seek to uphold a standard of excellence that shall inspire all with whom we interact. |
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Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) We provide underrepresented pre-med students with knowledge and experiences that are prerequisite and concomitant to professional participation in the medical field. We work hard to help our members achieve their goals of gaining acceptance into medical school, diversifying the medical workforce and becoming culturally competent physicians. |
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Native American Indigenous Peoples Association (NAIPA) NAIPA aims to educate the DePauw and Greencastle communities on past and present Native American culture, traditions, spirituality, and obstacles that Indigenous communities still face... We provide a place for Native American students to share their different experiences and learn more about others and themselves in the process. |
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South Asian Student Society (SASS) The goal of the South Asian Student Society is to provide students that are South Asian, of South Asian descent, and interested in South Asian culture with a positive space to learn and celebrate each other’s cultures. The purpose of the organization is to bring awareness to the diversity of South Asian cultures through cultural and social events that invite everyone from the DePauw community. |
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Students of Color Interested in Stem (SOCIS) S.o.C.i.S. is designed for students of color in STEM-related majors, or with interests in STEM-related career fields. This organization provides students with a network of other students in or interested in a similar major that could be a support system for them academically (tutoring) and socially (mentoring). |
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Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) To create a community for Vietnamese students at DePauw and to promote Vietnamese culture to friends. To help bond the Vietnamese students at DePauw and introduce the iconic locations in Vietnam to the DePauw community. |
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X-Cell Dance Team X-Cell, seeks to find members who are passionate and enthusiastic about dance, and those who have a work ethic and have relentless drive for progress to learn and help others. We, seek to develop unity, promote excellence, educate and cultivate great talent, through self-expression. |