ASA/Friends of Africa
The African Students Association (Friends of Africa) is dedicated to enriching the student body's experience on "all things Africa!" Through social and academic events, the club aims to foster cultural awareness, explore topics on Africa, and highlight its richness and beauty. We strive to engage in outreach and volunteer efforts in a bid to serve and improve our community while promoting cultural exchange. Friends of Africa provides a dynamic resource to students interested in Africa. We welcome all to join!
Club Contact
Marvin Karugarama
karugara@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Dr. Saheed Adejumobi
s.ade@seattleu.edu
Black Student Union
The Black Student Union's purpose is to bring together people of all different backgrounds to discuss common issues and also to extend on outward to others and help the community at Seattle University and the general community.
Club Contact
Haregu Kidane
kidaneh@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Rayshawn Elijah-Amon Carr
carrr@seattleu.edu
Club De Esperanza
Club De Esperanza is a club with a purpose of learning specifically about the relationship between Mexico and the United States. In order to learn more about this relationship the club will hold meetings that will address topics including, but not limited to, the US-Mexico Border, immigration policies, and what it means to be in solidarity with others from another country. The purpose of this club is to identify the relationship between neighborhing countries and existing issues in hopes of learning how to bring about change.
Club Contact
Adriana Jackson
jackson5@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Paul Milan
pmilan@seattleu.edu
Couples For Christ - Youth For Family and Life (CFC - YFL Campus Based)
Uniting Catholic students at Seattle University, creating a healthy happy environment for them to continue growing and be nurtured in their faith. Through songs of praise, reflection, bible, and service, we seek †o continue the growth of each individual!
Club Contact
Ashley Tran
trana8@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Hy Xuan Le
hyl@seattleu.edu
German Club
The German Club helps give Seattle University students exposure to the German language and culture in German-speaking countries. We hold regular discussion tables and movie nights along with several food and cultural events per quarter. All are welcome to attend as members do not have to be able to speak the language as we celebrate and explore the German culture.
Club Contact
Kat Grogan
grogank1@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Cordula Brown
cordulab@seattleu.edu
Hui O Nani Hawai'i
The purpose of our club is to provide the students of Seattle University with an opportunity to gather together for the purpose of perpetuating and preserving the culture of Hawai'i. We also want to work with the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and the OMA Alliance to further the interests of the Hui O Nani Hawai'i Club and the alliance.
Club Contact
Ellison Iseri
iserie@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Muriel Montenegro and Jen Melbo
montenem@seattleu.edu; melboj@seattleu.edu
Indonesian Student Association Seattle University (ISASU)
The purpose of this organization shall be To bring about greater awareness of Indonesia's culture amongst the student body of Seattle University through various events and activities. To enhance communication between students and promote a cohesive study and work environment. To create a warm and welcoming environment for prospective Indonesian students looking to further their education at Seattle University.
Club Contact
Marsha Cherrisa
cherrisa@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Dale Watanabe
International Student Center
watanad@seattleu.edu
International Club
Our goal is to create and sustain a bond between domestic and international students in a family-like environment while encouraging cultural awareness and world relationships at Seattle University.
Club Contact
Eva Mei
meie@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Sandra Bui
International Student Center
buis@seattleu.edu
Italian Club
Italian club engages in cultural activities and celebrates all things Italian! Those who are taking the language are encouraged to practice using it and learning more about the country itself.
Club Contact
Susie Chinisci
chinisci@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Guiseppe Tassone
tassoneg@seattleu.edu
Japanese Student Association
The Japanese Student Association is a cultural club that any student who wishes may join. The goal of the club is to promote Japanese culture on campus through educative events. We also serve the Japanese community in Seattle by volunteering at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW).
Club Contact
Jace Yamaguchi
yamaguc5@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Dale Watanabe
International Student Center
watanad@seattleu.edu
Korean Student Union
To learn more about Korea and promote greater awareness of Korea's cultural identity and influence through networking with students, alumni, and community members; to celebrate Korean culture through food, dance, and other activities held throughout the year; and to acknowledge the Korean and Korean-American student body at Seattle University.
Club Contact
Christine Cho
choc@seattleu.edu
Advisor
James Lee
Albers Visiting Fellow
leej@seattleu.edu
Latin American Cultural Awareness Student Alliance (LA CASA)
The purpose of LA CASA shall be to nurture an inclusive community for those interested in Latin American cultures through the engagement of Seattle University's core values.
Club Contact
Manuel Carrillo
carrill3@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Annelise Pedersen
pededersea@seattleu.edu
Marianas TaoTao Tano Club
We are a cultural club seeking to spread awareness of the Marianas' Islands' cultures throughout Seattle University and the greater Seattle Area.
Club Contact
Gabrielle Bautista
bautist5@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Ryan Greene
greener@seattleu.edu
M.E.Ch.A
MEChA is a student organization that works to promote social justice and to educate and serve our surrounding communities through community service, To study, educate, inform, and promote to the students, faculty, staff, and community at large about the political, cultural, social, economical, and philosophical issues that pertain to the Chicano community with an emphasis on indigenous heritage.
To raise the awareness level of Chicanos within the Seattle University community who have regionalized experience of their identity and culture. To combine theory and practice in our activism and seek social and economical justice as a Chicano Student Movement. To maintain a direct affiliation to National M.E.Ch.A by following the rules and regulations of the National M.E.Ch.A Constitution, the Pacific Northwest Regional Constitution, El Plan de Santa Barbara, El Plan d'Espiritual de Aztlan, and the M.E.Ch.A position papers of philosophies, constitutions, outside organizations, and goals and objectives.
Club Contact
Osbaldo Hernandez
hernan12@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Juanita Jasson
Office of Multicultural Affairs
jassoj@seattleu.edu
Moviemento Estudiantil Chican@ Hispan@ Latin@ de Aztlan (MECHLA)
Student organization that works to promote social justic and higher education. MECHLA also works to education and serve the surrounding community through community service, cultural and social events, and educational workshops (i.e. Day of the Dead, Celebracion)
Club Contact
Marcela Valle
vallem@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Juanita Jasso
jassoj@seattleu.edu
South Asian Student Association
The South Asian Student Association (SASA) would be a student organization that represents the countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It would provide Seattle University students and faculty who are of South Asian descent, and/or those interested in South Asia, with an environment where they can meet, learn, and participate with others who share this interest. Through various cultural and social events, SASA would develop SU's understanding of South Asia and allow the student body and faculty to celebrate the diversity of the different cultures. SASA would promote South Asian culture by organizing and hosting various events and by also colloborating with other cultural clubs on campus.
Club Contact
Raveena Sajjan
sajjanr@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Ryan M. Greene
International Student Center
greener@seattleu.edu
Taiwanese Student Association
Taiwanese Student Association is a student-run organization that promotes Taiwanese culture and language in the Seattle University community and the local community at large. SUTSA is dedicated to helping new Taiwanese students fit into the new environment by creating a family-like atmosphere on campus. SUTSA encourages current Taiwanese students or any Seattle University students to engage in various extracurricular activities, and empowers them to work and study in a multicultural and diverse world.
Club Contact
Joyce Chan
chanj1@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Frank J. Shih
fshih@seattleu.edu
United Filipino Club
http://students.seattleu.edu/clubs/ufc/
The United Filipino Club of Seattle University strives to provide members of the community with an opportunity to further their knowledge of the Filipino culture and traditions. Through our events and activities, we hope to create a sense of family as well as promote community involvement and awareness of our heritage to bring meaning to our identity as Filipino-Americans or as members who wish to share this culture. We also aim to foster the development of leaders that will continuously educate themselves beyond their academic experience to affect the greater community.
Club Contact
Daniel Griffith
griffit1@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Mario Emil Molina
molinam@seattleu.edu
Vietnamese Student Association
http://students.seattleu.edu/clubs/viet/
The purpose of the Vietnamese Student Association is to increase social interests and involvement of its club members as a part of the Seattle University student body. The Vietnamese Student Association is an opportunity for the club members to create sense of connection and belonging within the club, as well as to the Associated Students of Seattle University (ASSU). The goal of the Vietnamese student Association is to encourage cross cultural interaction and communication to promote better understanding, higher education, and closer ties among its students. The Vietnamese Student Association will work within the articles and by-laws of the Constitution of the Associated Students of Seattle University to continue with its heritage and at the same time share the richness and beauty of its traditions and customs with those around them.
Club Contact
Thomas Bui
buit4@seattleu.edu
Advisor
Sandra Bui
International Student Center
buis@seattleu.edu