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Advocates for Immigrants & Diversity is an organization that strives to raise awareness around immigration and diverse American identities, while advocating for positive cultural and political change. Our goal is to educate and advocate through dialogues, narratives, and celebrations of the diverse identities in America.

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Join us for our biweekly newsletter, events, dialogues, and more!

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The African American Society (AfroAm) is an organization to support the African American Community at Case Western Reserve. We originally started as the "Afro-American Society" in 1968. We were founded by a cohort of student leaders, including the late Stephanie Tubbs Jones, who would later become an influential Congresswoman for Ohio.

As an organization, we grow and develop many of the strongest leaders on campus with our network of support. We are proud to think and live and grow as we are. We strive to be aware and engaged in the work that is needed to sustain a fair and just campus, Cleveland, national, and global community.

For more information on our organization's history, please visit http://blog.case.edu/archives/2011/02/28/africanamerican_society

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Being a member of the African American Society means you will be culturally enriched and surrounded by those of a similar skin tone and culture to you. You will also be exposed to benefits that are targeted specifically to black and minority students at Case.

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The purpose of the African Students Association is to expand and enrich the minds of those in and surrounding the CWRU community on African culture. Through events such as the cuisine expo and the cultural show we aim to promote diversity, respect, and mutual understanding by exposing the community to authentic African culture. This is an all inclusive club so anyone and everyone is welcome to join!

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A community of people who love and want to learn more about the African Continent

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This club is open to people of all levels of fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). The mission of this club is to provide a fun, interactive, and friendly space for those interested in learning and practicing ASL. Members will also learn about deaf culture and the community built around it.

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The Asian American Alliance strives to better reflect the Asian-American undergraduate experience and to promote unity and cultural awareness in our community. We hope to promote awareness of Asian American social issues and also to promote our diverse culture by organizing educational and recreational events throughout the academic year.

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Members are able to become immersed in the Asian American population on campus, attend social events, learn about various cultures as well as developing relationships and leadership skills.

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As members of BSNA, our mission is to foster the well-being of nurses and student nurses of color by creating a supportive space where they are both seen and heard. More than just a campus organization, BSNA is a catalyst for change, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing. We strive to inspire and uplift underrepresented communities, providing hope and pathways for future generations to pursue careers in nursing.

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Our BSNA group at CWRU provides members with opportunities to apply their nursing skills beyond the classroom and make a meaningful impact in the community. One of our upcoming initiatives involves visiting local schools to teach children essential health and wellness skills. For example, as part of our focus on nutrition, we plan to host interactive cooking classes where we will not only demonstrate how to prepare simple, healthy meals but also educate students on the importance of balanced nutrition. Through engaging activities, hands-on learning, and discussions on making smart food choices, we hope to empower kids with knowledge that can positively influence their lifelong health habits.

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The mission of the Brazilian Student Association is to provide a community for Brazilian students and celebrate Brazilian culture with anyone interested in learning about the country.

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Learn about Brazilian culture, eat delicious food, attend social events and have insightful conversations about unique or shared experiences.

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The mission and purpose of Cheza is to promote culture through dance performances, bring styles and techniques originating from various parts of the African continent into dance routines, and foster an atmosphere of fun, creativity, and inclusion.

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Members can learn a variety of African dance moves.

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Internal: To provide a welcoming and supportive environment for basketball enthusiasts to come together and flourish. To unite UDC organizations through the sport of basketball.

External: To represent CWRU in intercollegiate basketball competitions, include the Northeastern Chinese Basketball League (NECBL) and Chinese Student Basketball Association (CSBA)

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To participate in open-runs, practices, and in-school tournaments free of charge. To run for executive board positions through election.

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The mission of Chinese Student Association (CSA) is to provide all CWRU students with a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. We seek to promote knowledge of Chinese culture through our events and to help Chinese American, Chinese, and students interested in Chinese culture in developing an appreciation for cultural diversity.

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Cultural events, food, social events, learning about Chinese culture.

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To increase the number of Black and Latinx Computer Science graduates that go on to start rewarding technical careers

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We will host workshops, networking events and provide members a community that promotes success for students in computer science and tech-related fields!

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Students of all cultural backgrounds and identifications can be united together through the joy of cooking. By cooking and enjoying meals together, students can bond over the food and friends they've made along the way.

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- Biweekly meetings Sundays from (1pm-3pm as of Spring 2023)
- Recipes announced before! Register beforehand on Campusgroups, and if you can no longer attend, be sure to cancel!
- No equipment necessary (except for Tupperware if you'd like to bring back your leftovers)

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No charge or background requirements needed! As long as you participate in some way (cooking, serving, or cleaning), you can enjoy free food. We hope to bring as many different dishes to the table as possible, so each week will be something new!

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Epic Movement's purpose is to build a movement of people who are transformed by Jesus Christ in a way that is culturally meaningful and significant for Asian Americans. The student-led movement seeks to introduce students to Christ, help them to grow in their understanding of and relationship with him, encourage them to embrace the value of their culture through Christ's redemptive love, and teach them what it means to live passionately to advance the purposes of God — thereby positively impacting their families, peers, community and the world.

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The Filipino Student Union (FSU) at Case Western Reserve University celebrates and shares the richness of Filipino culture within the university community through dynamic and engaging activities. We aim to foster a strong sense of unity, pride, and cultural awareness by promoting interests and addressing the concerns of Filipino students. Our mission extends to education and raising awareness about the Filipinos, Filipino-Americans, and the diverse aspects of our heritage through social, cultural, and philanthropic, and service-oriented events. We are open to all students including undergraduate, graduate, and professional— FSU embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or ability. Together, we cultivate a supportive and vibrant community for everyone!

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Becoming a members of the Filipino Student Union offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant and supportive community that celebrate Filipino culture. As a member, you will be immersed with cultural engagement, leadership development, networking opportunities, inclusive environment, personal growth, and many more! Whether you're looking to connect with your cultural roots or explore something new, FSU provides a space for growth, learning, and fun for all members.

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The mission of FIRST CWRU is to foster community among first-generation college students. The FIRST CWRU organization and supporting community will serve as a space for: Student Advocacy Relationship Building Accumulation and Disbursement of Resources to Students (i.e. financial, mental/emotional, etc.)

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You will have a support system made up of other first-generation students and faculty members. You will also have the opportunity to attend mentorship events to network and build your leadership skills. We are here to help grow and feel supported throughout your academic and professional careers at Case Western Reserve University.

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This club aims to promote an inclusive community and provide support with a focus on accessibility and advocacy for people at CWRU who have different hearing levels. Hear 4 U strives to bring together everyone interested in deafness, hearing loss and related disorders, such as tinnitus and auditory processing disorder. The club also will explore how these conditions affect individuals with these conditions and their loved ones. Families, friends, classmates, and instructors can be impacted by an individualÔÇÖs hearing ability too, especially because of potential miscommunication and/or communication differences. The student organization aims to connect those who are d/Deaf/Hard of Hearing and/or have other communication related disorders/conditions so they may share their experiences and collaborate with others to form ideas of how Hear 4 U can make a positive impact on accessibility.

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Education about hearing and accessibility. As for those who have specifically have hearing loss, an affinity club is integrated where they will have a community of others with hearing loss.

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The mission of the impact movement is to equip Black college students to be disciples of Jesus Christ who integrate their faith into every aspect of their lives and create a Christian community for all students to learn to commune and integrate their faith in making the better campus they want to see.

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- Weekly Bible Study
- Lifetime Membership
- Access to Monthly events

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To provide Jewish students with a cultural, ethnic, and national affinity space through cultural and social events.

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Being part of an awesome community!

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Dedicated to creating mutually empowering and beneficial relationships between the CWRU community and nearby Cleveland and East Cleveland neighborhoods.

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Get to know residents, learn more about Cleveland culture and history, and discover cool places in the community.

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KASA serves to be a resource for the education of Korean culture and to advocate the voice of Korean Americans and others who are interested.

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Korean Student Association is a cultural club organized to introduce Korean culture to the Case Western Reserve community. Each year, we organize and host events to increase the diversity within our school, keep students actively involved in the college community, and help ease international students into a foreign culture. We hold a variety of events during the school year, as well as annual events, such as Chuseok Dinner and KSA Night, providing students with a taste of Korean culture.

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By becoming a member of KSA, students will be able to perform at our annual flagship event, KSA Night. They will be allowed to join weekly dance practices to prepare for this event. Even if not participating in KSA Night performances, members are still all welcome to join all of our food events, sports collaborations, and other events we host.

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La Alianza is a Latinx student organization that serves the community, celebrates the Latinx culture, and supports Latinx students at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). As an organization, La Alianza prides itself in fostering a space for Latinx and Hispanic students on campus to grow and thrive as individuals and as members of the CWRU community. We aim to support our members on an academic, social, and cultural level.

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A supporting community of fellow Latinx/Hispanic students. Learning more about the Latinx/Hispanic experience both at CWRU and beyond.

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We are an event based club focused around the Italian language and culture. Our doors are open to anyone with a particular curiosity or passion for this specific corner of the world.

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Latine Presences in Nursing (LPN) strives to create a community of Latine individuals studying Nursing. This organization will promote cultural awareness in the academic area, career areas, and social support. We will provide mentorship by fostering a sense of community, cultural pride, and resilience.

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Members will be able to participate in events that embrace the Latine identity and experience, and how it connects with the career and preparations of Nursing. Members will also be able to gain resources, community, and a sense of support with other CWRU undergraduate nursing students of Latine identity. Events will be both professional and social, each preparing our members for a career in nursing while embracing our heritage.

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To unite and empower current and future physicians through service, mentorship, and education; to advocate for the improved health of the Hispanic & Latin community in the United States.

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Scholarships
Volunteer opportunities
Networking
Pre-health workshops
Leadership development
MCAT prep discounts.

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Represent the Lebanese community at Case Western Reserve University through cultural events.

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Social and well-being events, cultural education and appreciation, community engagement and Lebanese food.

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MECA shares the rich culture of the Middle East with the Case campus. Our fun events are filled with the music, dancing, art, and delicious cuisine of the region. All are welcome!

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Students will be able to enjoy cultural events and find a community of middle eastern students. All students are welcome to join to learn more about our culture through events that include cultural food, calligraphy, henna, and celebrations.

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MAPS is one of Case's most diverse, pre-medical, student-run organization on campus that aims to help pre-medical students on their journey to medical school in a variety of ways.
MAPS is the Case Western Reserve University chapter of the Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS). MAPS works closely with its sister organization SNMA, which is a group of CWRU medical school students who act as inspiration, mentors, and friends to any members of the MAPS group.

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MAPS allows students to form relationships with current CWRU medical students, acquire help and input for taking the MCAT and filling out admissions applications, and also socialize with other students on campus that share similar career plans. MAPS also looks to offer numerous events to help students to know what is expected of them on their journey to medical school.

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The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at Case aims to provide a home away from home for Muslim students on campus by organizing various religious and cultural events throughout the year. These events are open to all Case students, staff and faculty as well as family members regardless of their religious, cultural and ethnic background. Our organization reaches out to everyone who is interested in learning about Islam and embraces the concepts of harmony in diversity, peace and fellowship,. Besides religious and cultural events, MSA activities also include social and community service projects. With events for our own campus community as well as reaching out to other universities and local organizations, MSA hopes to promote an understanding of Islam, a religion that espouses peace, tolerance, humility and charity among other things. Through our fundraisers and volunteering projects, Case MSA is striving to add to our diverse campus's extraordinary pool of cultures and backgrounds while serving the needs of the Cleveland community.

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Benefits include the enjoyment of the events, cultural food, intellectually-back spiritual discussion, and welcoming general body. We do not disregard or disrespect any religious identity or beliefs but only want to expand the knowledge and accurate characteristic of Muslims' and the foundation of Islam. The goal for GB and exec is essentially to teach to those that are unfamiliar to Islam and encapsulate our islamic values within our Muslim and non-Muslim community at CWRU. unkown or forgotten.

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The mission for Naadam is to create an established space where students who learn and appreciate Indian Classical Music can express their cultural heritage. We want to spread awareness of Indian culture and foster an understanding of Indian Classical Music among the Case Western Reserve University community.

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Members will be able to practice weekly and/or enjoy Carnatic and Hindustani forms of Indian Classical Music within a close-knit community. Additionally, we host performances open to anyone and are also asked to perform for various events in the CWRU community. Join us to learn more about Indian Classical Music share your passion with kindred spirits in a warm, welcoming environment!