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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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The mission of the Brazilian Undergraduate Cultural 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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The Chinese Students and Scholars Union of Case Western Reserve University (CWRU CSSU) is a non-profit student organization officially recognized by Case Western Reserve University. We are working closely with the Chinese Consulate in New York. The purpose of CSSU is to spread Chinese culture on campus and increase the influence of Chinese students on campus. Dedicated to serving Chinese students at Case Western Reserve in various ways such as Lunar New Year celebration, First-Year Welcome Party, and Academics and Career Workshops.

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Starbucks gift card during regular meeting.
Free access to all activities held by CSSU.
Team-building throughout the semester

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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.

Technical Info:
- 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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CWRU Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE)’s mission is to advocate for issues affecting reproductive justice and gender equity on CWRU’s campus and the surrounding Cleveland Community. Our goal is to foster collaboration and intersectional conversations, as well as participate in evidence-based advocacy and education.

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Join us!

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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 aims to share Filipino culture with the CWRU community in the strong spirit and lively disposition that Filipino culture values. We're fun! FUN! We hope to promote interests and address concerns of Filipino students, promote knowledge and awareness of the Filipino people and Filipino-Americans, and encourage the embrace of Filipino culture through social, cultural, philanthropic, and community service functions. We are open to all students –graduate, professional, and undergraduate –of Case Western Reserve University regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or disability. Everyone is welcome!

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Filipino culture.

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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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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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InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a diverse group of undergraduate college students joined by a common interest in seeking to know more about Jesus Christ and to be His light on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. Our vision statement for this academic year is: We invite all corners of Case Western Reserve University to come unashamed before the LORD so that they can be set free.

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Meet new people, believers and non-believers, and learn to grow in Christ.

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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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KASA membership

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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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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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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 Minority Business Alliance offers networking, professional development, career advancement, and community service opportunities in a welcoming environment for current and potential minority students of the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. We strive to fulfill the unique personal and professional needs that enable minorities to maximize their career potential in business.

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Membership benefits include; invitations when companies want to organize diversity recruitment events, opportunities for leadership positions, professional development, mentorship, and career advancement.

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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!

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NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all those in need. Our mission on the CWRU campus is to raise awareness of mental illness through events and distribution of informational materials, educate students on their options in addressing and treating mental illness, as well as provide peer support for those struggling with mental illness. We work closely with University Counseling Services (UCS) and other student activist organizations to create a positive, constructive space in which students feel safe, address the problems students face when seeking help, and expand the reach of the services offered by UCS and other mental health resources on campus.

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NSBE's mission statement is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who exceed academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. We have meetings every 2 weeks where we share valuable information for developing young professionals. NSBE puts on professional and engaging events. Our professional events connect students with professionals in the area for mentoring and the opportunity to gain corporate experience. The highlight of the year for our members is always the national conference where there is a large career fair and multiple workshops. In addition to professional events, our chapter strongly believes in giving back to the Cleveland community. We are involved with our NSBE Jr. chapter as well as tutoring programs at local Cleveland schools.

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Allows you to connect with the Black engineering community at Case Western Reserve University