The Cultural Centers team works closely with various culturally-focused student-driven clubs, organizations and programs at USF.
Culturally-Focused Clubs Council (CFCC) is a council of culturally-focused club representatives designed for intergroup communication and collaboration. Representatives meet bi-monthly to participate in leadership development, cultural competency, and ally-building training.
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To find out more information on any of the CFCC members, visit Club Connect to search for the club.
AIESEC, an international not-for-profit organization present in 107 countries and 1700 universities, aims to contribute to the development of our communities with an overriding commitment to international understanding and cooperation by developing global leaders. To facilitate this mission, AIESEC runs a Global Internship Exchange Program through which it partners with Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, universities, and governments to realize over 8,000 exchanges a year worldwide.
Asian Pacific American Student Coalition has been established in order to create an inclusive community for Asian/Pacific Islander American USF students and USF allies, and to build a thriving relationship between the USF community and the Asian/Pacific Islander American community beyond USF. A primary function of this club is to provide a safe forum for students to build community, engage in dialogue, and become informed about political or social issues affecting the Asian/Pacific Islander American community.
The University of San Francisco's Hawaiian Ensemble is a campus organization dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Hawaiian cultural traditions through na mele (song), hula (dance), and olelo Hawaii (language). The Hawaiian Ensemble has formed as a way of spreading awareness of Hawaiian culture to Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike thereby preserving the culture we are so proud of.
The Black Student Union provides an avenue for students to celebrate and participate in the African American community at USF and everywhere else. They organize social, educational and professional events for all students to attend. They are also dedicated to helping disadvantaged communities of San Francisco and promoting social justice. Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 9:00pm.
Brother Connection functions as a supportive network primarily for men of color. It is constructed to educate its members on political and social views, issues, and history related to the African American males, but is open to all.
Hui 'O Hawai'i is a cultural organization that observes and appreciates the Hawaiian culture in efforts to promote the Aloha Spirit and the concept of 'Ohana (family). Hui O Hawaii is a way for both students from Hawaii and elsewhere to come together and familiarize themselves to a new culture while preserving where we are from.
The purpose of the Indian Student Organization is to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. Indian Student Organization's main purpose is to educate us as well as others on the current events and cultural history of India.
ISA promotes cultural education, advocates for the USF international student body, and provides a social community by being the voice of the international students, creating social interactions, and developing educational opportunities for cultural enrichment activist element, we fund raise and put on events for the USF community to spread awareness about the multitude of issues occurring in the many countries of the African continent.
PANAH is a student-based organization that unites Indonesian students at the University of San Francisco while at the same time strives to promote networking between Indonesian students, exhibiting the cultural richness of Indonesia and develop a lively community of Indonesian students on campus.
Where People who are interested in Japanese Culture in all formats are welcome to discuss and share ideas as well as having events such as movie nights, karaoke, ect that is relevant to Japanese Culture.
Kasamahan aims to promote solidarity in the Philippine American community by creating an environment that affirms the richness of our cultural experiences and by utilizing educational programs that aid in the assessment, development, and actualization of each member's potential and talents. Kasamahan also strives to share and educate others of the Philipino culture.
The Korean Student Association at the University of San Francisco (USF KSA) has a vision to unite students both, Korean and non-Korean to become active members within the Korean community. As our organization matures we plan to promote Korean culture through political, social, and cultural events. Most importantly the KSA would form life-long friendships through interest in the Korean culture.
LASO is dedicated to increasing Latino/Hispanic cultural awareness throughout the USF community.During the year, we have had different events such as Dia de los Muertos Celebration and our annual Esther Madriz Celebration dinner. These events, combined with our interaction with other students, faculty, and staff, help to educate the USF community about our traditions and contribute to making our campus a rich and culturally diverse environment.
Latinas Unidas creates a sense of community amongst the Latino population, specifically amongst the Latina women of the University of San Francisco. We provide support and encouragement for academic endeavors, social pursuits, and professional planning within the realm of positive sisterhood.
The MSU will offer all staff and students the opportunity to learn about Islam and discuss current issues dealing with Islam. MSU will also strive to raise awareness, provide information and collaborate with the other organizations and facilities at USF. The MSU will try to provide its members with resources.
Sister Connection organization that strives to create a sense of community for women of color at USF and address contemporary issues that are particular to this group. Our purpose is to provide a network of support for social, community, & academic endeavors. Through meetings, social events and community service, Sister Connection reaches their goal of making sure each member feels inspired, empowered, and connected.
The purpose of this club is to have a free space to speak Portuguese and experience Brazilian culture. We want to build a community to promote and disseminate Brazilian culture here at USF and in the city. Anyone can come to learn about Brazilian culture. We want to create an exchange community to learn from one another to strengthen ties and create new friendships. We want to promote the importance of Brazil in Latin America and its importance in an ever globalizing world. In a globalizing world it is important to learn about other cultures and how it affects us. The emerging importance of Brazil as a growing economic and political power is important in this day and age. We want to bring awareness of the contributions Brazil has made to the global economy and culture. We want to promote USF values by organizing community work within different Brazilian communities around the area. This purpose does not contradict the University's mission or its Catholic, Jesuit character.
