Campus Organizations
Aikido Club |
Arab Student Organization (ASO) |
| Asian Students Association (ASA) The Asian Students Association strives to experience and examine the Asian American identity through discussion, interaction and introspection and to promote ethnic and cultural awareness in appreciation of the diversity that exists within the Asian American community. ASA's annual events include the Journey Into Asia cultural show, an Asian basketball tournament, and numerous other social and service events. General body meetings are held every other week and feature a variety of fun and educational activities. ASA also publishes East Wind, UNC's only Asian American magazine. Faculty advisor: Dan Duffy, Anthropology Student contact: Esther Yi |
| Bhangra Elite (BE) Bhangra Elite is a dance group specializing in the dance form of Bhangra. Bhangra is a Punjabi style of dancing that is very upbeat and energetic. The rhythm of bhangra music lends itself to mixing with hip-hop, and very popular beats. The group was founded in the fall of 1996 and has grown into a nationally-competitive Bhangra dance team. Bhangra Elite has attended Bhangra Blowout 3 of those years. Through the means of traditional dancing Bhangra Elite attempts to promote and educate the UNC campus community and the Triangle area on Punjabi culture. Faculty advisor: Montek Singh Primary Contact: Nisarg Desai |
| Bollywood Club of Carolina (BCC) The Bollywood Club of Carolina is a student organization dedicated to helping build intercultural ties and raise awareness of South-East Asian culture through film. Bollywood is among the richest, most varied, and most watched film traditions in the world, combining brilliant acting and cinematography with amazing musical scores. Come share this experience with us. Faculty advisor: Linwood Webster Primary contact: Purav Bhatt |
| Carolina Otaku Uprising (COUP) COUP seeks to expose and educate all students of UNC to Japanese animation, and is open to any and all interested in being exposed to this piece of Japanese culture--or if you just like giant robots. Faculty advisor: Yuko Kato Primary contact: Sarah Price |
| Carolina Students for Israel (CSI) Carolina Students for Israel is committed to Israel's right to exist and flourish as a Jewish state within secure and recognized boundaries. CSI is nonpartisan, reflecting both sides of the conflict, but focusing on the culture of Israel. CSI meets every other week on Sunday evenings and has many campus-wide activities, including speakers, performers, and the annual Israel Fest celebration in the Pit. Join the CSI listserv for meeting times and information on upcoming activities. Faculty advisor: Luceil Friedman, Asian Studies Student contact: Ariella Nouriel |
| Chinese Conversation Club (CCC) The purpose of the Chinese Conversation Club is to provide an opportunity for students at UNC Chapel Hill to converse and practice their Chinese. The objectives of this organization are to create and maintain a sociable and friendly space conducive to conversations in Mandarin and to encourage and facilitate conversations in Mandarin. The club, which is geared toward people who have some background in conversational Mandarin and wish to improve their fluency, meets on a regular basis and creates activities and programs to encourage members to discuss and to speak in Chinese. Join the CCC listserv to learn of upcoming meetings and activities. Faculty advisor: Wendan Li, Asian Studies Student contact: Lei Du |
| Chinese Undergraduate Student Association (CUSA) The Chinese Undergraduate Student Association, a student-run organization open to everyone, is dedicated to bringing together Chinese students and scholars and those interested in Chinese culture or language at UNC-Chapel Hill and the surrounding communities. CUSA aims to promote awareness and understanding of Chinese culture by participating in local cultural projects, organizing social events, and encouraging the use of the Chinese language. Join the CUSA listserv to keep informed on upcoming events. Faculty advisor: Li-ling Hsiao, Asian Studies Student contact: Sophia Su |
| Ek Taal Bharatnatyam, a classical Indian dance in existence for over 1000 years, requires intensive training over a span of 7 or more years under the instruction of classically trained teacher. A dance which originated in the temples of Southern India, Bharatnatyam, has evolved into a specific classical dance form with a dynamic rhythm and rich vocabulary of expressive facial, hand and foot gestures which tell artistic stories of the Hindu religion. In order to sustain and further this traditional art form, an organization specifically geared towards bringing those with Bharatnatyam training and those with a keen interest in learning together must be formed. The purpose of the organization will be to further the understanding and appreciation for this age old Indian art form, while enriching the campus community with cultural diversity, and bridging cultural gaps through the universal art form of dance. At the present time no other student or campus organization fills the void of the proposed organizations goals. Faculty advisor: Afroz Taj Primary contact: Mansi Kachalia |
| Hmong Students Association of Carolina (HSAC) Recognizing the "Hmong American identity", HSAC endeavors to promote and educate the community of the Hmong culture through socio-culture events, exhibits, and community service. Advisor Rachel Willis Contact Sourygna Ku |
| Japan Club The Japan Club's purpose is to provide both Japanese and American students the opportunity to explore each other's cultures, with the objective of carrying out cultural, social, and academic events to benefit all members. Events are usually held twice a month on Wednesday; join the Japan Club listserv to find out what's coming up. Typical events include traditional Japanese cultural events (such as otsukimi - writing haiku and viewing the moon from the quad); events centering on Japanese/American interaction (presentation by exchange students comparing Japanese and American universities, dinner with a local Japanese family); and general social events (Thanksgiving food & movie night, joint semiformal with other UNC groups). Faculty advisor: Yuki Aratake, Asian Studies Student contact: Sally Beth Moore and Matthew Mapplebeck |
| Korean American Students Association (KASA) Our organization seeks to promote cultural, political, and social awareness about the Korean American community both on the UNC-CH campus and in the community at large; membership is open to any and all who are interested in Korean American issues. Faculty advisor: Samuel Song Student contact: Reuel Kim |
| Masala "Masala" is a hindi word that means "mixture of spices." This organization strives to bring cultural organizations together to unite, educate, and stimulate the campus community concerning issues of diversity and cultural awareness. This mission is carried out through several events during the year--Cultural Teach-In meetings, Diversity Training sessions, the annual Masala Fashion Show, and many more. Whether you consider yourself diverse or would just like to learn more about different cultures--Masala is the group for you! Faculty advisor: Terri Houston Student contact: Gerard Anthony |
| Middle East Student Forum (MESF) The Middle East Student Forum is a body that informs, provides material for, and created discussion about the Middle East at UNC-CH. Faculty advisor: Carl Ernst Student contact: Sara Aghajanian |
Sangam |
| Solidarity with Palestine through Education and Action - Carolina (SPEAC) We seek to humanize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by standing in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for dignity, human rights, and justice. Faculty advisor: Nadia Yaqub Student contact: Haley Koch |
| Southeast Asia Interest Association (SEAIA) The purpose of SEAIA is to promote cultural interest and social awareness of Southeast Asia on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, as well as engage students in activities to aid the region. Activities of SEAIA include student lecture series, scholarly lecture series, fundraisers, film nights, food preparation demonstrations, etc., all related to Southeast Asia. Meetings are usually held on the first and third Wednesday evenings of the month; join the SEAIA listserv to learn more. Faculty advisor: Peter Coclanis, History Student contact: Meg Eberle or Monica Shah |
| UNC-CH Vietnamese Students Association (VSA) VSA focuses on and enhances the integration of traditional Vietnamese culture and Vietnamese-American culture in order to promote unity and awareness into our community. Faculty advisor: Eric Henry Student contact: Mitchell Luong |
Vision for North Korea - UNC-CH Chapter (VNK) |
Last updated: 2 May 2008