AS Clubs Categorically : Cultural/Ethnic
African Caribbean Club (A.C.C.)
A support group for Africans and Caribbeans who are attendening Western. The purpose of the group is to bond together with the traditions that come from our various countries.
Contact Person: Yusuf Beshir;
206-372-3255; beshiry@students.wwu.edu
Black Student Union
The BSU is a social club for African American students. Goals are to provide ethnic minority students as well as majority students with a sense of community and ecuation about African American culture and history.
Contact Person: Breanna Jones;
206-303-8137; bsu.wwu@gmail.com
Campus Friends Club
We want to encourage strong, lasting friendships between Western students and the students of the Asia University America Program (AUAP) by going on fun excursions together. These excursions will introduce AUAP students, and maybe Western students as well, to exciting parts of Bellingham that they might never otherwise see.
Contact Person: Rosemary Haskins & Gwen Taylor;
360-305-7862 or 253-266-8353; Rosemary.Haskins@wwu.edu or taylorg4@students.wwu.edu
Capoeira Club
The goal of the Capoeira Club is to promote the act of Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian culture. It is our belief that playing Capoeira can benefit anyone who wants to learn by improving physical fitness, self awareness, and self-confidence. As an art of the African slaves in Brazil, it is a fight for freedom, whether physical, mental, spiritual,emotional, or social. We are therefore committeed to raising awareness of how Capoeira can improve people's quality of life and also making it available to anyone who wants to join the Capoeira community.
Contact Person: Juliet Holzknecht;
206-992-6454; capoeirawwu@yahoo.com or holzknj@cc.wwu.edu
Chinese Student Association
Our goal is to share and celebrate our Asian culture with the community, and serve as a network where students can connect.
Contact Person: Kevin Ng;
425-213-8624; csa.wwu@gmail.com or ngk2@students.wwu.edu
Filipino American Student Association
To educate and explore Filipino heritage and culture.
Contact Person: Sofina Morales ;
206-383-5739; wwufasa@yahoo.com or morales3@cc.wwu.edu
Website: http://www.fasawwu.org
German Club
German Club strives to create a fun environment for the Western Washington University campus community to experience a wide range of cultural activities. We promote the awareness and appreciation of the german language and culture. German Club provides a networking opportunity for those interested in encouraging multi-cultural diversity.
Contact Person: Jennifer Patterson;
360-980-1020; germanclubwwu@gmail.com or patterj8@students.wwu.edu
Website: Facebook Search: WWU German Club
Hui 'O Hawaii
We invite all students who are interested in the Hawaiian traditions and culture to get involved and socialize. Our major event is the very successful, fun annual luau. Stop by and say hi!
Contact Person: Cheryl Fujioka or Kai Yoshimura;
808-640-4416 or 808-227-1223; fujiokc@students.wwu.edu or yoshim8@students.wwu.edu
International Movie and Tea Club
To organize the foreign exchange student group under one umbrella and to introduce them to various cultures through the viewing of foreign film. Each week a film from a different country will be shown, as well as having food and drink preparations by student members on a rotating basis.
Contact Person: Katrin Deeg;
206-271-3861; deegk@cc.wwu.edu
Japanese Conversation Club
To provide a club for those with interest in speaking the Japanese language and to promote multiculturalism at WWU.
Contact Person: Chi Xiong;
425-444-6227; xiongc@students.wwu.edu
Japanese Student Association
Japanese Student Association is to promote a better understanding of Japanese culture: free from stereotypes and idealized images of Japan and its people. The club is open for all who have an interest in learning more about Japan. It provides opportunities to discuss Japanese customs, travels, language, sports, fashion and arts. We, the members of Japanese Student Association, open that all members will be able to make connections with others through meetings and activities.
Contact Person: Alisa Sweet;
360-318-5909; jsa_wwu@hotmail.com or asweet.517@gmail.com
Korean Students Association
To promote and educate about Korean culture at Western. It provides opportunities to know Korean traditional customs, language, and ancient arts; in ancient Chinese texts, Korea is referred to as "Rivers and Mountains embroidered on silk." We, the members of Korean Students Association promote better understanding of Korean culture.
Contact Person: Cody Tornow;
360-224-4864; wwuksa@gmail.com or tornowc2@students.wwu.edu
La Mesa Espanola
To help anyone who wants to perfect their ability to speak the spanish language to do so by creating a place in which english is completely excluded from all dialogue. Also, to work with the spanish speaking community and to raise awareness about the influence of spanish speakers in Bellingham.
Contact Person: Ryan Brunhauer;
360-318-4082; delasoul1@gmail.com
La Table Francaise
For the french-speaking population of Bellingham (and surrounding areas!) to congregate, have good conversation, and work on their language skills.
Contact Person: Zoe Mote;
motez@students.wwu.edu
Latino Student Union
The Latino Student Union promotes the unity, education, heritage and culture of the Latino community. We are a resource for Latino students and allies alike. LSU advocates awareness on social, cultural and identity issues faced by the Latino population, both within the US and in Latin America. We embrace all those who embrace us and wish to celebrate and recognize Latino culture.
Contact Person: Ana Parada;
206-883-6208; lsuwwu@gmail.com
MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan)
To promote an educational, cultural and supportive atmosphere for Chicano/Latinos students on Western's campus.
Contact Person: Juanita Salinas;
206-574-8871; wwumecha@yahoo.com or salinaj2@students.wwu.edu
Website: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~esc/clubs/mecha/
Mixed Identity Student Organization (MISO)
We seek to form an alliance of students who desire ownership over their own identities while respecting the identities of others. We seek to function as a social support resource promoting identity exploration and cross cultural understanding. As students whose own identities continually cross boundaries that historically have divided populations and cultural groups and whose intersections of identity are often not reflected by the dominant society, we seek to create a safe space to explore the politics of identity and race as a social construction in both a private and public atmosphere. We seek to educate ourselves and our community.
Contact Person: Sharde Mills ;
360-650-7276; MISO_WWU@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~esc/clubs/miso/index.html
Native American Student Union
To provide programming related to Native American issues on campus and to provide a sense of community for Native American and Native Alaskan students.
Contact Person: Lisa Jackson-Nickel;
360-536-1167; lil_lisa_05@hotmail.com
Polynesian Club
To educate and explore the Polynesian culture. Our goal is to unite people from the various islands of the Pacific (Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, and many others).
Contact Person: Dominique Sagiao;
206-384-2298; sagiaod@cc.wwu.edu
Queer People of Color (QPOC)
To promote awareness for the need of a more cohesive, diverse community and demonstrate that there are queer people of color on campus and allies who support us. To establish a connection between the LGBTA and ESC clubs.
Contact Person: Shams Gebre;
253-561-1718; gebres@students.wwu.edu
South Asian Students Association
The South Asian Students Association is to increase awareness and educate the University about South Asian culture and heritage, creating an environment in which students are encouraged to explore and experience the South Asian culture. By hosting various cultural and social events and by reaching out to other parts of the campus community, we plan on encouraging social interaction among South Asian, enhance student-faculty relations, and facilitate the adjustment process for incoming South Asian students. Our intentions shall not be based on any religious ground.
Contact Person: Sharan Baths;
425-802-8321; baths@students.wwu.edu
Vietnamese Student Association
Promote unity among Vietnamese students within and outside WWU. Help them to adapt to college life, maintain cultural awareness, build communication and leadership skills through teamwork, and maintain public relations through community and school services.
Contact Person: An Le;
360-556-7457; western_vsa@yahoo.com or lea3@students.wwu.edu
Website: http://www.wwu.edu/~vsa/
Western Jewish Gals
We seek to provide a space for all Jewish Gals on campus, where they can freely address their concerns in a supportive, social environment. We seek to create innovative programs to foster a sense of Jewish and feminine pride, along with a sense of community and belonging. We are an open space and anyone is welcome to check us out.
Contact Person: Monica Neiman;
425-281-1314; neimanm@students.wwu.edu
Website: Facebook Search: Western Jewish Gals