Recruiting Diverse Populations: Student Organizations at Purdue
Please use this page of organizations focused on diversity and minorities if you are interested in increasing recruitment of diverse populations.
Organization Directory:
Afghan Students Association of Purdue
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The Afghan Student Association works to showcase Afghan culture and educate the Purdue community about Afghanistan.
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African Students' Association
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The African Students' Association is an independent, non-profit, non-sectarian, sociocultural and educational student organization.
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Armenian Club of Purdue
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A social club for Armenians and those interested in Armenian culture.
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Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
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The AAARCC brings Asian and Asian American experiences to life through programming, networking, and advocacy efforts that are focused on enriching the Purdue experience for all members of our campus community. Our cener is open to people of all identities and interests.
We welcome input from students, faculty, and staff that will help us create innovative learning environments both in and out of the classroom. Whether you are an individual acting on your own accord, or representing a larger collective such as a student organization, academic class, residence hall, or professional/staff unit, we are open to innummerable opportunities to build and strengthen bridges all across Purdue.
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Phone
765-496-0488
Bangladesh Students Association
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Banglasdesh Student Association at Purdue University serves the best interest of Bangladeshi students studying here. Its purpose is to nurture and nourish the culture and heritage of Bangladesh through different programs which help familiarize Bangladesh to the diverse Purdue community.
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765-701-7880
Black Cultural Center
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Formed in 1964 as a place for black students at Purdue University to meet, bond, and study in a group setting, the Black Cultural Center has grown to many times its original size and mission. Today, the BCC is a place for African American students to learn their heritage, and also a place that provides cross-cultural exchanges and cultural diversity for the entire campus and the surrounding community.
The BCC houses a library and a computer lab. It sponsors several performing arts ensembles, including the Black Voices of Inspiration, Haraka Writers, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. These groups are led by professional artists-in-residence.
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765-494-3092
Chinese Christian Fellowship
Purdue Chinese Christian Fellowship aims to provide a spiritual home for Chinese Christian on purdue campus, spreads God's words among Chinese non-Christians, and also welcomes anyone who are interested in Learning Chinese and Chinese culture.
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Colombian Student Association at Purdue
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The Colombian Student Association at Purdue was founded in 2011 as an effort to gather the great diversity of the Colombian students at Purdue in terms of disciplines, age, ideas and ideologies, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. In that spirit, CSAP is intended to be a vital instrument of the integration of Colombian students to campus life and to promote and share the culture of our country. It also seeks to help students navigate the personal, academic, and professional challenges of studying abroad.
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Costa Rican Students Association at Purdue
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The Costa Rican Student Association at Purdue is intended to support and enhance the professional, personal and social development of Costa Ricans that come to Purdue University as visiting and research scholars, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
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Hong Kong Student Association
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The mission of the Hong Kong Students Association at Purdue University is to strengthen bonds among Chinese students especially the Cantonese speakers at Purdue through gatherings and to promote a spirit of cooperation and unity among Hong Kong students in America as well as those of other cultural backgrounds.
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Indonesian Student Association
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Permias Purdue or Indonesian Student Association (ISA) is an official organization for all Indonesian who study and live in Purdue University community area. We also open for non-Indonesian who wants to study more about our culture and share common interest.
We aim to promote the Indonesian culture in the Purdue University community area and thus spread awareness and knowledge towards the Indonesian culture.
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Iranian Cultural Club
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Iranian Cultural Club is a student organization at Purdue University founded in 1990 free any political or religious inclination. ICC's missions are to raise awareness and appreciation of Iranian culture, people, traditions and language. ICC tries to provide new Iranian students the necessary orientation of the Purdue community and facilities, and to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for the Iranian community at Purdue.
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Japan Student Association
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Japan Student Association of Purdue University was created in order to:
- Introduce members to Japan and its distinguished culture.
- Share important information and advice regarding Japanese-English bilingual careers, internships, and study abroad in Japan.
- Meet new people, make new friends, and improve the communication and relationship among the membership of Purdue University students, faculty and staff.
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Kazakh Students Association
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Kazakh Student Association is founded to assist newly admitted students from Kazakhstan in smooth transitioning to the new environment, as well as to foster collaboration and friendship among students from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the United States of America and other countries represented at Purdue University. Our organization will conduct bi-weekly meetings for team building along with participation in the campus-wide events to promote diversity among the students by exchanging the traditions and culture with the large versatile student community at Purdue University. We strongly believe that it will be a valuable academic and social experience for all members of our community.
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Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association Young Generation Purdue
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KSEA (Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association) is a non-profit professional organization established in 1971 and has been working to promote the application of science and technology for the general welfare of society and to foster international cooperation especially between the U.S. and Korea. YG Groups are sub-branches of KSEA Local Chapters, and are composed of KSEA members in College, Graduate School, and Working Professionals in their 20's and 30's.
KSEA YG Purdue (Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association Young Generation) have constituted to establish an active forum for communication among Korean American students and professionals in the disciplines of science and engineering.
KSEA YG Purdue operates under the auspices of KSEA Indiana Chapter (http://www.ksea-in.org/) and strives to become an integral part of Purdue's Korean-American Community.
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Korean Undergraduate Student Association
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We are the university recognized Korean undergraduate student association.
KUSA has been the role model for the Korean students and spreading the Korean culture at Purdue University.
KUSA strictly follows the non-discrimination policy set by the university, thus KUSA welcomes everyone, regardless of ethnicity who has interests in the Korean culture.
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765-586-5061
Latinos in Science and Engineering
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The mission of this chapter is to promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in education and leadership among Latinos in STEM. The mission of this chapter is to also increase the number of Latino engineers at Purdue University by providing awareness of engineering discipline among local high schools and a strong sense of community among all Latinos. Our vision is a future where Latinos are leaders in the engineering and science world.
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Malaysian Students Association
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The Purdue University Malaysian Students Association (PUMSA) is a Malaysian student organization based in Purdue University.
Throughout the years, it has become our responsibility to welcome newcomers from Malaysia to the Boilermaker Community and life in Purdue University. We provide a home away from home. We are family.
PUMSA promotes Malaysian culture on campus by organizing events such our largest event of the year as well as one of Purdue's biggest cultural events, Malaysian Night. PUMSA members showcase Malaysia’s culture through various dances, music, and other performances in an overarching performance held together by an entertaining theme and storyline.
Besides that, PUMSA takes pride in placing Malaysian cuisine in the forefront of its efforts as we seek to win the hearts of the Purdue community through delicious food. We participate in events such as the International Food Bazaar and Taste of Asia, while also providing an endless supply of nasi lemak and teh tarik at most of our own events.
Through our events, efforts and friendships, we are able to endorse Malaysian culture to West Lafayette, Indiana while bringing ourselves closer together.
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Mexican and Mexican-American Association
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The Mexican and Mexican-American Association understands the need for an organization that allows for the integral development of students with Mexican heritage and the manners in which it can serve to promote the integration of students to life at Purdue University. Our student organization provides a safe and charitable venue for adherents to any race and ethnicity to participate in the claims of culture. While this is a distinctly Mexican-focused organization, any student is welcome to become a member and learn, debate, and explore the connection of cultural pride, diversity, and inclusion.
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Minorities in Nuclear Engineering & Sciences
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Minorities in Nuclear Engineering and Sciences (MINES) is intended to provide a means for public education regarding nuclear energy, policy, and technology, facilitate minority recruitment into the nuclear sciences, and develop a cross-disciplinary network of minorities and allies across industry and academia.
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
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The Purdue chapter of the NAACP strives to bridge that gap between all walks of life on the Purdue University campus. Our main goal is to highlight social injustices on both this campus and throughout the world. We are always looking for new members who are willing to go the extra mile to make a difference in the community.
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National Society of Black Engineers
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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), with more than 28,000 members, is one of the largest student-run organizations in the country. The Society is dedicated to the realization of a better tomorrow through the development of intensive programs for increasing the recruitment, retention, and successful graduation of minorities in engineering. NSBE is comprised of over 220 charted chapters located on college and university campuses throughout the United States. These chapters are geographically divided into 6 major regions. NSBE had its genesis at a National Conference planned and hosted by the Society of Black Engineers here at Purdue University in April of 1975. From this meeting of concerned students and educators, NSBE was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of Texas. NSBE also became recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 c.3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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765-494-3974
Native American Educational Cultural Center
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The NAECC serves as a focal point for campus and community programs centered on Indigenous (American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian) cultures through the following initiatives:
1. Culturally relevant programming that portrays a realistic image of Indigenous people while promoting a greater understanding and appreciation for Indigenous cultures.
2. Serving as a communication link between the campus and tribal communities in Indiana and the U.S., establishing professional development and leadership opportunities and sponsoring cross cultural learning experiences related to Native histories and perspectives.
3. Collaborating with univesity-wide programs that promote degree advancement into graduate school, provide educational opportunities for pre-college students, and partner with local Native American organizations to provide Indigenous speakers on campus.
4. Providing resources to encourage learning and empowerment. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to take advantage of the NAECC's facilties to study, use computer lab or to meet in the multipurpose room, and to use the NAECC's media collection composed of books, periodicals, and educational DVDs.
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765-494-4540
Nigerian Students Association at Purdue
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The Nigerian Students Association at Purdue was formed to foster a sense of unity, pride, and collaboration among current, past, and incoming Nigerian students at Purdue University. Since Spring 2019, the association has served as a much-needed resource for members, providing a safe space for community development, productive reflections, social interactions, information dissemination, and the strategizing of academic, career, and national developmental plans.
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765-543-3656
Polynesian Cultural Club of Purdue
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The Polynesian Culture Club of Purdue (PCCP) brings together students to celebrate the rich Polynesian cultures and increase the visibility and educates the campus and greater Lafayette area of Polynesian traditions.
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Puerto Rican Student Association
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Establishes a comfortable and inclusive environment for students at Purdue University; provides different academic, professional, and socio-cultural activities to encourage the discussion of Puerto Rican affairs; sponsors workshops, seminars, and conferences of professional development; and promotes links between the community, corporations, and non-profit organizations near the Lafayette–West Lafayette surroundings.
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Purdue American Association of University Women
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Purdue AAUW works to champion gender and social equity on campus and in the community, with a focus on issues affecting women and girls such as pay equity, sexual violence, Title IX, reproductive rights, civil rights, LGBTQ issues, education, and politics and to provide educational programming and leadership opportunities surrounding these and other issues.
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765-496-2450
Purdue Filipino Association
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The Purdue Filipino Association (PFA) is both a cultural and social student-led organization established in 1989, that has been growing ever since. PFA encourages students from all backgrounds at Purdue University to learn about Filipino and Filipino-American culture through bi-monthly meetings, socials, philanthropies, and cultural events.
We are a down-to-earth group of students who also enjoy collaborating with other organizations and celebrating campus diversity. Together, we network and facilitate several functions throughout the semester and invite all Purdue students who are interested in the Filipino culture.
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Saudi Student Association
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The Saudi Student Association (SSA) is a democratic, cultural, and social student non-profit organization which represents Saudi students at Purdue University. Our goals are to enhance and encourage close ties between Saudi students and the community, while introducing and enriching the campus community with the understanding of the Saudi culture, heritage, and people. We strive to keep an honest, clean, and respectable reflection of the Saudi culture amongst our actions, social interactions, and events.
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Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
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SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
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SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. Our vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
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shpe.purdue.president@gmail.com
Society of Women Engineers
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There are four facets to PSWE: Professional Development, Engineering Outreach, Technical Opportunities, and Support Network. Purdue SWE is one of the largest student organizations at Purdue and is consistently one of the largest collegiate SWE chapters in the nation.
To learn more about Purdue SWE, please visit our website: https://www.purdueswe.org/
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765-494-6284
South Asian Student Alliance
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The Purdue University South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) founded in 2002 is a student led group that represents the countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The purpose of the organization is to provide Purdue University students and faculty who are of South Asian descent, or those interested in South Asia, with an environment in which they can meet, learn and participate in cultural events with others of the same interest. The efforts of this organization shall target individuals both inside and outside of South Asian and South Asian American communities.
SASA's purpose is to maximize the potential of the organization through its vast membership, to increase the awareness and collaboration of South Asians as well as other South Asian organizations on campus and in the community, to preserve the rich cultural heritage of South Asia, and to unite South Asians and people of other races by learning from diversity.
SASA was created with the intent to fulfill the following goals:
- Bring together the South Asian community on this campus
-To promote South Asian culture
-To create various types of events including the cultural, social, professional, and service aspects of our diverse community.
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Sri Lankan Association at Purdue
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An organization for all Sri Lankans studying or working at Purdue, and their families and friends.
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Taiwanese Student Association
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Purdue University Undergraduate Taiwan Student Association is an official student based organization sanctioned by the Taiwan Foreign Affairs Office in Chicago as well as Purdue University. Over the past decade, numerous Taiwanese Purdue graduates have participated in our community activities, and it is now our turn to continue the legacy. We welcome you with open arms to TSA, a community that brings Taiwanese students together and makes Purdue a home away from home. Throughout the year, we host various activities to help establish and create a warm and caring atmosphere for us all. Regardless if you are a TSA officer or member, we all have our own unique college and life experiences we can share to help new members and students to have a successful college career here at Purdue. We also encourage mutual learning between members and helping each other to find our suitable paths. We welcome anyone who is interested in Taiwan’s culture to join us.
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Turkish Student Association
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Since 1974, our organization aims to cherish and represent our country and culture at Purdue University. The memberships are not only for Turkish citizens since we welcome individuals from all nationalities. Our hope is to provide a second home away from home for our Turkish members while providing a diverse and stimulating experience for our non-Turkish members.
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Vietnamese Student Association
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The Vietnamese Student Association at Purdue University seeks to assist in promoting the awareness of the Vietnamese culture in and around the community and also throughout the nation. Its diverse group of members come together to implement social and cultural events, while encouraging the furthering of our education, leadership abilities, and growth as an individual.