Student clubs
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One of our primary services in the Office of Student Diversity & Inclusion is advising the social identity-based and/or social justice-focused student groups on campus. These organizations are concerned with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering opportunities for social interaction that promote cultural and identity consciousness while also increasing cross-cultural dialogue at Skidmore. 

OSDI advises, mentors, and supports these clubs and helps them to plan events and programs, raise funds, and develop leadership skills. Membership in these organizations is open to all Skidmore students interested in being a part of the fun and for those who see diversity, social justice, and identity exploration/expression as an important facet of their lives at Skidmore and beyond.

OSDI-linked clubs include:

• African Heritage Awareness (AHA)
  • The African Heritage Awareness Club aims to increase and spread awareness of various African cultural practices and diaspora by sharing knowledge among the Skidmore and Saratoga Springs community via discussions, events, talks, performances, workshops and focus weeks among others.
• Asian Cultural Association (ACA)
  • ACA is an all-inclusive club that aims to build a safe and fun community for our members to learn, express their feelings, and have fun! We focus on Asian social awareness, lifestyle, culture, and much more.
• Black Student Union (BSU)
  • The mission of BSU is to provide all identifying members of the Black Student community with a network of solidarity and empowerment, as well as a platform to advocate their needs directly to the college. 
• Caribbean Student Association (CSA)
  • This organization aims to fabricate a community for the Caribbean/ West Indian student providing a supportive network and home for fostering connections between people of similar cultural backgrounds. This includes providing space for members of the Caribbean/West Indies community to share and celebrate their music, food, culture and history amongst themselves and the broader Skidmore community.
• Chinese Cultural Club (CCC)
  • Chinese Culture Club(Awareness) provides help to the current Chinese Students and enhances the connection between Chinese students and the Skidmore community. Come and join this super friendly and full-of-fun community to receive our latest updates on awesome events and other announcements!
• Extrava-Gemz
  • We are Skidmore's only majorette and step dance club! Our mission is to introduce and bring a form of Black culture to Skidmore’s campus that hasn’t been recognized before, foster a group of students passionate about the art of majorette and step dance or willing to try them out, and spread the joy/excitement/thrill of watching or performing majorette and step dance on campus. 
• Hayat
  • Hayat serves as the only South-Asian cultural club at Skidmore. The purpose of this club is to explore and bring awareness regarding the diverse and common cultures, social trends, traditions, and politics of South Asia. Hayat seeks to promote awareness and educate students on issues surrounding our daily lives in South Asia (for e.g. racism, discrimination based on gender/sexuality, etc.). HAYAT also promotes and celebrates the vibrant and exciting parts of the South Asian identity by hosting events at religious and cultural festivals (for e.g. Diwali, Eid, Holi, Garba) or by simply having Desi food and Bollywood involved.
• International Student Union (ISU)
  • The International Student Union (ISU) functions as the umbrella organization for international students. ISU provides a network for support for international students and creates awareness of the growing population of international students for the entire community. Featured activities include potlucks, an annual cultural show (Pangaea), trips, karaoke nights, game nights and more. All events and general meetings are open to everyone in the Skidmore community.
• Nihon Go
  • Nihon GO! commits to spreading awareness and understanding of Japanese culture as well as providing Japanese language students with a comfortable environment in which to practice Japanese. We hold various events from food events to discussions on aspects of Japanese culture. No prior Japanese language skills are required.
• Raíces
  • The primary goal of Raíces is to act as a resource for students of Latin American backgrounds and increase awareness on issues related to Latinx culture, history, philosophy, people and other facets. Raíces is a safe space for Latinx students to learn more about their roots and express their culture in the Skidmore community.
• Skidmore Native American Cultural Club (SNACC)
  • The Skidmore Native American Cultural Club (SNACC) aims to celebrate Native culture and history both on campus, and in the larger Saratoga community. We hold discussions on topics of history, art, music and culture in general, and commonly feature guests
• Skidmore Pride Alliance
  • Pride Alliance is a community and discussion group for topics and issues surrounding sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. We meet regularly and host events throughout the semester to connect with the queer community on campus as well as the rest of the Skidmore community.
• Ujima
  • Ujima means collective work and responsibility. The mission of Ujima is to bring awareness of African, African American, and Caribbean cultures to the Skidmore campus and its neighboring community. Our main priority is to foster a better relationship with other clubs on campus through collective work and responsibility and become a safe place and resource for students.