An array of multicultural and international organizations await students of all backgrounds at Dartmouth, easing the transition into College life and providing a mainstay of cultural diversity throughout the year.
One of the largest cultural organizations on campus is the Afro-American Society. It brings lecturers, professors, entertainers and political figures to Dartmouth and hosts other activities to meet the needs of black students. As is the case with all other organizations Student participation is open to all students regardless of ethnicity, race, or nationality.
Other organizations that cater to black students include the Shabazz Center, which offers programming to promote awareness of issues regarding the African Diaspora. The Center also doubles as a residential center where up to 26 students may live each term.
AfriCaSo is the African and Caribbean Students' Organization at Dartmouth. Its main aim is to increase awareness of issues pertinent to Africa and the Caribbean.
Asian organizations constitute a major portion of multicultural groups at Dartmouth, with the Dartmouth Asian Organization at the fore. It seeks to foster understanding and appreciation of Asian and Asian-American culture and provide a forum in which Asian and Asian-American students can interact socially and intellectually. DAO also hosts an increasingly popular culture night each term.
The Korean-American Student Association functions as a social organization and as a means to increase understanding of Korean culture at Dartmouth. KASA puts on a Korean film festival, an Intramural Sports program, an annual Korean culture night and a Big Sibling/Little Sibling Program.
For events related to South Asia, Milan is there. It works to unite students from the Indian subcontinent, iwhile organizing poetry readings, a Hood Museum Art Exhibit, and an annual cultural night.
Shamis was founded last year to promote Arab culture and address Arab-American issues. It also provides a support network for Arab and Arab-American students. Shamis additionally hosts a culture night replete with food, dancing, and awareness.
An umbrella organization for campus Latino groups, La Alianza Latina works to unite those interested in Latino cultures as it supports American Latino students. Guest speakers, movie nights and panels are among the group's activities.
International students have the option of living in a home of own: Brewster International House. It houses over 30 students and holds a variety of programming events, including weekly dinners, international movie nights, and informational or intellectual lectures.
