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Founded in 1992, Asian/American Students in Action is a political organization and support community at Mount Holyoke College founded to address Asians in America. Beyond our diasporic Asian identities, we affirm all our liberations are connected and welcome all BIPOC and non-BIPOC accomplices to join our work as we create spaces for political education and advocacy. We stand in solidarity with BIPOC communities facing systemic injustice from race, gender, ableism, capitalism, and imperialism through an intersectional and abolitionist approach.

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ASA is an inclusive organization that serves as a community of support for Pan-Asian students at Mount Holyoke College. We aim to celebrate and spread awareness of Pan-Asian culture as well as promote Pan-Asian voices, experiences, and political engagement through various events and programs throughout the year.

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APAU, an organization for persons of African descent, plans and implements activities and programs designed to increase awareness of Africa's unique and diverse cultural heritage within the Mount Holyoke and Five College community. APAU also serves as a support group that facilitates social activities to bring women of color together. APAU serves as a safe space for students of the African Diaspora and all who share, believe and support the philosophies, traditions and values of APAU.

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AWAZ is Mount Holyoke's South Asian student association. It aims to spread greater awareness and inspire appreciation of South Asian culture and heritage through cultural showcases, public dialogue and other interactive endeavors engaging those of the Mount Holyoke community and beyond.

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Our mission is to create an inclusive and diverse community at Mount Holyoke College that celebrates and promotes Bangladeshi culture while welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We strive to foster cross-cultural understanding, provide support, mentorship, and engage in meaningful social initiatives. Through our organization, we aim to establish an open and educational space where everyone can connect, learn, and make a positive impact both on campus and in the wider world.

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The mission of the Cantonese Club is to create a cultural space where we can share and cultivate a sense of community among Cantonese students and students interested in Cantonese culture.

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Chinese Cultural Association is an organization dedicated to helping students learn about Chinese culture and promoting cultural awareness.

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Our mission is to create and space for a-spec people and allies to come together and discuss a-spec relevant things as well as spreading awareness about the asexual and aromantic spectrums on campus.

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A confidential support network that serves self-identified LGBTQ people of color in the Five College community, FAMILIA aims to increase the visibility of LGBTQ students of color and to heighten awareness by creating a space for open dialogue.

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FLIP exists to help students find a community within an institution that is traditionally affluent and built on legacy. We host events and conferences designed to orient our community in addition to increasing awareness of our struggles and successes.

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The mission of the organization Gender+ shall be: fostering positive and purposefully intersectional community for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, questioning individuals, and allies.

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The International Student Organizing Committee (ISOC) aims to support International students and create a home away from home for all global citizens.

Under the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives in Mount Holyoke College, the International Student Organizing Committee (ISOC) actively aims to build and foster a strong global community on campus. We lead the international student orientation program at the beginning of each semester and create events that encourage cross-cultural connections between our peers throughout the year.

At ISOC, our main objective is to not only act as the link between international students, faculty, administration and the rest of the student body, but also to represent the voice and interests of the international community here on campus.

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To spread Japanese culture, spirit, support those who love Japanese culture. We also strive to unite international students, Japanese-American students, and anyone else that appreciates and enjoys Japanese culture, as those people all have that common interest.

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KSA aims to provide a space for Korean and Korean American students both on and off campus while spreading Korean culture to the community. We aim to help minorities establish their identities in America through spreading knowledge and cultural events.

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La Unidad is a space for Latinx students where we are able to embrace and celebrate Latinx culture. Members of La Unidad want to provide Latinx students an opportunity to develop the support systems necessary for a successful college experience. Being a minority on campus, we want to solidify the relationship amongst our Latinx peers in order to provide a stronger sense of community within our institution. By:

- Creating brave spaces to combat stereotypes that are perpetuated in everyday society and to unite all the students who identify as Latinx.
- Hosting different bonding events where we are able to establish relationships and to enhance our Latinx identity with our fellow Latinx students.
- Promoting our culture and traditions while serving our local and global communities in areas such as Holyoke and Springfield.
- Bringing awareness to campus about what is going on in the Latinx community currently through hosting events, such as Noche Latina.
- Providing a space for our peers, who identify as Latinx to have a voice on campus through sharing their ideas, opinions, and concerns about topics that are important to them.

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Liga Filipina is a Mount Holyoke College student association celebrating Filipino culture and spreading awareness of the Philippines. We aim to create an inclusive community for everyone interested in learning more about Filipino culture and the Philippines. You can contact the board at ligafilipina.mtholyoke@gmail.com.

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Members will be notified of our events and will have the opportunity to participate in event planning.

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MHACASA shall have the following purposes:
a) To be a support group for African and Caribbean Students in the Mount Holyoke College Community.
b) To sponsor activities that will bring African and Caribbean Culture to the Mount Holyoke College Community.
c) To inform the Mount Holyoke College Community about Africa and the Caribbean and to provide awareness of current and pertinent issues concerning Africa and the Caribbean.
d) To cooperate with other Student Associations at Mount Holyoke College, and elsewhere, when appropriate.
e) To form a network with African and Caribbean Alumnae of Mount Holyoke College.
f) To aid in the recruitment of African and Caribbean students from Africa, The Caribbean,
and the African and Caribbean Diaspora.

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The Mixed Identity Student Collective (MISC) aims to support the visibility of the multi-racial individuals here at Mount Holyoke that often go unrecognized. The goal of our organization is to create a space for students to connect with their mixed identities freely and without judgement. MISC also aims to acknowledge the experiences unique to multi-racial individuals while creating a cross-cultural community.

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The Nepali Student Organization is a place for all Nepali students, friends, and well-wishers to come together for a common ground of shared interests. The club seeks to promote awareness about Nepali culture among the Mount Holyoke community and further contribute to the diversity of the campus. We also seek to raise awareness about social, economic and politico-cultural challenges in Nepal, ranging from basic education, health care and gender equality to human rights through dialogues and lectures.

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At Mount Holyoke, promoting "a beloved community" by cultivating an inclusive and socially just campus environment for all is a priority. The Office of Community and Belonging is committed to the holistic development and wellness of Mount Holyoke students using intersectional frameworks with a focus on identity, social justice, religion and spirituality, and liberatory consciousness. We create opportunities for those who gather and engage with The Office of Community and Belonging to feel empowered to ask and explore: "who I am, who do I want to be, and who do others think I am, and want me to be?"

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Make a difference through fundraising for important causes; encouraging political and cultural awareness and participation; creating an optimistic and positive attitude about Pakistan: create a sense of belonging for pakistani students on campus (although all are welcome to join for volunteering and events) and providing a forum to think of critical solutions for the country's major problems.

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1. To create a space for Indian students of all cultural and social backgrounds to build community and celebrate festivals from their specific communities within this diverse nation
2. To create awareness of social justice issues in India

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To connect adoptees in their ambiguity and educate the community on the complexity of transracial adoption and its intersection with other societal issues. We seek to create a space for ourselves to support and unite in a common struggle and work with transracial adoptees, non-transracial adoptees, and non-adoptees in ensuring that the Mount Holyoke campus facilitates a welcoming environment for adoptees of all backgrounds.

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The mission of the Tamil Student Association is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates Tamil culture, language, and heritage. We aim to provide a supportive platform for students to connect, engage, and empower each other through cultural events, educational initiatives, and social activities. By promoting awareness and understanding of Tamil traditions, values, and history, we strive to create a welcoming space that encourages learning, growth, and a sense of belonging among Tamil students and enthusiasts alike.

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Established in 2003, Mount Holyoke College Vietnamese Student Association (MHC VSA) is a student organization located in South Hadley, Massachusetts. We provide a warm and casual environment and offer a myriad of social and educational activities that promote Vietnamese culture. We seek to rekindle the essence and beauty of Vietnam through dance, music, discussion, and of course, food. Belonging to a school member of the Five College Consortium, we also frequently collaborate with other VSAs at Smith College, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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