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ACSA's mission is to educate the Drake community about the cultures and traditions of the Continent of Africa and in the Caribbean, to celebrate diversity through African and Caribbean art, music, food and dance programs, to promote cultural understanding and appreciation on Drake's campus, and finally, to hone personal leadership and communication skills and to present ourselves as a respectable and organized association in our community. Get a taste of the African and Caribbean culture right here at Drake University. Meet new people and create new friendships as we bring the diaspora to you! 

Contact: acsa@drake.edu

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The Asian Student Union strives to create a safe space for students of the Asian diaspora, regardless of region or religion. We aim to talk about issues the Asian communities deal with, educate each other on our cultures and customs, and feel recognized in a predominantly white institution. Purpose: The purpose of the Asian Student Union is to offer a safe space for people of the Asian community and diaspora. It will provide the opportunity to educate others about different customs, traditions, and cultures. As Asia is an extremely diverse continent, there will be space for everybody to feel at home. 

Contact: asianstudentunion@drake.edu

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We are an association constituted of professional and student members across the country. You will gain access to paid summer internships and experienced job opportunities through Fortune 1000 corporate partners. We aspire to be the business partner of choice for companies seeking to hire and develop Latino talent. 

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The Coalition of Black Students (CBS) is a multicultural organization on campus. We strive to unite, empower, and educate the Black/African-American student community through top-quality social, cultural, and academic programming initiatives. Through positive and engaging events, members of CBS are able to cultivate a greater mutual respect, appreciation, and understanding of the Black experience as it exists around us. 

Contact: cbs@drake.edu

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Our goals are to provide an environment that is supportive for students with disabilities, spread awareness about disabilities, and utilize our collective power to advocate for accessibility on campus. 

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First-generation students are college students whose parents or legal guardians have not received a bachelor's degree from a four-year university. At Drake, about 20% of our incoming students are first-generation students. Our mission is to build community, provide mentorship, and ensure access for first-gen students.

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We are both international and domestic students dedicated to furthering multicultural education on campus.

Contact: isa@drake.edu

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The purpose of Drake's Japanese Culture and Language Association is to: provide a place for students to use their Japanese speaking skills in a casual environment outside of the classroom, promote awareness of Japanese culture on campus, and provide a setting for students who may not speak Japanese to learn about Japanese culture and engage in both traditional and pop culture events. Through weekly meetings, our club plans fun activities and events that expose members and other students on campus to different aspects of Japanese culture. These activities have included origami workshops, tea ceremony, playing with traditional toys, cooking simple foods, calligraphy, and karaoke parties. JCLA also plays an important role in welcoming Japanese exchange students and professors to Drake and integrating them into campus life.

Contact: dujapanese@drake.edu

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 La Fuerza Latina was formed pursuant to the passage of Drake Student Senate's first recorded student body referendum regarding the educational aspirations of DACA/Undocumented Latinos in Iowa. The purpose of La Fuerza Latina is to provide a space for students in solidarity with the Latino community in Des Moines and Drake and to foster dialogue around issues impacting Latinos, as well as to explore opportunities to promote a more inclusive atmosphere at Drake.

Contact: lafuerzalatina@drake.edu

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MEPPA spreads awareness, educates, and celebrates Middle East culture as well as spreads awareness on current events and issues in the Middle East. MEPPA hopes to be a space for people with Middle Eastern backgrounds and allies to feel comfortable and informed on Middle Eastern culture and issues at Drake. 

Contact: meppa@drake.edu

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All are welcome! Come get to know your (queer) neighbors as we learn about and discuss LGBT+ topics of all kinds! 

Contact: drakerainbowunion@gmail.com

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