Student Organizations
Asian and Pacific American Student Union (APASU)
The purpose of the Asian Pacific American Student Union (APASU) on campus is to provide a social support group for Asian Pacific American students and those interested in Asian cultures and to offer activities for awareness of Asian Pacific American cultures. It is also exists to generate an atmosphere of discussion and action concerning Asian Pacific American political issues.
APASU website
Baha'i Unity Group
The Baha'i Unity Group supports students exploring the Baha'i faith. They sponsor discussions and host speakers on campus.
B-GLAD
B-GLAD, a supportive community of queer and ally students, affirms all sexual orientations and identities. Group members work through social, political, and educational activism for equality for all sexual minorities.
B-GLAD website
Black Student Union (BSU)
Community for Hispanic Awareness (CHispA)
The Community for Hispanic Awareness provides support for students of Hispanic heritage. We welcome all students to take part in our organization who would like to learn about Hispanic culture. Through social events we strive to educate students, faculty and staff about the richness of the many Hispanic cultures.
First Nations
First Nations is a group for Native Americans and those interested in learning about Native American cultures.
Hui-O-Hawai'i
Hui-O-Hawai'i aims to share the culture of Hawaii with the campus community. The club consists of undergraduate and graduate students who are either from Hawaii or want to learn more about Hawaii while making great friends and having good times.
Hui O Hawai'i website
International Club
The International Club provides a forum which promotes a better understanding of cultures throughout the world and provides a welcoming environment for international students at the University of Puget Sound, where they can experience American culture and share their native culture. The International Club organizes and hosts social and educational activities which bring together international and American students.
International Club website.
Jewish Students Organization (JSO)
The goal of the JSO is to promote an awareness of the Jewish way of life and history by having a club open to all Puget Sound students, staff and faculty. The Jewish Student Organization maintains an open forum where its members are able to teach, learn, and discuss Jewish traditions, beliefs, and current issues affecting students today.
JSO website.
Muslim Student Alliance
The MSA works to support Muslim students and those interested in learning more about Islam. The MSA holds events and educational programs open to the entire campus community.
Muslim Student Alliance website
Pagan Student Alliance
The Pagan Student Alliance discusses and educates on the topics of Wicca, Paganism, and Witchcraft. They work to promote understanding and tolerance in the larger community and to provide places for Wiccans, Pagans, and other sympathetic or interested parties to learn, feel safe and express their views. Pagan Student Alliance website
Religious Organizations Council
Vagina Anti-Violence Alliance (VAVA)
The Vagina Anti-Violence Alliance is a club that is committed to ending violence towards women. VAVA provides outreach and awareness through meetings, programs, and sponsorship of campus events. VAVA is also the primary sponsor of the campus production of the Vagina Monologues. VAVA is open to both men and women who want to learn and share more about how to end violence towards women.
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