Diversity Clubs

Multicultural student groups are among the most active on campus. They promote multiculturalism among Whitman students and community members through a wide variety of activities such as educational speakers, music bands, dances, workshops and food festivals. Currently twelve such groups operate under the Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC):

  • American Indian Association (AIA) – The American Indian Association is a group composed of Indian and non-Indian students, dedicated to educating ourselves and others by utilizing our individual experiences and personal knowledge in order to preserve our Indian culture, both on this campus and abroad. We share the diverse traditions of our people and educate other interested members of the student body through informative Native entertainment, speakers and educators.
  • Asian Cultural Association (ACA) – The Asian Cultural Association strives to promote cross-cultural communication between America and Asia. We hope to educate and excite the Whitman campus and the Walla Walla community about all aspects of Asian cultures, from religion and history, to cooking and local customs. The ACA also aims to explore Asian-American cultures, to examine the way in which marginality has produced amalgamations of traditional Asian societies and modern American culture, and to create a forum in which to explore conflicts between the two. Our club is dedicated to exploring racial stereotypes through bringing people of different backgrounds together. Finally, the ACA functions as a resource for individuals and organizations within the community who wish to learn more about Asian cultures.
  • Beyond Borders Club (BBC) – The Beyond Borders Club is composed of Whitman College students working towards the goal of bringing the "entire world" to Whitman Campus. This band of students are united in sharing their cultures as well as introducing various cultures to Whitman Campus and the Walla Walla community through song and dance, as well as speakers, and various entertainment and academic based events.
  • Black Student Union (BSU) – The Black Student Union at Whitman College is an organization open to all students who are committed to increasing the awareness of African-American issues to campus and the greater Walla Walla community.
  • Club Latino – Club Latino is a group of Whitman College students of all ethnic backgrounds whose goal is to educate both themselves, the community and Whitman campus about the history and culture of the Latino population of the United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain.
  • Feminists Advocating Change and Empowerment (FACE) – Feminists Advocating Change and Empowerment (FACE) strives to create an active and empowered community of feminists on the Whitman College campus via educational, activist, and social activities. We challenge and question the roles of women and men in society and celebrate individuality in all of our actions, words, and thoughts.
  • Hillel-Shalom – Shalom's purpose is really two-fold. The first part of their mission is to provide a community of support for Jewish students that attend Whitman. The club accomplishes this goal through a number of means, but the end result is a fun, energetic, supportive group of individuals who come together to celebrate and to support. The second part of their mission is to increase awareness of the Jewish culture at Whitman and in the greater Walla Walla community.
  • Hui Aloha
  • Muslim Students Association (MSA)
  • South Asian Students Association (SASA) – The South Assian Students Association is a club organized to unite the South Asian population and culture on Whitman Campus as well as share the South Asian culture with Whitman Campus and the Walla Walla Community. This club will recognize and celebrate the luscious diversity that South Asia holds. The main motivation is to cultivate the South Asian culture on Whitman Campus and embrace the diversity of subcultures in South Asia. The goal of the group will be carried out through various activities associated with culinary arts, dance/music, film, art, etc.
  • Vietnamese Club
  • First-Generation / Working-Class Students (FGWC)

Click here to view a calendar of multicultural events.