Cultural Organizations

The picture shown above was presented to us from one of our friends from Ghana. To learn more about students from other countries contact the groups on this page.

The following cultural organizations have web sites of their own. Just click on the group you are interested to visit their site.

For those groups who do not have web sites, we have provided a summary of their activities.

DESHI (South Asian Students Group)

DESHI is for students of all backgrounds who are interested in promoting increases awareness of the political, cultural, and social issues pertaining to South Asia and South Asian Americans. Formally established in 1995, they plan to collaborate with the Swarthmore Asian Organization in order to bring off-campus speakers from various disciplines to Swarthmore and to organize discussion groups on political developments in South Asia. DESHI sponsors cultural events on campus and meets regularly to dine on Indian food.

HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latin American Awareness)

HOLA sponsors a variety of programs, activites, and events that contribute to the understanding of the Hispanic/Latino experience at Swarthmore and beyond. HOLA is open to all students with any cultural hertiage or tie to Latin America and other Spanish speaking countries. HOLA offices are in the Intercultural Center located in the Cloisters of Clothier Hall.

International Club

The International club is mainly a social organization. They gather once a week in Sharples dining hass. Every year they organize two main events: the International Club Faculty Dinner and the International Cultural Evening. American students are welcome and encouraged to participate. For more information contact Gloria Evans, the Foreign Student Advisor

Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay Alliance (LBGA)

LBGA meet to discuss local and world issues affecting the queer community, to develop awareness/outreach events, and to provide a support network. They sponsor events including speakers, workshops, awareness week, coming out groups, open meetings, and parties throughout the year. Thier offices are located at the Intercultural Center in the Cloisters of Clothier Hall.

Swarthmore African Students Association (SASA)

SASA is a support group that was formed to address isssues affecting the lives of African students on the Swarthmore campus. Its activities include celebrating African heritage with an African fair consisting of music and dance, an arts exhibition, a talk on African medicine, and a dinner of African delicacies.

Students of Carribean Ancestry

For more information contact Marcella Nunez-Smith '96

Turkish Cultural Society

For more information contact Eren Pultar '97

Women of Color

Women of Color is a group of women students, faculty, staff, and admistrators of color. It functions as a source of social and political activism, social organization, and a locu for information communication. For more information contact Roslyn Scott '97 or Linda Echols in Worth Health Center.

Swarthmore Zionist Connection

The Swarthmore Zionist connection is committed to learning about Israel's history, culture, and current political situation. Past events have included a trip to New York City to hear Shimon Peres, the Israeli Foreign Minister, speak, a conference in Washington D.C., and a lecture on environmental issues and the peace process. For more information contact Esther Rosenbaum '97

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