Month: July 2025
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Khmer Student Association
The Khmer Student Association aims to foster an empathetic, conscious, and welcoming community for members and Khmer students. We aim to promote academic success, cultural awareness, and social engagement. Instagram: @ksa_ucsc Email: khmer.ucsc@gmail.com
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Kahaani
UCSC Kahaani is a competitive Bollywood fusion dance team at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The team brings together diverse dance styles to celebrate culture and storytelling through collegiate competitions across the nation. Email: ucsckahaani@gmail.com
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Japanese Student Association (JSA)
JSA is a social club open to all students who are interested in participating in Japanese culture through general meetings and weekend events. Instagram: @ucsc_jsa Email: jsaucsc@gmail.com
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Isang Himing (IH)
Isang Himig, “one melody, is a multicultural non-competitive A Capella group housed under Bayanihan. Instagram: @isanghimig Email: isanghimig.ucsc@gmail.com
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Indian Student Association (ISA)
The Indian Student Association at UCSC shares India’s cultural heritage while building community across campus. ISA promotes awareness, diversity, and unity—and welcomes everyone to join and get involved! Instagram: @ucsc_isa Email: ucsc.isa@gmail.com
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Haluan Hip Hop Dance Troupe
Auditions-based hip-hop co-ed dance team under Bayanihan, celebrating community and diversity as the name “Haluan” means “of mixed nature” in Tagalog. Instagram: @haluanhiphop Email: haluandance.ucsc@gmail.com
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Chinese Students and Scholars Association
The stated function of CSSAs is helping overseas Chinese in their life, study, work, and other issues, bringing Chinese students together on campus, serving as a bridge between Chinese and other communities, and promoting Chinese culture Instagram: @ucsc_cssa Email: ucsccssa666@gmail.com
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Black Student Union (BSU)
The Black Student Union (BSU) serves as a unifying body for all Black organizations on campus, as well as the Black student body. The BSU also welcomes all individuals who are committed to advancing, supporting, and meaningfully engaging with issues affecting the Black community. Instagram: @ucscbsu Email: bsu.slugs@gmail.com
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Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA)
The Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) emphasizes unity and empowerment through celebrating the diverse cultures and customs of the AA/PI (Asian/Pacific Islander) communities in higher education and beyond. Instagram: @apisa.slugs Email: apisa.slugs@gmail.com `
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Neuroscience Research Club
Foster a community of curious and passionate students exploring neuroscience. Our club provides opportunities to engage in research, gain exposure to new technologies, and build critical thinking through discussions and presentations, while promoting collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity. Instagram: @ucsc.neuroresearch Email: neuroresearchclub.ucsc@gmail.com
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Student Doctor Alliance (SDA)
Pre-Health Organization that provides members with opportunities to get ahead in the pre-health field. Instagram: @sda_ucsc Email: slee423@ucsc.edu
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Society of Physics Students at UCSC (SPS)
SPS at UCSC, for and by physics students, aims to create an academic and social physics community that is welcoming, supportive, and inclusive. Instagram: @ucscsps Email: sps@ucsc.edu