Year: 2025
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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black engineers whoexcel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact their communities. Instagram: @nsbe.ucsc Email: nsbe@ucsc.edu
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MEChA
MEChA de UCSC is a Latine organization where we uplift and embrace our culture, emphasizing higher education within our community. As well as address issues around our community and advocate for our community. Instagram: @mechadeucsc Email: ourstorian19@gmail.com
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Korean American Student Association (KASA)
The Korean American Student Association is a student run social and cultural organization that values equality and diversity here at UCSC. We are focused on promoting and celebrating Korean culture to students of all backgrounds and provide opportunities for relationships through our events. Instagram: @ucsc.kasa Email: ucsckasa@gmail.com
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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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Hindu YUVA
Hindu YUVA (Youth for Unity, Virtue, and Action) is a cultural and spiritual organization that provides a safe space for Hindu students on campus and raises awareness about the Hindu faith. We promote the practice of Hindu Dharma through cultural, educational, and service-oriented activities. Instagram: @hinduyuvaucsc Email: svkandpa@ucsc.edu
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Hermanos de UCSC (HU)
Hermanos De UCSC is an organization focused on the retention & matriculation of latine students and overall marginalized communities. Our mission statement serves to uphold our three pillars that include Academic Excellence, Community Service and Social Networking with an emphasis on education. Instagram: @hermanosdeucsc Email: hu.ucsc@gmail.com
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Hermanas Unidas (HaU)
Hermanas Unidas is a nonprofit organization that aims to serve Latina college students and alumni in their pursuit of career advancement. It provides Latinas a place to find support and acceptance, through a mutual path of higher education, and build bonds would surpass the years on campus. Instagram: @haudeucsc Email: ucsc.cochair2@hauchapters.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