Year: 2025
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Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
Founded in 1999, the Vietnamese Student Association at UCSC is a student-led, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and diversity. VSA aims to develop an appreciation for our own identities, value the diversity of our campus, & find similarities that connect us. Instagram: @ucscvsa Email: vsa.ucsc@gmail.com
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Student Alliance of Native American and Indigenous Peoples (SANAI)
SANAI is a student-run organization that uplifts and supports Indigenous students on campus. Through social activities, we build community, and through advocacy efforts, we spread awareness about issues affecting the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. Email: alcking@ucsc.edu
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Pakistani Student Association
We are a club dedicated to expressing Pakistani culture and identity through social events. Instagram: @ucsc.psa Email: musyed@ucsc.edu
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Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe (PDT)
PDT (Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe) is the Filipino traditional dance troupe housed under Bayanhian. We aim to connect anyone interested with the culture through the many traditional dances. Instagram: @pdt.ucsc Email: pdt.ucsc@gmail.com
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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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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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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