Category: Cultural & Identity
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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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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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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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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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Kuya Ate Mentorship Program (KAMP)
KAMP is a student-initiated and student-led retention program that targets, but is not exclusive to, the Pilipinx community. Under Bayanihan and Engaging Education, KAMP’s three chief components consist of: 1) mentorship, 2) academics, and 3) social/cultural support Instagram: @kamp.ucsc Email: kamp.ucsc@gmail.com