Hedgemen Center Student Organizations
Student organizations
We advise 10 student organizations. All Hamline University students are welcome, but each organization focuses on supporting a specific multicultural community.
Multicultural Alliance
The Multicultural Alliance is a coalition of leaders and members of students of color and international student organizations. The Alliance provides opportunities for members to network, collaborate, share information and resources, and serve as advocates for each other. The Alliance is chaired by the multicultural alliance coordinator, a student employed in the Hedgeman Center. In addition to the student organizations listed below, the Global Students Society and Spectrum (the queer student organization) are also members of the Multicultural Alliance.
Asian Pacific American Coalition
The Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) strives to provide a support group for Asian-American students and to educate about Asian cultures through programs and guest speakers. APAC's main events are Asian Heritage Month, the Asian Dance Festival, and the Chinese New Year Celebration. Although the organization's main focus is on Asian-American issues, everyone is welcome to join its diverse membership.
Black Student Collective
Since 1969, the Black Student Collective (BSC) has been a student organization that serves as a support system for student members as well as an educational tool for the campus and community. Although membership is diverse, BSC's
main focus is on African-American issues. Each year, BSC sponsors activities and speakers to raise awareness about and celebrate the rich cultural experiences of people of African descent.
East African Student Union
East African Student Union (EASU) connects and strengthens individuals within our united Ethiopian and Eritrean communities here at Hamline while working with other local colleges, universities, and other community organizations. By creating events and promoting academic discussions about topics such as identity, economic, and social development, our organization will celebrate our many diverse identities by working towards a united front.
Hamline Indigenous People's Society
The Hamline Indigenous Peoples Society (HIPS) provides students of Native American descent with an organization that helps them connect with their heritage while empowering them. Through events and activities, HIPS also educates the larger Hamline University community about Native American issues, whether cultural or political.
Hamline Unidos
The goal of Hamline Unidos is to provide culturally enriching experiences for members and the campus community while establishing professional networks with community organizations and corporate Hispanic groups. Each year, Hamline Unidos sponsors Hispanic Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, and numerous trips to off-campus events.
Hamline African Student Association
The Hamline African Student Association (HASA) is committed to nourishing cultural, intellectual, political, and economic awareness of the African continent. It seeks to create a forum where Africans and others can come together and openly discuss issues concerning Africans while educating the university and community at large about Africa and its rich cultures and values.
Hmong Student Association
The Hmong Student Association (HSA) is an extension of APAC. Hmong students wish to share their culture with other students and the campus community through dialogue, events, and activities. Also active in planning Asian Heritage Month, HSA's biggest event is the Hmong New Year Celebration.
Vietnamese Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) aims to share the beauty and traditions of Vietnamese culture. They focus on providing a safe and inclusive space for anyone to explore and appreciate Vietnamese traditions, welcoming everyone who's curious or passionate about discovering what makes Vietnamese culture unique. All are welcome!
For more information on these organizations, please contact the Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity Initiatives and Programs at 651-523-2423 or hedgemancenter@hamline.edu.
