The Latino Student Union
The Latino Student Union focuses on providing personal, social, cultural and academic support to Latino students. The LSU seeks to be a vehicle to actively involve students in campus and local community activities and encourages the development of leadership skills among students. The LSU has implemented a wide variety of activities in the recent past, including: producing a Fall Welcome Salsa Dance, funding holiday meals and gifts for low-income famlilies, sponsoring on-campus presentations on Latino history, organizing Fiesta Latino campus activities, and participating in mentorship programs wilth local middle school students. The Latino Student Union has open membership to all students supportive of the LSU mission regardless of the sudent's race, ethnicity, relilgion, gender, sexual orientation, or physical abilities/disabilities. The office is located at the Multi- Cultural Center, Room # 201, Student Services Building #1 (541) 463-5144
The Black Student Union
The Black Student Union is a student-based organization focused on the cultural, social, and academic needs of African- American students attending Lane. It seeks to build cultural and community bridges in the general context of the academic environment. The BSU is involved with the sponsorship of three campus/community events during the academic year: Kwanzaa; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration; and Black History Month. The BSU is open to all students, regardless of race, creed, color, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation. Membership in the BSU requires a commitment to the mission of the BSU. The BSU is committed to the the development of cross-cultural ties with all groups on campus and in the community at large. The office is located in the Multi-Cultural Center, Room # 201, Building #1, or contact Greg Evans at (541) 463-5340
The Hip Hop Club
Our objective is to provide a comfortable environment to learn, teach, and enjoy all aspects of hip-hop. This organization is for the faithful hip-hop artists and listeners as well as for the curious minds who want to find out what it's all about. If you want to come and discuss issues related to hip-hop, listen to aritsts that you've never heard before, see brillant art and dance, freestyle, or do whatever it is you do, then come and kick back with us. Contact Greg Evans for additional information, (541) 463-5340.
The Asian Club
The Asian Student Club is made up of students who enjoy celebrating Asian culture. ASC objectives are to learn about cultures from around Asia, share Asian culture with LCC students, Celebrate Asian festivals, and eat lots of good Asian food together. The Asian/Pacific American Student Union, contact: Multi-Cultural Center, Bld # 1, Rm # 201. |
The International Student Community Program
This program sponsors opportunities for all international and American students including enrichment trips to places of interest throughtout the Pacific Northwest. From the coast to the Cascade mountains, from northern to southern Oregon, there are many sights to see and things to do with the ISCP program. The program unites students from all over the world who join together and share their cultures during potluck dinners, dances, social hours and other events. Adventures focus on making friends and familiarizing participants with the history, traditions, and culture of Oregon, the USA and the world. For more information contact Colby Sheldon at (541) 463-5165 or come by her office in the Multi-Cultural Center, Bld # 1, Rm # 201.
The Native American Program
The Native American Program supports American Indian/Alaska Native students at Lane Community College. The program's goals are to help students make a smooth transition to college. The program helps students identify available resources, provides follow-up services, and offers a variety of activities and events which enable students to learn about Native American culture, values, and traditions. Available resources include:
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Referral services for academic, personal and career counseling. Scholarship and financial aid information. Group interaction through social events. Sponsorship and support for student organizations on campus for American Indian/Alaska Native students.
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Liaison between students and tribal education programs.
The program coordinator serves as an on-campus advocate for the students between admissions, financial aid, Lane faculty, and other departments. In addition, the program provides information on the availability of appropriate scholarships. Contact James Florendo at (541) 463-5238 or come by his office in the Multi-cultural Center, Bld # 1, Rm # 201. Find out more about the Long House Project
Queer-Straight Alliance
Mission Statement - Lane Community College Queer Straight Alliance is dedicated to creating alliances between the local queer population and its straight allies. The primary objectives of the QSA include: educating LCC and community groups about homophobia, heterosexism, and queer experiences; raising awareness about anti-queer legislation at the state and local levels; providing a safe space for open discussions about sexuality and gender issues; and providing queer-positive outreach to local high schools and community organizations. For more information contact Criss Gilbert at (541) 463-5233.
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