A number of student cultural organizations provide cultural enrichment on campus and allow students to celebrate diversity. These groups educate the campus and greater Grinnell community and provide cultural grounding for African American, Asian American, Latina/o American, Native American, and international students. While food bazaars and fairs are among the most popular events, these groups sponsor a variety of symposiums, lectures and guest speakers throughout the academic year. All members of the college community are encouraged to join the groups listed below and to participate in their sponsored activities.

• The purpose of the Asian American Coalition is to create a community that will nurture cultural pride amongst all members.
  
• Some of AAC's larger events include the Stepping Stones variety show and taking a group to attend the MAASU convention.
  
• AAC's multicultural suite is located in JRC 209Q.
  
• For more information, contact [wickrama2].

• The purpose of ASIA is to promote multicultural diversity on campus and foster relationships among Asians, Asian Americans, and anyone interested in Asian cultures.
  
• Some of ASIA's big events include retreats in Fall and Summer as well as a group trip to MAASU Conference.
• Asian Students in Alliance meets on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. in JRC 209.
  
• ASIA shares Multicultural Suite 209Q with AAC.
  
• For more information, contact [nguyenng].

• CHALUTZIM,the Jewish student organization, is a diverse community in which students celebrate and learn about Judaism. They hold religious services on campus and sponsor educational and cultural programming. The group participates in interfaith dialogue, multicultural activities and promotes diversity on campus. All of their activities are open to everyone on campus.
  
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  Weekly programs include: Torah Study (in English) each Thursday at 12:00 p.m. in the Chalutzim Multicultural Suite, Rm 209 O & P; Kabbalat Shabbat Services each Friday at 5:00 p.m. in the Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, Rm 227; Shabbat Dinner each Friday at 6:15 p.m. in the Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, Rm. 209 B & C; Chalutzim Cabinet meetings are for students to plan programs, socialize, and create community every Wed. at noon in the Chalutzim Lounge (JRC 209 O & P).
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  All Jewish holidays and festivals are celebrated that occur during the academic year including Rosh HaShanah (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Sukkot (Fall Harvest Festival), Simchat Torah (Joy of Torah), Chanukkah (Festival of Lights), Tu B’Shevat (New of the Trees), and Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). A campus-wide Passover Seder is held and kosher for Passover food is available in the dining hall. Prayer and spiritual exploration are led by the Rabbi and student leaders through a variety of musical, meditative, creative and traditional approaches. All are welcome.

• The purpose of CBSis to build a strong community within the membership as well as promote and inform the campus about African-American history, cultures, and issues.
  
• Some of CBS's main programming includes various events in celebration of Black Awareness Week and Black History Month.
  
• Concerned Black Students meets on Thursdays from 9-10 p.m. in JRC 203. CBS's multicultural suite is located in JRC 209J.
  
• For more information, contact [claynath].

• ISO encompasses all nationalities and welcomes all students as members. The organization promotes international understanding, tolerance, and cooperation among cultures on campus and in the Grinnell community. ISO encourages all students, faculty, staff, and members of the Grinnell community to broaden their horizons and increase their exposure to other cultures. ISO events include symposiums with speakers that strive to provide a forum for discussion of current global issues; a Food Bazaar where members cook traditional food from their countries to share with others; Cultural Evening which includes a talent and style show of traditional clothing; Cultural Lunch Series featuring topics such as Nepali lessons, Chinese calligraphy, or a country focus; theme study breaks, weekly ISO Table where members get together for dinner and social time; and break activities such as movies, trips, and dinners for members staying in Grinnell over breaks.
  
• The ISO multicultural suite is located in JRC 209H. It can be reached at x3319.
  
• For more information, contact [tosurata].

• NASA focuses on creating and implementing activities that meet the needs and concerns of Native American students at Grinnell and promotes awareness within the college community. NASA provides a forum that reflects the spiritual, social, and cultural needs of its members. The programming for the past several years has included a convocation speaker giving a presentation on "Reclaiming American History," a beading workshop, and several lectures featuring Native American speakers.
  
• For more information, contact [sykesmol].

• Originally created in 1997 , QPOC was reformed in 2006 ti address and raise awareness about issues of race/ethnicity, sexuality, and their intersection.
  
• Some of QPOC's main events include the QPOC Drag Extravaganza, a fundraiser for free HIV testing on campus and HIV/AIDS charities, as well as organizing campus participation in the National Day of Silence.
  
• QPOC meets every other Tuesday (alternating with Stonewall Coalition) at 7:30 p.m. in the Stonewall Resource Center located in Younker Pit.
  
• For more information, contact [duraneri].

• The purpose of SOL shall be to create a community that will nurture cultural pride, as well as awareness, amongst all its members. SOL resolves to create and support a cultural and social network that preserves and encourages cultural identity and autonomy; promotes awareness of political and social issues affecting Latino society; and serves as an education resource for the community.
  
• Some of SOL's main progamming include participation in the Columbia Conference (SOA Vigil/Protest), fall/spring retreats, celebrating the Day of the Dead, and attending the Iowa Latino Conference.
  
• SOL meets on Tuesdays from 9 - 10 p.m. in JRC 225.
  
• The SOL multicultural suite is located in JRC 209L and can be reached at x4847.
  
• For more information, contact [revolori].

• The purpose of the Multicultural Group is to embrace multiculturalism in all it's definitions and to provide both the campus and greater Grinnell community with a better understanding of the multicultural heritages we embrace through the creation and sponsorship of activities both on and off campus.
  
• Some of the groups larger events are the Buddy Education Program and last fall's visit by Pastor Ro.
  
• For more information, contact [greenpat] or [mcdonald].