African - Arctic Aka dondo
Arctic Aka dondo is an outlet to discuss dynamic questions relating to Africa and the African Diaspora. The Association is a way to combine the multidimensional appeal of African issues towards multidisciplinary courses at UAF, such as language, history, dance, politics and literature.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: 15th & 30th of each month
Meeting Location: Alumni Lounge & Office Multicultural Affairs & Diversity, Eielson 104
Email:antohin@hotmail.com
Website
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (UAF Chapter)
The UAF Chapter of AISES is part of a national non-profit organization which supports Alaska Natives and American Indians who are pursuing studies in science, engineering and related academic areas. AISES meetings feature speakers from a wide variety of academic interests and scientific professions. The emphasis is on learning, leadership, community service, and promoting employment, internships, and graduate school opportunities. Any interested students are welcome to attend.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Alternate Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Meeting Location: Brooks Building - Rural Students Services Gathering Room
Email:fbaises@uaf.edu
Website
American Sign Language Club
To promote Deaf awareness on campus, provide experience interacting with the Deaf community, and to further embrace Deaf culture.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Mondays at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location: Wood Center Lounge Area
Email: gbaker19@alaska.edu
Website: None Available
Caribbean Music and Culture Club
CMCC provide logistical, administrative, and financial support to the performing band under CMCC as well as financial support for invited guests.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Meeting Location: Wood Center Conference Room A or B
Email: fbcmcc@uaf.edu
Website
Chinese Student Association
Introduce Chinese culture and make best friends.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Every other weekend
Meeting Location: Wood Center
Email: fbchina@uaf.edu
Website
Club Francais
Club Francais offers an environment for the entire community to experience the French culture, language, film and food. Its key function is to improve conversational competency through group practice among peers. Parties are pending.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Meetig Location: Gruening room 609
Email: clare.ellyse@gmail.com
Website: None Available
Festival of Native Arts (FNA)
Beginning in 1973, students organized a spring festival focused on the artistic expression of each Alaska Native culture. Over thirty years later, the Festival of Native Arts continues to unite the major Native culture groups of Alaska. As many as 1,500 traditional and contemporary Indigenous dance groups, musicians, storytellers and artisans have from around Alaska, the country, and other countries around the world to participate in Festival of Native Arts for the sole purpose of cultural expression and education.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: (Fall) Alternate Tuesdays, (Spring) Every Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Meeting Location: Brooks Building room 302
Email: festival@uaf.edu
Website
Filipino-American Society of UAF
An organizatioin where members of both Filipino and non-Filipino background can unite to promote and celebrate the culture of the Philippines. Teh club will also be a place where new Filipino students can seek support on campus.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Fridays at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location: Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity, Eielson room 104
Email: None Available
Website: None Available
Gay-Straight Allicance (GSA)
To provide an opporunity for Lesbian, Ga, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies to meet and discuss issues; improve self-image; educate the university community regarding sexual orientation; and promote basic civil rights for all individuals.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Mondays at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location: Women's Center, Eielson 112
Email: jessi_angelette@hotmail.com
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German Club
The purpose of the German Club is to encourage an increased knowledge of the German language, culture, and land through interaction with native speakers, students, media (such as German movies and songs), and activities and events.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Meeting Location: Gruening room 609 (language lab)
Email: None Available
Website: None Available
HOLA: Hispanic or Latino Awareness
The Hispanic or Latino Awareness (HOLA) is a student based organization with the purpose of raising culture awareness, networking and strengthening leadership skills. In addition, members will receive information regarding scholarships, internships, community service opportunities, peer mentoring, tutoring and more. HOLA also welcomes staff, faculty and friends from the Fairbanks community to our monthly gatherings & sharing of traditional foods, stories, games, history, fold and modern dances, etc. Join us and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome!
Our intent is to establish a community of support where we can share our common experiences while striving for academic achievement and excellence. Our aim is to promote culture understanding and appreciation of the diverse Latino culture and to establish a mission of service at UAF and the entire Fairbanks community. We will work together to develop a sense of pride
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Mondays at 3:30 pm, Wednesdays & Fridays at 5:00 pm
Meeting Location: Alumni Lounge or Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity, Eielson 104
Email: tita279@hotmail.com
Website: None Available
Ice Box - Student Literary Journal
This club produces Ice Box, the student literary magazine, other activities include fundraising events, readings, and other related gatherings. Ice Box is published every spring.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Meeting Location: Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity, Eielson room 104
Email: None Available
Website: None Available
Inu-Yupiaq Dance Group
The Inu-Yupiaq Dance group was formed by students in 1996 to preserve songs and dances of both the Inupiaq and Yup'ik cultures.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Saturdays at 4:00 pm
Meeting Location: Brooks Building, Rural Student Services - Gathering Room
Email: inu_yupiaq@yahoo.com
Website: None Available
Japanese Club
A cultural club for people interested in Japan and foreign exchange students from Japan wishing to explore Alaska.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Fridays at 6:00 pm
Meeting Location: Gruening room 609 (language lab)
Email: fsesj@uaf.edu
Website: None Available
Model United Nations Alliance
The UAF-MUN Alliance strikes out to increase general awareness, understanding and interest of global issues and international relations among the UAF community; to foster a culture of diplomacy, while improving the communication and negotiation skills of participants; and to organize delegations of UAF students to participate in Model UN conferences regionally, nationally and internationally.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 5:15 pm
Meeting Location: Gruening room 603
Email: fbmun@uaf.edu
Website: None Available
Students Who Enjoy Economic Thinking (SWEET)
SWEET is a community and student organization that strives to educate the public on free market economic principles and their real life application through interactive discussions, forums, and special events. We are also a project of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Meeting Location: Bunnell room 217
Email: sweetuaf@gmail.com
Website: None Available
Sustainable Campus Task Force (SCTF)
SCTF is a student run organization whose focus is to bring awareness of sustainability and energy conservation to UAF. We have a global awareness focus, but act locally to make Fairbanks and the UAF communities more sustainable.
Organization Information:
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 5:30 pm
Meeting Location: Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge
Email: sctfuaf@gmail.com
Website: None Available
University Women's Association (UWA)
UWA is a social / service organization whose primary goal is to benefit the University community through scholarships, donations, work projects, and welcoming new members through social activities.
Organization Information:
Email: fbuwa@uaf.edu
Website: See for meeting time and location information
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