| The mission of ALANA
Affairs is to create a community that celebrates and welcomes
diversity. The office exists to promote a multicultural education,
advise ethnic support groups, combat ignorance about differences
and promote understanding and compassion.
Student Organizations Advised by ALANA Affairs:
- Umoja, study and support of African culture and lifestyles
- Poder Latino, study and support of Latino culture and
lifestyles
- Shades, support group for women of all colors
- Caribbean Student Association
- Alfred Steppas, dance team
- Pacific Rim, Asian support
- Students Acting For Equality, anti-discrimination committee
The following programs are offered and supported by ALANA
affairs:
Heritage Month Celebrations
Both Umoja and Poder Latino sponsor Heritage Month celebrations
to promote their culture and traditions. Umoja produces
African Heritage Month every February and Poder Latino
produces Latino Heritage Month from September 15th through
October 15th. These celebrations feature dinners, movies,
performing arts and guest speakers. The goal of these
programs is educate all Alfred University students about
different cultures and allow ethnic minority students
to celebrate and display their own culture.
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Conferences and Retreats
The students involved with the office of ALANA Affairs
interact with other schools through conferences and retreats.
ALANA has been an active participant at the Oswego Diversity
Conference each fall. Many ALANA groups also help present
at AU's new annual H/EOP Leadership Conference.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Umoja throws a magnificent dinner each year in celebration
of Kwanzaa. The food is delicious and each year a different
guest speaker addresses various aspects of this heritage
celebration.
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Social Outings
Films, bowling, shopping trips and roller-skating are just
some of the popular trips ALANA Affairs sponsors for
our students. Many student groups also enjoy visiting
other campuses and participating in their dances and
other events.
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Visiting Performers
ALANA Affairs and the ALANA clubs bring many individuals
and groups to campus to entertain and educate. Including
numerous comedians, bands, and speakers. Highlights have
included performances by the Roots, Kardinall Offishall,
and Sal Soul Comedy Troupe.
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Student-Created Events
We believe the key to an active social life is creating
the events that you want to see. ALANA students are extremely
creative in producing their own events. Events produced
by the students include dances such as the HALLOWEEN
JAM and PAJAMA JAM, charitable events such as THE PODER
AUCTION and CSA FASHION SHOW, and educational programs
such as "Raices", a Latin heritage stage show.
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