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Multicultural Council
Student organizations whose missions are tied to the work of OMP through their focus on racial, ethnic, and cultural celebration and reconciliation gather together to form a common Multicultural Council under the support and advisement of both the OMP and Student Government Association.

"It is the mission of the Messiah College Multicultural Council to serve the entire student body through our efforts to improve campus life for all ethnic minority students. We seek to bring unification amongst our organizations and knowledge of our cultures to the Messiah College Community. In all things we will uplift Jesus as the head of our council and the Body of Christ. We pursue love. We embrace unity. We uphold the value of our understanding and our differences."

Contact: Katy Argueta Romero , Vice President of Educational Programs for the Student Government Association, and Chair of the Multicultural Council


Email: MulticulturalCouncil@messiah.edu

For more information visit: http://www.messiah.edu/org/sga/Multicultural_Council/index.html


African Students Union
This organization was established in order to emphasize the African community at Messiah: one part of Messiah College's ever-growing diversity. We intend for it to foster unity between fellow Africans on campus (and off campus) as well as with other students on campus. For those who hold leadership positions in the organization, it becomes a chance to fine-tune their leadership skills, as well as giving them the chance to share their visions for Africa's future.

Contact: Matilda Ankrah , President

Email: AfricanSU@messiah.edu


Asian Students Association

Asian Student Association

The Asian Student Association celebrates and explores the different Asian cultures that exist on campus. Trips to various churches, neighborhoods, and restaurants are some

of the activities that the organization sponsors. The Chinese New Year's celebration is one of the highlights of the year and brings new life to the Messiah community.

CHECK OUT ASA's PROMO VIDEO


Contact: Pa-Chia Yang, President

Email: AsianStudentAssociation@messiah.edu


Black Student Union


Black Student Union

The Black Student Union is an organization that provides a safe space where all students of the African Diaspora at Messiah College, of African descent, (whether from a rural, urban or suburban area), can come together to discuss and reflect on the unique experience of being a black student at Messiah.

We are committed to:

  • To fostering an environment of self-awareness
  • Providing opportunities for students to engage in social, political, and educational forum
  • Providing opportunities to address issues affecting the Black community
  • To promoting an environment of unity among black students and all members of our campus community

Join BSU's Facebook Group

Contact: Ruthanne Hepkins , President
Email: BlackStudentUnion@messiah.edu


International Students Association/MuKappa
ISA/MuKappa aids international students and missionary kids in making cultural adjustments, and provides an on-going network of encouragement, fellowship, and understanding among its members. ISA/MuKappa also works at bringing world awareness to the college community and to the community outside of Messiah College.

Contact: Samuel Pirondi , President
Email: IsaMuKappa@messiah.edu


La Alianza Latina
L.A.L explores the richness of Latino culture, offers a community for Hispanics/Latinos and those interested in Latino culture, serves the Latin community, and furthers interest in Latino culture through education, language, dance, service, and the Christian faith.

Contact: Gabriela Paniagua , President

Email: LaAlianzaLatina@messiah.edu


Whites Confronting Racism
Our mission is to provide resources and an engaging environment for whites to explore ourselves, assess our identities and understand our backgrounds. We seek to uncover our own internalized racism and examine the ways we benefit and participate in systemic racism and white privilege, while re-creating an honest and positive identity.

Contact: Karisa Martin

Email: km1382@messiah.edu


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