Special Interest Council

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Active Minds is the voice for student mental health. It empowers students to be the driving force to change the perception about mental health issues. Our club is affiliated with the national organization, a rapidly growing network of more than 400 student-led chapters, parents, families, and school administrators all working towards one goal - to change the conversation about mental health. Active Minds envisions a day when society fully understands and respects issues of mental health. To accomplish this, we work to increase awareness, provide information and resources, and encourage help-seeking behavior. Our mission is to educate students so they knw where to turn for help; empower students to engage peers, administrators and communities on campus about mental health; teach student leaders to be the next generation of mental health advocates; and connect all who are passionate about college mental health to energize a movement for change.

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To raise awareness about the current conditions and hardships in third world countries that effect young girl's education.

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Undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the right to physical and mental integrity freedom of conscience and expression and freedom from discrimination within the context of its work to promote all human rights. Promote good will and justice among the people struggling against political judicial religious economical social cultural or emotional abuse.

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Encourage UB students faculty and staff to develop their full potential as Christians in today's world and society.

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Raising awareness, spreading information, and educating students about human trafficking. 

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The purpose of the Cake Club is to unite students of different cultures through cake. The Cake club strives to provide a comfortable space for students to de-stress, meet others, and learn about different cultures. Cake isn't just food, it is enjoyed internationally but it holds a different meaning in every culture. 

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Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. With more than 13,770 members in 17 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day.

Circle K clubs are organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. CKI is a self-governing organization and elects its own officers, conducts its own meetings, and determines its own service activities.

CKI blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet other college students around the world. Projects such as the Six Cents Initiative, CKI’s International fundraiser that aims to provide water to the 2.2 billion children worldwide who lack safe drinking water, bring CKI members together to make a difference in the world.

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We are a political and social club at UB dedicated to Liberal ideals and political discussion/debate. We engage in volunteering. In addition we have many social outings such as camping road trips and day trips.

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The purpose of our club is to unite everyone with a common interest in crypto. Our main goal is to educate everyone on what crypto and decentralized finance is as a whole and dive deep into the systems on which they run. We want to place an emphasis on the utility of cryptocurrency and where we think the technology behind it is headed in the future. 

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To educate the populace regarding Emergency Services by providing information sessions and workshops (CPR, AED, Narcan, etc.) hosted by professional first responders. We also hope to unite students who have an interest in emergency preparedness or may want to pursue a career in emergency services.

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Preserve and promote Jewish identity dignity and pride. Address problems affecting Jewish culture. Overcome stereotypes. Promote Jewish leadership through education.

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Lesbian/Gay and Bisexual Transgender Alliance. Establish a safe space on campus to facilitate understanding among all students; provide an organization sympathetic to concerns.

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The purpose of the Model European Union club will be to have students simulate the politics of the European Union and its legislative procedures. The club will educate its members about the member states of the European Union and why it is important. It will also allow students to establish lasting connections with people for other SUNY and global universities.

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Enlighten and expand a student's knowledge the role of the United Nations in solving critical world problems. Observe and practice through bi-weekly meetings how the United Nations today and all through history has impacted the world through policy making. To demonstrate and learn an appreciation for all world cutures. 

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Promote and strengthen cultural ties among Muslim students at UB. Support activities and better understanding and cooperation in the University and community.

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To bring together and train aviation enthusiasts in a virtual environment as well as help each other understand aviation as a discipline and a hobby.

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The purpose and mission of the Sikh Student Association is to foster the expansion and dissemination of knowledge, efficacy and appreciation of Sikh culture throughout the Student Association and the University at Buffalo Community at large. 

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To raise awareness and educate about Palestine to the students, faculty, clubs and community members.

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Open to all Majors: We come together every fortnight to read all mediums and formats! We support students with resources that help them be well-rounded (and well-rested) individuals and also encourage mindful, non-academic literacy in the UB community.

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True Blue provides services to the University at Buffalo in attempts to bring consistency and improvement to the attendance of the student sections at University athletic events. in doing so, this organization will attempt to make the athletic events a fun atmosphere while showing support for the athletic teams

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To identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government.

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Section 1: To promote and educate students, faculty, clubs and community members about a wide variety of social, cultural and political aspects of Israel.

Section 2: To advocate for Israel's right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state. 

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1) To provide vegans and vegetarians on campus with an opportunity to meet fellow like-minded individuals. Activities include vegan potlucks, vising local vegan restaurants, attending farmers' markets and other activities requested by members. 

2) To organize outreach on the benefits of a plant-based diet-health benefits, saving our environment, and animal rights. These outreach events will include our vegan potlucks, guest speakers, tabling etc. 

3) To provide the UB community an opportunity to learn about veganism and the various issues that accompany them. Meetings will include table talks where the club will give particular topics and members will have an academic discussion to spread their knowledge on the issue. Anyone can ask questions to deepen their understanding of what it means to be a plant-based. Anyone can present on a topic if requested; our meetings, movie screenings, and speakers will be very informative. 

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To promote and advocate for the healthcare and wellness of all women. We will provide people with updated sex-specific health information through a holistic approach to empower women in our community.

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Young Americans for Freedom