350 Student Union, Buffalo, NY 14260
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International Council
Coordinator: Club Services
The International Council consists of a wide array of diverse clubs celebrating the cultures and nationalities across the globe. Students are given the opportunity to learn about other cultures, lifestyles and traditions, in addition to celebrate these experiences first hand. Through dance, music, food, art, language, and so much more, the International clubs facilitate a welcoming environment for all students. The International Council organizes annual events such as International Fiesta, International Soccer Tournament, and International Iron Chef, which showcases the pride and heritage of the clubs and their traditions.
African SA | Bengali Student Association | Chinese SA | Filipino American SA | Friends of Ukraine | Fujianese Student Association | Haitian Student Association | Himalayan Student Association | Hong Kong SA | Indian SA | Indonesian SA | International Undergraduate Student Association | Italian SA | J-Tomo | Korean SA | Latin American SA | Lebanese Student Association | Nepali Student Association | Nigerian Student Association | North African Student Association | Organization of Afghan and Persian Students | Organization of Arab Students | Pakistani SA | Polish Student Association | Singapore SA | Sri Lankan Student Association | Sylheti Student Association | Taiwanese SA | Tamil Student Association | Telugu Student Association (TELSA) | Vietnamese SA
African SA
To affirm our determination to achieve and maintain unity among the members, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or political belief; we assert our commitment to learning about African values and promoting a true image of Africa in the University and the Buffalo community. To foster the understanding of Africa in this University, and the surrounding communities. To promote a true image of Pan African Spirit in the University and Buffalo Communities. To encourage all African students in the University to participate in activities of the Organization.
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| Date Established: 05-11-2018 | |
| Club E-Mail: | ubafricansa@gmail.com |
| Location: | 371 |
| President: | Merclyn Annor |
| Vice President: | Russell Danso |
| Treasurer: | Lassana Drammeh |
| Secretary: | Brittiny Ando |
Bengali Student Association
The purpose of this organization is to establish an open environment that allows students to promote cultural awareness. We plan to host events that allow students to learn Bengali history, clothing, food, dance, music, language, literature and all that falls into the understanding of the culture.
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| Date Established: 02-19-2020 | |
| President: | Tahmid Ahmed |
| Vice President: | Tasnia Ahmed |
| Treasurer: | Lamiah Hossain |
| Secretary: | Jasmin Hossain |
Filipino American SA
To educate all students on Filipino cultural topics and issues, whether they of Filipino descent or non-Filipino descent, unite and empower them with a united voice. We do hereby agree to uphold all regulations of the University at Buffalo, the Undergraduate Student Association (SA), and the State University of New York.
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| President: | Jeb Miraflores |
| Vice President: | Francesca Pia Gamatero |
| Treasurer: | Kelsey Cassidy |
| Secretary: | Caitlin Yun |
Friends of Ukraine
Friends of Ukraine is a cultural organization that seeks to celebrate and share Ukrainian heritage, culture, customs and language with the university community. This organization opens its arms to everyone who wishes to learn and enjoy Ukrainian traditions. Our goals are to honor, celebrate and perpetuate cherished traditions that have shaped our culture and to create a supportive network for students of the university.
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| Date Established: 10-05-2023 | |
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Fujianese Student Association
The purpose of the Fujianese Student Association is to provide a supportive community for Fujianese students and those interested in Fujianese culture at University at Buffalo. The club aims to foster a sense of belonging and cultural identity among its members, while also promoting awareness and appreciation of Fujianese culture and traditions within the wider campus community.
The club will organize a range of activities and events throughout the academic year, including cultural celebrations, educational seminars, social events, and community service projects. These activities will provide opportunities for members to connect with one another, learn about their shared cultural heritage, and make a positive impact on the campus and surrounding communities.
By bringing together students with a shared cultural background, the Fujianese Student Association seeks to create a welcoming and inclusive space where members can support one another, share their experiences, and build lifelong friendships. The club also aims to serve as a bridge between Fujianese students and the broader campus community, promoting cross-cultural understanding and dialogue.
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| Date Established: 08-22-2023 | |
| President: | Ang Qi Huang |
| Vice President: | Ivy Dong |
| Treasurer: | Ivy Guo |
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Haitian Student Association
As a Haitian student association, our goal is to provide a safe space for Haitian students to connect with one another and celebrate their identity, while also educating the broader school community about Haitian culture.
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| Date Established: 08-08-2023 | |
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| Secretary: | Youri Louis |
Himalayan Student Association
We as an organization strive to bring Tibetan, Nepali, and Bhutanese students together to promote cultural awareness and have representation at UB. We hope to create a community for Himalayan students by providing available resources and fun interactive activities. As well as helping students adjust to campus life and build new connections and friendships. Future HSA events consist of cultural festivals such as Losar (Tibetan New Year), Gorshay (Circle dance), Holi/ Dashian/ Tihar (Hindu Festivals) as well as non-cultural fun events such as Arts & Crafts, Game Night, and more!
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| Date Established: 10-30-2023 | |
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Hong Kong SA
Hong Kong SA seeks to promote the culture of Hong Kong through workshops and events to unite its members in a single identity and to foster relationships within the student body. Although Hong Kong is part of China as of July 1 1997 there are various aspects that differentiate its organization separate from other Asian clubs.
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| Location: | SU 322 |
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| Vice President: | Jocelyn Chen |
| Treasurer: | Eric Chang |
| Secretary: | Kristen Chiu |
Indian SA
We, the people of Indian origin, students at the State University of New York at Buffalo, aim to:
- Promote the cultural and educational atmosphere of SUNY at Buffalo
- Promote the general welfare of everyone, regardless of origin, at the University
- Promote international understanding and the friendship between different student bodies
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| Club E-Mail: | ubsa-isa@buffalo.edu |
| President: | Justin Uralil |
| Vice President: | Kabir Singh |
| Treasurer: | Mathew George |
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Indonesian SA
Promote cultural exchange and understanding. Introduce Indonesian intellectual and cultural heritage. Assist new students.
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| Club E-Mail: | permiasbuffalo@gmail.com |
| Location: | SU 373 |
| President: | Antonia Lestariadi |
| Vice President: | Michael Capobianco |
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| Secretary: | Rayyan Zaki |
International Undergraduate Student Association
- Connect international students with other international students.
- Ensure that international students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
- Raise awareness of issues international students face/ ways to support them in UB.
- Encourage student organizations to be inclusive and to actively seek out students from different backgrounds.
- Promote diversity on campus.
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| Date Established: 08-22-2023 | |
| President: | Maha Mir |
| Vice President: | Vrinda Agrawal |
| Treasurer: | Dameeni Lagad |
| Secretary: | Ernesto Sierra |
Italian SA
The Italian Student Association is a cultural organization that celebrates and shares the Italian heritage, culture, customs, and language with the university community. This organization seeks to form bonds between those who have similar backgrounds or those that want to learn more about Italian traditions.
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| Date Established: 04-09-2018 | |
| President: | Allison Zelazo |
| Vice President: | Francesco Borgese |
| Treasurer: | Nick Bivona |
| Secretary: | Sherry Smith |
Korean SA
KASA strives to cultivate and promote an interest in Korean and Korean-American history culture and many other facets of the Korean-American experience by providing opportunities for University at Buffalo students and other college students to come together on a social and cultural level.
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| Location: | SU 322 |
| President: | Kristen Chong |
| Vice President: | Kallia Hernandez |
| Treasurer: | Alexander Kucharski |
| Secretary: | Vincent Li |
Latin American SA
The Latin American Student Association of the State University at Buffalo is a student-run and funded organization. The goals of this organization are as follows:
- To educate members the university community and the community at large about Latin American culture.
- To educate about and treat issues that affect our communities.
- To actively get involved in the community and provide support wherever necessary.
- To actively work with other organizations both on and off campus to better our communities.
- To honor celebrate and perpetuate the traditions and customs that have shaped our cultures and identities.
- To create and maintain a support network for students at the university.
- To promote academic excellence personal and intellectual growth and leadership development.
- To create activities and events that promote diversity unity cultural awareness and respect.
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Lebanese Student Association
Our club's purpose is to represent anyone in the student body who identifies as Lebanese through enhancing and showcasing our culture, music, food, and dance and hospitality with others. Our unique culture and traditions deserve to be exhibited in an organization of our own and we want to show everyone what being Lebanese is all about!
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Nepali Student Association
We, as a club, believe in cultivating and sharing knowledge about Nepal and its cultural heritage via social and cultural activities. The Nepali Students Association (NSA) works to strengthen ties among Nepalese students at UB and has a strong conviction in the community's ability to stand together. We, as members, are truly devoted to helping the Nepalese students at Buffalo University overcome the obstacles they face during and after their education. To help newcomers adjust smoothly to university life and give them a taste of what it's like to be a true blue, the group also offers assistance and counseling. We also plan to cooperate and take part in activities of mutual interest with other groups on campus and in the City of Buffalo because we also believe in the connection between different cultures.
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| Date Established: 12-08-2023 | |
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Nigerian Student Association
Our purpose for creating this club is to unify the Nigerian student population here at UB. We want to help students connect with their culture during our GBMS. A few topics we plan on discussing are tribalism, religion, states, etc. We also hope to aid or abet Nigerian students in their academic pursuits.
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| Date Established: 12-13-2024 | |
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North African Student Association
Bringing together students of North African descent as well as students interested in learning about North African culture. We are looking to create a comforting atmosphere and safe space for all students to express themselves through their culture, music, and clothing.
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| Date Established: 10-24-2023 | |
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Organization of Afghan and Persian Students
The purpose of our organization is to expose students at University at Buffalo to Afghan and Persian culture. By having this club, we create a safe space for Afghans to come together, learn more about their history and celebrate their culture.
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| Date Established: 05-08-2023 | |
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Organization of Arab Students
The Organization of Arab Students aspires to educate and promote understanding of the Arab cultures among the student body at the University at Buffalo and the Buffalo community. This will be implemented through provided educational and recreational activities in a friendly atmosphere that best serves all.
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| President: | Fatima Mahdi |
| Vice President: | Sadal Alkiswani |
| Treasurer: | Adam Abid |
| Secretary: | Hager Abdalla |
Polish Student Association
The Polish Student Association will spread Polish culture throughout UB’s campuses. This would be done by hosting events with Polish foods, education on herbalism, and hosting outdoor activities where students can connect with each other and nature.
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| Date Established: 12-05-2024 | |
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Singapore SA
To provide a common ground of understanding between individuals of various ethic origins at the University at Buffalo through social, cultural and educational activities. Members of the Singapore Student Association ("SGSA") will develop deeper understanding of Singapore. The organization also serves to unite Singaporeans in the University at Buffalo as well as to help them adjust to the American culture.
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| President: | Mikko Zanker |
| Vice President: | Paula Parsons |
| Treasurer: | Michael Capobianco |
| Secretary: | Sk Muntaka Jawad Raiyan |
| Advisor: | Paul Yong (716) 597-7052 pyong@buffalo.edu |
Sri Lankan Student Association
The purpose of our club is to help spread the Sri Lankan traditions and culture within the UB community. This will also be an opportunity for incoming UB students to easily get in touch with the Sri Lankan community at UB moreover, it will be a pillar to UB's success in spreading diversity.
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| Date Established: 04-04-2022 | |
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Sylheti Student Association
Sylhet is a major city in Northeastern Bangladesh. Our vision at the Sylheti Club is to be the premier center for preserving and celebrating Sylheti culture. We aim to create a unifying space that fosters cultural heritage, facilitates intergenerational
connections, and promotes community pride. Through education, arts, and social initiatives, we aspire to nurture a sense of belonging while preserving and advancing the richness of Sylheti traditions. Our goal is to serve as a dynamic hub that celebrates diversity, fosters meaningful relationships, and empowers individuals to embrace and appreciate their Sylheti identity.
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| Date Established: 03-07-2024 | |
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Taiwanese SA
The purpose of the Taiwanese Student Association is to bring together, to assist, and to promote mutual interest and understanding among the Taiwanese in UB community. The Association shall also serve to promote of the Taiwanese culture in the UB Community.
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Tamil Student Association
To represent the large group of Tamils that are attending this University, but also to promote the diversity of our culture and language and to include those outside of our culture to learn about our unique background and history. We hope to hold events and activities that will allow students to gain an understanding, participate in the community, and create a space of comfort for students who are far from their homes. We are enthusiastic about putting in new ideas to contribute positively to the University population and would be grateful for the opportunity to become a valuable addition to the Student Association.
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| Date Established: 04-24-2023 | |
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| Vice President: | Macgnoriyan Emmanuel |
| Treasurer: | Yugaesh Thusyanthan |
| Secretary: | Abittan Vasavan |
Telugu Student Association (TELSA)
To promote awareness and appreciation of Telugu culture, traditions, festivals, and rituals among the University at Buffalo community. To provide a platform for Telugu-speaking students and those interested in Telugu culture to connect, network, and celebrate cultural heritage. To foster educational, cultural, social, and recreational events to enrich the campus community's understanding of Telugu culture. Collaborate with other student organizations to encourage cross-cultural dialogue and inclusivity.
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| Date Established: 12-05-2024 | |
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Vietnamese SA
The Vietnamese Student Association aims to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural and historical awareness at the University at Buffalo, and the surrounding community by providing programs and support for students to establish a common ground for cultural awareness
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