POC Council
The People of Color Council focuses on celebrating, preserving, and educating students on the cultures of the minority population in America, and together POC serves as a large unifying faction for the student body here at the UB. POC clubs also takes a very active role in the Buffalo community; engaging in community services, educating other students outside of UB, and promoting the continuous prosperity of the minority people and their cultures. POC clubs are united with a common goal; to increase minority representation at the UB, SUNY, and State levels.
Asian American Student Union (AASU) | Black Student Union (BSU) | Dreams Affirmed | Eight Count | First Nations Student Association | Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate (PULSE) | Pre-Law Chapter of the National Black Law Student Association
Asian American Student Union (AASU)
About us:
Asian American Student Union. Support and encourage Asian American culture within the UB community. Address problems and defend right of students.
Office Location: SU 372
Black Student Union (BSU)
About us:
BSU.Educate members and non-members on issues that affect the Black community. Preserve Black culture; increase admission of Black students to UB.
Office Location: SU 307
Club Advisor: Christina Dunn,
Club Advisor: Christina Dunn,
Dreams Affirmed
Date Established: 2021-12-08
About us:
Dreams Affirmed is a theatre and dance-based group that focuses on bringing more opportunities for students of color in the performing arts. We fight against inequality in two ways: through theatrical events and performances that highlight the cultural diversity of this school and through implementing changes that promote fair treatment and more diverse topics in the Theater and Dance Department.
Eight Count
Date Established: 2022-04-26
About us:
Give students the opportunity to express themselves through art, while bonding and reflecting with their peers who share similar forms of expression. The form of dance we intend to produce targets the roots of African and Black American culture. Not only will we produce this art, but we will also aim to educate our student body on both the history and impact of each style we produce.
First Nations Student Association
Date Established: 2022-04-07
About us:
First Nations Student Association serves as a supportive community for all indigenous students at the University. We work to preserve and promote the rich history of our culture, as well as aid in the recruitment and enrollment of indigenous students at UB.
Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate (PULSE)
Date Established: 2019-12-06
About us:
Constituents of PULSE shall come together to discuss and act on matters that concern women of color. They will create a comfortable and respected environment for the student body to educate, elevate, and empower one another through an array of mediums. Dialogue shall incorporate alternative ideologies that have shaped and continue to shape women of color.
Pre-Law Chapter of the National Black Law Student Association
Date Established: 2017-11-07
About us:
The purpose of the National Black Law Students Association Pre-Law Chapter at the University at Buffalo is to articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black and minority undergraduate students who have an interest in law. UB BLSA Pre-Law seeks to work with the undergraduate University, the UB School of Law, and the local Buffalo community to increase access and resources for applying to law school to our members. We strive to provide members with internship opportunities, community service initiatives, and the chance to connect with current law students, law professors, attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals in order to provide insight and guidance in connection with becoming a future lawyer.
Club Affiliations: National Black Law Students Association
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