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The Saudi Student Clubs and Associations represent Saudi students and their companions in the USA, with one student club in every university across the nation. The association oversees Saudi Student Societies affiliated with it, with one society for every university in the same city and/or state. The student clubs operate under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to the USA (SACM). All Saudi sponsored and non-sponsored students and their companions are eligible for Saudi Student Clubs membership.Objectives• To reflect cultural, scientific, and historical aspects of Saudi Arabia. • To foster relationships and co-operation with academic and student communities at the US universities. • To assist new students to overcome difficulties pertaining to study, accommodation, and settling in. • To help students participate in academic and student activities through Saudi Student Societies. • To liaise with local community centers and organizations to enhance a positive image of Saudi students.
The School of Architecture Student Council is an elected body that serves the School of Architecture community through social, community building, and service events and initiatives. Events include a Professor Portfolio Showcase, a Fall Tailgate, a Fall Semi-Formal, Charette Support, and the yearly Beaux Arts Ball.
The Second-Year Council is a student self-governance organization dedicated to promoting the interests of the Second-Year class. The Second-Year Council is made up of Second-Year Students from across all schools at the University. The primary function of the Second-Year Council is to promote unity and purpose amongst the class. Additionally, the Second-Year Council strives to advocate for the class's interests to University administration and the Alumni Association. The Second-Year Council is led by a President and Vice-President, who are elected by the entire class. Members are appointed by the president and the council is split into several committees.
Seek is a CIO at UVA that desires unity among Wahoo Christians through prayer and worship at our grounds-wide inter-fellowship worship night every semester. Seek is a college campus movement designed to promote group worship at participating schools. It was born at UVA by students who saw a need to unite the various Christian fellowships at their school.
As the premier competitive Bollywood fusion team of women and non-binary folk on grounds, we represent UVA all across the nation at competitions during the spring. We are a group of passionate dancers spreading awareness of South Asian culture by performing on and off grounds throughout the entire school year. Styles we incorporate into our routines include: Bollywood, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Raas/garbha, Classical (Bharathnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, etc), Bhangra, etc. We hold tryouts every fall and no prior experience is necessary to join!
The Shotokan Karate Club at UVA was founded in 1997, and we train year-round. Members include undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, and faculty of the university. The club practices traditional Japanese Shotokan karate, and fosters strength and confidence in a friendly, controlled environment.In addition to regular training, the Shotokan Karate Club offers other activities like outings after class, movies, hiking, parties, and beach trips. We have gone kayaking and even sky-diving! We travel to optional camps and tournaments, host guest instructors, and have rank tests three times a year.?Students learn and develop blocking and striking techniques, forms and sparring, with an emphasis on strong basic techniques and body connection. Classes include warm-up exercises, kihon (basic techniques), kumite (sparring and partner combinations), and kata (series of blocks and attacks against imaginary opponents.) The classes offer cardiovascular and strength training, and benefits include self-defense, confidence, focus, and fitness. Frequent repetition is required to progress in any study of martial arts, so students should be able to attend two classes per week.
The purpose of the organization is to promote the Sikh religion, heritage and culture through understanding and service with the community. The SSA shall also serve as a forum and support group for Sikh students, faculty, or staff and those interested in the Sikh faith and culture to meet.
The Singapore Students Association at the University of Virginia is a student-run, contract-independent organization (CIO) that strives to establish a bond and feeling of togetherness among Singaporean students in University of Virginia (UVA) and to promote UVA as a viable college choice to students in Singapore. We deal extensively with helping incoming students from Singapore adjust smoothly to life at UVA. The SSA also intends to deepen cultural understanding within the University community and to enrich the student body through the showcasing of Singaporean values, customs and culture.
Sisters Project Peru at UVA is a chapter branch of the Sisters Project Peru nonprofit project dedicated to building a sustainable medical clinic in rural Huacahuasi Peru. The project focuses on community development through an indigenous and gender justice lens.
Sitaare is UVA's one and only Indian classical dance team. Our purpose is to promote South Asian culture in the UVA and Charlottesville community, specifically focused on the classical dance forms of India, including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, and Mohiniyattam. We perform at cultural events on grounds such as the Culture Fest and India Day. Some prior exposure to Indian classical dance is recommended, but there are no tryouts! :)
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