Student Organizations

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Black Student Union

The mission of the Black Student Union is to support NMU students with a main focus toward African-American students by fostering a sense of community and support socially, academically and culturally. To promote diversity and cultural awareness through educational and entertaining programming; thereby opening an avenue for understanding, learning and appreciation for the black culture and heritage. BSU has won numerous awards through the years, including organization of the year and diversity project of the year.

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OUTlook (gay/lesbian)

The mission of OUTlook is to serve as an organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning graduate, undergraduate and non-traditional students, who have banded together to promote a sense of community in a comfortable and secure atmosphere and attend to the social, emotional and political needs of the homosexual, bisexual, transgender and queer population.

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Q & A

Q&A - Queers & Allies allows the queer and allied community of NMU to gather in a safe and welcoming environment. The group will offer social activities and a place for queers and allies to be able to openly express themselves in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment.

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The purpose of the Latino Student Union is to affirm the Latin culture and heritage within NMU while serving as a social group for all Latino students.  Our purpose is to encourage students to look at the issues beyond cultural differences and focus on the great and unique qualities that make Latino and non-Latino students at NMU as we work together for academic and social unity.

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Native American Student Association

The Native American Student Association promotes events related to Native American heritage and culture while serving as a supportive and interactive group for Native American students. All NMU students are welcome to join. NASA has hosted drum socials, the Native American Performers` Festival, the Ojibwe food taster, the annual "Learning to Walk Together" traditional Pow-Wow and co-sponsors Native American Heritage Month. NASA has also participated in community programs, such as Title VII Indian Education with the local public schools, Earth Day activities and has supported the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. The Anishinaabe News is also a part of NASA. It is a Native American newspaper that provides readers with information about current events or issues that are related to Native American culture.

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All Nations Club

The ALL NATIONS CLUB consists of international students attending NMU. There are about 110 students from 34 different countries. The club wants to create cultural understanding among the Marquette community by organizing the International Food Fest, giving presentations about different countries, and uniting students together to make them feel more comfortable in a different cultural environment. They are recipients of the 2004-2005 Program of the Year Award for the International Food Fest. Anyone is welcome to enjoy the club.

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