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Special Interest Organizations
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African-American Association
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This group strives to increase cultural awareness, foster harmonious interracial relations among all the members of the University community, and promote the development of its members as individuals. Annual participation includes a variety of Black History Month activities and active contributions to campus life. AAA is open to all students. For more information, contact Adrienne Middleton at 864-503-5196. |
American Humanics |
American Humanics (AH) is a national nonprofit organization that collaborates with affiliated colleges and universities and nonprofit agencies to recruit, prepare and place students in meaningful nonprofit careers. AH maintains formal relationships with national nonprofits including the Red Cross, the YMCA, the United Way, the Urban League, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Girl Scouts, and the Boy Scouts. The AH Student Association (AHSA) affords students excellent opportunities for leadership development and for putting into practice the skills learned in the nonprofit courses. AHSA also serves as a resource for the community as its members engage in a variety of worthwhile projects with numerous nonprofit organizations. For more information, contact Theresa Ricke-Kiely at 864-503-5754 or visit the national American Humanics website.
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| Amnesty International |
This organization promotes international political awareness to students by bringing to light and protesting human right violations and supporting the release of prisoners of conscious around the world. For more information, contact Richard Combes at 864-503-5676. |
| Asian Club |
This organization creates an awareness of Asian culture for the diverse USC Upstate population, while interacting with all students who are interested in the Asian community. For more information, contact Dr. Veeena Khandke at 864-503-5784. |
Campus Activities Board |
The CAB promotes friendship and interaction among students, faculty and staff, through events such as dances, concerts, entertainers, parties and recreational activities. Members are rewarded for their hard work with the opportunity to participate in a number of retreats, conventions and leadership activities. CAB membership is open to all students who want to be in the middle of the action. |
Club Art & Design |
This organization promotes the graphic design program and offers information for individuals interested in the visual arts. For more information, contact Lisa Anderson at 864-503-5829. |
Dance Team
The USC Upstate Dance Team promotes school spirit and enthusiasm by dancing at university-sponsored athletic, cultural and social events throughout the year. For more information, contact
Tamara Stewart at 864-809-5576. |
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Equestrian Club |
Education, recreation and service through activities related to horses are the three main goals of this organization. This organization also helps in the handicapped riding program at the SC School for the Deaf and Blind as side walkers and horse leaders. Members will study applied equine anatomy and learn to evaluate equine conformation for performance and halter. For more information, contact Jeanne Kowalczyk at 864-503-5753. |
Hispanic Awareness Association |
The purpose of the Hispanic Awareness Association is to provide support and guidance of Hispanic students and to educate and share the many facets of Hispanic culture with USC Upstate. HAA is open to all students." For more information, contact Dr. June Carter at 864-503-5881. |
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USC Upstate IMPACT, a community service organization, helps unite the campus and community by promoting good relations among students, faculty members, and administrators through a number of service projects. |
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Questions?
Call the Office of Student Life at 864-503-5106 or send an e-mail to Steve Hopkins. See what's happening on campus this month!
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