African American Society

 

President Sammy Gonzalez'06
Vice President Katrina Simpson '08
Co-Treasurers Linnea Keel '07 and Karen Mercado '08
Co-Secretaries Abby Sonuga '08 and Takia Dasent '08
The mission of the African American Society is to educate the community on the diversity of the African American culture and history and bring ethnic awareness to Providence College.
 
 

Amigos Unidos (Latin American Organization)

 

President Blanca Brown '07
Vice President Larissa Zuhoski '07
Treasurer Leonela Cruz '08
Secretary Angely Martinez '08

Amigos Unidos, the Latino Club at Providence College, is a club that is open to all members of the Providence College student body regardless of their ethnicity or major. The club's mission is to promote the various Latino cultures found in the world today to the greater Providence College community. Amigos Unidos commits itself to expose the student body to cultural aspects that characterize Latinos and their way of life, as well as bringing knowledge and awareness of issues that Latinos all over the world are facing. This awareness and knowledge of the Latino culture is brought about through group discussions, lectures, movies, music and literature, outside resources, food, personal experiences, and any other method which the club sees fit.

Amigos Unidos website

 
 

Asian American Club

 

President Tiffany Foynes '07
Vice President Ahna Patel '06
Treasurer George Thambuswamy '06
Co-Secretaries Karen Mercado '08 and Taj Chin '08

The purpose of the Asian American Club is to give students a chance to share in and understand different aspects of the Asian culture: the arts, the cuisine, the way of life, and the language.

Asian American Club website

 
 

Circolo Italiano

 

President Christina DeLeo '07
Vice President Kerri Coletta '07
Treasurer Jess Koval '07
Co-Secretaries Julia Paolucci '07

Circolo Italiano is a diverse group of passionately committed citizens of the world that promote and facilitate the learning of Italy and its culture. With a keen interest in exploring Italian culture, values and beliefs we meet to discuss, enlighten, and share our individual stories and discernments. We are bound by our love for Italy, all of its people, and all it has influenced throughout the world.

 
 

Clube Português

 

President Filipe Soares '06
Vice President Stephanie DaFonte '06
Co-Treasurers Lisa Andrade '06 and Michelle Gianfrancesco '06
Co-Secretaries Domingos Martins '08 and Nancy Andrade '08

Clube Português is a student organization dedicated to sharing and celebrating the Portuguese culture with the Providence College community. We encourage all students to become involved and to participate in club events which are designed to explore varying aspects of our Iberian heritage. As a member of the Board of Multicultural Student Affairs (B.M.S.A.), Clube Português also promotes cultural awareness and invites students, faculty, and staff to learn more about our world community.

Clube Português website

 
 

Eastern European Union

President Greg Garabedian '08
Vice President Matt Korn '07
Treasurer Yara Yousef '08
Secretary Kevin Johnson '08
 
 
 

Fête Française

 

Presidents Jennifer Senosiain '07
Vice President Kristin Dolinksi '06
Treasurer Meghan Rogers '07
Secretary Stephanie Crespo '08

Fête Française, the French Club at Providence College, aims to give greater visibility on campus to the French culture, as well as to attract students from all backgrounds to enjoy and discover the Francophone world.

 
 

Gaelic Society

 

President Mary Beth Allen '06
Co-Vice Presidents Alison Dooley '07 and Meaghan Keane '07
Co-Treasurers Teresa Dirman '07 and Caitlin Malangone '07
Co-Secretaries Joanna Shannon '06

The Gaelic Society of Providence College shall exist to generate and stimulate the interest of the College community in Gaelic culture through social and cultural activities, which shall be in accordance with the mission and goals of Providence College.

Gaelic Society website

 
 

Middle Eastern Student Association (M.E.S.A.)

 

President Carlos Chaparro '06
Vice President Lauren Leonardo '06
Treasurer Jessica Kaptcianos '06
Secretary Sarah Simoncini '06

The Middle Eastern Student Association promotes awareness of Middle Eastern culture throughout the Providence College community.

 
 

Society Organized Against Racism (S.O.A.R.)

 

President Ann Schortemeyer '06
Co-Vice Presidents Ericc Powell '06 and Vanessa Long '06
Treasurer Robert Tobio '07
Secretary Deanna Dupuis '07

The Society Organized Against Racism promotes a general awareness of cultural, racial, and ethnic differences as well as similarities. S.O.A.R. creates campus projects that educate students of the evils of racism. They also plan activities, advise the institution, and be an advocate for changes which promote racial understanding.