Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Student Organizations
Many student organizations at BVU celebrate cultures and promote multicultural engagement! Learn about these student groups and the many fun activities and opportunities they provide for all!
Multicultural Engagement Leadership Team
The Multicultural Engagement Leadership Team (MELT) at Buena Vista University serves as the executive student committee within the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. MELT is comprised of Multicultural Scholars and students that have a passion for spreading multiculturalism. This distinguished team of student leaders assists the CDI, by contributing in the development and execution of events organized by the CDI & Student Activities as well as collaborating with other student organizations upon request to enhance their programs and activities. Commitment and dedication are required for the team to function effectively.
Signature Programs: Games Around the World, Couch Conversations.
African Culture Club
The purpose of the organization is to enrich African American culture on campus through programming and education. The African Culture Club aims to increase African American student involvement on campus, create a tradition of events, set the precedent of success for African American students at BVU, enhance the social experience, have African American students value themselves and their culture, educate the BVU community, and bring awareness to social justice issues that affect minority communities. Students who identify as African, African American, and all other identities are welcome to join the club.
Signature Programs: Discussions, Black History Month Events, Feed Your Soul (Soul Food Fundraiser).
International Club
The International Club promotes international/intercultural awareness and interaction for the students of BVU. Moreover, the International Club serves to provide international students with an opportunity to promote the customs and cultures from their home countries, as well as offer students who have participated in a study abroad program to share their knowledge and experience. The International Club sponsors events to promote cultural exchange as well as address the misconceptions and stereotypes related to foreign countries. The International Club also provides opportunities for students to volunteer.
Signature Programs: International Taste Nights, Karaoke Night, Partner Conversations, New International Student Orientation.
RAICES
RAICES (Spanish for "Roots") is a student organization designed to increase visibility and heighten the awareness of students of Latin descent. Additionally, the focal point of RAICES is to promote diversity, while serving as a safe haven of expression of thoughts and freedom of speech. Moreover, RAICES is dedicated to dispelling the social myths of Latin Americans today.
Signature Programs: Fiesta Latina, Hispanic Hertiage Month, Dia De Los Muertos.
Alliance
BVU Alliance is a student-led organization that works with the University and community to raise awareness about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and all other incorporated identities (LGBTQIA+). BVU Alliance also promotes inclusion, educates about relevant issues, and helps foster a comfortable community for LGBTQIA+ identifying students.
Signature Programs: LGBTQIA+ History Month, Day of Silence.