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14Strings! is a Filipino style Rondalla based in Ithaca, New York. The main instruments are 14 stringed plucked instruments like the bandurria, the laud (lute), and the octavina. Our mission is to further the appreciation for and engagement in the tradition of the Rondalla, both for our members and the wider Cornell and Ithaca communities. All are always welcome regardless of background or musical experience.

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Established in 2001, Absolute A Cappella is an a cappella group at Cornell University and was founded on the core values of singing, friendship, aca-bopping, and pineapples. Absolute performs two concerts each year as well as a variety of arch-sings. The group sings a range of genres, from pop to alternative. Absolute is always finding exciting new ways to sing and perform, and most importantly, have fun while doing what we love.

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To foster the awareness of African cultures through music, dance, and theatrical performances both on and off campus.

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The Cornell Aikido Club promotes the study of the Japanese martial art, Aikido. We offer classes, resources on learning more about Aikido, and information on upcoming seminars.

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We seek to provide the Cornell community with wide and diversified programming on a regular basis as well as allocate funds to registered student organizations for programs that encourage diversity and intercultural efforts.

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The Albanian Student Association at Cornell brings together students of Albanian descent and everyone who wants to learn about Albanian history, culture, politics, and beyond. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for Albanian students to meet, interact with each other, and help new students coming from Albania. ASAC serves to promote the awareness of cultural diversity on campus by organizing cultural and social events on campus. The membership of ASAC is open to all Albanian students and every student of Cornell University.

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The sisterhood of alpha Kappa Delta Phi provides women with a sense of belonging that nurtures life-long friendships, develops self-empowered leaders, and strengthens communities through service, scholarship, and Asian-Awareness.

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Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the "Jewels" of the fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.

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Amber Dance Troupe's purpose is to spread the rich heritage of Chinese culture and the beauty of Chinese dance to Cornell and local community. Anyone interested can learn Chinese dance skills through regular practice and get opportunity to perform on various stages.

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The primary vision of Cornell University's AISES chapter is the development of a new generation of educated Native leaders who will in turn contemplate, study, and contribute to the building of a Nation and community among Native Americans.

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Visit cjas.org for more information. The purpose of the Cornell Anime Club (formerly the Cornell Japanese Animation Society) is to spread our love of Japanese animation and to allow fans to celebrate and expand their interest in the medium as a community.

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Founded in 2011, Cornell Anjali aims to spread awareness of South Asian classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi. We perform as a group both on and off campus, sponsor many South Asian cultural events, perform at our annual showcase, and also hold workshops for those interested in the aforementioned art forms. We aim to perform, promote, and spread the love of South Asian classical dance throughout Cornell.

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AGSA is an association that addresses the social, academic, and cultural needs and concerns of graduate and professional students of the Arab community at Cornell University. We understand the term 'Arab' as an umbrella term to any member who identifies with (not as) Arab culture widely defined.

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The purpose of ASA is to create a forum for individuals interested in Arab language, culture or politics to meet. Those individuals will then have the opportunity to increase awareness of pertinent issues in the Arab world both on the Cornell campus and in the larger Ithaca community. ASA is a nonpartisan student group. As such, it will not be associated with or have any bias towards regional Arab political, religious, and ideological entities.

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The mission and purpose of Architects, Artists, and Planners of Color shall be to amplify the BIPOC voices in AAP. AAPOC does this by creating a safe and welcoming space that fosters inclusion and a sense of unity throughout AAP. AAPOC works to create a network that supports BIPOC students.

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To advance the "rioplatense" or argentine-uruguayan culture within Cornell by organizing events that show our culture or discuss about specific topics related to our countries. To create a space where argentine, uruguayans and anyone interested in our countries can get together.

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To foster community among students and locals with an interest in Armenian heritage on Cornell's campus through social/cultural events, Armenian language and culture classes, and educational events (guest speakers, workshops, conferences). To educate the Cornell campus about the Armenian language, culture, and history. To establish a greater and more inclusive sense of community by collaborating with other organizations.

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Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Established in 2005, Ascend has grown to serve professionals and corporations across various professions and across multiple industries.

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Asha Cornell works to bring social awareness about the plight of education into the Cornell community through events such as fundraisers and other cultural activities. These activities include celebrations of Indian culture such as classical concerts featuring renowned Indian artists and movie series of recent Bollywood films, through which we hope the Cornell community attains a deeper glimpse into Indian culture. The funds we collect go towards catalyzing socio-economic change in India through the education of underprivileged children.

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Founded in 2009, the Asian & Asian American Center (A3C) brings together the rich diversity of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American experiences (to include East, South, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, bi/multi-racial/ethnic, etc.) to foster an inclusive Cornell campus community. Our programs focus on advocacy, education, identity and community building.

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Asian American InterVarsity is a group of students on campus with a vision to see students transformed, campuses renewed, and world changers developed. Through sharing the wide range of stories that make up the Asian American experience and exploring how they have shaped us, AAIV exists to explore how Jesus can transform pain and brokeness into celebration and restoration for Asian Americans.

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APAA (established in 1972) is a group of passionate students dedicated to advocating for the AAPI community at Cornell. APAA builds on its past work in promoting the fundamental importance of political education and history through advocacy and discussion. AAPA is committed to furthering AAPI awareness on campus and to politically empowering and advocating for the needs of Asian-Pacific American students. Furthermore, APAA builds coalitions with other students of color and social justice groups to facilitate a more unified community of color. In the past two years, APAA held discussions on revolutionaries and thinkers like Grace Lee Boggs as well as relevant issues in the AAPI community such as affirmative action, rising gun violence in the AAPI community, and Asian-American history. We are also engaging with the greater Cornell community through fundraisers, panels, and other events to raise awareness about AAPI issues. APAA also publishes a literary magazine called Parallax, an Asian American social and political journal that highlights historical and contemporary AAPI topics of interest.

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The purpose of ASaU is to increase South American visibility within the greater Ithaca area, mainly serving Cornell University students. ACaU aims to foster a community for this underrepresented community while welcoming others as a learning opportunity.

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The purpose of ACaU is to increase Central American visibility within the greater Ithaca area, mainly serving Cornell University students. ACaU aims to foster a community for this underrepresented community while welcoming others as a learning opportunity.

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To empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy.

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The Cornell Chapter of ALPFA consists of students dedicated to growth and leadership within the community. Our Chapter has students and alumni in various industries who are willing to help YOU achieve YOUR goals. We believe that together, as a team, we can accomplish more!

Members who have applied and accepted to join ALPFA will be sent the signup "secret word" to be admitted into the organization.

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The Bangladeshi Students Association attempts to educate the Cornell community about Bengali culture while helping current students explore the cultural side of their Bengali heritage.

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The purpose of Baraka Kwa Wimbo Gospel Ensemble of Cornell University is to spiritually and culturally enlighten the Cornell community and surrounding areas. This purpose shall be fulfilled through the medium of Black Gospel music.

The Ensemble shall carry out its suited by performing at various campus programs and community activities.

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Bethany Christian Campus Church exists to help students on Cornell campus to grow in their faith

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Cornell Bhangra's mission is to dance bhangra, engage with and share Punjabi culture, be a supportive network of friends and peers, and give back to our personal, local, and global communities.

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The Cornell Raas Club aims to spread Gujarati culture, in particular the folk dances Raas and Garba, both on and off campus. The club will host workshops to teach the traditional Gujarati dance, attend cultural events, and fund trips to off-campus events. As a competitive dance team, our purpose is also to teach, practice, and prepare our dancers to preform at competitions nationwide and spread the happiness and joy with which we dance.

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