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African Student Association (AFSA) is a multicultural organization on campus that aims to share African culture with the UMaine community. AFSA participates in different multicultural events on campus like Culturefest and International Dance Festival, and organizes gatherings like traditional formal graduation and African Night. AFSA also takes students to the African Development Conference at Harvard University. This year AFSA starting holding discussion floors to tackles the different cultural, political, economical, and social misconceptions and issues concerning African countries and islands of African descent through a weekly social forum. AFSA is open to anyone who is interested to join the cultural group and experience African culture as hope to build a diverse and supportive community where we can educate ourselves and empower others.

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To create a fun and safe learning environment for anyone looking to get an introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.

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In our club we provide cultural resources and support for students on campus. We provide education, outreach, experiences, and Asian culture with the school and the community.

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The Caribbean & LatinX Student Alliance envisions a campus climate that confirms and celebrates the diversity of all people. We aspire to create a campus community that engages and serves all students through social and cultural interactions. We work to build and sustain a multicultural community, develop student leaders, create campus networks and affirm welcoming and positive college experience.

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FAROG (Franco-American Resource Opportunity Group), is a group of students who meet regularly (TBD) to have lunch and discussion. The FAROG student group participates in community events and planned trips. Members get to meet and associate with other people who have a similar background and experiences, to learn more about their Franco-American Identity.

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A club for students to get together in a low-stress environment to engage with the French language and culture through games and activiites.

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The objective of this organization is to promote cultural awareness (more specifically awareness of German speaking countries) and to foster language development and understanding of cultures through interaction with fellow students of the German language, with native speakers and the public.

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To form community to spread Japanese cultuer with the UMaine student body. The group will also be a point of integration and a home for the Japanese exchange students so they won't feel lost or isolated.

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Our organization offers a space for growth, academic improvement, and community among fellow STEM students of color. Being in a predominately white school, it's tough enough finding students who share your culture/features. It's an even greater challenge finding students who both look like you, and who are interested in the STEM fields. Our group is geared towards finding those few students around campus to connect them with one another. Most of us have all become close friends who game together, talk about STEM news, and hang out outside of the club.

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South Asian Association of Maine is a cultural representation of SAARC nations (India, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Pakistan, Maldives), popularly known as SAAM. We are affiliated with the University of Maine and are one of the fastest-growing student organizations on campus. With just under 100 members and a large number of member families from all over Maine, we are an extremely active and enthusiastic group of people who are always willing to share our culture and values with everyone through various events. SAAM in the past has upheld and continues to uphold a long-standing tradition of serving not just South Asia but also the students from the rest of the world who are enrolled at the University of Maine.

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The Spanish Club provides a welcoming environment for Spanish speakers of any level to practice their Spanish through conversation and games.

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The Maine Business School(MBS) International Business and Culture Club(IB&CC) is a new student organization on campus. IB&CC specializes in educating students of all majors about different countries and cultures all around the world, and the realm of the modern International business world across the globe.

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