The mission of Black Students in Action is to promote the recognition and involvement of African American students, students of African descent, and students of other ethnic backgrounds at John Carroll University. The organization holds the intention of creating a strong voice on campus and making an impact on the decisions regarding students of the JCU community.
Meetings on Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 PM in the Black Cultural Center/Murphy Commons.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcubsa/
Please contact Interim President AJ Winston at awinston25@jcu.edu for more information.
Le Cercle Français is a space for students to discover the French language and francophone culture! Students of all levels of French are encouraged to participate. Members meet for bi-weekly events and organize trips off campus to experience French art, theater, film, and food!
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcu_frenchclub/
Email President Maria Karboski at mkarboski27@jcu.edu for more information.
Coptic Club's goals are to inform, educate and represent the Coptic community at JCU.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcucopticclub
Email President Toby Khalil at tkhalil25@jcu.edu for more information.
The mission of EASA is to celebrate and educate the John Carroll Community about East Asian culture and traditions.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/easajcu/
Email President Kimberlee Welch at kwelch26@jcu.edu for more information.
Supporting Jewish students in the expression of their identity and providing opportunities for non-Jewish students to enhance their understanding of the Jewish world.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcuhillel
Email President Ellie Fleischer at efleischer25@jcu.edu for more information.
Email President Nathan Burkett at nburkett25@jcu.edu for more information.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcu_italianclub/
Email President Grace Lucci at glucci26@jcu.edu for more information.
The primary purpose of LASA is to provide the opportunity for students of Latin American heritage and their friends to meet on a regular basis, organize activities, and increase the number of Latin American students on campus and the awareness of our presence and value to the University at large.
Meetings on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in the CSDI Lounge (LSC 48).
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcu_lasa/
Email Co-Presidents Angelia Urbina and Ximena Gomez at aurbina26@jcu.edu and xgomez25@jcu.edu respectively for more information.
Allies is a group of LGBTQ+ persons and their supporters. We believe in the freedom and equality of all individuals and work to promote this in our daily lives.
Meetings are on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the CSDI Lounge (LSC 48).
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/alliesatjcu
Email President Erin Waner at ewaner27@jcu.edu for more information.
MESA’s goal is to introduce students to the diverse cultures, people, and ideas of the Middle East. We are inclusive to all students from all backgrounds and we encourage all students to attend our events. Some of our main events include: Middle Eastern Dinners, Hookah Nights, and a bi-annual Hafleh (festival).
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcu_mesa/
Email President Reeda El-Hayek at relhayek25@jcu.edu for more information.
The Muslim Student Association invites you to the weekly Friday prayer service! We will be in the Interfaith Room (second floor of the library) at 2 p.m.! All are welcome to observe and we highly encourage you to attend!
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcu.msa/
Email President Tia Wahdan at fwahdan25@jcu.edu for more information.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcu_ssa/
Email President Perleen Mundi at pmundi26@jcu.edu for more information.
The mission of SASA is to celebrate and educate the John Carroll Community about South Asian culture and traditions.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcusasa
Email President Manbir Tamber at mtamber25@jcu.edu for more information.
The mission of SJP is to promote justice, human rights, liberation, decolonization, and the self-determination of the Palestinians who have been living without basic rights since 1948. The organization also hopes to celebrate and share Palestinian culture with everyone on campus. Aim to create a safe space for discussion, education, solidarity, and activism regarding social injustices, inequality, history, and the human rights of Palestinians.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/sjpjcu
Contact President Yasmine Samara at ysamara27@jcu.edu for more information.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/jcu_sac/
Email President Erin DeCocker at edecocker25@jcu.edu for more information.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/wac_jcu/
Email President Elyse Loveman at eloveman25@jcu.edu for more information.
The mission of 1st Gen Club is to reduce the disparities in social and cultural capital commonly observed among first-generation students by creating community and support among each other.
Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events and announcements at https://www.instagram.com/firstgeneration.jcu/
Email President Tyler Capron at tcapron25@jcu.edu for more information.
Resources for Cultural Organizations
The executive boards of cultural student organizations work directly with CSDI staff to strengthen their club's mission, vision, and leadership skills.
Cultural leadership retreats are held in early fall and spring semesters.
CSDI-Recognized Cultural Student Organizations
Not all cultural student organizations are recognized by CSDI, but all are recognized by the Office of Student Engagement. New cultural student organizations need to attend the annual CSDI Cultural Organization retreat.
Please email mwahdan24@jcu.edu & bhuynh27@jcu.edu for more information.
Reservations
The CSDI Lounge is a multi-purpose space used by student organizations and others for meetings, studying, and socializing. To reserve this space please call 216.397.4185.
Features include:
- Movable large couches, love seats, and chairs
- Movable coffee/study tables
- 2 large group study tables
- 1 large classic chalkboard, chalk, and erasers
- Movable white board, white board markers, and erasers
- Flat screen television, hooked up to University’s cable system
- 1 DVD player
- Board games
Student Involvement Fair
The Involvement Fair happens in early fall and spring semester. Here you will be able to meet 100+ student organizations and other opportunities. This is the best place to sign up for clubs, leadership opportunities, fraternities, sororities, academic clubs, intramural sports, etc.
Involvement Fair usually is scheduled for the 2nd Friday of the fall semester.