Multicultural Student Organizations

Asian Student Union (ASU)

The purpose of the Hanover College Asian Student Union (ASU) is to provide cultural, social, and political awareness within the Hanover College community regarding Asian issues. The Asian Student Union will work to advocate for the Asian community while promoting unity within the Asian population on campus. This organization will help serve to deepen the appreciation for Asian cultures and allow Asian student to use their platforms while emphasizing the importance of Asian voices. Through student involvement in social, academic, and political activities, the Asian Student Union will work to promote awareness to the Asian community at large.

Black Student Union (BSU)

The Hanover College Black Student Union (BSU) aims to provide cultural, social, and political awareness within the Hanover College community regarding Black issues. The Black Student Union will work to incorporate all students in hopes that we can provide and develop education, a particular interest, and social programs that promote awareness to the greater community. This organization will always encourage self-care, and we aim to seek a better understanding of ourselves in the spirit of love for one another. The Black Student Union will seek justice and representation for our students in adversity. Pursuing equality and opportunity that enables the sustainability of our community is our mission. We promote, follow, and provide; we are Hanover College's Black Student Union.

Latino Student Union (LSU)

The purpose of the Latino Student Union is to encourage the entire Hanover College campus and the surrounding community to advocate for the Latino community and to promote a sense of unity between the Latino population on campus through student involvement in social, academic, philanthropic, and political activities.

Sister-2-Sister

Sister-2-Sister is a particular interest group that addresses the concerns of Multicultural women at Hanover College. Issues discussed include academics, career development, beauty standards, sexuality, relationships, and self-esteem. This organization provides social and academic activities and comfort for all women. Because Sister-2-Sister is designed to give its members a place to share their personal experiences with life, some things may be confidential. Therefore, items discussed in meetings outside of regular organization business are kept confidential. Sister 2 Sister; a different kind of sisterhood!

Brothers-2-Brothers

Brothers-2-Brothers is an exciting group that addresses the concerns of multicultural men at Hanover College. Issues that will be discussed include academics, career, Development, and standards of being positive and supporting each brother's goals. The most important is striving to be your best possible man. This organization will also provide social and academic activities and comfort for all members because Brothers-2-Brothers is designed to give its members a place to share their personal experiences with life.

Feminist Club

The purpose of the Feminist Club is to foster intersectional feminist thought in the Hanover College community. The Feminist Club seeks to serve as an advocacy group focusing on issues related to gender and, precisely, women's issues. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, support those who do not benefit from the patriarchy in our academic community, inform and educate those who do, create social change, and promote diversity and equality in the Hanover College community.

Rhythm and Poetry (RAP)

Our organization aims to provide a positive outlet for individuals to channel their energy through poetry and music. The Hip Hop genre originated in the 1970s in the Bronx, providing a form of expression for those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods. RAP has influenced other genres, such as Pop, which combines RAP's lyrical content with a lively beat and singing. Our group will positively impact Hanover by educating students about urban poetry culture, commonly known as RAP while providing a constructive way to channel their energy and acquire new skills. Additionally, we offer dance classes such as salsa, bachata, and merengue, reaching out to the community to learn and understand the culture surrounding these types of dances. Let's know and grow together!

Looking Back Moving Forward

The purpose of Looking Back Moving Forward is to empower Hanover College students to assist Sierra Leone's youth. The organization is committed to supporting low-income families in Sierra Leone, West Africa, by raising funds to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. Moreover, the initiative offers academic scholarships for the youth to get an education and small business grants for citizens to establish enterprises. Members of the club are fully dedicated to fundraising and increasing awareness about Sierra Leone's culture to help improve its citizens' lives.

Love Out Loud

Love Out Loud is an advocacy group for equal rights focusing on LGBT(QSA) issues. We strive to promote an open and accepting environment, support those in our academic community, inform, educate, create social change, and promote diversity in the Hanover College community and the community outside Hanover College.

International Club

At Hanover College, the International Club, also known as I-Club, has been a platform for promoting cultural diversity. It's an inclusive organization that welcomes all Hanover students, faculty, and staff, not just international students. The club's primary goal is to foster interaction among students of different nationalities, encouraging internationalism and diversity on campus. Members experience and learn about various cultures while enjoying personal growth and having fun. Throughout the school year, I-club hosts various engaging events that add to the diversity of campus life. Some of the upcoming events include Taste of the World, World Food and Hunger Lecture Series, and the Annual International Banquet, which features a delightful evening with an assortment of international cuisine cooked by club members and entertainment from around the globe.

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is committed to promoting and educating the Hanover College community about diversity through cross-cultural and multicultural programming. They host various events - from speakers to festivals - to cover multiple exciting aspects of specific cultures. With weekly meetings, Kaleidoscope focuses on current events, media, culture, customs, history, and more, creating a space to ask questions, share opinions and insights, and grow as individuals. In these changing times, Kaleidoscope aims to engage with the community for individual growth and as a family. They address the challenges of multiple ethnicities and prejudices within the surrounding community, America, and the world. You can become a member or be on the executive board of Kaleidoscope, participate in their programs and weekly meetings, and get involved in promoting diversity!

Hanover Queens and Kings

Hanover Queens and Kings (HQK) promotes Drag culture on campus and provides students with the necessary resources to explore their passion for drag. HQK believes that drag is a powerful form of art and self-expression that should be celebrated and embraced. The club fosters self-love, discovery, and confidence through dynamic and engaging drag performances.