Multicultural Organizations & Greek Fraternities and Sororities
Adelante Estudiantes Latinos (AEL)
AEL encourages members to express their cultural identity. This is shared with the entire campus community through cultural and educational programs featuring music, lectures, arts exhibitions and parties. Additionally, AEL assists members in their academic studies and reaches out to high schools encouraging Latino students to pursue a college degree.
Office Location: 408 Campbell Student Union
Phone - 878-5733
African American Student Organization (AASO)
Focusing on the black experience, AASO provides educational, cultural, and recreational activities to the Buffalo State student body. Programming speakers, public forums, films, and musical and recreational events, AASO is active in making the campus a lively place. The AASO newsletter, Kuumba, provides a voice for minority students on campus.
Office Location: 407 Campbell Student Union - 878-5030
E-mail: aaso67@yahoo.com
Asian Student Organization (ASO)
Students of Asian descent or who come directly from Asian countries gather in this organization to share their various cultures with each other and the Buffalo State community.
Office Location: 400H Campbell Student Union
Black Active Minds (BAM)
BAM is an organization dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and psychological well-being of its membership and the related community through educational and entertaining events.
Office Location:412 Campbell student Union
Phone - 878-3668
bam_bsc@hotmail.com
Caribbean Student Organization (CSO)
Through special events such as Caribbean Week and the annual "Caribash" as well as speakers, films, and public forums, the CSO bands the Caribbean students of Buffalo State together to share their unique culture with the campus community.
Office Location:409 Campbell Student Union
Phone - 878-4011
National Society of Black Engineers
NSBE dedicates itself to the development of programs for increasing blacks and other ethnic minorities in the field of engineering and engineering technology. These programs will be initiated both within and outside the college community.
Office Location: 412 Campbell Student Union - no phone
E-mail: nsbe_bsc@yahoo.com
National Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
NSMH builds unity among the membership, works to educate students on the concerns of Minorities/Diversity in a modern work force. NSMH provides speakers, seminars, and workshops to encourage the principles of dedication, self-determination and responsibility.
Office Location: 415 Campbell Student Union
Visit the parent organization web site: http://www.nsmh.org/
Native American Students Organization
NASO presents campus and community events featuring Native American cultures while providing intra-group support for Native American students.
Office Location: 415 Campbell Student Union
Pan African Student Organization (PASO)
PASO seeks to educate Africans and other ethnicities about African culture, traditions, and politics. They aspire to help people in Africa, provide a cultural link to Africa, and promote awareness of ongoing African issues. They seek to enhance the lives of Buffalo State College students by providing social, recreational, and educational activities on Africa and also voice the concerns of African students by hosting meetings, having interactive discussions, cultural workshops, intercultural shows, and other events.
No office or phone - contact through mail box in the USG Office
Greek Organizations:
National Pan-hellenic Sororities:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood composed of women who have consciously chosen this affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service. Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 170,000 women in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa.
http://www.aka1908.com/
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Thrust of: Economic Development; Educational Development; International Awareness and Involvement; Physical and Mental Health; Political Awareness and Involvement.
President: Linda Anyachebelu
E-mail: DSTGK1942@yahoo.com
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations Sororities:
Lambda Theta Alpha
The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on Unity, Love, & Respect. To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. Promote Latino unity through charitable and educational programs and maintain a high academic standard.
President: Yadira Austin
Phone: (716) 878-3957
E-mail: austinyodira@gmail.com
Lambda Pi Upsilon
President: Elaine Gallardo
Phone Number: (917)-713-5609
E-Mail: egallatdo@lpiu.com
Omega Phi Beta
The mission of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is to serve and educate people of diverse backgrounds through sisterhood, leadership and guidance. As positive role models, we promote unity of all cultures, focus on the empowerment of our gender and raise the standards of excellence in our academic, social, and personal endeavors.
President: Elisa Molina
Phone: (646) 691-7814
E-Mail: ajisa2_buffalobeta@yahoo.com
Sigma Lambda Upsilon
Our purpose is providing sisterhood and support while promoting academic achievement. We strive to bridge all women committed to seeking the political and social advancement of underrepresented populations. promotes academic achievement, service to the community and cultural enrichment.
President: Lisette Lorenzi
Phone: (917) 400-2379
E-mail: www.sigmalambdaupsilon.org
Multicultural Sororities:
Sigma Iota Sigma Multicultural Sorority
President: Sharayah Walker
E-mail: www.sis1994.com
National Pan-Hellenic Fraternities:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, 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.
President: David Distant
Phone: (914) 907-1967
E-mail: davedistant@yahoo.com
President: Mike Gates
Phone Number: (716)-308- 1109
E-Mail: gatema@mail.buffalostate.edu
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Our purpose is to unite black college men of similar high ideals of manhood and scholarship.
President: Terric Richardson
Phone: (315) 374-1630
E-mail: E-Mail: terric-richardson@hotmail.com
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Membership is vital to the success of our Fraternity. We identify and train qualified new members who are committed to community service and to the personal and professional ideals upon which our Brotherhood was founded. Prospective members must possess: Leadership Qualities, Scholarship, Positive Image, Talent, Sophistication, and a Progressive Attitude.
President: Dracey Gates
Phone: (716) 608-1219
E-mail: dray_17@yahoo.com
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations Fraternities:
Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc.
La Unidad Latina is a fraternal service organization aimed at uniting men in brotherhood in order to serve the Latino community. We are committed to diversity, academic excellence and a proactive vision towards raising awareness about Latino culture and history.
President: Luis Peralta
Phone: (646) 662-9606
E-mail: imperalto85@gmail.com
Phi Iota Alpha
La Familia of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is a brotherhood composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional men internationally, established on December 26, 1931. Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity is the Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence. We dedicate ourselves toward the empowerment of our Latino community by providing intensive social and cultural programs and activities geared toward the appreciation, promotion and preservation of the Latin American Culture.
President: Abraham Tejada
Phone: (646) 250-9237
E-mail: www.phiota.org/www.buffalo-phiotas.com