Student Groups

Clubs & Organizations

Asian and Pacific Islander Student Association (APSA)
Established for the purpose of establishing a unified voice for the Asian and Pacific Islanders of Loyola Marymount University, and creating an awareness of the issues concerning the Asian and Pacific Islander community beyond and on campus. apsa@lion.lmu.edu

Black Student Union(BSU)
To serve as a network and support base for African American students and provide them with opportunities to grow politically, socially, culturally, professionally, and academically through the adoption of the principles of the African American value system. bsu@lion.lmu.edu

Brothers of Consciousness(BOC)
BOC serves as a support base for the African American male population at LMU. They set examples of what it means to be Black men by increasing the knowledge of their identity, serving the community, and striving for academic excellence. boc@lion.lmu.edu

Chicanos for Creative Medicine
Our mission is to support students in their academic and career goals. We encourage students to pursue careers in the health and science fields and to increase awareness of health problems through community service. clss@lmu.edu

De Colores/ Campus Ministry
LMU students participate in community service projects in Tijuana, Mexico by working on a school, home, or community center with local leaders and families. De Colores hosts monthly trips to do service on the other side of the border. clss@lmu.edu

Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. (DST)
This sorority strives to confront problems of all people and demonstrate itself as a public service organization. They provide an array of public services through economic and educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health and political awareness and involvement. taudelta@gmail.com

El Espejo
El Espejo serves to educate, mentor, and establish a bond with inner city youth in order to promote a better understanding of the possibilities of personal and intellectual growth. clss@lmu.edu

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Provides support to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students at LMU. We have made a commitment to promote education, awareness, and understanding of gay and lesbian issues, and culture. agla@lion.lmu.edu

Ballet Folklorico de LMU
At over 35 years old, Grupo Folklorico is one of the oldest organizations on campus! Grupo is composed of current LMU students as well as LMU alumni who practice weekly and perform at LMU and at off-campus events. Ballet Folklorico is a traditional Mexican dance performed with a mariachi. Grupo Folklorico performs throughout the school year at various events. clss@lmu.edu

Han Tao
Han Tao celebrates and explores the traditions and culture of Chinese and Chinese-Americans through various events and activities through meetings and events both on and off the LMU campus. lmu.hantao@gmail.com

Harmony - Unison of Beats
Implementing diversity within dance moves. Providing freedom for all to experience the rich cultures of this world through music and dance. harmony@lion.lmu.edu

Isang Bansa
Promotes and preserves the Filipino and Filipino-American cultures through academic, cultural, philanthropic, and social activities. isangbansaLMU@gmail.com

Korean American Student Association (KASA)
Promotes the education and enrichment of its members and the university community with aspects of Korean culture through involvement and participation in various social, cultural, and political activities. kasa.at.lmu@gmail.com

Kuumba Beatz
Kuumba Beatz is an organization that supports the context of Loyola Marymount University’s mission statement, with primary tenets encouraging the promotion of education and the development of the whole person. Specifically, Kuumba Beatz is an organization deeply rooted in the Black/African-American community, and serves to provide the LMU community with a program encouraging the appreciation for diversity, creativity, understanding, and excellence through music and dance. obss@lmu.edu

Kyodai
Kyodai provides a means for people of all backgrounds to meet and get to know people who have a common interest in the Japanese culture, language, animation, music, games, etc., through meetings and events both on and off the LMU campus. lmu.kyodai@gmail.com

Latin Dance Group
The LMU Latin Dance Group is an open environment in which any student, undergraduate or graduate, can learn the skills of the dances of Latin America, such as Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Tango, and a variety of other Popular Latin Dances. The Latin Dance Group allows students to interact with other members who love to dance and allows for the opportunity to learn more about Latin American Culture. It is open to students of all skill levels and knowledge of Latin dances and no partner is required.
E-Mail Contact: LMULatinDanceGroup@gmail.com

Latino Business Student Association
LBSA provides a well balanced intercultural and professional program to its members. LBSA offers numerous types of social, networking, and corporate events to build strong ties between our members and the corporate world. Through LBSA, members are exposed to a wide variety of guest speakers who share their experiences and knowledge to prepare our members for life after LMU. Our mission is to cultivate our members into the future business leaders of tomorrow.lbsalmu1@gmail.com

Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlán
M.E.Ch.A. is a multifunctional Chicana/o nationalist organization that concentrates on political, social, educational, and cultural issues that pertain to the Chicana/o community. lmumecha1@yahoo.com

Na Kolea
Na Kolea acts as a vehicle to ease the transition of the island students to California and college life and also as the preservers and Ambassadors of the Aloha Spirit. The force which moves the people of Hawaii and guides in their everyday lives, and that which makes Hawaii unique. Na Kolea teaches various facets of Hawaiian culture, history, dance and issues to the members of Na Kolea and the LMU community. The club shares the culture and heritage of Hawaii and its people with both Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian students at LMU. apss@lmu.edu

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

The purpose of NSBE is to develop intensive programs to recruit its members into engineering and science careers. NBSE works as a networking organization, which aids members in employment after graduation. obss@lmu.edu

Nikkei Student Union ( NSU)
Promote Japanese-American cultural and political awareness among the student body through social and community service activities. nsulmu@gmail.com

Nuestra Alma Latina
The club is geared toward enriching Latinas on the LMU campus. Women are encouraged to take leadership roles and share "strength through unity" while focusing on graduation.
clss@lmu.edu

Radix [latin; Roots] A family that bridges the past and present of our cultures in dance. We are an inclusive organization that shares with the LMU community the history of Asian-Pacific American culture through movement and music. radixdance@gmail.com

Righteousness for Christ
The purpose of this organization is to provide opportunities for individual spiritual awareness and growth and develop relationships through on-campus fellowship and off-campus community service. dswan@lion.lmu.edu

Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically.

Sigma Lambda Beta
The goals of this fraternity are brotherhood, service and multicultural unity. Sigma Lambda Beta believes in the principles of fairness and opportunity and in the equality of all men regardless of race, culture, or ethnicity. Its motto is “Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture.” clss@lmu.edu

Sigma Lambda Gamma
Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women. Through a network of close to 3,000 multicultural sisters from collegiate chapters and alumnae associations located across the United States, we promote academic excellence and higher education for all women via a dedication and incorporation of the sorority principles; academics, community service, cultural awareness, morals & ethics, and social interaction, in our lives. clss@lmu.edu

Sankofa Society
Sankofa Society was created in order to bring the beauty and richness of West African culture to the LMU campus and serve as a support system to those students interested in fulfilling Sankofa while attending LMU. sankofa@lion.lmu.edu

Sistah Friends
Sistah Friends supports the academic, cultural, social, ethnic and spiritual needs of undergraduate women of African descent at LMU. sistahfriends@lion.lmu.edu

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE promotes careers in science and engineering in the Latino community. Members outreach to junior and high school level Latino students, support the retention of LMU science and engineering students, and assist in the development of communication and other skills through workshops. clss@lmu.edu

South Asian Student Association (SASA)
The mission of the South Asian Student Association is to increase awareness and educate the Loyola Marymount University community about South Asian culture and heritage, creating an environment in which students are encouraged to explore and experience South Asian culture. By hosting various cultural and social events and by reaching out to other parts of the campus community we plan on encouraging social interaction among South Asian students and the greater LMU community. sasa.lmu@gmail.com

Spanish Club
To promote cultural awareness at LMU about the Latino culture; as well as promote diversity of cultures within LMU. clss@lmu.edu

The LMU Latin Dance Group
Open environment in which any student, undergraduate or graduate, can learn the skills of the dances of Latin America, such as Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Tango, and a variety of other Popular Latin Dances. The Latin Dance Group allows students to interact with other members who love to dance and allows for the opportunity to learn more about Latin American Culture. It is open to students of all skill levels and knowledge of Latin dances and no partner is required. LMULatinDanceGroup@gmail.com

Underwings Praxis Organization
The mission of the Underwings Praxis Organization is to promote justice oriented education for students at Loyola Marymount University through a process of immersion and accompaniment with members of the community of Boyle Heights. The Underwings Praxis Organization acts as a bridge between LMU and Boyle Heights as it seeks to create an atmosphere of solidarity between the two communities. nderwingspraxis@yahoo.com

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