About the Jeh Vincent Johnson ALANA Cultural Center
The Center provides a myriad of resources and to support students of color and programs that foster cultural, social, academic and creative expressions. The Center offers opportunities for leadership development, intra-cultural and cross-cultural dialogues, lectures and opportunities to engage with faculty and administrators across campus. A comfortable and affirming gathering space is also provided for ALANA-affiliated student organizations.
The student organizations housed at the the Center include:
ALANA Senior Council (formerly the Council of Black Seniors)
African Students’ Union
Asian Students’ Alliance
Black Students’ Union
Students of Carribean Ancestry
Chinese Students’ Community
Japanese Association for Students
Korean Student’s Association/Sori
Latinx Students’ Union
Muslim Student’s Association
Middle East/North African Students’ Collective
Multi-Racial/Biracial Students’ Alliance
Native American & Indigenous Students' Alliance
South Asian Students Alliance
Southeast Asian Students’ Alliance
The director of the Center meets with students for personal, academic, and general advising and works with students of color on educational, social and cultural programming. The director also provides support to ALANA identifying student organizations and is available to meet with student leaders. The Center’s success is the result of the efforts ten student interns, an administrative assistant, a post-baccalaureate fellow, and you! Join us!
To schedule an appointment, to learn more about the Center and its resources or to talk about an advisement matter, students are encouraged to visit the administrative office located in the Jeh Vincent Johnson ALANA Cultural Center or call (845) 437-5954.