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Student Center for Belonging and Communities

Student Organizations

The Student Center for Belonging and Communities supports a vibrant community of over 40 student organizations, each dedicated to fostering dialogue across differences, social topics and awareness, and community engagement.

Dance of South Asia, an annual student-led showcase.
Dance of South Asia, an annual student-led showcase.

Our student-centered advising model provides tailored guidance that empowers leaders to pursue their missions with purpose. The range of advised groups reflects the many passions and perspectives of Vanderbilt students. If you’re eager to make an impact or explore your community, join an existing organization, or connect with us to start your own.

Cultural Showcases

Our center supports three major student-led showcases every year. Each of the student organizations hosting these showcases aims to cultivate celebration around the highlighted community and provide education to the entire Vanderbilt community around various student backgrounds and experiences. Showcases are open to the entire campus community.

  • The Dances of South Asia (TDS)

    Student Organization: South Asian Cultural Exchange

    About: The Dances of South Asia (TDS) – An exhibition of South Asian culture, TDS is the festival of lights, a symbolic triumph of light and knowledge over ignorance and darkness. At Vanderbilt University, TDS is a well-established performance attracting around 1500 people from the Vanderbilt and greater Nashville communities to watch as the members of Masala-SACE (South Asian Cultural Exchange) perform various cultural acts ranging from dances to musical performances to drama.

    Learn more on Anchor Link. 

  • Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF)

    Student Organization: Asian American Student Association

    About: Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF) – The Asian American Student Association’s (AASA) largest event. The New Year is one of the most honored and celebrated traditions in Asian cultures.  AASA celebrates the Asian New Year with food, dances, singing, and theatrical performances by members of AASA, other student organizations, and the local community. Dinner is provided.

    Learn more on Anchor Link.

    Visit the AASA website.

  • Café con Leche

    Student Organization: Association of Latin American Students (ALAS)

    About: Cafe con Leche – A showcase sharing the experience of Latino and Hispanic heritage for those in the community. The Vanderbilt community is invited to engage and learn more about the culture of this showcase through a collection of dance, music, and food.

    Learn more on Anchor Link.

    Visit the ALAS website.

Student Organizations Advised by SCBC

Advisory Statement: The Student Center for Belonging and Communities (SCBC) advises many student organizations on campus. These organizations are all self-governed by their respective constitutions, presidents, and executive boards. The programs, protests, statements, and other actions engaged in by the student organizations advised by SCBC do not represent the opinions, values, or beliefs of Vanderbilt University, Student Affairs, or SCBC.

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