Marist College, located within the Hudson River valley in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York is dedicated to making the student population and community grow in diversity moving forward.
As noted in its strategic plan, Marist College is "A diverse community united by a shared commitment to the free exchange of ideas, consideration of the opinions of others, and civility in all our interactions".
The College offers social clubs and activities for different cultures and backgrounds through the homepage of the Marist website under student life in the college activities and organizations section; a number of clubs to choose from based on the type of activities students would be like to engage in.
Time To Get Involved!
Marist Clubs and activities provide a more community-feel for students. In its values statement, Marist College hopes for a sense of community, looking for individuals to form lifelong bonds. These clubs and activities will help aid in the growth of the diverse community.
Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.
This is a club at Marist that focuses on the educational as well as the entertaining side of different cultures at each meeting they have with they student members. Their goal is to provide social, cultural, and political awareness at the College while being able to create unity and equality. A club handbook is provided for more information.
Trips taken with the International Students Club: Buddhist monastery, lesson in African drumming, Palestine panel discussion, and a field trip to the U.N. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Black Student Union
This organization has students from the College of all different races learn more about the culture, lifestyle, and history of the African American race. Strong leadership is the key to having a successful intellectual, social and cultural environment.
Members of the BSU executive board with President Murray
Huba Mduda: Far right
Huba Mduda
Sophomore
From Tanzania, East Africa
Executive board of Black Student Union
Marist Ambassadors
As her second year of being apart of the Black Student Union, Huba Mduda is proud to be at Marist College and enjoys her experiences there so far. "I like being able to learn about cultures other than mine and also learn the experiences that other diverse students go through" she said. Being on the executive board of the BSU, Mduda holds a number of meetings with the organization, along with community service monthly, and is able to learn from her peers just by being in the club with them.
A big event that just took place with the help of the Black Student Union was the Mon Afrique. (See below for more information)
Based on her goals, Mduda wants to network within these clubs she is apart of and wants to make as many friends as she can. She said, "I think it is good for international students to network and always meet new people because it will help them with their comfort level at the College". Over he tenure at Marist, Mduda feels more and more students are joining new clubs and activities and especially are bringing great ideas to the table.
I asked Mduda what she wished were different when it comes to Marist and their support of the clubs and activities for diversity and she replied, "I wish they (Marist) would admit more international students like myself so we can have a larger number of diverse students at this amazing school from all over than we do now. But, for the College to accept more international students, we need more to apply! The clubs keep growing but we want more students".
A message Mduda would like to give people us "Any type of club on campus helps students meet other people of the same interests, and these clubs help you create great relationships with everyone".
This fun and huge event takes place each year at Marist College to show African awareness while everyone is able to experience a taste of African. This event's purpose is to "inform, educate, and entertain administrators, students of all backgrounds as well as the community about African culture. People from the College express their backgrounds experiences of being African. The whole night includes authentic food, drinks and great music! People are able to show off their talents such as singing, dancing and showing off their African culture proudly. Education is the main focus of the night to revive the African continent and empower young African students achieve to greater heights.
Mon Afrique event
Get in on the conversation! What do you think about the clubs here at Marist? Especially, what about the BSU and the International Student Club? Share your thoughts on Twitter, using the #OneMarist and #WelcomeatMarist and tweet at @MaristBSU or @MaristIntlClub. Questions about any club here at Marist? Connect with us on Facebook or Twitter using #OneMarist or #WelcomeatMarist.
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