Student Organizations
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African Student Association
The African Student Association strives to provide a definite unification of the African
Students at Illinois Wesleyan University whilst creating awareness of diverse issues
affecting the African continent. The African Student Association seeks to promote
both cultural and social awareness of the African continent through the participation
and organization of activities pertaining to Africa.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally
recognized human rights. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all
of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other
international human rights standards. In pursuit of this vision, AI’s mission is to
undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the
rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and
freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.
(www.amnesty.org)
International Society
The purpose of the International Society of Illinois Wesleyan University is to promote
cultural awareness on the IWU campus, to bring together students of different ethnicities,
and to encourage studying abroad.
Model UN
The Model United Nations (MUN) is an all-collegiate organization centered on the public
debate of international affairs. This organization allows students from multiple majors
to become involved in a large-scale simulation of the United Nations General Assembly.
During this Conference, usually held in Saint Louis, MO, participants represent the
role of another nation's delegation to the United Nations. This experience provides
first-hand knowledge of the difficulties and complexities of real-life international
relations. By taking the learning experience outside of the classroom and working
with other universities, students enjoy a unique experience.
South Asian Student Association
The purpose of the South Asian Student Association is to promote awareness about the South Asian culture throughout the campus. The goals of this organization are to educate and expose the Illinois Wesleyan community to various aspects of South Asian culture; including observation of holidays, current events, history, and other cultural activities. These goals are achieved through numerous activities that celebrate this unique group. The culmination of these activities is the annual cultural show that highlights the talents of the club members.
Carmela Ferradáns - Director of International & Global Studies, Professor of Hispanic Studies World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Department - World Languages, Literatures And Cultures