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Cultural Organizations

  • Caribbean Society
    Our focus is to bring together proactive members of the Caribbean/Caribbean-American community, as well as those who sympathize and understand our cause, into an effective group. The Caribbean Society will expose the important elements of the region to the campus and community at large. The group will focus on the culture, food, politics, visual and performing arts endemic to the Caribbean.
  • ESOL
    (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
    The mission of The English for Speakers of Other Languages Program is to facilitate communication between the English and non-English speaking populations in Rockbridge County. Although ESOL has focused on the Hispanic community, the program works with speakers of all languages. We offer formal ESOL classes and one-on-one tutoring arrangements, as well as free translation of documents from Spanish into English and a hotline to provide immediate interpreting and translation services.
  • Generals Gentleman's League
    The objectives of GGL are leadership development of, the promotion of personal growth, and providing a positive collegiate experience for multicultural men at Washington and Lee. This year, we hope to achieve these goals through a diverse array of educational and social events. We hope to train our members to be effective leaders as well as equip them with the tools they will need to have a meaningful and enjoyable experience at W&L.
  • @AlternateTextGay-Straight Alliance
    Each member of the W&L community benefits from any and all measures to increase tolerance and acceptance of the differences within it. GSA will serve as an organization for students, administrators, and faculty committed to increasing tolerance and acceptance of the gay, lesbian and bisexual members of the W&L community.
  • International House
    Contact: Grace Andrews '09
    Adviser: Amy Richwine
    Email: ihouse@wlu.edu
    The mission of the International House is to facilitate interaction and communication between students and members of the W&L community who express an interest in international learning.
  • Ladies Club
    The Ladies' Club is a group of multicultural women who get together at least twice a month to participate in a wide variety of activities that emphasize “social learning”. From group discussions to study breaks, bowling night to spa night, and cooking for a party to line dancing, the Ladies' Club is a chance for the women of the multicultural community to come together and, quite simply, have a good time!
  • @AlternateTextLifestyle Information For Everyone (LIFE)
    Leadership Team: Caitie Haigis '11, Jessica Makona '10, Marissa Mann '11, Katie Sinks '10 and Grace Wang '10
    Email: life@wlu.edu
    Website: life.wlu.edu
    LIFE, a student-run organization, provides information, programs, and campus-wide speakers for students to make informed decisions about their lives.
  • Minority Outreach Recruitment Entourage
    Adviser: Erin Hutchinson
    The missions of this organization are to, in coordination with the Admissions Office, recruit minority students to Washington and Lee University as well as integrate qualified minority students into the W&L community.
  • MSA
    Multicultural Student Association
    Seeks to secure a just and harmonious manner to resolve our disputes and promote ethnic cultural awareness among ethnic students as well as others through cooperation with students and faculty. We strive to support the recruitment and retention of academically qualified minority candidates, provide a social support group for minority students in fostering their success and happiness.
  • @AlternateTextOnyx
    The mission of Onyx is to promote community interaction among Black students at Washington and Lee University. In order to achieve this mission, Onyx will provide a forum for the exchange of economic, political, social and cultural views of Black students; expose issues pertaining to Black students along with nurturing intra-campus and intercampus relationships with other organizations; and perform community service within Rockbridge County.
  • PAACE
    Pan Asian Association for Cultural Exchange
    Hosting events within the W&L community and community at large, PAACE plans and coordinates activities creating awareness and appreciation for Asian culture. PAACE aims to introduce events and activities that will cultivate understanding and knowledge of the various Asian heritages and Asian-American backgrounds represented at W&L. The organization also seeks to provide an environment facilitating interaction within the Asian and Asian-American community. Working with other organizations and groups that promote diversity education and cultural awareness, PAACE endeavors to help make W&L a more integrated and globally aware campus.
  • SAIL
    Student Association for International Learning
    SAIL is an umbrella focused on addressing international issues within the W&L community. Divided into four different student groups, we are interested in promoting the exchange of cultures represented at W&L. The groups include the Outreach Committee, the International Student Alliance, and the International Development and Relief Group.
  • Spanish House
    Adviser: Cecile West-Settle
    Email: casahispanica@wlu.edu
    Address: 4 Lee Avenue
    Casa Hispànica seeks to establish a social and academic environment in which students promote communication in Spanish and enhance knowledge of the numerous and different Hispanic cultures.

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