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14Strings! is a Filipino style Rondalla based in Ithaca, New York. The main instruments are 14 stringed plucked instruments like the bandurria, the laud (lute), and the octavina. Our mission is to further the appreciation for and engagement in the tradition of the Rondalla, both for our members and the wider Cornell and Ithaca communities. All are always welcome regardless of background or musical experience.

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The purpose of 660 shall be to provide quality housing, or rather a home to its members, by promoting the concept of cooperative living in accordance with the spirit of the Rochdale Principles of Cooperation.

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AfriGA’s mission is to create a welcoming and supportive community for African graduate students at Cornell University. We are committed to promoting academic excellence, celebrating our cultural heritage, and empowering our members to achieve personal and professional success.

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We seek to provide the Cornell community with wide and diversified programming on a regular basis as well as allocate funds to registered student organizations for programs that encourage diversity and intercultural efforts.

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The Albanian Student Association at Cornell brings together students of Albanian descent and everyone who wants to learn about Albanian history, culture, politics, and beyond. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for Albanian students to meet, interact with each other, and help new students coming from Albania. ASAC serves to promote the awareness of cultural diversity on campus by organizing cultural and social events on campus. The membership of ASAC is open to all Albanian students and every student of Cornell University.

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The sisterhood of alpha Kappa Delta Phi provides women with a sense of belonging that nurtures life-long friendships, develops self-empowered leaders, and strengthens communities through service, scholarship, and Asian-Awareness.

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Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the "Jewels" of the fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.

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ALMA exists to:
 Build community among Latina and non-binary identifying students.
 Provide professional and personal development through mentorship, networking, and
leadership opportunities.
 Coordinate and host events, social convenings, and cultural programming as voted and
approved by the ALMA board via quorum.
 Advocate for and amplify the voices of Latina and non-binary students across campus.

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The purpose of ASA is to create a welcoming and inclusive community for individuals interested in Arab language, culture, and heritage, with the goal of fostering cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding on campus and beyond. Those individuals also have the opportunity to increase awareness of pertinent issues in the Arab world both on the Cornell campus and in the larger Ithaca community. ASA is a nonpartisan student group. As such, it will not be associated with or have any bias towards regional Arab political, religious, and ideological entities.

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To foster community among students and locals with an interest in Armenian heritage on Cornell's campus through social/cultural events, Armenian language and culture classes, and educational events (guest speakers, workshops, conferences). To educate the Cornell campus about the Armenian language, culture, and history. To establish a greater and more inclusive sense of community by collaborating with other organizations.

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The Art and Business Club at Cornell (ABCC) brings together students who are passionate about Gen Z Asian artists’ works, global artistic influence, and the expanding world of art-based IP (Intellectual Property) marketing. Rooted in a unique connection to emerging industry leaders, including direct ties to Pop Mart through a top young Asian artist with 420K+ Instagram followers, ABCC provides rare access to real-world art IP collaborations with brands such as Pop Mart and LVMH.

Through weekly meetings, curated discussions on Gen Z art trends, and interactive events such as artist meet-and-greets, sample showcases, and collectible-toy culture sessions, ABCC strives to build a vibrant community at the intersection of art, business, and global culture. Members will explore the business cooperation of art IP while enjoying hands-on experiences like receiving artist samples and collectible toys like Labubu. As Gen Z art and Pop Mart rise as global fads, ABCC aims to unite students across interests and establish a forward-looking space for creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural influence.

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Asha Cornell works to bring social awareness about the plight of education into the Cornell community through events such as fundraisers and other cultural activities. These activities include celebrations of Indian culture such as classical concerts featuring renowned Indian artists and movie series of recent Bollywood films, through which we hope the Cornell community attains a deeper glimpse into Indian culture. The funds we collect go towards catalyzing socio-economic change in India through the education of underprivileged children.

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Founded in 2009, the Asian & Asian American Center (A3C) brings together the rich diversity of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American experiences (to include East, South, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, bi/multi-racial/ethnic, etc.) to foster an inclusive Cornell campus community. Our programs focus on advocacy, education, identity and community building.

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There is a growing need to create a stronger and more inclusive community for those of Asian heritage among prospective students, current students, alumni, partners, faculty, and staff at the SC Johnson School of Business.

We hope to foster a community at Johnson that builds relationships among current Asian Affinity Business Association members, provides professional support and mentorship, and promotes greater awareness and allyship of the Asian heritage across the general Johnson community.

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The purpose of the Asian Studies Graduate Student Association shall be to build community among and advocate for graduate students in the fields of Asian Studies and Asian Literature, Religion & Culture.

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The purpose of ASaU is to increase South American visibility within the greater Ithaca area, mainly serving Cornell University students. ASaU aims to foster a community for this underrepresented community while welcoming others as a learning opportunity.

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The purpose of ACaU is to provide a secondary home for Central American students and anyone interested in Central American culture. Thus, ACaU fundamentally prioritizes empowering Central American students while fostering awareness of its rich, complex culture at Cornell University and the greater Ithaca area.

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The mission of the Association for Engagement and Partnership is to increase the recruitment and retention of students within the College of Human Ecology.

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The Bangladeshi Students Association attempts to educate the Cornell community about Bengali culture while helping current students explore the cultural side of their Bengali heritage.

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The purpose of Baraka Kwa Wimbo Gospel Ensemble of Cornell University is to spiritually and culturally enlighten the Cornell community and surrounding areas. This purpose shall be fulfilled through the medium of Black Gospel music.

The Ensemble shall carry out its suited by performing at various campus programs and community activities.

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Bhakti is a spiritual thought movement that paves the way for a unique journey of self-discovery. Bhakti Club at Cornell aims to create a space for everyone whether you’re seeking answers to life’s questions, or searching for a close-knit community. Our goal is to distill the timeless wisdom of spiritual giants and present it in a way that's relevant to today's students. Drawing inspiration from ancient Eastern texts, we use them as a guide to explore a wide range of topics — from science and self-identity to leadership, life management, relationships, and reconnecting with the divine.

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BSU is an agent of service to the people of the Pan-African Diaspora at Cornell; this is accomplished by addressing their political, organizational, institutional, social, and educational needs. This organization was established as a comprehensive alliance with a focus on resource organization and implementation. It provides a network/space for the members of the Pan-African Diaspora to express their needs and have those needs met. BSU is committed to Afro-centricity, occupying the nexus of academia & activism, and developing community-centered leadership. It is committed to Pan-African unity across lines of ethnicity, culture, socio-economic class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and religion.

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It is the purpose of The Black Women's Support Network to provide a supportive, educational, and social venue where women of African descent can discuss issues affecting and pertaining to their community. Support is consistently provided to these women by giving them ample access to all resources and tools needed to assist them in their academic, personal and social endeavors while at Cornell University. Items under this umbrella include, but are not limited to: academic workshops and development, sexual/mental/physical/emotional health assistance, and access to other supportive Black women through a variety of social events and initiatives such as the B.O.S.S. (Building Ourselves through Sisterhood and Service), a peer mentorship program for self-identified women of color. Moreover, the Black Women's Support Network aims to serve as a forum where women of color can share, reflect and gain knowledge from each other's experiences. BWSN seeks to accomplish this by providing engaging Sister Circle discussions on a regular basis throughout the year. Sister Circles are our unique form of General Body meetings which occur bi-weekly. The Black Women's Support Network also aims to reach out to other Black women within the Greater Ithaca Community through community service initiatives and interactions with young "at risk" females.

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The Brazilian Student Association at Cornell University is a community of Brazilian Students working to celebrate their shared heritage and identity through professional and social events. BRASA is open to all Brazilians and Brazilian culture enthusiasts!

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The purpose of Cambodian Student Association at Cornell shall be to foster a supportive and inclusive Cambodian community, cultivating meaningful connections through cultural appreciation, shared experiences and exchanges of ideas.

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We are an organization representing Canadians interested in careers in business, and allow them to network and connect with one another.

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The purpose of the CSA is to raise awareness at Cornell University and in the surrounding colleges and community of the cultural diversity of all Caribbean nations.
This organization represents Caribbean students, staff, and faculty's views, beliefs, culture, and politics. We strive to celebrate Caribbean culture and create a safe space for students who identify with Caribbean culture to embrace and share their culture.

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CEMS is a global alliance of leading business schools and corporate partners that offer a joint master's program in Management. The CEMS Club is dedicated to bringing closer together the CEMS community and offering CEMS students the opportunity to build life-long friendships through fun activities as well as enhancing their skillset for a global career.

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We aim to promote theatre performances in Chinese language at Cornell University, through regular performances and other exchanges, to provide performing arts entertainment for the Chinese-speaking community (including language learners) and to diversify the multi-cultural performing arts scene at Cornell.
We are an independent student organization registered with Cornell University.

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Cornell Chinese Students and Scholars Association (Cornell CSSA) is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose members are students and scholars coming from China. The operating body of CSSA is the CSSA council, which consists of volunteers committed to serving members of CSSA and prompting the welfare of the Chinese community.

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