1. ALANA
Who, what, where, when, and why!

2. ALANA
The SUNY Oswego ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American communities) Student Leadership Conference began 30 years ago as the Multicultural Student Leadership Conference. It was founded by Tyrone Holmes, the former Assistant Director of the Hewitt Union and Howard Gordon, the Executive Assistant to the President.
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3. ALANA
The ALANA Student Leadership Conference promotes a multicultural environment at SUNY Oswego, which will allow all members of the campus community as well as those from other colleges and universities to interact positively in an atmosphere of mutual consideration and understanding.
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4. Who we are
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5. Who we are
African Student Organization (ASO), founded in the spring of 2004 by a group of young students under the leadership of Grace Mukupa. ASO was founded to promote unity, cooperation, social, cultural and educational aspirations among African students on the Oswego State campus.
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6. WHO WE ARE
Black Student Union (BSU), founded in The founders of the Black Student Union felt there was a lack of awareness of Black culture both home and abroad. The Black Student Union has the opportunity to educate as well as entertain the Oswego community.
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7. WHO WE ARE
Latino Student Union (LSU), founded in LSU is meant to be a vehicle for expression of Latin American culture and its European, African and indigenous influences as seen in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. While these areas share much of their heritage, each has its own unique identity.
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8. Who we are
Asian Student Association (ASA), founded in ASA strives to preserve the Asian traditions, promote awareness, and enlighten others about the Asian culture through contributions from all members. ASA is a place for sharing an exchange of experiences and ideas within the Asian culture.
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9. Who we are
Caribbean Student Association (CSA), founded in The purpose of CSA is to promote and strengthen cultural ties among Oswego students and the greater Oswego community. CSA looks to foster understanding of issues facing the Caribbean community.
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10. WHO WE ARE
Native American Heritage Association (NAHA), promotes and raises awareness of Native American culture. Members discuss contemporary issues through workshops and events as well as provide support. NAHA hopes to create a vibrant Native community at Oswego.
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Faculty and Staff

12. What?
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13. ALANA Leadership Conference Events
The ability to become a leader within a multicultural environment has become increasingly important in today’s world. The ALANA conference is comprised of workshops, educational presentations and inspirational speakers, all with the objective of uniting the ALANA population.
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14. ALANA Fashion Show
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15. ALANA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EVENTS
Leadership workshops, keynote speakers, talent shows, dance, games, diversity, respect, social interaction and networking are just some of the highlights you can expect from this conference. Student leaders, faculty, and professional staff members and volunteers all help to facilitate these events making it one of the most unique conferences at SUNY Oswego.
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16. Dinner & Banquet
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17. Why?
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18. Goals
Continue the implementation of a comprehensive developmental, educational and recreational leadership/diversity conference.
Help create, develop, and maintain a cultural environment that allows ALANA students and staff to interact positively in an atmosphere of mutual consideration and understanding of one another’s differences and unique characteristics.
Promote and enhance the campus environment by actively encouraging and structuring the interaction of ALANA students and staff.
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19. Opportunities through alana
Develop your leadership skills.
Acquire a stronger understanding of ALANA cultures.
Access unique networking opportunities within campus, the Oswego community, alumni engagement.
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20. Alana membership To be involved:
See any president of the ALANA Organizations
Stop by Student Involvement at The Point. We’re located in 131 Marano Campus Center.
Main Contact
Magdalena Rivera
Information is also available online!
organization/ALANA
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21. ALANA President’s
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22. Aso-bsu-asa-lsu-csa-NAHA unity presentation
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23. Aso - two & a Half- Image Step TeamDR

24. Bsu peace walk 2016

25. Image step csa

26. Student association (SA)

27. Aso – alumni networking and honoring

28. Alana 30th annual student leadership conference – alumni networking unity

29. Alana 30th –alumni networking unity

30. Alana 31st annual student leadership conference
SAVE THE DATE!
SEPTEMBER 13TH – SEPTEMBER 19TH
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST ONE YET! TT