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180 Degrees Consulting offers high-quality consulting services without the premium price tag. Our team comprises of carefully selected top-tier university students who volunteer their time because they share our vision and values. We partner with non-profits and social enterprises to provide innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions to the challenges they face.

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7Days A Cappella is the oldest A Cappella group at the University of Minnesota! We're a co-ed group, meaning individuals of all genders are welcome to audition. 7Days performs at a variety of events all throughout the year; although we perform primarily in the Twin Cities area, we've traveled to places such as Boston, New York City, and Los Angeles to connect with other groups and perform at national A Cappella events!

Every year, 7Days competes in ICCA-- the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (think Pitch Perfect)! Past accomplishments include a first-place finish and 2 awards for Outstanding Arrangement and Outstanding Vocal Percussion at the Great Lakes Region Quarterfinals in 2020, as well as an Outstanding Vocal Percussion award in 2023 at the Great Lakes Region Quarterfinals. If you've ever wanted to fulfill your Pitch Perfect fantasy with a close-knit family of talented college musicians, consider auditioning for 7Days!

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A Cause for Paws is dedicated to supporting animals by forming a community of animal lovers and volunteering together with rescues, sanctuaries, and shelters. As a group we participate in hands-on volunteer work. Such as visiting animal shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries to walk their animals, play with their animals, and any other needed volunteer work. We also attend various animal related events and host our own events on campus where we work on various types of animal related projects. We organize fundraising events to donate to various animal shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. Additionally we work to spread information and awareness about where people can volunteer and donate, as well as any animal related events and opportunities they can be a part of.

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A Helping Hand for the Homeless is a student group at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. Our goal is to bring warm clothing to homeless individuals in Minneapolis, Minnesota and to provide resources for them through a variety of means. We are currently working on partnering with homeless shelters in our local area, and our student group meetings will cover the logistics involving the setup of our events. We also hope to combat stigma surrounding homelessness. In order to join or participate in A Helping Hand for the Homeless, one can apply through our Google Form, linked below. As a member of our student group, you will learn about the barriers that homeless individuals face as well as how we can support underresourced populations. If you are interested in our group, please complete this email sign up form below and we will be in touch.

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1. To support the Core Values, Mission, and Strategic Direction of ADEA in the programs conducted. 

2. To work in partnership with other student organizations to advance dental education within the school and in the community. 

3. To provide effective student input into dental education. 

4. To stimulate students to assume roles in dental education and research and to
inform them of further educational opportunities. 

5. To facilitate partnerships between the various dental programs and professions. 


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The ADEA Chapter for Students, Residents and Fellows at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is free to join for all students in the DH, DT, and DDS programs, as well as residents and fellows in the field of dentistry. Events are open to all students, residents, and fellows. Membership provides access to leadership roles and planning for events such as sticker and succulent sales, lunch and learns, and faculty panels. Additionally, members are able to attend the ADEA Annual Conference in the spring, which is a national event.

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If you are interested in advertising, marketing, or communications, Ad Club is the perfect opportunity to learn about the industry and begin building your network! We have agency tours, workshops, speakers, and more. Whether you are just beginning to learn about the field or you are ready to take on an internship, we want to help give you the knowledge you need to make it in the advertising world! Email us at adclub@umn.edu to get started!

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ADworld is a group of UMN students sharing interest in advertising and marketing. We conduct weekly meetings to promote productive discussions and produce creative deliverables.

The core value of ADworld is “creativity.” We foster creativity through various activities and marketing presentations. The group further promote the creative community by sharing our deliverables through social media such as Instagram, Facebook, and Blog.

ADworld pursues academic excellence by sharing knowledge on advertising and marketing through weekly discussions. In addition, we practice real experiences by working as the marketing agency for real clients. Furthermore, we encourage members to participate in various competitions and activities to gain field experiences.

In addition to academic activities, we create an enjoyable environment through networking with industry-related personnel and social gathering within club members. We regularly communicate with former ADworld members who are working in the related field to get advice and understand the market trend. Also, in addition to regular meetings, we hold many social gatherings to strengthen cohesiveness.

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Real Client Marketing Project: Adworld conducts marketing projects for real clients to promote their businesses and increase their sales. As a marketing agency, we analyze their marketing strategies and give solutions. In addition, ADworld plans and carries out promotions through various channels.

Public Campaigns: We organize public campaigns to attract social attention on specific topics. Throughout the process, we practice planning skills and gain experience implementing it.

Marketing Competition: Our members participate in marketing competitions as a team to gain real field experiences such as corporate strategy, marketing plan, and promotional methodologies.

Marketing / Advertisement Related Topic Discussion: ADworld conducts in-depth academic discussions on topics related to advertising or marketing to accumulate knowledge and understand the trend of the industry.

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All applicants are required to fill out a membership application and go through the interview process. The specific process will be announced during the scheduled recruitment. Please contact cho00160@umn.edu for any further information.

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Agni is an Indian Classical Dance Team specializing in the south Indian dance style, Bharatanatyam. We perform at on campus and off campus events and are transitioning into the national competitive circuit as well. Our practices and performances are currently fully in person and twice a week. Auditions are held in the Fall and over the Summer. Information on joining can be obtained through our social media (@agni_minnesota on Instagram) or via email (agni@umn.edu).

Our mission: Agni Indian Classical Dance Team aims to provide an environment for individuals to embrace and immerse themselves in Indian culture and dance. Bharatanatyam is a popular dance form in the states, but many students lose touch with the art when they move to university. We strive to motivate individuals to get involved with their communities through dance and promote diversity through sharing our culture and art.

What do we do? Agni is a primarily Bharatanatyam-focused dance team, hence the name Agni, as Bharatanatyam represents the element of fire. We perform at on campus and off campus events and are looking into competitions as well. Our practices and performances are currently fully in person and twice a week for one hour each.

How can I get involved? At the beginning of each semester we hold a no-commitment workshop, where you'll learn a short piece (30sec-1min) that you can later choose to audition with. Results are announced within a week.

Leadership: As an Agni officer (President, Secretary, Marketing Director, or Finance Director), you learn organizational and management skills when reaching out to organizations for performances, coordinating practices, or advertising and promoting the group. In terms of dance, officers use choreography as a creative outlet and gain valuable teaching skills.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are more than just a dance team, we provide a means to connect to our historical and cultural roots. Our main dance form is Bharatanatyam, a classical dance originating in Tamil Nadu, India over 3000 years ago. Modernized in the late 1900's it's an integral part of Indian culture and familiar throughout South Asia.

Recreation and Health: Being a part of Agni is a great way for you to express your passion for dance while maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. We motivate each other to step out of our comfort zones and become better dancers. Not only do we promote physical health, but also mental health, as we're a family where you can take a break from the stress of school and life in general!

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Alpha Chi Sigma is a co-ed professional chemistry fraternity that seeks to unite students with a love of chemistry and of the sciences in general. We also strive to teach others about the wonders of the chemical sciences through outreach activities in the community.

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*Community Outreach*
We participate in a variety of outreach events across the Twin Cities where we conduct chemical demonstrations for children, families, or more general audiences. Alpha Chi Sigma also organizes an annual Scouts BSA merit badge day where our members teach chemistry and engineering-related merit badges.

*Professional Development*
Professional events help connect members of the chapter with alumni of the fraternity who work in industry or academia, as well as UMN faculty. We work to connect each other with unique research and internship opportunities and help our members form a network of friends and colleagues in the field of chemistry.

Our fraternity cares deeply about the welfare of its members and seeks to create a friendly and positive environment in every way possible. Members of Alpha Chi Sigma are heavily encouraged to support each other academically, mentally, and emotionally. Weekly study hours present an opportunity for members to collaborate or work individually on schoolwork, and we remind our members to focus on their academics and mental health first.

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You do not need to be a chemistry major to join Alpha Chi Sigma -- we only request that you have an interest in the chemical sciences! Contact axe@umn.edu for more information on how to join or get involved.

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Alpha Epsilon Pi is unique at the University of Minnesota as a Jewish fraternity and brotherhood. We are dedicated to developing leadership for the Jewish community, strengthening fraternal bonds, and helping brothers grow and succeed.

Alpha Epsilon Pi is involved in the Greek community as an IFC fraternity, participating in Homecoming and Machy Days. We are also involved in the campus Jewish community, working with organizations like Chabad and Hillel. Our chapter hosts philanthropy events driven by the Jewish value of Tzedakah for organizations including the Gift of Life foundation.

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Alpha Gamma Delta is one of eleven Panhellenic chapters on campus. We are also the longest standing chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta internationally! Every year, we have sisterhood events, date parties, philanthropy opportunities, exchanges with other sororities and fraternities, and various leadership opportunities. Our goal is to create the strongest sisterhood possible and also improve the community around us! Please reach out on our instagram or email agdpresident.dc@gmail if you have any questions!

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Alpha Phi is a membership organization dedicated to promoting sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual curiosity and advocating service.

Alpha Phi provides unlimited leadership opportunities, academic support, campus involvement, and most importantly, long-lasting friendships.
As a lifelong commitment, Alpha Phi provides an unparalleled collegiate experience and highlights individual growth through friendship and sisterhood.

Our chapter holds two principal philanthropic events per year: HeartBeat Week and The Red Dress Gala. Both of these events fundraise to support women's cardiac health and the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Alpha Phi Foundation :
In 1956, Alpha Phi became one of the first women’s fraternities to establish a Foundation. It was created as a trust agreement to award scholarships and promote cardiac aid. Today, the original priorities hold true in our five vital programs:

- Supporting innovative leadership training and programming led by Alpha Phi Fraternity
- Awarding scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Alpha Phis
- Investing in the advancement of women’s heart health
- Helping members in need through the Forget Me Not Grant Fund
- Celebrating the forward-thinking women that shaped Alpha Phi by preserving our rich heritage


Alpha Phi also supports the Kali Reinhardt foundation. This foundation

The Kali Reinhardt Leadership Fund was created within the Alpha Phi Foundation to support the leadership development of the women of the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter. It honors Kali Reinhardt, a member of the Epsilon chapter from 2014-2018, who passed away in 2020. Kali held numerous leadership positions within the chapter, including Chapter President or “Prez Mama” as she was lovingly referred to. She was an outspoken advocate for female empowerment and pushed all the women in the chapter to be bold, support one another & take action on the things that matter.

In her honor, this fund provides retreats, educational seminars, Alpha Phi international events, and sisterhoods to invest in bold, brave female leaders like Kali. 

Her legacy will go on in perpetuity.

Students can get involved by going through Formal Recruitment or Informal Recruitment.

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Welcome! We are the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. We are a sorority of women and non-binary folks committed to achieving our academic goals and promoting women and gender minorities in technical fields, through leadership, friendship, and support. Our purpose is to promote friendship, academic achievement, unity within the organization, and philanthropy throughout the community. We welcome trans women, trans feminine women, non-binary, and non-conforming folks to this organization.



We are a unique sorority because we are both social and technical, participating in Greek life and a part of the University of Minnesota Panhellenic Council while accepting women in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics). "Alpha Sigma Kappa" represents our social side, while "Women in Technical Studies" represents our goal of academic achievement.

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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is a student branch of a larger professional organization dedicated to connecting students interested in Air and Space with other students, hobbyists, professionals, and academics in the Aeronautics and Astronautics field. The student group engages with the community in the technical, social, and professional aspects.

In the technical realm, UMN AIAA directly sponsors 3 project teams. The Design, Build, Fly team designs and build remote controlled and autonomous unmanned airplanes to accomplish the missions laid out by the competition! The Alpha Drone team is the state champion drone racing team at UMN. The CanSat design team designs and builds systems that complete a challenged after being released from a low altitude sounding rocket.

Socially, AIAA provides a safe and inclusive place to connect with other students and student groups. Events such as study and trivia nights help build friendships with like minded students! Additionally, AIAA works to improve the community around us, often in collaboration with the Twin Cities AIAA professional chapter. The group organizes outreach events to K-12 schools in the community. Furthermore, UMN AIAA has started a diversity and inclusivity initiative, holding technical development workshops to help give every student every opportunity to succeed.

Professionally, the AIAA student chapter hosts networking events and an aerospace oriented career fair to help connect students with internships and research opportunities! AIAA also provides scholarship and travel opportunities for interested and qualified students.

Students who want to get involved can send an email to aiaa@umn.edu !

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The University of Minnesota Chapter of ASCE's mission is to connect Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering students with industry opportunities, educational resources, and fellow CEGE students and increase interest in civil engineering as a profession. ASCE-UMN offers all members free access to monthly general meetings with guest speakers from prominent local engineering firms, social events like sports games and bowling, and professional development events like resume reviews and career fairs. ASCE is dedicated to providing a fun environment for CEGE students while providing a professional network to jumpstart their career.

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The mission of Anselm House is to promote the integration of the Christian faith with our studies at the university and to foster a community of students that seek lifelong engagement of faith and vocation.

We believe that Jesus Christ is Lord over every aspect of Creation, including our fields of study—whether it be business, law, medicine, STEM, or liberal arts.

We believe the rich intellectual and moral resources of the Christian tradition crucially transform how we:

- pursue our academic studies
- understand ourselves, our vocations, and our society
- engage with the broader university community.

We view ourselves as a resource to other campus ministries, aiming to help students investigate the Christian faith deeply and bring the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of Christ into the University.

We hope to promote the health of the Christian presence on campus as a whole so that the light of Christ may be seen within the public sphere of the University of Minnesota. Anselm House desires to see students formed into the image of Christ in their character and all of life.

We recognize that our mission is subordinate and complementary to the mission of the Church. We seek to come alongside local churches in preparing future Christian leaders, cultivating an ecumenical (i.e., across denominations) community that helps form students' character in preparation for future callings.

As the "student arm" of Anselm House, Anselm House Students (#2295), we seek to engage the university student community in the mission of Anselm House.

We organize weekly by-students, for-students programming (Fridays@4), where we bring in Christian leaders who speak to the theme of "connecting faith and knowledge with all of life."

We've also organized more light-hearted events, like game nights to foster community and connection, or excursions in nature, where we can discuss our faith and our lives while taking in the natural beauty around us.

Any undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Minnesota can get involved! We invite you to visit our study center, Melrose Station (720 Washington Ave SE), open weekdays from 10am to 5:30pm. Stop by for a place to study, make new friends, and learn more about events and opportunities happening at Anselm House.

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We are a club dedicated to giving furries a safe space to be themselves and participate in a wide variety of activities with fellow furs, as well as setting a good example for other students who want to learn more about our culture. Whether you've been a furry all your life or you just found out about us yesterday, we'd be glad to have you join our community.

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We are the Arab Student Association and our goal is to create and maintain an environment that benefits Arab students and interested members of the community, and to promote an understanding of Arab history, culture, and heritage at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. We aim to forge an association where Arabs and non-Arabs alike can come together, without any outside political affiliations and/or influence. ASA will educate its members and the University community about the diverse Arab culture and foster awareness of ourselves as students, citizens, Arabs and active participants in our several communities, relations and community service.​

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This club is where all art & animation lovers can hang out, eat snacks, share their art, work on group projects, and create together!

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A collective of people who are generally interested in Art History as well as the specifics of local Twin Cities art and art history, in addition to the art of international origins. We also will focus on the interest of learning more about the field through guest lectures and field trips. As well as introducing art history to everyone non-specific to major.

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In Artificial Intelligence Applied, we are committed to the continual research and general discussion involving the bolstering world of AI. We focus on popular AI models, ethics regarding practices, and implementations across multiple industries. Join us as we delve into the ever expanding industry of AI, and learn about the future of our world while making meaningful connections.

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Our mission is to empower AI enthusiasts with the technical expertise, leadership skills, and business insights to solve real-world problems and drive innovation. Come join us Thursdays at Folwell Hall 112, 4:30-6 PM. Also, follow our Instagam @ais_umn and our LinkedIn, UMN AI Innovators Society.

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Founded in 2023, the University of Minnesota's Artificial Intelligence Innovators Society immerses members in AI applications within the workforce and industry. We cultivate forward-thinking and versatile AI professionals, equipping them with the skills and insights needed to drive innovation, excel in diverse technical environments, and contribute to strategic technology solutions and organizational goals.

Through keynote speakers, project-based work, various competitions, and corporate sponsorships, we connect members with firsthand experiences, mentors, and the technical immersion of AI across multiple industries. Our approach covers human desirability, business viability, and technical feasibility, including hands-on coding, effective customer engagement, and strategic tech stack implementation. Members gain confidence, teamwork skills, and experience in empathy-driven design and prototyping.

We prioritize our members by fostering a fun, positive, and enriching environment that enhances learning and provides valuable experiences. Our focus is on building networks and developing nontraditional skills to help members stand out in the job market.

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Artists Collected is a space welcoming fellow artists to collaborate on a project each semester. We welcome all mediums and any expression of art to this club! It is a student-led initiative for underclassmen to get projects for their portfolios, have fun, and make art. Check out our Instagram for the semester's project, our first one will be creating a Tarot Deck and illustrating the cards!

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-Meet fellow artists
-Commit to a semester long project
-Get work on resume/portfolio
-Create community within campus

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The Arts and Medicine group is a place for medical students and other health professionals to engage with and learn about written, 2D, and performance media from/with their classmates in medicine, and from professionals who have found means of bringing their art into the medical sphere. The group is a collection of medical students from both Twin Cities and Duluth campuses who are interested in elevating the arts and humanities within medicine. We have several committees, with focuses on Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Writing.

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The mission of an ASHRAE Student Chapter is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC&R), and related fields while fostering student engagement in sustainability, innovation, and professional development. Student chapters provide technical education, hands-on experiences, and career growth opportunities through networking, internships, and scholarships. They encourage research, innovation, and participation in ASHRAE-sponsored projects and competitions while promoting energy-efficient building practices and sustainability efforts. Additionally, they help students develop leadership skills, build professional relationships, and align with ASHRAE’s broader mission to serve humanity by advancing technology for a more sustainable world.

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Axiom is a literary magazine at the U specializing in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, ART, mathematics). We’re looking for any type of art, whether it be visual (painting, digital art, sculpture, etc.) or literary (poetry, prose, etc.), as long as there is an element of STEM in your work, you’re eligible to submit to Axiom! Your work can be as detailed as a lab report or as subtle as a painting/poem about an element of nature. We encourage creativity and do not limit submissions to just those who are pursuing a degree in STEM. If you have a passion for the natural world, Axiom would love to receive your work.

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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) club at the University of Minnesota is part of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Minnesota Chapter, which is nationwide grassroots nonprofit organization that gives current and potential hunters & anglers attending the University a foundation to enrich their conservation mindset and become active in civic engagement as it relates to public lands, waters, and wildlife. BHA gives aspiring hunter and anglers attending the University the tools and knowledge necessary to obtain a license and to hunt or fish safely, legally and ethically. Our goal is to connect University students to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers chapters to grow the BHA community, recognizing BHA's youthful energy is key to fostering the next generation of conservation-minded hunter, anglers and public land advocates.



The club will conduct meetings once a month during the academic year. The time and locations are to be determined, but will be announced through email. Anyone who wants to receive more information, they can contact Matteo Bellazzini at uminnesotabha@backcountryhunters.org. Anyone interested in becoming a member can obtain membership form via email.

Promotional Materials:
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/minnesota

Insta: @BHA_UMN

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Throughout history, bards are known as figures who use the arts to tell stories about heroes. We, however, hope to become the voice of communities that are in need. Understanding that arts can be “louder than words,” our mission is to provide a place where talents from all walks of life can find their place, and use those talents to advocate and fundraise. One step at a time, we hope to make the communities better.

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Beginners with Brushes’ mission is to provide a relaxing and comfortable environment for all members to practice creativity through painting and socializing safely.

Once a week we will be holding an in-person painting club. Paint and supplies will be distributed and provided at each meeting. During our time together, members can socialize and paint/ stimulate their brains through their desired creative activities.

Our community values are focused on mental health and wellness. We support mental health by strongly encouraging creativity and community. The goal of this art club is for students of all majors and abilities to come together and support each other in being creative. Many of our leaders and members are coming from STEM majors and do not have many opportunities to express creativity in an accepting space. We create a strong community by encouraging all artists and focusing on the creative process and not the outcome. We create a fun and positive environment by playing music, not setting expectations, allowing room for error and growth, and making it a priority to socialize and relax.

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The Bengali Student Society of Minnesota (BSSM) is a registered student organization of the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis that strives to promote inter-cultural exchange on campus by showcasing the different aspects of Indian, and particularly Bengali, culture. By organizing several events on campus throughout the year, BSSM tries to bring a flavor of East-Indian socio-cultural activities to the heart of Twin Cities.

BSSM was formed in 2005 by a small group of graduate students with the aim of bringing together Bengali students all over the campus. Over the years, BSSM has metamorphosed into a diverse student body representing the culture and traditions of West Bengal, Bangladesh and surrounding areas and currently has about 100 members. It has among our members, not only expatriates from these regions but also other people who have an interest in the Bengali culture and way of life.
As an association, we host various events throughout the year such as Durga Puja, known as one of the biggest festivals in India, Bengali new year celebrations, freshers' welcome parties and get-togethers. We celebrate Indian festivals intertwined with the essence of Bengali culture through food, music, dance, skit, etc. As we treat humanity as our religion, we welcome everybody, irrespective of their ethnic background, religion, and social status to join our activities and events to make our lives a little better and happier.

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