The Student Government Association (SGA) is something to be familiar with when looking for something that you are passionate about. It has various clubs and committees that any student is welcome to join. With 9 branches and over 200 student organizations. It provides a wide range of involvement and leadership opportunities.
Academic
Actuarial Club or St.Olaf college
Algorithms club at S9t.Olaf College
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) Preprofessional Health Honor Society
Alpha Psi Omega
American Choral Directors Association
American sign language club
Archeology club
Asian studies in action
Aspiring Educators
Association for women in Mathematics
Awareness
Amnetsy international
Chronic illness and disability support club
Climate justice collective
Enviromental coallition
Hostile Terrian 94
Lavender house
Oles for life
Queer ole individuals
Social work and greater good
Students for reproductive rights
Competative club sports
Ballroom preformace team
Club Ice hockey
Ole dancers
Mens club soccer team
Mens rugby club
Mens ultimate club
Mens volleyball
Rowing club
Water polo club
Womens lacrosse
Recreational club sports
Badminton club
Boxing
Cheerleading
Curling
Cycling
Disc gold club
Equestrian
Figure skating
Fitness and bodybuilding
Gymnastics
Special interest
Calligraphy club
Chess club
Anime club
There are also various activities and clubs for international students. Multicultural and International student organizations hold numerous events throughout the year. These are not limited to international students only, everyone is welcome in any student organization.
Here is the list of multicultural organizations on campus:
Diversity Celebration Programs
Multicultural
To find out more about these organizations, follow this link: http://www.stolaf.edu/orgs/list/index.cfm?fuseaction=listallorgs
Here are examples of some events that are hosted by international and multicultural student organizations:
Omkara
Omkara is an annual show that highlights the cultures of South Asia. It is hosted by the student organization Celebrate South Asia! (CSA!) each November. The show consists of a mix of dance performances, musical numbers, skits, speeches, and a fashion show presented by students and faculty members. A delicious Indian/South Asian dinner is served every year. Watch the Omkara 2019 stream here.
Africa and Caribbean Night
Annual Africa and Caribbean Night is held by Karibu in the Pause. There are usually dance performances from all regions of the continent. The show also features poetry, song interpretation, a fashion show, and a short skit to increase the originality of the show. Watch the Africa and Caribbean Night 2019 stream here.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is the biggest festival celebrated in East Asia. It has been celebrated at St. Olaf College for more than 5 years and is hosted by Team Tibet, CCC, KCA, and VOICE. There will be performances from China, Tibet, Korea, and Vietnam. The show also features spectacular dance and musical performances. Follow this link to watch Lunar New Year 2019:
International Student Organization (ISO)
ISO is a student org that works to serve the St. Olaf Community by bridging the gap between the international students and the community. There are game nights, movie nights, guest lectures, or debates throughout the year. The biggest ISO event of the year is the annual International Night. It’s a marvelous night held in March that displays our cultural diversity on campus. There are lively dances and beautiful singing performances. Various individuals and multicultural orgs perform, celebrate their culture, and share it with others. It sells out every year and the entire school is invited. Here is a video of International Night 2019:
