Cultural Clubs and Organizations at Fordham

Even though Fordham is a Jesuit University in New York City, its appeal reaches far beyond the shores of the Unites States. While Fordham is proud to have students from all 50 of the states in the USA, we also welcome International Students from over 89 foreign countries. Students come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds and share rich traditions, which we celebrate with dozens of Cultural Clubs and Organizations.

Our many Cultural Clubs include, an Hellenic Society, a Filipino Society, a German Club, a Polish Students Organization, various Hispanic Clubs, and a Gaelic Society. Religious Organizations include Liturgical Ministry, the Jewish Students Organization, the Muslim Students Association, and the Orthodox Christian Fellowship. There are literally tons of other Cultural Clubs and Organizations as well!


Below, I've written up brief descriptions of some of our Cultural Clubs.

FUPAC, The Fordham University Philippine-American Club:

The purpose of the Philippine-American Club is to promote Filipino culture among students of the Fordham community by sponsoring cultural, service, and social activities.



You can follow updates from FUPAC at
http://fupacinfo.tumblr.com/ and
http://twitter.com/fupacinfo

PCE, The Polish Cultural Exchange:

P.C.E is an organization that was established in 2005 by several Polish students. These students found a need for an organization that would not only educate people about the Polish culture, but also celebrate their Polish heritage. Moreover, they wanted to make the campus aware that Fordham is home to a fairly large Polish community. Ever since 2005 the club has worked hard to become known and involved on campus.



JSO, The Jewish Students Organization:

A club devoted to providing Jewish Students with a network of friends, sponsoring Jewish Cultural events and outings, and celebrating Jewish traditions.



OCF, The Orthodox Christian Fellowship:

In 2004, Fordham formed a chapter of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship. The Orthodox Christian Fellowship is a pan-Orthodox organization of college students who meet for fellowship, worship, and support at colleges and universities across the country. In addition to worship services, the group hosts speakers and performs charitable outreach. In 2009, Fordham University was honored to confer an honorary degree upon His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch, on Oct. 27 at the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx. Before the ceremony, His Holiness met with the OCF, who honored him with the gift of a rose.




Desi C.H.A.I., Fordham's Indian Students Association:

A club dedicated to spreading cultural awareness about the Indian subcontinent, via dinner excursions, dances, fashion shows, holiday celebrations and more!



ACE, Asian Cultural Exchange:

Since its foundation in 1999, the Asian Cultural Exchange (ACE) has been committed to spreading the awareness of Asian culture and heritage at Fordham University. We are dedicated to unifying the diverse Asian, Pacific Islander, and Asian American students of Fordham at the Rose Hill campus as well as in its surrounding communities.

ACE strives to provide opportunities for others to learn about the social, cultural, historical, and intellectual pursuits of the Asian community. Through our efforts, we work towards an improved understanding of the wide variety of political, social, academic, cultural, and artistic interests of the various Asian cultures.



Le Cercle Francais, The French Club:

Le Cercle Français looks to share great bilingual conversations, fabulous French food, cultural activities and fun. Come practice your French with and help plan fantastic Francophone events.



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This is just a taste of the Cultural events and groups here on campus. Make sure to check the Fordham Cultural Activities website for more information!