Welcome to Pipe Dream’s second-annual Multicultural Issue, spearheaded by the Arts Desk to highlight Binghamton University’s diverse student body!
We adhered to the Multicultural Resource Center’s definition of “cultural organization,” which includes cultural and affinity, LGBTQ+, preprofessional and service, cultural Greek, religious and performance groups. This year, we had the opportunity to collaborate with 10 student organizations, ranging from dance teams and publications to preprofessional and religious groups. After being sent an email from the Student Association’s vice president for multicultural affairs, organizations reached out to us, choosing the type of article they preferred: a feature, an event preview, a guest column submission or a Q&A. The participating organizations were decided on a first-come, first-serve basis to ensure our coverage is as democratic and holistic as possible, allowing us to focus on each group’s unique voice. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to share the valuable work of all the cultural organizations featured in this issue and hope that readers gain insight into some of the robust multiculturalism that our campus’ student groups have to offer. If any multicultural organizations are interested in coverage outside of Multicultural Issue, please reach out to arts@bupipedream.com with any inquiries.Candela: Latin Dance Club blends cultural education with community
Founded in January 2023 by Kofi Waldron ‘24 and Skyla Rivera ‘24, Candela: Latin Dance Club provides an educational and welcoming space for students looking to learn Latin dance styles.
ColorStack promotes skill development and professional development
Founded in 2023, Binghamton University’s ColorStack chapter was developed to cultivate a supportive and inclusive community for Black, Latine and Indigenous students looking to launch fulfilling technical careers in the competitive computer science sector.
Corazoncitos serves the Latine community, fundraising for nonprofits
Each year, Corazoncitos, a philanthropic organization that serves the Latine community on campus that raises awareness about socioeconomic and political issues in the United States and Latin America, partners with a nonprofit in the diaspora that shares a similar goal.
Korean-American Christian Fellowship promotes spiritual growth
Established over 30 years ago by two young women who wanted to host a Bible study on campus, the Korean-American Christian Fellowship has since grown from an independent student organization to the official college ministry of the local Korean Baptist Church of Binghamton.
Check out four of LASU’s biggest events
The Latin American Student Union, an activist and cultural organization founded in 1969 by 10 Puerto Rican students, has long been educating about and advocating for Latinx issues and creating a community of students with Latin American backgrounds.
Pretty Girls Sweat empowers women to achieve their fitness goals
Since its arrival on campus in fall 2015, Pretty Girls Sweat has made waves as an organization fiercely dedicated to women’s wellness and health education.
PULSE’s ‘HOPE’ publication offers a vibrant insight into the organization’s values and ideas
Established in 2007, Powerful Ladies Striving to Elevate, or PULSE, was created from a vision to give women of color a safe space to come together and build long-lasting relationships, discuss career growth opportunities and empowerment, share advice, and learn and constantly adapt with one another.
A Q&A with Rainbow Pride Union
Rainbow Pride Union, an organization long dedicated to building community among LGBTQ+ students that was founded in the 1970-71 academic year as the Harpur Gay Liberation Front, is returning to its activist and politically focused roots.
SHPE provides opportunities for professional development and community
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, a chapter of the nation’s largest association dedicated to advancing Hispanic leadership in STEM fields that has been on campus since 2002, emphasizes not just academic and professional success but building community.
Undivided creates a culturally diverse space for musicians
As its name suggests, “Undivided,” an R&B group on campus, amplifies a diverse group of voices across campus.