The Iraqi Student Association aims to promote and raise awareness of Iraqi, Mesopotamian, and Middle Eastern culture. The association is open to everyone, as the goal of ISA is to add to the diversity on campus. We strive to unite the Iraqi students of the campus through cultural appreciation and celebration. We also strive to …
Dinner Table Conversations is a group dedicated to increasing awareness about how individuals can improve environmental sustainability. They emphasize not only how people can help the environment themselves and decrease their own carbon footprint, but also provoke thought as to how one can take action politically and socially to further sustainable living. They hope people …
Alpha Chi Sigma is a professional co-ed chemistry fraternity on campus that is passionate about volunteering and providing service within the Ann Arbor community. Specifically, Ronald McDonald House is one of the larger organizations that our group looks forward to working with every semester. Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor is a home for families of …
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Thanks to the generous support of the Barger Leadership Institute, we were able to hold a one-time yoga event to foster well-being and stress relief in students during exam time. The “Yoga for Wellness” event was a one-time free yoga class designed in the BLI Leadership Lab. During the first few weeks of the course, …
Right to Success is a student outreach collaboration program put on by Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Inc. – Alpha Chapter and Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Chapter. The mission of Right to Success is to empower the diverse community of Grand Rapids through equitable college resource programming. We create an inclusive space …
Thanks to a small grant from BLI, we were able to purchase books and facilitate a book club at the Delonis Center, the main facility for the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, which serves as a shelter for Ann Arbor’s homeless and housing infirm populations. Our first book, The Kite Runner, was an engaging and …
EnspiRED Runway is a fashion and arts charity organization and was founded 13 years ago. EnspiRED Runway is a fashion and arts charity organization dedicated to creating a platform for creatives across the campus. Annually, they host a student-ran fashion show with student models, student designers, and student leaders. A portion of their proceed are …
During my time in India, I worked with a nonprofit called MANN, which was a workforce training center for disabled adults. I was able to work directly with the CEO and COO on site, and implement a ground up marketing strategy. It was awesome to see the organizations growth in just the few short weeks …
Our project through the BLI Leadership Lab involved spreading awareness and destigmatization regarding alternative diets such as Veganism and Vegetarianism. We found that students around campus were receptive to the idea of reducing meat intake, but were less enthused about cutting meat out entirely. Our initial plans were loftier than was feasible during the short …
The Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) is a student run organization that originated at Harvard University in 2008. Since then, KDSAP has spread to fourteen other colleges and universities, including University of Michigan. Our chapter’s two main goals are student professional development and community outreach. We provide opportunities for pre-health students to hear …
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