About SWANA Center

The SWANA Center is a welcoming space dedicated to building belonging, inclusion, and community for students with ties to the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region, encompassing students identifying as Middle Eastern, North African, Arab, Amazigh, Armenian, Kurdish, Persian, and many other identities. It is also open to anyone who wishes to learn, connect, and support. Rooted in our mission to provide a safe and supportive environment, the Center promotes student success, cultural pride, and a sense of home on campus.

We offer programs, workshops, and events that celebrate SWANA heritage, provide academic and career resources, and foster leadership and mentorship. Beyond services, the Center is a hub for friendship, dialogue, and collective empowerment.

Looking forward, the SWANA Center envisions a future where scholars excel academically, prosper professionally, and contribute to communal enrichment. By celebrating diversity and building bridges, we light the path of belonging for all.

What is SWANA?

Our Mission

The mission of the SWANA Center is to provide a place of belonging and inclusion within a safe and supportive environment that promotes student success, diversity, achievement, and a sense of home.

Our Vision

The SWANA Center envisions a bright future for scholars of the SWANA region that typifies educational success, career prosperity, and communal enrichment and longevity.

Equity Statement: As an inclusive campus which promotes student success for all, the services and programs of each student center are open and available for the entire campus populace. Through our rich diversity of perspective and background, we are friends and supporters to all paving the way of excellence and lighting the path of belonging.

Our Services

• Programming and Cultural events
• Advising and Counseling Support
• Community Advocacy
• Zitu Peer Mentorship
• Peer Wellness Advocates
• Wellness Support
• SWANA Graduation
• SWANA Alumni Network

Upcoming Events

Be sure to frequently check our website and social media channels to learn about our new events as we continue our program planning!

Upcoming events:

• SWANA Sisterhood Lunch: Oct. 20^th - RSVP to the SWANA Sisterhood Lunch

Past Events:

• SWANA Women in STEM
• SWANA Alumni Network Series
• SWANA Festival
• Alumni Networking Mixer
• SWANA Graduation
• Midterm and Final Exam Study Halls
• Grad Fest
• SWANA Women in STEM: 3/13
• SWANA Alumni Network Series: Ongoing
• SWANA FestivalDate: 4/15
• Location: Library Quad
• Time: 11 a.m - 2 p.m.
• Alumni Networking Mixer: 4/28
• SWANA Graduation: 5/8

Midterm and Final Exam Study Halls

• March 17 - 21
• May 5 - 9

Grad Fest Tabling

• March 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.