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About SWANA Student Resource Center

The SWANA Student Resource 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 Student Resource 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 Student Resource 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 Student Resource 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

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:

More information TBD.

Past Events:

  • SWANA Healing Circle
  • Vision Board Workshop
  • Power of Mentorship
  • Slow Sips and Salaam
  • Scholarship Workshop
  • The Festival of Light and Togetherness
  • SWANA Sisterhood Lunch
  • SWANA Women in STEM
  • SWANA Alumni Network Series
  • SWANA Festival
  • Alumni Networking Mixer
  • Midterm and Final Exam Study Halls
  • SWANA Mixer
  • SWANA Unity Iftar for Humanity
  • Picture Your Future: Headshots & Job Market Readiness
  • Grad School 101
  • SWANA Week: April 6th-10th
    • SWANA Week Kickoff: Cultural Showcase
    • Mapping SWANA: Histories, Identities, Futures
    • Stitching Stories: A Tatreez Workshop
    • Diwan Café
    • Amal & Action: A SWANA Community Reception
    • Flavors of SWANA: Bites & Insights
    • SWANA Judo Jam
    • SWANA Graduation

Our Key Objectives

  • Provide support to the overall SWANA community
  • Share a breadth of services and opportunities to foster SWANA student engagement
  • Hold a space of belonging that creates a home base for SWANA scholars
  • Advance the retention, persistence, and graduation rate attainment goals of SWANA students
  • Connect with key campus stakeholders and partnering groups to unveil programming and opportunities for collaboration
  • Provide an arm of connection to the community and its rich diversity in the region that reflects the SWANA countries, its initiatives, and signature goals