Academic - LAS

Description

The purpose of the African American Studies Society is to encourage on-going dialogue among students about key issues in African American Studies. The African American Studies Society expects that through engagement, dialogue and academic scholarship, members will help foster an inclusive and supportive community dedicated to gaining greater knowledge of issues impacting our society.

Affiliations

This organization has no affiliations.

Constitution / Tier

File AfAmStudies_RevisedConstitution20212.docx
Tier Student Organization - Registered

Membership Information

Student Members 3
ISU Members 2
Non-ISU Members 0
Allowed Members anyone enrolled at ISU
Allowed Officers 2.0 gpa
Membership Qualifications Students at Iowa State in good standing with the university
Membership Restrictions Only African Studies minors may serve as President.
Elections/Selection Simple majority
Meetings at least 3 times a term.

Description of Regular Meetings/Activities

The society holds general meetings once a month. To stay updated on when and where our meetings will take place, join our emailing list!

Description of Special Events

Special events tend to vary. In the past, they've included private showings of films, lectures, trips to universities, trips to Montgomery, etc. COVID has placed some serious limitations on what's feasible to us at the moment, but we are definintely brainstorming for next year!