 Cultural organizations: a multicultural campus
The diversity of cultural life at Binghamton University is well reflected in student organizations that have sponsored numerous social, academic and community service-oriented programs, including Afahye, Def Comedy Jam, Black History Month, an annual Caribbean Carnival and the Youth Program at Binghamton’s Urban League. These organizations have brought leading Black Intellectuals to the university as keynote speakers; and in conjunction with the Student Association Office of the Vice President of University Programming and Late Nite Binghamton, they have brought to campus artists such as 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, The Roots, 112, Ludacris, Toni Blackman, and Sankofa Rhythms.
 Here are just a few student organizations which reflect the rich cultural life at BU:
African Student Organization acts as an official representative of the African student body in matters affecting them on campus and instills a sense of unity among African students by organizing social activities. The organization also educates students on campus about the cultures and lifestyles of Africans by hosting cultural events every semester.
Black Student Union unites people of African descent into an effective lobby for the acknowledgment of their rich culture, including all the aspects of black life. Founded in 1968, BSU was established to ensure black students’ needs would be heard on campus.
Caribbean Student Association serves the interests of Caribbean and non-Caribbean students by providing cultural, political and social information about the Caribbean area through guest speakers, an annual carnival and a cultural night, with specific focus on each Caribbean island.
Haitian Student Association unites Haitian and non-Haitian students on campus. It features Haitian Culture Night, speakers and other activities to make the community more aware of Haitians and their culture.
Bert Mitchell Minority Management Organization offers social and academic support to minority students interested in pursuing business careers.
Binghamton University Gospel Choir (BUGC) spreads gospel messages through song and presents the context, purpose and cultural aspects of gospel music.
Black Dance Repertoire (BDR) brings about cultural awareness through the art of black dance.
Charles R. Drew Minority Pre-Health Organization recruits and supports students of historically disadvantaged and under-represented ethnic groups in their pursuit of careers in the science and health fields.
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