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Multicultural Club

Multicultural Club at SUNY Delhi 

Tom Banks, Club Co-Advisor
Jessica Backus-Foster, Club Co-Advisor
Lisa Tufariello, Club Co-Advisor

 Many students say that they chose SUNY-Delhi for its diversity. That’s one of the reasons I love teaching here! Students from many different backgrounds enrich campus life in so many ways. I like to think of them as cultural ambassadors. The Multicultural Club, formed in 1999, is a club recognized by the Student Senate and is open to all students who are interested in meeting people of various nationalities and cultures in an informal setting. The Multicultural Club’s mission is:

• To foster better understanding of national and cultural diversity both within the association and on the larger campus
• To promote greater fluency among speakers of English as a Second Language who participate in activities of the association
• To give students of all national origins and cultures the opportunity to come together to share their common interests and to expand their knowledge of the customs, cultures, and institutions of the United States
• To participate meaningfully in student government.

Multicultural Club members organize a variety of fun activities. Each spring they take a weekend trip to a major city, such as New York, Boston, Montreal, and Philadelphia. They also plan day trips to various destinations. Since we are located in the glorious Catskill Mountains, hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities are natural choices. We also visit museums, go shopping and participate in other recreational and educational excursions. In addition, members also contribute to community service projects, host international dinners, give workshops, and collaborate with other student groups on projects.

For more information, contact:

Tom Banks, Multicultural Club Co-Advisor at 607.746.4576
Email: banksta@delhi.edu 
Jessica Backus-Foster, Club Co-Advisor at 607.746-4041
Email:  backusjj@delhi.edu
Lisa Tufariello, Club Co-Advisor at 607.746.4287
Email:  tufarila@delhi.edu