About SWANA Center

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.

Upcoming Events

• SWANA Women in STEM: 3/13
• SWANA Alumni Network Series: Ongoing
• SWANA Festival: 4/15
• 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.

Our Services

• Program and Cultural events
• Advising and Counseling Support
• Community Advocacy
• Learning over the Curriculum
• Cultural talks
• Mentorship
• Peer Services
• Wellness Support
• SWANA Graduation Recognition
• SWANA Alumni Network
• Zitu Peer Mentorship
• Professional and Career Development
• Study Hall

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