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On March 30, �þ���Ƶ students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Hall of Presidents to celebrate the more than 150 clubs and student organizations found at the university.

Many �þ���Ƶ students spend countless hours every week working to make their clubs as successful as possible. This year’s awards banquet — sponsored by the ALANA Cultural Center, the Center for Leadership and Student Involvement, the office of LGBTQ Initiatives, and the Shaw Wellness Institute — recognized the best of the best. Here are some of the highlights.

Rookie of the Year: Chinese Dance Club

The Chinese Dance Club has acquired a large following of dedicated members and fans in its short time on campus. The group has brought traditional Chinese dance to stages around the �þ���Ƶ campus, including the biggest dance show each semester, .

Event of the Year: ASU Fashion Show by the African Student Union

The yearly highlights designers from around Africa, and aims to bring African culture to the �þ���Ƶ community. This year’s show featured Sierra Leonean cuisine, an ASU dance compilation, and Afrobeats, a music genre popular in western Africa.

Most Innovative Group: Global Health Initiative

The Global Health Initiative has demonstrated innovation both on-campus and off. This year, they hosted a multitude of fundraisers and brown bags that supported organizations at home and abroad. They also utilized �þ���Ƶ’s alumni network last semester to gain hands on experience in the field of global health.

�þ���Ƶ Pride Award: WRCU

, �þ���Ƶ’s radio station, broadcasts across the Chenango Valley and is entirely student run. As one voter said, “WRCU allows �þ���Ƶ students from all areas of campus to come together in appreciation of music.” The collaborative nature of the club gives members a deep appreciation for all that �þ���Ƶ has to offer.

Outstanding Group: �þ���Ƶ Stand-Up

�þ���Ƶ Stand-Up, a comedy group in its first year of existence, has already become a staple of Wednesday and Saturday nights at Donovan’s Pub. Members write original material for performance around campus, and the group has sponsored professional comedy shows.

Other award winners include:

Keys to the Office Award – Chinese Interest Association/�þ���Ƶ Activities Board (co-winners)
Resilience Award – �þ���Ƶ Anti-Racism Coalition
Wellness Award – Blue for Q Basketball Game
Philanthropy Award – Konosioni Senior Honor Society
Community Impact Award – �þ���Ƶ Challah for Hunger
Unsung Hero Award – �þ���Ƶ Raider Pep Band
Diversity and Inclusion Award – Minority Association of Premedical Students
Running with the Bulls Award – Africana Women’s Week by the Sisters of the Round Table
Outstanding Collaboration Award – Student Committee on Providing Entertainment