Umbrella Organizations
Umbrella is the governing body of all the multicultural student organizations. The purpose of this governing body is to create a “safe place” where each under-represented student population is supported, to provide an environment in which students can voice concerns, struggles, and accomplishments, and to educate the Albion community about the diversity of cultures and customs.
Comprised of representatives from 12 under-represented student organizations, these student leaders elect Umbrella’s officers, meet regularly to discuss issues, plan and host diversity events ranging from cultural dinners to panel speakers, learn to dialogue, and gain valuable life-long skills in leadership. In addition to forming friendships with a diverse group of people and the support of a staff advisor, each of the 12 Umbrella groups is an individual student campus organization. They are committed to educating and encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the Albion community to recognize and advocate diversity by supporting global, national, and local intercultural awareness. Umbrella groups have access to Umbrella House on campus which serves as a meeting place. Umbrella House is located at 312 Bidwell Ave., next to Wesley Hall.
All Albion students are welcome to join any of Umbrella's student organizations listed below.
African-Caribbean Student Union
Organization for Latino/a Awareness
United Voices of Albion College
For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Affairs at 517/629-0501, or Campus Programs and Organizations at 517/629-0433.
