The South Asian Student Association (SASA) is a platform for those of South Asian descent and those interested in learning about and celebrating South Asian culture. The club hosts social, cultural, and professional development events for students, enabling members to build long-lasting friendships and achieve professional success. One student leader shared “everyone takes pride in their South Asian descent and works hard to foster a sense of community. The dedication and ambition make all the meetings and events worthwhile!” SASA is a new club, founded in spring 2020, and they are seeking new members! To learn more, email them at sasa.sanjosestate@gmail.com or follow them on Instagram @sasa.sjsu. You can also connect with them and learn about upcoming events through the Sammy app!

The American Library Association Student Chapter of the School of Information, or ALASC, encourages community and connection among all iSchool students from across all career pathways. Student leaders are “proud to facilitate meaningful connections for our members. We have terrific events – from touring Blizzard offices, libraries, and archives, to having amazing speakers and working professionals come to help guide our members into the real world.” The club helps students connect with the American Library Association and provides meaningful connections to others in the library field. As one student shared, “I’m on the leadership track, but it is great to talk to people interested in archiving or data science and other pathways. Great ideas come from such a nice mix of different pathways!” All School of Information students are members, and benefit from networking opportunities and attending social events. Have a story to share or an event idea? Email them at sjsualasc@gmail.com or submit your thoughts via their website https://ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu/alasc/wp-students/. The blog is a great resource for tips and alerts and news about the library world.

The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, founded at SJSU in 1941, provides fraternity for chemistry students. They’re also known as the Chemistry Club or the Chem Club, for short! Members appreciate the chance to connect with other students majoring or minoring in the sciences, regardless of their career path (e.g . pharmacology, med school, education, business, etc.)! Club leaders wanted to share that they are “a diverse, friendly group of students who run events such as beginning of the year book sales, Halloween socials, and Winter banquets. We also help set up seminars for visiting research professors/guest speakers.” They encourage students to join the club to share school experiences and casually learn together. Active members earn additional benefits and gain leadership skills! Follow the Chem Club on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/sjsuchemclub/), Instagram (@Chemistryclubsjsu), and Discord ( https://discord.gg/w57gAX3)! Email chemistryclubsjsu@gmail.com for more information!