About Hana

Hana is an overarching multicultural student organization that represents St. Thomas' U.S. students of color. In addition to providing support and helping students develop new relationship Hana cultivates multicultural awareness through programming and other advocacy initiatives.

Student leadership opportunities abound for those who choose to participate. Executive Board members serve as voting members on several university committees. Their participation ensures that campus administrators and programming bodies consider U.S. student of color perspectives needs and concerns. The Hana organization promotes the creation of a welcoming, respectful and inclusive campus community. To that end, Hana welcomes all St. Thomas students to their meetings and events.

Hana is also one of the Big 5 pillars of St. Thomas „ which includes USG (Undergraduate Student Government), STAR (St. Thomas Activities & Recreation), RHA (Residence Halls Association) and SAC (Student Alumni Council). Hana consists of four major representative groups of students of color and programs educational and social events to create diversity and cultural awareness to the greater St. Thomas community.

The Hana board consists of five compartments:

• Executive board

• AASA Committee (representing African Americans)

• ASIA Committee (representing Asian Americans)

• LU Committee (representing Latin Americans)

• NASA Committee (representing Native Americans)

There are three (3) officers per committee and five (6) executive officers, for a total of seventeen(17) officers on the board. The board officers meet every Thursday evening to discuss the upcoming activities, events, and concerns. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to hana.stthomas@gmail.com or write it on a note and drop it in the Hana office, MHC 112G. Also feel free to call the Hana Office at (651)962-6467.