Student Involvement and Leadership Organizations
About
Douglass strives to foster an inclusive, inspirational, and collaborative environment for students to network, discover strengths, and develop opportunities that will take them far in their futures. This work is highlighted through the numerous student organizations at Douglass that provide room for Douglass students to pursue their own unique interests and create life-long connections. Douglass student organizations are open to all students
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Founded in the spring of 1968, the Douglass Black Students' Congress (DBSC) was established to address the intellectual, political, and social needs of all Black students at Douglass College through social activities, round-table discussions, professional panels, community service projects, and other creative and innovative programming.
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Welcome! We are the Rainbow Pines, a club specifically for LGBT+ folk and allies who are enrolled in Douglass. Our mission is to:
- Be a safe/brave space for Douglass students of all genders and orientations through weekly meetings in a confidential setting.
- Preserve the longevity of the LGBT+ history not only at Douglass, but throughout Rutgers University and the world!
- Educate students, peers, and staff about LGBT+ issues and matters. We will partake in community service, activism work, hosting events, partnering with other organizations to create intersectional events, and more in order to foster this educational highlight of our organization! We hope you join our community!
rainbowpinesdrc@gmail.com
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The Rutgers Reproductive Health Universal Taskforce is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about maternal and reproductive health issues in marginalized communities. We are committed to sustainable community engagement and mobilization through health education efforts in affected populations through awareness campaigns, fundraising and social action.
rutgers.rhut@gmail.com
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Douglass DIVAS provides a network and forum for students (predominately women of color but DIVAS is open to everyone including men) with a strong interest in contemporary women’s issues to discuss, debate, socialize, and create a bond that will positively contribute to each member’s academic experience.
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Together Not Alone is an organization that focuses on the different issues and stigma pertaining to mental health. We are also a community that is dedicated to sharing people's stories about their experiences and journeys with mental health issues and illnesses.
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LAWO works to create a coalition and support system for the advancement and empowerment of Latin American women.
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We are the Douglass Welcoming Ambassadors. Each summer we welcome new students, both first-years and transfers, to Douglass Residential College with various Welcome Sessions and a Welcome Day. We create a smooth transition for on and off-campus students to feel a connection to DRC and the greater Rutgers community.
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The Douglass Student Recruitment Network is a student leadership organization under the Office of Student Enrollment and Engagement that aids the recruitment of prospective students. We assist in the planning and execution of recruitment events throughout the year such as Open House, Discover Douglass Days, Douglass Receptions, and more.
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The Red Pine Ambassadors work under the Office of Student Enrollment and Engagement (SEE) to give tours of Douglass campus to prospective students and their families, as well as alumnae.
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The Douglass Governing Council (DGC) is the student government association of Douglass Residential College. Established in 1923, it is not only the oldest, but it is the largest organization on campus. Members of this organization are responsible for addressing any issues in the academic and co-curricular life of the Douglass student.
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Douglass Residential College (DRC) hosts a number of time-honored traditions. Two of these events, the Yule Log and Sacred Path Ceremonies, mark important moments in Douglass students’ lives at college.
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Douglass Arts Club is open to all Douglass students regardless of major, and gives members the opportunity to develop and lead a variety of arts programming. More info.