Get Involved
Find a way to get involved with the International Student Office and the Multicultural Initiatives Office! We offer spaces for students to learn, grow, laugh and process life together. Explore our clubs and groups below to see how you might get involved!
African Student Unite
An Affinity group under ISO that strives to foster an inclusive environment where all African students feel welcome regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, or cultural background. By providing a supportive community and organizing meaningful events, our affinity group aims to create a positive impact on the African student experience at Gordon College.
Afro-Hamwe
Afro-Hamwe connects and unifies the students of African descent (Afro) on campus. It provides a space for Afro students to share their experiences and views on a variety of social, political, historical and religious topics and challenges members to act, whether it be internally (on-campus) or externally (off-campus). Members of Afro-Hamwe encourage cultural identity with the goal of empowering members to become productive members of society.
ASIA
Asian Students in America (ASIA) serves to promote awareness of Asian heritage at Gordon College. The club connects and unifies students of Asian heritage and provides a space for them to share their experiences. It also provides a space for students to receive spiritual, personal, academic cultural and social support. Its goal is to experience, examine and increase awareness of the Asian identity by hosting social, educational, cultural and community service events.
Chinese Christian Fellowship
Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF) at Gordon College is a vibrant and inclusive community that aims to nurture spiritual growth and foster a sense of belonging among Chinese Christian students on campus. CCF promotes fellowship and discipleship amongst Chinese students while exploring their Christian identity in the context of Chinese culture.
ISO Ambassadors
ISO Ambassadors represent the International Student Office in caring for international students by nurturing community and belonging through fellowship groups and fun events like beach parties. They serve as dynamic leaders, celebrating the diverse cultures of the ISO community and enhancing cultural appreciation within the Gordon College community.
La Raza
La Raza exists to unify the Latino voice on campus and to have a place of inclusion and safeness governed by Christian principles. It provides a space for Latinx students to share their experiences and views on social, political, religious and historical topics that impact people of Hispanic heritage.
MIO Ambassadors
MIO Ambassadors aim to take care of multicultural students by providing social spaces that encourage community and support. They serve as dynamic leaders, celebrating multicultural heritage on campus by hosting events such as dinners, dances and conversations.
MuKappa
Gordon College's chapter of MuKappa International provides a platform for third-culture and missionary kids to have a strong sense of belonging, foster meaningful relationships, and transition well to campus life while maintaining a keen understanding of their particularity. MuKappa is a ministry of Barnabas International.
Outcast Podcast
Outcast Podcast is an extension of Gordon College's chapter of Mukappa. It provides a space for international and multicultural students to share their cross-cultural journeys with the global community to help bring understanding to the global nomads' diverse perspectives on the world. On Outcast, you'll hear stories of the cultural challenges and joys that third-culture students experience while studying in the United States. You can listen to Outcast Podcast anytime on Spotify.
Serving Opportunities for Non-International Students
Throughout the year, the International Student Office recruits volunteers to support our international students by assisting with resources, programs, and events. Faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to take advantage of these amazing opportunities to interact with and support international students.
Worship Groups
ISO Worship Band
The International Student Office (ISO) Worship Band is a worship team made up of true worshippers who embrace Holy Spirit-led worship and celebrate cultural diversity! Our mission is to worship JESUS with all our hearts and be used as instruments by GOD to bring people from all cultural backgrounds in worship as one body in Christ, with JESUS as the Head.
"God's Chosen" Gospel Choir
“God’s Chosen” Gospel Choir is dedicated to creating an environment of praise and worship for our campus, and performing in Chapel and at our annual Gospel Experience concert. We also aim to disciple and encourage one another through devotionals, prayer requests and testimonies.
One Body
“One Body” seeks to build community by leading the student body in meaningful worship that reflects the diversity of the Kingdom of God. “One Body” desires to praise God not just with song, but with action as well. We strive to unify the student body by providing a setting in which worship unities all individuals to praise and give honor to God.
Questions? We're here to help
Shari Soza
MIO Student Services Coordinator