SCHOOL OF 2012-2013 - St. George's University

School of Medicine
Student Organizations
global health challenges through local awareness and
international volunteerism. It specializes in creating
awareness to health issues to the local community and for
students on campus. Lectures held during the term discuss
health issues relevant to our community. Members will also
have the opportunity to volunteer within the community at
the local hospital and during local events.
RELIGIOUS/CULTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS
African Cultural Students Association
The African Cultural Students Association (AFCSA) is a
union of different cultures of African descent representing
the African cultural students body, and the unique needs
of students in all aspects of the school. The group provides
a medium for unifying African cultures (between students
on campus and people in the community), aid in the
progression of students through their academic careers
at SGU, and also establishing a network for students and
alumni. Activities include weekly forums on development
of leadership skills, community projects, and a once-persemester
cultural show that incorporates all of our cultural
heritage and tradition to educate SGU of the diverse nature
of Africa’s culture on the continent and in the diaspora.
Asian Pacific Islander Student Association
The Asian Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA) is an
organization devoted to spreading awareness and visibility
of Pan-Asian culture at St. George’s Schools of Medicine,
Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Undergraduate Studies,
and the various professional schools with the goal of
increasing the diversity of experiences of the student body
and the island of Grenada. It is an all-inclusive organization
and welcomes anybody interested in learning more about
Asian culture and being involved with the community of St.
George’s and the island of Grenada.
Canadian Students Association
The Canadian Students Association (CanSA) is an
organization dedicated to the development of a community
that supports and enhances the lives of Canadian and
non-Canadian students alike, at St. George’s University.
The goal of the club is to facilitate the transition of students
to life at SGU and to provide information for Canadians
studying abroad through a series of guest speakers. The
organization also strives to enrich the entire community by
sharing the rich heritage of Canada.
Catholic Students Organization
The goal of the Catholic Students Organization (CSO) is
to provide the students, faculty and staff of St. George’s
University with the spiritual guidance needed to live each
day as practicing Catholics. In addition to facilitating
weekly Sunday Mass on campus, the CSO is committed
to providing support in celebrating the holidays of the
Liturgical Year and sponsoring events that remind us that
we walk with the Lord in faith. The CSO welcomes, as
members, all SGU students and does not discriminate
based on religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, or other
personal beliefs.
Christian Students Association
The Christian Student Association (CSA) offers a nondenominational
church service every Sunday morning at
11 am in Bourne Lecture Hall. The services are composed
of a worship service, prayer time, a short Biblical message
given by a member of our leadership team, and a time of
fellowship and refreshments afterwards. The students that
attend CSA come from a wide range of church backgrounds
which lends to a balanced, enjoyable service for all. It is
student led and tries to offer an encouraging environment in
which to go to school and grow in the knowledge of Christ.
Indian Cultural Student Association
The Indian Cultural Student Association (ICSA) is an
organization that endeavors to share the Indian culture
with the entire university and country of Grenada at large.
The organization welcomes members from all races, colors,
and creeds. ICSA hosts many different events on campus
including a Diwali Show in the fall and a Holi Show in the
spring. Both cultural shows include Indian dances, vocal
acts, and other various performances.
Jewish Students Association
Being a medical student/veterinary and new resident
of Grenada, it can be difficult to maintain a religious
lifestyle. This is particularly true for the Jewish students
of St. George’s University since there is no local affiliation.
With the help of Chabad in New York and Puerto Rico, the
Jewish Students Association (JSA) brings shofar blasts for
the Jewish new year, seders for Passover and get-togethers
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