Caribbean Students' Association
About
Caribbean Students' Association at
The University of Central Florida
History
The Caribbean Students' Association at the University of Central Florida (CSA at UCF) has a short and colorful history. In April 1985, the idea for a Caribbean Club was concieved and acted upon by a few dedicated students, who spent many days trying to solicit enough signatures to officially activate the organization. The Caribbean Club, as it was called, served as a "home away from home" for the many Caribbean students at UCF. The club was formed with the purpose of fostering a cultural bridge between the Caribbean and the United States.
In the Spring of 1990, the club was reactivated. It was tough in the beginning, but the hardwork and persistence finally paid off in the Spring of 1992 when the Caribbean Students' Association was officially formed and the membership blossomed from 15 to 100 members. The hard work and persistence finally paid off.
The Club meetings provide a relaxed atmosphere for students to meet and network. Students of all cultures were encouraged to share their Caribbean heritage while keeping the traditions of their Caribbean ancestors. Today, our membership has increased to over 300 students. Dedicated members are the key to the success of CSA.
In 1992 our Association at UCF became one of the five educational institutions that started the Florida Caribbean Students' Association and is one of the initial five organizations at UCF to become apart of the university's MultiCultural Student Center.
Today, CSA is one of the most active Student Organizations on the University of Central Florida campus.
CSA gives a special thanks to:
Las Adams, Elton Bracey, Victor Flores, Barry Brennen, Kisha Dunn, Tricia Phillip, Deanna Hoyen, Alfredo Barrett Jr., Patrice Phillip, Denise Green, Drumeco Lauritson, Gordan McKenzie, Jason Isree, Jey Singam, Yonette Forde, Sharon Cruz, Lisa Pitram, Andrea Brown.
Most of All:
Raymond Permaul
Lynette Permaul
Jameer Abass
Edmund Dabiedah
and
Anne Marie de Govia