**1. Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc.**
Still relatively small in size compared to other chapters of the Greek community, Delta Xi Nu has already made an impact on MU’s campus. As a sorority committed to multiculturalism, the eight founding sisters envisioned inclusivity and diversity. In this past school year, DXN took action in gaining more visibility on campus through collaboration with other organizations in the community. During Women’s History Month, DXN hosted the Respect HER. festival with Rainbow House and True North, showcasing the resources they have on campus; in addition, DXN also actively engaged with the Multicultural Center, Mizzou Association of Latin American Students and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., among others. Continuing to be a space for women to celebrate their identity and be included in all aspects of Greek Life, DXN shows great promise in fulfilling its purpose.
**2. Mizzou Alternative Breaks**
Sending nearly 1,500 students on 130 trips this year, Mizzou Alternative Breaks is now growing exponentially beyond wild expectations, improving from 850 students on 69 trips last year. Currently, MAB is the second largest “alternative break” program in the country, and it is their aspiration to be the largest soon. Devising plans for spending breaks during and between semesters, MAB came up with a new feature this year to further the program’s flexibility: weekend trips. MAB also developed relationships with other organizations; in a partnership with MU Extension, MAB has sent or will send 26 trips to locations within the state of Missouri. Working diligently to meet the students’ needs, MAB has continued to make progress in its rapid emergence.
**3. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.**
The Alpha Men from the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Alpha Chapter, strive to be drivers for change, while earning the respect of the campus community through delivering dedicated service, Alpha Phi Alpha President Justin Cutts said. This year, the calendar-marker event known as the Alpha Week proved successful in its unfolding. The Alphas also gave away more than $7,000 in scholarships for Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant and Clarence B. Wine oratorical competitions. The Alphas were also able to sponsor banners for Hickman High School’s Black History Month through their annual chapter fundraiser, The Throw Back. Their increased visibility comes in various forms with a focus on media content spreading their name across the campus. In their endeavors to serve and improve the campus community, the Alphas have essentially embraced their aims: Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind.
**4. MizzouThon**
As one of the most active student organizations on campus, the newly christened MizzouThon (formerly MU Dance Marathon) continued its record-breaking streak this year on campus; at its annual 13.1-hour main event, MizzouThon had more than 900 dancers registered, raising a grand total of $201,322.68 for the MU Women’s and Children’s Hospital to renovate its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. With a $1 million pledge set forth for the next five years, MizzouThon made steady progress on its promise. Assuming a creative approach to raising awareness in year-long events, MizzouThon was able to reinvent itself this year, beyond just its name change.
**5. Mizzou Student Veterans Association**
Aimed at bringing awareness to all matters relating to student veterans and ensuring a smooth transition to and from military service, the MSVA succeeded in upholding the values of service leadership and commitment to education. Through various events offering support for veterans on campus, such as the Patriot Day BBQ and “I Support Mizzou Veterans” fundraiser, the MSVA made promising progress in connecting veterans with students and families involved with military; in addition, the MSVA serves as a home for many student veterans on campus.