G.U.A.S.A is a cultural club at Griffith University created to foster unity among students of the African descent and all interested in African issues.
WE ARE...
(a) the African Students Association at Griffith University, otherwise known as Griffith University African Students Association (GU ASA)
(b) diverse and cohesive representing nations such as Ghana, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Somalia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Congo, Sudan, Liberia, Zambia, Guinea, Burundi, Eritrea, Uganda as
well as Australia, Pacific Islands, Vietnam and India. WE AIM TO...
(a) promote the understanding of the unique African culture and ethnic heritage. (b) operate as an entity which will represent African students in putting forward their opinions and grievances to the Student Representative Council (SRC) at Griffith University. (c) showcase the various aspects of the dynamic African culture such as way of life, music, food, language, clothing and beauty through social media. (d) provide opportunities by serving as a learning environment for those interested in African culture and issues in order to advance multicultural education, equity and social justice. (e) foster unity and friendship amongst African students at Griffith University and other African students organisations, and the Australian community at large. (g) increase awareness about Africa and African issues among Griffith University students
(f) present Africa from an African perspective
WE...
(a) organize events that promote African culture and foster unity among our members. Events include but not limited to; African day celebration, movie nights, end of semester party, trivia nights, Awards night, etc
(b) involve ourselves in extra curricula Griffith University activities such as; the Mixed Soccer tournament with Griffith Sports and the Annual Cultural Gala with Clubs at Griffith. (c) assist members new to Griffith University adjust to the university's work atmosphere and lifestyle. (d) offer peer support (Book exchange, welfare services, scholarship advise and accommodation through on-campus services such as Griffith University welfare services and Accommodation at Griffith)
TO JOIN...
(a) attend one our meetings
or
(b) email us via "[email protected]" to be added to our membership list.
25/07/2023
Hey Guys!
Welcome to Tri 2 we have missed you and we would like to start the new Trimester with a BBQ Day Event!! All you have to do is RSVP $10 which includes food and drinks! There will be games to be won and did we mention food?!?!?
RSVP $10 on the day (cash only)
See you all soon this SUNDAY!!
10/03/2023
Got anything to do on Wednesday night???!!
We hope not because GUASA would like to invite you to our first event of the trimester!! We are pumped to meet all of you for a night of networking, fun games, delicious pizza and of course BIG PRIZES👀👀👀!! Get to know us while we get to know you!
We would love to see you all there it is a FREE event so bring a friend or tell a friend to tell a friend🏃🏾♀️💨
DONT FORGET TO SIGN UP AS A MEMBER ITS ONLY $10 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR! THE LINK IS IN OUR BIO TO JOIN🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
04/03/2023
GUASA is inviting you to our first market day stall on campus!!
Games will be played with prizes to be won👀 including a massive raffle ticket prize with goodies to help start your first trimester in style🤩
Find us at Goanna Lawn on Wednesday at 10am -2pm!!! We hope to see you all there and don’t forget to become a GUASA Member🙈!!!
28/02/2023
Meet this years GUASA Executive Team of 2023!!
We are all so excited to be apart of this years team and can’t wait to share with you some of our ideas we have in store for you🤭
We will be posting very soon on what’s to come so stay tuned🫣‼️
05/09/2022
Hi! We're hiring!
We want you to join our 2023 executive team. We are looking to fill the following positions: President,
Vice-President,
Secretary,
Treasurer,
Events Coordinator,
Media Coordinator.
Check out the link in our bio for more information or dm us.
16/08/2022
Let’s do a riddle. How do you celebrate the end of the mid trimester break?
By attending the bbq hosted by Guasa🥳.
There will be food, drinks, games and so much more!
All the money raised will be used for the end of year events🎉🎉
We look forward to meeting you there!
25/07/2022
29/05/2022
Let’s go ice skating ⛸
Join us this Tuesday the 31st of May! You’re all Welcome to join us at ice world in acacia ridge! What a great way to stay connected and step out of stress mode for a second!! Hope to see you there!!!
Ps bring a friend! ❄️
29/05/2022
Let’s go ice skating⛸ Join us this Thursday the 31st of May! You’re all Welcome to join us at ice world in acacia ridge! What a great way to stay connected and step out of stress mode for a second!! Hope to see you there!!! Ps bring a friend! ❄️
06/05/2022
Join us for our first careers event on Thursday 19th of May at 6pm. This event will be held at Griffith University Nathan campus. We are having guest speakers from different educational backgrounds who will be giving us insight on how they were able to prosper in their studies and work in their desired professions. Students will have the opportunity to meet the panelists and find out more about opportunities, employability, networking and more! We’ll also have the opportunity to mingle with others and talk about our futures, dreams and aspirations!