SOCA uses social and cultural programs to establish and maintain strong relationships among Caribbean students within the university & Rochester community.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oJ_ttSnhuIqcyx915xXUhEma2b8pNxajkHie2S6KJS0/edit The Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness (SOCA) aims to create a community in which Caribbean students celebrate and affirm both the unique and shared aspects of their cultures, while encouraging the larger University community to learn about the countries they represent. Through relevant social and cultural
04/29/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, we would like to thank you all for another amazing year. We will be back again next semester better than ever so stay tuned!
All Carifesta photos can be found in the linktree in our bio!
04/28/2026
Hello SOCA fam🏝️!! Hope you all had a great month of April. We’re continuing to highlight Jamaica for April’s Caribbean National of the Month. Here is some information about schooling and music in Jamaica 🇯🇲 💚
04/12/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, we are pleased to formally invite you to the best event of the semester. Come celebrate Carifesta with us as we look into the Echoes of The Islands!
🎟️FREE ADMISSION🎟️
When🗓️: Saturday, April 18th
Where📍: May Room
Time⏰: Doors open at 4:30PM
04/12/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, the moment you have all been waiting for is here, CARIB WEEK🥳🥳! Join us throughout the week to celebrate our culture and have lots of fun.
April 13th: Paint The Tunnels 👩🏾🎨
April 14th: Spot the Chameleon: Language and Dialects 🔎
April 15th: Cuban Coffee House ☕️
April 16th: Performative Caribbean Contest 🏆
April 17th: Sports Day 🏀
April 18th: 🎊CARIFESTA🎊
04/08/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, this Friday we will be doing something a little different. Have a e-board member you have been waiting to pie? Or do you just want to pie the whole e-board? Come to WilsonQuad and pie the e-board members of your choice!
When: Friday, April 10th
Where: Wilson Quad
Time: 12PM
04/07/2026
Hello SOCA family! Hope you all are having a wonderful start to the month of April. This month we’re spotlighting Jamaica for April’s Caribbean Nation of the Month. Here is a little bit on ethnic groups and the language of Jamaica. 🇯🇲 💚
04/05/2026
Hello SOCA family, we hope you all are pushing through as we near the end of the semester. This Tuesday we will be having our annual E-board elections! If you are interested in running for a position or want to give support and vote please come out.
HAVE YOUR PLATFORMS READY
When: Tuesday, April 7th
Where: Douglass 407
Time: 8PM
03/30/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, we hope you are all having a good week! This week our GMM will be focused around Public Health in the Caribbean. Come learn about different medical practices, diseases and other health prevalence in the Caribbean.
When: Tuesday, Mar. 31st
Where: Douglass 407
Time: 8PM
03/22/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, we hope you all are pushing through midterm season. This week our GMM is gonna be a streamy competition. Come help us judge which island has better food!
When: Tuesday, Mar. 24th
Where: Douglass Community Kitchen
Time: 8PM
03/16/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, we hope you all got much needed rest over this past spring break. Please join us for our GMM about historical hair care in the Caribbean, products will be featured!!
When: Tuesday, Mar. 17th
Where: Douglass 407
Time: 8PM
03/16/2026
Hello SOCA family🏝️💕, we hope you all got some much needed rest after this spring break. Please join us for our Hair Care GMM where we will be discussing historical hair care practices in the Caribbean.
When: Tuesday, Mar. 17th
Where: Douglass 407
Time: 8PM