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The primary purpose of Eugene School District 4J’s affinity groups is to provide time and space for students of shared affinities from our school communities to come together in an environment where they make up the majority. In addition, affinity groups help students develop healthy self-identity and build networks both within and beyond the group through sharing experiences and belonging strategies.

A staff member at each school facilitates each affinity group while district program coordinators support each school-based program. If you have questions regarding an affinity group, please contact the program coordinator at the email linked below or call 541-790-5900.

APISU: Asian, Pacific Islander Student Union Affinity Group is for students of Asian, Pacific Islander or biracial and multiracial heritage.
Program Coordinator: Mia Lu

BSU: Black Student Union Affinity Group is for African American or biracial and multiracial students and their allies.
Program Coordinator: Stefan Williams

GSA: Gender Sexuality Alliance Affinity Group is for students interested in advancing inclusivity in the LGBTQ school community. It is an alliance group, meaning people of all identities are welcome to attend.
Program Coordinator: Lisa Kinser-Wehr

LSU: Latinx Student Union Affinity Group is for Latinx/Hispanic or biracial and multiracial heritage students.
Program Coordinator: Josue Honorato

NASU: Native American Student Union Affinity Group is for Native American or biracial and multiracial students.
Program Coordinator: PJ Martinez

NDSU: Neurodivergent Student Union is for neurodiverse students which is defined as those with neurological, developmental, intellectual or learning disabilities, nuerodivergent is an “umbrella term” for any kind of neurological disorder.
Program Coordinator: TBD

JSU: Jewish Student Union is for students who identify as Jewish to come together in a safe and supportive space. Jewish people from all backgrounds, affiliations, and walks of life are encouraged to join. 
Program Coordinator: Emma Burstein 

The community liaison is focused on supporting historically underserved groups of students.
Coordinator: Leon Lincoln

Resources for Affinity Groups & Students

Presentation to School Board (Oct. 18, 2023) Video | Slides

Grupos de afinidad

El propósito principal de los grupos de afinidad del Distrito Escolar de Eugene 4J es proporcionar tiempo y espacio para que los estudiantes de afinidades compartidas de nuestras comunidades escolares se reúnan en un entorno en el que constituyen la mayoría. Además, los grupos de afinidad ayudan a los estudiantes a desarrollar una identidad propia saludable y construir redes tanto dentro como fuera del grupo a través del intercambio de experiencias y estrategias de pertenencia.

Un miembro del personal en cada escuela facilita cada grupo de afinidad, mientras que los coordinadores de programas del distrito apoyan cada programa basado en la escuela. Si tiene preguntas sobre un grupo de afinidad, comuníquese con el coordinador del programa.

APISU: La unión de estudiantes asiáticos e isleños del pacífico es el grupo afín para estudiantes de ascendencia asiática y de las islas del pacífico o birraciales y multirraciales.
Coordinadora del programa: Mia Lu

BSU: La unión de estudiantes afroamericanos es el grupo afín para estudiantes afroamericanos o birraciales y multirraciales y sus aliados.
Coordinador del programa: Stefan Williams

GSA: La alianza de género y sexualidad es el grupo afín para estudiantes interesados ​​en promover la inclusión LGBTQ en la comunidad escolar. Es un grupo de alianza, lo que significa que personas de todas las identidades pueden asistir.
Coordinadora del programa: Lisa Kinser-Wehr

LSU: La unión de estudiantes latinx es el grupo afín para estudiantes de herencia latino/a/x, hispano/a, o birracial y multirracial.
Coordinador del programa: Josue Honorato

NASU: La unión de estudiantes nativo americanos es el grupo afín para estudiantes nativo americanos o birraciales y multirraciales.
Coordinador del programa: PJ Martinez

NDSU: Neurodivergent Student Union is for neurodiverse students which is defined as those with neurological, developmental, intellectual or learning disabilities, nuerodivergent is an “umbrella term” for any kind of neurological disorder.
Program Coordinator: Jene Conrad

JSU: Jewish Student Union is for Jews and Allies of Jews to come together in a peaceful space.
Program Coordinator: TBD

The community liaison is focused on supporting historically underserved groups of students.
Coordinator: Leon Lincoln

Recursos para estudiantes y grupos de afinidad