Intercultural Student Alliances

International, Third-culture, African-American, Asian-American/Pacific-Islander, American-Indian/Alaskan-Native, and Latina/o-American students all provide a richness of culture that is integral to the University. With an institutional commitment to be inclusive and embrace all people, the Office of Intercultural Life sponsors and advises ethnic student organizations and provides individual support for international, third-culture, and U.S. ethnic minority students.

Intercultural Life Student Representatives

Ten to twelve students are selected to serve one-year renewable terms to assist the Office of Intercultural Life in offering cultural programs.  The intercultural reps lead monthly alliance events that provide group support for intercultural students. In addition, intercultural reps help plan and implement a variety of cultural events for the campus community. Students who demonstrate strong leadership skills and meet the specific requirements for a leadership position as stated in the constitution of the organization will be selected to serve on the Leadership Team for providing support and opportunities for social interaction of student members for each of the following alliances: Asian Student Alliance, Black Student Alliance, International Student Alliance,  Latino Student Alliance, and MuKappa.

Supported

The Office of Intercultural Life creates a safe and inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds feel supported and have opportunities for a positive and affirming community through student alliances.

Celebrated

International, Third culture, and U.S. ethnic minority students all provide a richness of culture that is celebrated on campus, creating a sense of belonging as well as opportunities for students to flourish.

Empowered

Students are empowered to share their cultural heritage, as well as learn from other cultures, through campus-wide festivals and various types of immersive experiences.