Student Groups

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AAPIA - The Asian-American/Pacific Island Association is an organization devoted to further education of all students about Asian culture. AAPIA helps to organize events for Asian-American/Pacific Islander heritage month. For more information please contact: Suzi Billington, AAPIA Advisor at suzib@uidaho.edu

AIBL- American Indian Business Leaders is a national organization designed to create a support system for American Indian students interested in working in business, starting their own business, or assisting with tribal economic development efforts. If you are interested in joining or learning more about the UI chapter of this organization, contact John Lawrence in 316 Albertson's Building or at jjl@uidaho.edu

AISES - American Indian Science & Engineering Society is a national professional organization that is represented at colleges nationwide. The mission of the AISES is to promote Native Americans/Alaskan Natives into the science, engineering and technology fields. The national organization is open to all students and includes many opportunities for scholarship, internship, regional conference and college chapter representation. For more information about the activities of the UI AISES chapter please contact Aaron Thomas, AISES Advisor at amthomas@uidaho.edu or visit the national website at http://www.aises.org

ALI – Association of Latin Americans and Iberians is an organization devoted to cultivate and promote the Latin American and Iberian culture and language to all the students and community at the University of Idaho and Moscow. ALI has sponsored events like the Spanish Club, Latino Nights, and the Latino-Iberian Festival. For more information contact ALI at ali@uidaho.edu

ASA - African Student Association is an international student group that aims to promote and preserve cultural heritage of Africans through activities and events. ASA holds Africa Night in the fall. For more information please contact: Kwapi Vengesayi at kwapi@sub.uidaho.edu

ASUI - We, the members of the Associated Students University of Idaho, in order to initiate and coordinate student activities, promote and represent student interests, needs, and welfare within the university community, provide for the expression of student opinion and interests to the community at large on issues affecting student life, develop in students an understanding and appreciation of their personal, social, and vocational relationship to society, and provide a physical and social environment in which to achieve the above objectives, do affirm and establish this constitution of the Associated Students University of Idaho. For more information contact asui@uidaho.edu

B.E.A.R. - Brotherhood Empowerment Against Rape is a movement committed to leading, educating, and enlightening men in order to define their roles in our society. To this end B.E.A.R. is dedicated to stop sexual assault, physical and mental violence, and rape. For more information visit BEAR or contact bear@uidaho.edu.

CAMPOS - College Assistance Migrant Program Organization of Students purpose is to get involved with ASUI activities, reach out to the community through community service, keep former and current CAMP students involved in cultural activities and serve as a support system for all students. For more information contact Francisco Martinez, CAMPOS president at mart8556@uidaho.edu

FLAME - Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower is dedicated to raising awareness of gender and women's issues, working for gender equality, and raising a feminist voice for consciousness and social change on campus and in the community. For more information visit the FLAME website or please email flame@uidaho.edu

Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. - is a Latina founded service sorority that works as a support system for all women at the University of Idaho. Gamma Alpha Omega is the first Latina sorority in Idaho. Their main objectives are to support the Hispanic/Latino communities as well as youth. The members of Gamma Alpha Omega have a strong sisterhood and strive to uphold the values of Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Scholarship and Unity. Gamma Alpha Omega is open to women of all origins. For more information please email etachapter@hotmail.com

GSA - The mission of the Gay and Straight Alliance is to promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all people. The GSA strives to encourage individual growth and understanding by improving visibility and providing support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals as well as their straight allies. For more information email alliance@uidaho.edu

Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha - To provide sisterhood based on unity, love and respect; to provide social and cultural activities and to carry on charitable and educational programs; to promote leadership, maintain high academic standards and serve as a voice for the latina community. For more information contact Rosie Gonzalez, President, at gonz8246@uidaho.edu or Erika Pedroza, Vice-President, at pedr5208@uidaho.edu

Kappa Alpha Psi - is an African American founded fraternity that holds the high ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, community service and everlasting achievement. Contact OMA at oma@uidaho.edu

M.E.Ch.A - (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan) A politically active group formed from students with many cultural backgrounds. This student group's purpose is the advancement of human rights for the community through different events and activities. If you would like more information about MEChA, or would like to attend one of the meetings, please feel free to email mechaui@hotmail.com

NASA - Native American Student Association is an active group on campus that holds weekly meetings. They also host an annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow in the Kibbie Dome. For more information please contact Steve Martin, NASA Advisor at smartin@uidaho.edu

OELA - Organización de Estudiantes Latino Americanos is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of Latino Students. OELA is involved in many event/activities such as Jazz Festival, Cinco de Mayo, Saturday of Service, Vandal Challenge, Hispanic Heritage Month events and more! For more information please contact OLEA at oela@uidaho.edu

Phi Beta Sigma - the Alpha Alpha Zeta chapter was established in 1991 and continues to work for the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship and service. Phi Beta Sigma was the first African American Fraternity at the University of Idaho. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded in 1914 on the campus of Howard University. For more information contact Josh Hoston at host8434@uidaho.edu

Sabor de la Raza - is a Mexican folklórico dance group formed by UI students and community members. Sabor members promote the Mexican culture through the performance of traditional dances while having the best of times. For more information about Sabor de la Raza and how to join the club feel free to contact Lucia Christianson via e-mail at vene0022@uidaho.edu

Sigma Lambda Beta - The University of Idaho colony was established on May 31, 2003. They are the first Latino Founded Fraternity in the State of the Idaho. Sigma Lambda Beta is based on cultural understanding and wisdom. They believe in the principles of fairness, opportunity and in the equality of all men no matter their race, culture, or ethnicity. For more information contact: Jerry Torrez at torr9625@uidaho.edu

SODA - Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance is an organization open to all students who are interested in extending civil rights to all Americans. SODA serves as a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) law students, in addition to law students who have family and friends in the GLBT community. Our main goals are to (1) educate our school and our community about GLBT issues and (2) to participate in legal issues that affect the GLBT community in Idaho. Furthermore, we provide information and networking occasions to GLBT law students in order to increase educational and career opportunities. Through these goals and opportunities we hope to promote understanding and acceptance among all. SODA’s blog is at http://uidahosoda.blogspot.com/

UNITY - exists at the UI through the support of OMA to promote and support all of its multicultural organizations, their missions and activities. For more information please email unity@uidaho.edu

UIBSU - Formerly known as Recognizing African America Concerns in Education (RAACE), the newly formed University of Idaho Black Student Union (UIBSU) addresses the the interests and concerns of black students who are primarily from countries in the Western hemisphere (North, South and Central America, Europe, and the Caribbean).  Its mission is to: promote the academic and professional advancement of its members, create a social environment where black students can engage in critical dialogue on issues that affect them, promote Pan-Africanism by working with other groups representing the diaspora, and promote cultural awareness and diversity by working with others genuinely committed to developing partnerships through peaceful dialogue and mutual cooperation.

WOCA -The Women of Color Alliance strives to unite Women of Color in a strong, common bond so that women can change destructive racial disharmony by actively leading our families and society in honoring our powerful cultural diversity and responding to humanity’s call for love, respect, compassion and service. We invite all women and men who are interested in becoming a member.

WCC- Women’s Community Coalition will serve as a support system and mentoring program for all women in the UI campus community. The coalition advocates for safety, equity, and diversity on campus. The coalition sponsors programs and activities that heighten awareness of issues pertaining to women. The WCC invites participation from all students, faculty and staff. While the organization's mission is to promote women's issues, men are also encouraged to join. For more information please email wcenter@uidaho.edu

Zeta Delta Theta - Zeta Delta Theta strives to emphasize the concepts of diversity, tolerance, service, creativity, acceptance, and scholarship. Through these pillars, they hope to enrich their own lives as well as those of the community. For more information please email zetas@stuorgs.uidaho.edu