Student Organizations
The Asian and Native American Center is open to all students, faculty, and staff of WSU and particularly seeks to offer spaces for belonging and support to those identifying as Asian or Indigenous. The Center does so in close collaboration with a number of student-led organizations on campus, including but not limited to those listed on this page. For general inquiries about the ANA Center space or involvement and leadership opportunities in the organizations listed here, please email ana-center@wright.edu.
Asian and IndigenousAmerican (AIA) Student Council
The AIA Council oversees the Asian Student Association (ASA) and the Indigenous American Culture Student Association (IACSA). The group consists of student leaders within the two smaller organizations and they ensure that ASA and IACSA have the support, funding, and coordination to operate smoothly. Please visit ANA Council's page on Engage to learn more or contact current leadership.
Asian Student Association (ASA)
The Asian Student Association promotes awareness for Asian cultures, as well as Asian students at Wright State. ASA is a pan-Asian organization which hopes to promote pan-Asian intercultural exchange at Wright State and in the community. Please visit ASA's page on Engage to join, learn more, or contact current leadership.
Indigenous American Culture Student Association (IACSA)
The Indigenous American Culture Student Association (IACSA) was formed to create a community among the Native American students at WSU. IACSA is here to help, inform, and educate all students across WSU Campus. As an organization, IACSA wants to bring members closer to our ancestors, and honor traditions through education. IACSA welcomes all to the Culture and Identity Centers' spaces and to the organization. Please visit IACSA's page on Engage to join, learn more, or contact current leadership.
Asian Pacific American Medical School Association
APAMSA promotes awareness and community for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) medical students at Wright State University (WSU) Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) and seeks to improve the availability of evidence-based medicine for all AANHPI students. Through opportunities for education, research, mentorship, professional development, and academic collaboration, APAMSA will provide resources to further enable the exploration of careers in medicine and help develop medical students into well-rounded and effective physicians. Our objective is to address the unique health challenges of AANHPI communities within BSOM. Please visit APAMSA's page on Engage to learn more or contact current leadership.
Wright State University Associate Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
The Wright State University Associate Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (KPL) is an Asian-interest, but not Asian exclusive, sorority seeking to empower and encourage undergraduate women through sisterhood, service, and cultural diversity. As the first multicultural sorority on campus, KPL members strive for academic excellence as well as providing services for the community through charity work. KPL stands to represent the underrepresented and they are Asian by tradition, not by definition. Please visit WSU KPL's page on Engage to learn more or to contact current leadership.
Chinese Club - ON HIATUS AS OF SPRING 2024
Chinese Club is a group for Chinese language students, international students, international business majors, and anyone interested in learning more about Chinese culture. The club celebrates Chinese holidays, plays Chinese games, cooks Chinese food, and otherwise connects with the Chinese community on campus. Please visit Chinese Club's page on Engage to join, learn more or contact current leadership.
Korean Club - ON HIATUS AS OF FALL 2024
Promoting diversity through cultural awareness and educating students about all things Korean. Please visit Korean Club's page on Engage to join, learn more, or to contact current leadership.
Indian Student Association (ISA)
The Indian Student Association's purpose is to provide opportunities for Indian students to interact and share the joy of the culture and heritage, and to help new students coming from India. ISA serves to promote awareness of cultural diversity on campus by organizing cultural and social events. Membership is open to all Indian students and every student of Wright State University. Please visit ISA's page on Engage to join, learn more, or contact current leadership.
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
The Muslim Student Association (MSA) brings together the Muslim community at Wright State, by offering the weekly Friday prayer on campus, along with social and spiritual activities/events throughout the year. Please visit MSA's page on Engage to join, learn more, or contact current leadership.
Boonshoft School of Medicine Muslim Student Association (BSOM MSA)
The goal of BSOM MSA is to organize interfaith events, provide religious programs and celebrations for Muslim and non-Muslim students alike and help build networks with Muslim physicians in the Dayton area. We are affiliated with IMANA (Islamic Medical Association of North America), a national organization providing humanitarian and medical relief around the world, and yearly medical and spiritual seminars by physicians from across the continent. This is a step we’re taking forward to help build stronger ties, after all compassion and peace begin with knowledge about each other. Please visit BSOM MSA's page on Engage to learn more or to contact current leadership.
Nepalese Student Association
The Nepalese Student Association at Wright State University (NSA-WSU) is a dedicated collective of students hailing from, or with an interest in, the vibrant nation of Nepal. Our mission is to promote the rich cultural, historic, and diverse heritage of Nepal, while providing a supportive environment for Nepalese students during their academic journey at WSU. Please visit NSA-WSU's page on Engage to join, learn more, or contact current leadership.
Sikh Student Association
This organization is wholeheartedly committed to providing a platform for the vibrant expression of Sikh culture, with a particular focus on illuminating its rituals during special festivals and commemorations of the birthdays of Sikh Gurus. Our overarching goal is to disseminate and celebrate the profound historical narrative woven into the fabric of Sikhism, showcasing the richness of its traditions and the pivotal events that have shaped its identity. Please visit Sikh Student Association's page on Engage to join, learn more, or contact current leadership.
