Identity-Based Student Organizations

A social and academic community, AASA is for students who want to gain and/or promote Asian cultures to the community. The group’s mission is to develop relationships, support and leadership skills that will prepare students for life after college.

Asigi'idiwag Anishinaabekaa is anishinaabemowin, or Ojibwe, for Natives Come Together. AsiAni is an organization that is a culture-based club that strives to provide a space for indigenous students to find community at UWRF. We also create educational opportunities for all students who have an interest in Native American heritage. AsiAni works tirelessly to raise awareness of Native American traditions for both indigenous and non-indigenous students to gain an understanding of the diverse and beautiful culture present at the university.

BSU is committed to supporting the academic, social and cultural needs of Black students on campus. We provide educational, political and cultural programs to enrich the level of understanding about African, Caribbean and African American cultures. We promote an inclusive campus, community involvement and provide cultural education for all UW-River Falls students by engaging in open and honest discussions on topics of race, culture and ethnicity, in order to decrease barriers of prejudice and stereotypes. To accomplish this goal, BSU collaborates with other student organizations in order to increase social interaction with diverse groups on campus.

UWRF’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance’s purpose is to provide a social, emotional and education support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, pansexual, intersex, ally, asexual and two-spirit population on campus. GSA also acts as an educational organization to provide a greater awareness of the issues that concern members themselves, the university and the surrounding community.

UWRF’s Latinx Student Organization (LSO) purpose is to provide a rich exposure to authentic Latinx culture and traditions.