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There are over 400 recognized student organizations at The University of Iowa and many more organizations recognized by academic colleges or departments.
 

1. African Student Association
   1)Create a community for African Students away from home. 2) Stimulate interest in African affairs among Africa as well as non-African at the University and its surrounding communities. 3) Promote awareness of the African people and their cultures.
   Selective Membership: False
    
2. ALMA (Association of Latino's Moving Ahead)
   To bring Latinos together to be active in school, with the surrounding community. To bring a sense of community among the students by offering community service, social activities and cultural awareness to The University of Iowa.
   Selective Membership: False
    
3. American Indian Science & Engineering Society-U of I Stdt
   AISES is a national nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by blending science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering and technology arenas. The trained professional then become technologically informed leaders within the Indian community. AISES' ultimate goal is to be a catalyst for the advancement of American Indian and Native Alaskans as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society.
   Selective Membership: False
    
4. American Indian Student Assoc. -AISA
   To promote, advance and support American Indian student academic success, retention and social activities; to serve as an academic, cultural support for Indian community and the community-at-large; to provide an information clearing-house.
   Selective Membership: False
    
5. American Sign Language Club (ASL Club)
   To promote the study of American Sign Language and the appreciation and understanding of Deaf culture by organizing educational and cultural activities open to all interested members of the University and the local community.
   Selective Membership: False
    
6. Amnesty International (U of I)
   We write letters to heads of state, military entities, government officials, and other leaders about reported human rights violations. We hold informational meetings, show videos, have guest speakers on human rights to call attention in the community to these issues. We work to end torture, the death penalty, disappearances and to free political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.
   Selective Membership: False
    
7. Anime and Manga Club
   The purpose of this club is for students to discover the wonders of the art of animation that exists in the Japanese culture.
   Selective Membership: False
    
8. Arab Students Association
   The purpose of the group is to increase awareness of Arab culture, history, traditions, and current issues. To expose the U of I community to events and activities that would promote diversity and cultural exchange. Through a series cultural events, the group will work on strengthening the bonds between members of the U of I Arab community. Also, to promote dialogue and exchange of cultural ideas and collaboration with other student organizations on campus.
   Selective Membership: False
    
9. Asian American Coalition (U of I)
   U of I Asian American Coalition serves the educational, social, and political interests of Asian American/Pacific Islander students and is committed to connecting Asian American/Pacific Islander student organizations on campus.
   Selective Membership: False
    
10. Asian American Law Student Association
    To promote and maintain Asian American enrollment at the College of Law. To promote Asian American representation among the faculty and staff at the Law School.
    Selective Membership: False
     
11. Black Law Students Association
    To articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black law students at The University of Iowa.
    Selective Membership: True
     
12. Black Student Union (BSU)
    To facilitate communication and encourage involvement amongst the African American community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
13. Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)
    To promote friendship among Chinese student, American students and other UI students. To provide opportunities for cultural understanding and exchange on and off campus. To serve as a liaison between Chinese students and university and local community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
14. Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (U of I)
    To actively seek to eliminate injustices and inequities regarding gender, race, sexual orientation, culture, religion, physical ability, and all other forms of discrimination through nonviolent activism, education, public awareness campaigns, and community service.
    Selective Membership: False
     
15. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied Union (GLBTAU)
    The GLBTAU exists to facilitate an environment of education, awareness, and collaboration between gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-gender, queer, and allied students at the University of Iowa and in the greater Iowa City community. Furthermore, our organization exists to provide a system of support, advocate for GLBT rights on campus, and act as a general source of resources for students.
    Selective Membership: False
     
16. German Society
    The German Society is a student organization whose purpose is the promotion of the language and culture of German speaking people all over the world through academic and recreational activities.
    Selective Membership: False
     
17. Hellenic Association of the U of I
    The purpose of this organization shall be to help and encourage Greek, Greek-American, Cypriot, Cypriot-American and Hellenic students in every way possible and bring them together; to provide a social, cultural and educational outlet as well as to promote campus awareness of Hellenism in the United States and throughout the world and to help in adjusting to the American Culture and System.
    Selective Membership: False
     
18. Hispanic Dental Association (Iowa Chapter)
    The purpose of the HDA is to promote an understanding in the hispanic population regarding the importance of good oral health. The HDA also works to encourage young men and women to consider careers in the dental health professions. We accomplish these goals through the use of outreach programs iin local communities and mission trips.
    Selective Membership: False
     
19. Indian Student Alliance (ISA)
    Facilitate interchange between community members with a reciprocal interest in the rich and diverse culture of India, and increase awareness of Indian political and social issues.
    Selective Membership: False
     
20. International Crossroads Community
    ICC is a living-learning community opens to all students regardless of academic major or background. The ICC is made up of both international and American students who have different language abilities, interests, ages, travel experiences, and cultural backgrounds. As an ICC member you will build close friendships with other students who share the common goal of broadening their knowledge of global issues, languages and cultures. You will also plan fun international programs, activities and events with other community members throughout the year.
    Selective Membership: False
     
21. International Student Ambassadors (U of I)
    To serve the University of Iowa's International student community through social events between American University of Iowa students and international students studying at the University of Iowa
    Selective Membership: False
     
22. Japanese Cultural Association
    Fortifying and expanding individuals' interests in Japanese language and culture through interactions with members of the Japanese community and exploring all aspects of Japanese culture.
    Selective Membership: False
     
23. Japanese Students and Scholars Club
    To establish a foundation to assist Japanese students and scholars in acclimating to the academic life at UI. Japanese Students and Scholars Club (JSSC) provides the place for eschanging information, and forming friendships. By interacting with UI Japanese program, Japanese Cultural Association, and Iowa City Japanese School, we contribute to improving the opportunity to learn Japanese in the State of Iowa, and increasing the understanding of Japanese culture of community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
24. Jewish Law Students Association
    To provide social, educational, religious, political, cultural, and professional resources and opportunities for all Jewish students at Iowa Law. 2.To educate and involve its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of law. 3. To plan and implement programming in any or all of the above areas in order to facilitate a sense of community among the Jewish law students at Iowa Law. 4. To maintain a Jewish presence at Iowa Law and to raise awareness of Jewish cultural and educational issues at the law school.
    Selective Membership: False
     
25. Korean American Student Association (KASA)
    The purpose of the Korean American Student Association (KASA) at the University of Iowa is to introduce and offer students an opportunity to see the different facets of the Korean American culture. Through educational, community and social activities, KASA will provide a place where students will learn about the Korean American heritage and form friendships through their interest in the Korean American culture.
    Selective Membership: False
     
26. Korean Student & Scholars Association
    The purpose of the organization will be to enhance fellowship among all Koreans, to learn more about Korean culture, to preserve an open environment that will create opportunities to share our experiences and backgrounds with each other and with people from different cultures.
    Selective Membership: False
     
27. Korean Undergraduate Students Association
    To meet and interact with fellow Korean students. We will form study groups among the different majors. Help merge both international students with Korean-Americans and learn about the different cultures.
    Selective Membership: False
     
28. Latina/o Graduate Student Association
    The purpose of the Latina/o Graduate Student Association (LGSA) is three-fold: a) To encourage professional collaboration and professional development of Latino/a graduate students. b) To facilitate a community of social and cultural support for Latina/o graduate students across departments at the University of Iowa. c) To provide a vehicle for Latina/o graduate students to support the University of Iowa and surrounding communities, particularly the needs of Latina'o community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
29. Latino Law Student Association (formerly Alianza)
    The Latino Law Students Association (LLSA) aims to to promote, encourage and increase the number of Latinos in the legal field and to enhance the legal education of Latinos. The purpose of LLSA is to promote, encourage and increase Latino enrollment at the College of Law; to be committed to the improvement of legal services to the Latino community; to provide time and skill in assisting those programs which require some measure of legal expertise; to educate and involve its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of law.
    Selective Membership: False
     
30. Malaysian Student Society
    To organize activities for all members, participate in cultural events organized by the university. To assist new students from Malaysia.
    Selective Membership: False
     
31. Med Iowa's Queer Students
    Med Iowa's Queer Students (MEDIQS) is an organization for straight supportive, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. We are dedicated to helping make the Carver College of Medicine a comfortable and supportive place for all. Our mission is to serve as a bridge between the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight communities by raising awareness concerning GLBT patients and students, educating about helathcare issues specific to GLBT individuals, and providing a social support network for GLBT and allies in the College of Medicine.
    Selective Membership: False
     
32. Multicultural Business Student Association
    Multi-cultural organization providing students with professional, social and cultural development.
    Selective Membership: False
     
33. Multi-Ethnic Engineering and Sciences Association
    MESA is designed to encourage interaction among under-represented (multi-ethnic or minority) engineering students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. It is intended to be a service and social organization for multi-ethnic students, that activiely pursue a program of high academic standards, group presentation career development, and as a support mechanism in these and other activities of interest to minority engineers at the university.
    Selective Membership: False
     
34. National Organization for the Professional Advancement/Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
    NOBCChE is committed to the discovery, transmittal, and application of knowledge in the fields of science and engineering. The mission of NOBCChE therefore is to build an eminent community of scientists and engineers by increasing the number of minorities in these fields.
    Selective Membership: False
     
35. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
    To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
36. Native American Law Student Association
    To provide social and academic support for Native Law Students and to those who are interested in practicing Indian Law; to promote awareness of Indian Law and current issues affecting Indian country and to assist with recruiting Native students in the law school.
    Selective Membership: False
     
37. Organization for the Active Support of International Students (OASIS)
    OASIS was established to better serve the international students and scholars on campus including individuals, nationality groups, and underrepresented students on campus. We are dedicated towards bridging the gap between international students and the rest of the UI community and providing resources and proactive support for international students.
    Selective Membership: False
     
38. Outlaws
    The purpose of Outlaws is to promote the interests of GLBT law students, provide education on GLBT issues to the legal community, and increase awareness of GLBT law students to the University and the community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
39. Persian Student Organization
    To increase awareness of Persian history and culture through a series of events and activities, also to act as a support group for Persians in the community, and create a forum for the exchange of ideas pertaining to Persia, (there is no political or religious goal, only to create awareness and appreciation for human diversity.)
    Selective Membership: False
     
40. Portuguese Language Club (U of I)
    To create an environment and group in which people feel comfortable to speak and share the Portuguese language.
    Selective Membership: False
     
41. Romanian Cultural Organization
    Our purpose is to preserve and share the Romanian culture, language and traditions, in an open environment that will create opportunities for friendships through a series of events and activities.
    Selective Membership: False
     
42. Society of Black Graduate & Professional Students (BGAPS)
    BGAPS's purpose is to provide a social outlet for African-American graduate students at the University of Iowa. We also support our undergraduate students and open our events to the community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
43. Student Model United Nations
    To promote understanding of the United Nations through simulations and general learning.
    Selective Membership: False
     
44. Student National Medical Association
    An organization dedicated to increasing diversity in health care, serving medically under-served communities and increasing the academic and clinical success of minority medical and pre-medical students.
    Selective Membership: False
     
45. Taiwanese Student Assoc.
    a.To promote culture exchange and to enhance mutual understanding with other people, b.To promote social activities for students, faculty, and others who come from Taiwan, c.To promote public awareness of the concerns of Taiwan and its people from the standpoint and interests of Taiwanese. d.To provide a forum for exchanging research findings or expertise in cultural, social, economic, educational, and political developments in Taiwan.
    Selective Membership: False
     
46. Thai Student Association
    To unite Thai students in the University of Iowa. To assist new Thai students. To contribute Thai culture and participate in any multicultural activity at the UI.
    Selective Membership: False
     
47. Turkish Student Association
    The association aims to establish close ties between the Turkish minority, the local community, and other groups. It also aims to promote and present the Turkish culture in diverse Iowa City and University of Iowa community, thus enhancing the wealth of these communities in terms of global understanding.
    Selective Membership: False
     
48. Vietnamese Student Association
    The purpose of the association will be to enhance fellowship among all Vietnamese, to learn more about the Vietnamese culture, to preserve an open environment that will create opportunities to share our experiences and backgrounds with ourselves and others from different cultures.
    Selective Membership: False