COPS and CORES

Council of Progressive Students.

There are six COPS groups (including the Alliance) at MSU. They share the COPS resource center in the attic of the Union. They are The Alliance of LBGTA Students, Arab Cultural Society, Council for Students with Disabilities, Jewish Student Union, International Student Association, and Womyn's Council.

Arab Cultural Society’s mission is to aide in the acclimation of Arab students to campus life, to provide an environment conducive to socializing and networking, and to foster a greater understanding of the Arab world’s cultural diversity and global contributions among the MSU community. Arab Cultural Society does not have religious or political affiliations. (visit our website, e-mail us)

E-Board

President: Deena Awad

Council for Students with Disabilities

The Michigan State University Council for Students with Disabilities (CSD) is an all inclusive student organization that addresses issues of importance for students with disabilities on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU). (visit our website, e-mail us)

Meetings

441 Union, Sundays at 3 PM-4 PM

International Students Association

MSU International Students Association seeks to promote and enhance international awareness, cooperation, cultural diversity and dialogue among international students, and between international and American students at Michigan State University campus and wider communities. (visit our website, e-mail us)

Womyn's Council

Womyn's Council is: a vehicle through which the voices of ALL women can be heard at MSU and in the greater community. (visit our website, e-mail us)

Meetings

441 Union: Business, Wednesdays at 8 PM
441 Union: Discussion, Wednesdays at 9 PM

Council of Racial and Ethnic Students

There are four CORES groups at MSU. They share the Multicultural Center in the basement of the Union. They are Asian Pacific American Student Organization, Black Student Alliance, Culturas de las Razas Unidas, and North American Indian Student Organization.

APASO, the Asian Pacific American Student Organization, was founded in 1982. Over the years, APASO has emerged as the collective political voice of the Asian Pacific American (APA) student community at Michigan State University. APASO is active in presenting programs and activities in social, cultural, academic and political areas. (visit our website, e-mail us)

Black Student Alliance

BSA is a student organization that focuses on serving the Black student community of MSU. BSA promotes academic achievement and cultural awareness by providing enlightening workshops, speakers and cultural activities. The organization is committed to fostering collegiality and building a strong sense of community among Black students and Black faculty and staff. (visit our website, e-mail us)

Culturas de las Razas Unidas

CRU's mission is to increase the quality of life academically, socially, and culturally through retention and cultural programming while promoting Chicano/Latino unity and celebrating diversity at MSU through our membership at large and affiliated organizations. (visit our website, e-mail us)

North American Indian Student Organization

The North American Indian Student Organization (N.A.I.S.O.) is a non-profit student organization for students of Michigan State University. Discussion includes NAISO activities and issues and can be a great way to meet other Native Americans at the MSU community or in the larger Lansing area. (visit our website, e-mail us)