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Multicultural organizations
College is about exploring your
ambitions and what you want from
the world. It’s also a great time to
explore your own culture or others,
and K-State is here to help.
Resources
40
The number of multicultural
organizations on campus.
Traditions
100
The number of countries with
students attending K-State.
12
The number of multicultural
fraternities and sororities
that K-State offers.
When it comes to finding your niche in college life, K-State’s got you
covered. Whether you’re looking for research opportunities or peer
connections, one of our many multicultural offices or programs can point
you in the right direction.
Office of Diversity: Works toward the enhancement of diversity through
multicultural recruitment, retention, programming and overseeing our
multicultural student organizations.
Office of International Programs: Supports and collaborates with students
and faculty to internationalize K-State through programs like study abroad
and the English Language Program.
Developing Scholars: Offers research opportunities to traditionally
underrepresented students. Students receive faculty support while
participating in real academic discovery.
Academic Assistance Center: The center’s Academic Transition Program
is designed to help domestic multicultural students connect with campus
resources and to provide a supportive network.
Find more programs at k-state.edu/admissions/life/activities
Groups
More than 40 multicultural groups represent students from a variety of
walks of life at K-State. Multicultural fraternities and sororities also provide
students with a place to expand their cultural horizons. A few groups are:
Black Student Union (BSU)
Asian American Student Union (AASU)
Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO)
Native American Student Association (NASA)
League of Unified Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Find more groups at k-state.edu/directories/orgs-mc.html
K-State has a long history of diversity. The university’s Black Student
Union has been around since 1969 and has won numerous awards.
Part of its success is its dedication to cultural awareness and
events, like the annual Kwanzaa celebration. Other multicultural
organizations have traditions of their own. Be a part of one, join many,
or create your own.
Ms. Black and Gold Pageant: A scholarship pageant promoting
diversity among women.
Festival of Nations: Food and entertainment representing
cultures from around the world.
India Fest: A showcase of music, dance, art and food.
International Week: A celebration of the many nationalities
represented in our student body.
Chinese New Year: A celebration of the rich cultural heritage
and traditions associated with the Chinese New Year.
k-state.edu/diversity/multicultural