Culture houses and organizations
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity oversees three cultural houses.
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American House, 3243 9th Avenue.
Black Culture House, 3250 9th Avenue.
Casa Latina, 3416 9½ Avenue.
The culture houses provide a supportive and inclusive environment for students. The houses are available for meeting space, programming for student organizations, and to hang out.
The houses are open weekly on Mondays-Thursdays from 5-9 p.m.
You Belong Here Lounge is located by Gerber 420. The lounge is a student-centered space that promotes inclusion, collaboration and engagement. Students can use the lounge to study, hang out with friends, and host events.
Any student or student organization can reserve the Culture Houses and the You Belong Here Lounge by contacting the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, 309-794-8270.
Multicultural Student Organizations
Ten multicultural organizations provide support, resources, mentorship, and advocacy. These organizations provide students a space to connect with others who may share similar cultural experiences and values.
Students are able to create a sense of belonging, build community, engage in dialogue, socialize, plan cultural events and learn from each other. These student-led organizations help students develop self-awareness, build skills to become an effective leader, and provide a network to enhance their college experience.
African Students Association
President: Mahasen Abdelkarim
Vice president: Yeabsra Tamire
asa@augustana.edu
Asian Student Organization
President: Rachel Jocson
Co-vice presidents: Lucas Teng, Kayla Hobbs
aso@augustana.edu
Black Student Union
President: Aniyah Davis
Vice president: Reigna Hels
blackstudentunion@augustana.edu
Dat Poetry Lounge
Currently inactive for 2024-2025
datpoetrylounge@augustana.edu
Ethiopian Student Union
President: Naomi Kinfu
Vice president: Abseala Bekele
ethiopianstudentunion@augustana.edu
Filipino Student Organization
President: Dani Roxas
Vice president: Rachel Jocson
filipinostudentorg@augustana.edu
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
President: Sofia Garza
Vice president: Keela Sawyer
gsa@augustana.edu
Hillel Jewish Student Organization
President: Garrett McNelis
Vice president: Daniel Gluzkin
Advisor: Ezekiel Aurelius
Ladies of Vital Essence
Currently inactive for 2024-2025
love@augustana.edu
Latinx Unidos
President: Santi Miranda
Vice president: Leslie Moreno
latinosunidos@augustana.edu
The Order of the Phoenix
Currently inactive for 2024-2025
phoenix@augustana.edu