Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Student organizations
Student Orgs
Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn
ALANA came onto the UWL scene in 1990 and continues today as an empowering organization that engages members in education, celebration, and awareness of women's rights and multicultural societal issues. We highly encourage anyone to join us!
Asian Student Organization
General meetings are Thursdays 7PM-8PM in the Student Union room 3110. Contact Carissa Maske at maske1953@uwlax.edu or Olivia Tang at tang2968@uwlax.edu for more information.
Black Student Unity
We welcome everyone to support Black Student Unity in celebrating black culture, promoting awareness, advocating for equality and fostering unity within the black community of UW-La Crosse. All are welcome!
Chinese Culture Club
The Chinese Culture Club explores different aspects of Chinese Culture. Our goal is to help others get a better understanding and appreciation of the culture. Our events are biweekly and they are always free and open to everyone- no Chinese required!
Chinese Students and Scholars Association
CSSA established for a social networking of its members at UWL and provide helpful information for Chinese students and scholars regards as language help, study skill, campus jobs and volunteer, traveling, and other study abroad experience.
CODERS
CODERS is a club dedicated to community outreach, teaching essential computer science skills to the La Crosse community, supporting students on campus, and promoting diversity by advocating for underrepresented minorities in computer science.
College Feminists
College Feminists is an organization dedicated to social justice, advocacy, and education. We uphold inclusivity and intersectionality as our guiding principles. Let's work towards a more equitable community together!
DiSTEM (Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
We are an organization that is dedicated to supporting underrepresented and multicultural students aspiring for a career in the STEM field.
DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring)
A student organization for people with and without disabilities. We are committed to raising awareness of disability issues through fun educational activities and presentations, so our members have an opportunity to learn and teach others.
Fitness Lifestyle Organization for Women
FLOW (Fitness Lifestyle Organization for Women) is an organization designed to educate, encourage, and improve our lives in all aspects of health. We plan a variety of events, including workouts, health speakers, socials, and more.
Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children
The goal of this organization is to fundraise for Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, help raise community health awareness in the La Crosse area, and organize volunteer trips abroad to FIMRC's international clinics.
Hmong Organization Promoting Education
The Hmong Organization Promoting Education (HOPE) is one of the most active diversity organizations on campus. Our mission is to advocate for the needs and concerns of students from the Hmong community as well as provide opportunity for leadership.
Intercultural Organization Promoting Awareness
IOPA exists to provide a social environment in which students can relate and talk about multi-ethnic identities and/or interracial relationships. It is also a great source for reducing the oppression and increasing the appreciation of diversity.
International Student Organization
The International Student Organization (ISO) helps international students to better understand American society, foster international relationships, and promote international awareness on the campus and in the community.
Japan Club
The Japan Club is an organization that promotes the knowledge of the Japanese culture throughout UWL and the surrounding community.
Latin American Student Organization
Meetings: Thursday 6-7pm 3105 Studnet Union
The Latin American Student Organization promotes the Latin American culture throughout the campus and La Crosse community. We serve as a medium of cultural exchange between other ethnic groups.
PERIOD@UWL
PERIOD@UWL aims to educate and empower UWL students and the surrounding community about period health and period poverty in our community and around the world.
Rainbow Unity
Rainbow Unity is UWL's sexual orientation, romantic attraction, and gender identity group on campus. We meet biweekly Tuesdays at 7:00pm-8:00pm in 3114 Student Union. Check out our instagram @uwlaxrainbowunity to keep up to date with our event schedule!
Students for Sustainability
A group of passionate students who strive for a sustainable world. Students from across campus with a shared love for environmental, social, and economic sustainability, meeting weekly to plan and discuss ways to promote a "greener" campus and community.
Additional resources available through the UWL Office of Multicultural Student Services .