Student Groups

• Advocacy and Beyond Club (ABC)
• Amnesty International RIC Chapter
• Asian Students' Association (ASA)
• Cape Verdean Students' Association (CVSA)
• Harambee
• Latin Students' Organization (LASO)
• L.I.F.E. – Live, Inspire, Fight, Educate
• OASPA - Organization of African Students & Professionals in the Americas
• Rainbow Alliance
• Students for Justice in Palestine
• Women Of Color (WOC)

Advocacy and Beyond Club (ABC)

Advocacy and Beyond Club will encourage, educate, and empower all students faculty, and campus groups to advocate for individuals with disabilities at Rhode Island College and Beyond! We are interested in making sure RIC is an inclusive community and that offers equity in accessibility to facilities and information.

Amnesty International RIC Chapter

Amnesty International is an independent world-wide movement working impartially for the release of all prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for political prisoners, an end to torture, disappearances and executions. Students write and lobby world leaders to demand social justice while organizing events on campus to raise awareness of important current events around the globe.

RIC's Amnesty International Facebook Group

Asian Students' Association (ASA)

The ASA educates the Rhode Island College community as well as the Rhode Island community as a whole about the Asian culture and customs.

Campus Office: Student Union 424
Meeting: Wednesday 12:30-2:00pm, Student Union 424
Contact Name: Jillian Marie Rubino (hips2die42006@yahoo.com)
Advisor Name: Dr. Teng

Cape Verdean Students' Association (CVSA)

The goal of CVSA is to promote the Cape Verdean culture to the Rhode Island College community and become a facilitator to students with their college experience.

Campus Office: PEP Office- Craig Lee
Advisor Name: Joseph Costa

Harambee

Harambee, which in Kiswahili means, "Unity or Stand Together" is the name of Rhode Island College’s Multicultural Student organization. The members primarily consist of students from throughout the African Diaspora (African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Continental African) and welcomes others from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• To provide a supportive and comfortable atmosphere to its members.
• To coordinate cultural and educational experiences. These experiences assist in our search for our heritage, consciousness and understanding of African-American culture and allow others to learn from us.
• To exhibit a responsibility to our community and society
• To unite those of different cultural ethnic backgrounds

If you enjoy getting together in a comfortable atmosphere to help plan events such as parties, trips, talent & fashion shows, speakers and educational workshops, then please consider contacting Harambee.

• The Harambee Step Explosion
• The Night of Black Enchantment
• Kwanzaa
• Black History Month Celebrations
• Poetry and Open Mic Nights
• Stop The Violence Hip Hop Explosion
• Community Service and much more

For more information call 401-458-8791

Latin Students' Organization (LASO)

LASO was established 30 years ago to help students of Latino backgrounds and of other ethnic backgrounds to familiarize themselves with RIC while keeping alive the Latino customs and traditions. LASO is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in developing our member's individual potential. We acknowledge that the richness of our culture's identity should aid us in achieving our academic and social goals. LASO is a supportive organization, which encourages its members to learn about diversity of the Latino culture, while promoting leadership development within us all. As the influence and impact of Latin American people and culture has increased in the United States and abroad, LASO has built networks of support in cooperation with other clubs, organizations, associations of the college administration, and our friends. LASO is determined to seek strengths in union as Latino students face critical juncture in higher education; which includes decreasing enrollment nationwide and lack of support and resources. LASO is committed to the use of our skills, knowledge, and energy to contribute to the welfare of our people, society, and the world. Our membership is made up of diverse students from Latin America, Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America, as well from various ethnic groups. All students are welcome!!

Campus Office: Student Union #421
Meeting: Friday's 2:00pm-3:30pm, Student Union #421
Priscilla Gonzalez, President (riclaso@yahoo.com)
Advisor Name: Alvaro Gonzalez

L.I.F.E. – Live, Inspire, Fight, Educate

L.I.F.E. is committed to helping bring about a culture in which we can address common global concerns in a positive holistic and transforming way in an effort to live together in peace with one another. Our organization seeks to give its members an understanding of pertinent social issues & foster a multi-faceted network of political, civic, charitable and cultural organizations through partnerships within RIC and outside organizations. At L.I.F.E. we believe in empowering individuals through education and increased awareness. We strive to create strong leaders within our communities from various backgrounds. Our goal is to promote individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.

OASPA - Organization of African Students & Professionals in the Americas

Rainbow Alliance

RIC Rainbow Alliance is an organization that provides support and a safe social environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning students and their allies. We sponsor events, meetings, and outings throughout the year in an effort to promote awareness, acceptance and fun for our members.

Campus Office: Student Union 420
Meeting: Wednesday 1:00-2:00pm, Student Union 420
Contact Name: Laura Mulholland (RICrainbowalliance@yahoo.com)
Advisor Name: Brian Baker/Mary Ball Hawkins

Students for Justice in Palestine

Women Of Color (WOC)

The Women of Color student organization at Rhode Island College recognizes the diversity among women of color and seeks to support their endeavors regardless of their differences.

Our objective is to build awareness about the changing roles, and contributions of diverse women in our society, while also improving the lives of young women and supporting them in their professional, academic, and social pursuits.

Women of Color uses networking based on cultural understanding to build community, disseminate information and resources available through Rhode Island College and the surrounding community, and offers support for individuals seeking to eliminate potential barriers among young women that exist in society and many institutions.

We provide a variety of social and educational programs that afford the campus community an opportunity to experience new cultural perspectives.

If you have any questions and are interested in joining Women of Color, please contact us at womenofcolor2006@yahoo.com.

I RISE, YOU RISE, WE RISE