OMP Student Organizations

Black Student Organization(BSO)

The Black Student Organization promotespride and cultural awareness of the African American culture through various programs and activities.  BSO also provides avenues for networking and socializing.

Activities include:
Black History Month Dinner
Forums
Comedy Show
Workshops and Presentations
Off-Campus Trips
Leadership ConferencesPoetry Nights
Step ShowUnity Picnic
Food-n-Flicks

Latinos in Valparaiso for Excellence (LIVE)

Latinos in Valparaiso for Excellence’s main focus is to promote academic excellence among Hispanic Students and to support and cultivate the interest of Hispanic/Latino students through forums, socials, and other cultural awareness activities.

Activities include:
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner
Hispanic Leadership Conferences
Hispanic Film Fest
Unity Picnic
Ice Cream Socials
Livin’ La Vida Loca Talent Show
Food-n-Flicks

Asian American Association (AAA)

The Asian American Association was founded in 2001.  It is here to promote awareness of the diverse Asian American cultures.

Activities include:

Golden Skillet Competition
Annual Feast from the East Celebration
Food-n-Flicks
Diwali: Asian Indian New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year Celebration
Unity Picnic
Asian American Conference at Notre Dame
Field Trips
National Conferences

2007-2008 Student Organization Executive Boards

AAA (Asian American Association)
Contact: Mike.Doody@valpo.edu Kristen.Kardas@valpo.edu
Advisors: Jane Bello-Brunson, Zahra Nwabara, Renu Juneja
Co-Presidents: Michael Doody & Kristen Kardas
Vice President: Mitam Shah
Secretary: Kim Matthon
Treasurer: Matthew Green
Public Relations: Kaori Naka
Activities Coordinator: Timothy Kalinowski

BSO (Black Student Organization)
Contact: Mel.Wilson@valpo.edu
Advisors: Del Gillispie, Jane Claiborne, James Kingsland, Jane Bello-Brunson
President: Mel Wilson
Vice President: Nick Henton
Treasurer: Ryan Freeman-Jones
Secretary: Lakisha Lane
P.R. Chair: Brittany Edwards
Activities Coordinator: Brittany Spralls

LIVE (Latinos In Valparaiso for Excellence)
Contact: Maria.Bermudez@valpo.edu
Advisors: Stacy Hoult, Nelly Zamora, Jane Bello-Brunson
President: Maria Bermudez
Vice President: Delia Villalobos
Activities Coordinator: Sandy Morales
Treasurer: Shariliz Martinez
Secretary: Mireya Villalba
Public Relations Coordinator: Eric Gutierrez
Historian: Susie Morales

NOTE: Information on the above people are in the VU Campus Directory.