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Student Groups

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.

Harambee strives to achieve several objectives:

  • 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.

Our Major Events

  • 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

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

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

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

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.

Website: Outside Linkhttp://groups.myspace.com/ricai

Page last updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2008