OMSA.supports the academic success of students of color at the University of Chicago and works to build an inclusive campus community. OMSA's programs focus on enriching students' experiences and encouraging cross-cultural dialogue on campus. OMSA serves and advocates for all African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students who attend the College, Graduate Divisions, and Professional Schools.
OMSA executes its mission in collaboration with other departments within the University of Chicago. All students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University are welcome to partner with OMSA in advancing its efforts to support students of color.
What's New
MLK Commemoration Video Now Online
Members of the University of Chicago community who wish to view the celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. which took place at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, have the opportunity to view a video of the event. Students, and faculty and staff members with cNET IDs have access to the video of the keynote address by Melissa Harris-Lacewell of Princeton University. Highlights of the event are also available online and may be viewed by anyone.
Students Organize Relief Efforts for Haiti Earthquake Victims
The African and Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) and Beats and Pieces have joined forces in organizing a drive to raise funds and collect clothing and toiletries to send to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This drive will take place beginning Friday, January 15 and continue until Friday, January 29. Donations will be accepted at the following locations:
- Reynold’s Club daily from 9am-5pm
- 5710 South Woodlawn
Proceeds will be donated to Partners in Health and the American Red Cross. For additional information on the drive, please contact kituku@uchicago.edu or see our article on the OMSA blog.
For additional information on supporting relief efforts, please see Chicago Studies at the University's Disaster in Haiti page.
For additional news please see the University News Office's Haiti Earthquake Response page.
OMSA Winter Quarter Programming
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Check out OMSA's Winter Quarter events. (PDF)
University of Chicago Black Heritage Celebration
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Check out the Black Heritage Calendar (PDF)
Other News
Swine Flu
For information on the University community response to swine flu please visit the University's swine flu Web site.
Get Involved
OMSA Allocation Board
The 2009-2010 Allocation Board meeting and deadline calendar is now available.
- For 2009-2010 Allocation Board dates, see our page on RSO Funding Through the OMSA Allocation Board.
- Please be aware that student organizations requesting funding from OMSA’s Allocations Board must attend the President’s Roundtable. Failure to attend will result in being ineligible for the funding from the Allocations Board. For more information, you can contact Rosa Yadira Ortiz at ryo@uchicago.edu.
The purpose of the OMSA Allocation Board is to provide support to programming efforts by the University's cultural recognized student organizations (RSOs) that are consistent with the mission of OMSA. The Allocation Board reviews proposals submitted for OMSA funding. The Board currently consists of nine students actively involved in cultural RSOs and it is directed by Rosa Yadira Ortiz, Assistant Director, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. For funding request information and deadlines, see our page on RSO Funding Through the OMSA Allocation Board.
OMSA Student Advisory Board
The purpose of the OMSA Student Advisory Board is to inform the director of OMSA and the university administration on the needs of students of color, the problems and issues currently facing students of color and to advise OMSA on areas of programming currently being offered. Members of OMSA's Student Advisory Board are required to meet with the director of OMSA as a group once every two weeks. For more information, please contact Ana Vázquez, OMSA Director.
