Student Organizations

Black Student Union

The mission of the Black Student Union is to support NMU students with a main focus toward African-American students by fostering a sense of community and support socially, academically and culturally. To promote diversity and cultural awareness through educational and entertaining programming; thereby opening an avenue for understanding, learning and appreciation for the black culture and heritage. BSU has won numerous awards through the years, including organization of the year and diversity project of the year.

Contacts for Fall 2009

Native American Student Association

The Native American Student Association promotes events related to Native American heritage and culture while serving as a supportive and interactive group for Native American students. All NMU students are welcome to join. NASA has hosted drum socials, the Native American Performers` Festival, the Ojibwe food taster, the annual "Learning to Walk Together" traditional Pow-Wow and co-sponsors Native American Heritage Month. NASA has also participated in community programs, such as Title VII Indian Education with the local public schools, Earth Day activities and has supported the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. The Anishinaabe News is also a part of NASA. It is a Native American newspaper that provides readers with information about current events or issues that are related to Native American culture.

Contacts for Fall 2009

OUTlook (gay/lesbian)

Our mission is to serve as an organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning graduate, undergraduate and non-traditional students, who have banded together to promote a sense of community in a comfortable and secure atmosphere and attend to the social, emotional and political needs of the homosexual, bisexual, transgender and queer population.

Contacts for Fall 2009

President Moira Mosher mmosher@nmu.edu

Vice President Eden Cepela  ecepela@nmu.edu

Secretary Elizabeth Hightower ehightow@nmu.edu

Treasurer Catherine Rich crich@nmu.edu