Multicultural Student Organizations

In the vibrant tapestry of the OU Health Sciences community, nine Multicultural Student Organizations (MSOs) stand shoulder-to-shoulder, weaving threads of innovation, advocacy, commitment, and awareness.  

Below, you will find organization descriptions and contact information to help you get connected.

Asian American Professional Student Association

The Asian American Professional Student Association’s mission is to promote Asian cultural awareness on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus. AAPSA is a campus-wide organization open to all students for membership and involvement. The organization celebrates the Asian American culture through campus-wide programming and events. Involvement provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to unite, discuss and serve the needs of the Asian American community.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with AAPSA!

Contact us: AAPSA@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Kevin Ngo

Co-President

College of Medicine

 

Tavis Phan

Co-President

College of Medicine

 

Srikar Kommareddy

Co-Vice President

College of Medicine

 

Isha Jhingan

Co-Vice President

College of Medicine

 

Akashdeep Mahal

Co-Secretary

College of Dentistry

 

Malika Sekhri

Treasurer

Graduate College

 

Annie Zhang

Co-Service Chair

College of Pharmacy

 

Monica Wang

Co-Service Chair

College of Dentistry

 

Marie Phamille

Publicity Chair

College of Allied Health

Black Student Association (formerly African American Student Association)

A campus-wide organization opened to all students for membership and involvement. The organization strives to celebrate the African-American culture through campus-wide programming and events. Involvement provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to unite, discuss and serve the needs of the African-American community.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with BSA!

Contact us: bsa@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Blessing Akinwale

President

College of Pharmacy

 

Emmanuel Donkor

Vice President

College of Medicine

 

Irene Erue

Secretary

College of Pharmacy

 

Zarea Sanders

Treasurer

College of Pharmacy

Hispanic American Student Association

The purpose of the Hispanic American Student Association is to promote involvement and cultural awareness in the Hispanic American community among students of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus. HASA is dedicated to reaching out to the Hispanic-Latino community through providing health care services and activities that celebrate the cultures, promote education, opportunities and facilitate a sense of community of students, faculty and staff.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with HASA!

Contact us: HASA@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Fernando Hernandez

Co-President

College of Medicine

 

Sergio Preciado

Co-President

College of Medicine

 

Jenny Cano

Vice President

College of Medicine

 

Nick Kress

Secretary

College of Medicine

 

Lucely Pantoja

Treasurer

College of Pharmacy

International Student Organization

The purpose of the International Student Organization is to provide a broader spectrum of our great world. This organization provides socials events, cultural programs, and as well as support to international students. ISO promotes cultural exchange between the campus and the community and represent almost every area of the world.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with ISO!

Contact us: ISO@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Zsofia Balla

President

College of Medicine

 

Saniya Bukhari

Vice President

College of Dentistry

 

Siva Sai Chandragiri

Secretary

Graduate College

 

Abu Nasim Haider

Treasurer

Graduate College

LUMINA

Lumina is an organization dedicated to supporting the OUHSC lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (hereinafter LGBTQ) community and providing necessary educational, social, and volunteer opportunities on LGBTQ+ health for all students.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with Lumina!

Contact us: LuminaLeadership@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Joanne Adams

President

College of Medicine

 

Lara Colby

Vice President

College of Medicine

 

Melissa Waggener

Treasurer

College of Medicine

 

Emily Marcum

Graphic Designer

College of Medicine

 

Austin McCauley

Advocacy Chair

College of Medicine

 

Gael Williams

Graduate College Liaison

Graduate College

 

Supriya Kohli

Outreach Chair

College of Medicine

Muslim Health Professional Student Association

The purpose of MHPSA is to serve the needs of Muslims on the OUHSC campus by creating social and educational events. MHPSA also facilitates the communication and awareness between muslim and non-muslim healthcare professionals and how to care for their Muslim patients.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with MHPSA!

Contact us: MHPSA@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Saleem Batman

Co-President

College of Medicine

 

Sarah Sullivan

Co-President

College of Dentistry

 

Mirza Beg

Vice President

College of Medicine

 

Paniz Hassani

Secretary

College of Dentistry

 

Muhhamad Haris

Treasurer

College of Medicine

 

Saba Sefidabi

Outreach

College of Dentistry

 

Saniya Bukhari

College of Dentistry

Native American Student Association

NASA is a campus-wide organization open to all students for membership and involvement. The organization strives to celebrate the Native American culture through campus-wide programming and events. Involvement provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to unite, discuss and serve the needs of the Native American community.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with NASA!

Contact us: NASA@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Julie Perry

President

College of Medicine

 

Brooke Robbins

Vice President

College of Pharmacy

 

Brooke Orr

Secretary

College of Dentistry

 

Noah Sanders

Treasurer

College of Dentistry

 

Zachary Powell

Outreach

College of Medicine

Oklahoma City Chinese Students and Scholars Association

OKCCSSA is an independent, non-political, non-profit organization of the Chinese Students and Scholars (CSS), by the CSS, and for the CSS. Our goals are to assist Chinese students and scholars at the OUHSC and share Chinese culture with the entire university.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with OKCCSSA!

Contact us: OKCCSSA@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Hanlin Jiang

Co-President

Graduate College

 

Annie Zhang

Co-President

College of Pharmacy

 

Shuping Li

Treasurer

Graduate College

Veterans and Military Alliance

The Veterans and Military Student Alliance serves to facilitate communication among veterans and military students on OUHSC campus. In addition, VMA seeks to promote Veteran and military student's interests and to create a greater interaction between faculty, staff, and students. Lastly, VMA provides a supportive environment through growth in mind, body, and spirit, while helping veterans and service members achieve academic success toward a professional health career.

Click here to join our mailing list and get involved with VMA!

Contact us: VMA@ouhsc.edu

Officers

 

Nathan Cross

President

College of Medicine

 

Gabrielle Hughes

Vice President

College of Medicine

 

Kristen Stone

Secretary

College of Nursing

 

Brian Box

Treasurer

College of Medicine

Upcoming MSO Events

The Student Satisfaction Survey is a campus climate and student wellness survey administered to all students at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center & OU-Tulsa. The survey data are used to provide OUHSC Student Government Association, staff, faculty, and administrators with unique insights into the student experience at the University of Oklahoma...
We will host the annual Multicultural Student Graduation luncheon on April 30th. The MSO Graduation Lunch is hosted on the Bird Library Veranda, reception begins at 11:30 AM, program begins at Noon. We have invited your HSC college Deans and University Leadership to celebrate all graduates. There will also be a graduation photo opportunity next to...

Join Lumina: Queer Student Alliance for our monthly community building meeting on May 1st at 5PM in room 309 of the Student Union. We have created a queer friendly space at OUHSC to nourish our vibrant community, both mentally and physically! Free dinner is provided at every meeting!

Join Lumina: Queer Student Alliance for our monthly community building meeting on May 29th at 5PM in room 309 of the Student Union. We have created a queer friendly space at OUHSC to nourish our vibrant community, both mentally and physically! Free dinner is provided at every meeting!