OSU China-related Organizations
Student and Scholar Organizations
AIESEC Ohio State
AIESEC, pronounced “eye-sek,” is the world's largest student-based organization spanning over 90 countries and over 800 universities. AIESEC is dedicated to building international understanding and cooperation by providing young people with the tools and opportunities to become globally-minded, responsible leaders and connecting them to organizations worldwide for international internship experiences.
Asian American Association
The Asian American Association was founded as an umbrella organization for all Asian affiliated student groups on campus and its purpose is to promote unity and cultural learning among different nationalities and races. AAA is open to all interested members and will not discriminate regardless of race, sex, creed, or religion. AAA is a student association run by the students, and for the students. AAA highly encourages active participation from all interested members.
Asian Business Student Association
The Asian Business Student Association was established to provide its members and other students in the College of Business and the University with opportunities to learn, discuss, and interact about different issues affecting the business environment in countries around the world. This is accomplished through interaction with professionals, deans, faculty, and the career services office.
Asian Pacific American Caucus for Graduate and Professional Students
Representative: Priyank Shah
Email: apac_osu@yahoo.com
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
Purpose Statement: The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association advocates the issues concerning Asian American law students at the Ohio State University; Establishes a growing and working rapport with people in various disciplines on college campuses and state and national affiliations; Plays an active role with other Asian American organizations on campus; Fosters the exchange of social, cultural and political ideas.
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
APAMSA is the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association. We are a national organization that aims to address those issues important to Asian-American medical students.
Asian Recreation Club
Purpose Statement: Through participating in Asian Recreation club(ARC), members can promote Asian awareness, community service, friendship, cooperation, and sportsmanship.
Association of Chinese Scientists and Engineers-USA (ACSE)
Buddhasena Columbus
Purpose Statement: To provide community's members sharing information and discussion in Dhamma(Buddha's Teaching)aspects. Not to do any evil - To cultivate good - To purify one's own mind: This is the teaching of the Buddhas Dhammapada 183.
Buddhism Study and Practice Group
The Buddhism Study and Practice Group (BSPG) is a student organization at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The main purpose of the organization is to promote an understanding of Buddhism among OSU students, staff and faculty who are interested in learning about this heritage. To achieve the mission, BSPG provides programs, support, and an environment that would foster and deepen the study and practice of Buddhism at OSU and the surrounding community.
China Oriental Folk Dance Team
Founded in February 2003, the China Oriental Folk Dance Team is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing international cultural exchange and mutual understanding through various dances. Most of our members are from the OSU campus, and all of them share the same dream—to demonstrate the beauty of Chinese folk dances to the rest of the world. Since the foundation, we have been invited to perform at the Asian Festival, the Chinese Mid Autumn Festival, the Columbus Street Fair, the International Festival, the Central Ohio Chinese Spring Festival, Powell Festival, Columbus Culture Festival and many other great events. Dancing is the means we choose to present our culture to you on stage and we sincerely hope that you enjoy our dances!
Chinese American Student Association
The Chinese American Student Association (CASA) is a Chinese-American culture group introducing students to the culture through activities.
Chinese Business Professional Association
Purpose Statement: To serve FISHER Chinese Students and FISHER Community • Create and Establish Genuine, Friendly and Supportive Environment for FISHER Chinese Students • Help and Assist FISHER Chinese Students to Become Responsible and Effective Business Leaders • Facilitate and Coordinate Business Events and Social Activities for FISHER Chinese Students • Promote Chinese Culture and Etiquette in FISHER Community • Serve as Alumni Focal Point for FISHER Chinese Students • Assist with Recruitment of Prospective FISHER Chinese Students • Assist with Connecting FISHER with Chinese Businesses • Assist building and managing FISHER Chinese Alumni Network.
Chinese Calligraphy Club
Purpose Statement: To further the study of Chinese calligraphy in a group environment.
Chinese Culture Connection
The Chinese Culture Connection is a relatively new club among the student organizations of The Ohio State University. Although inactive during the 2004–05 school year, CCC has been an established student organization for around ten years. It was decided by the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature (DEALL) to revive CCC to meet the needs and interests of students interested in Chinese language and culture. Following its first meeting with DEALL, the Chinese Culture Connection has grown to become one of the most prominent student organizations on campus.
Chinese Drama Club
Purpose Statement: Our primary purpose is to give students who are interested in Chinese drama opportunities to present their talents and to learn more about Chinese drama. Our dramatic performances are performed on stage for various events and are released through the internet to draw broader attention in United States. In additional, this organization is also trying to contribute efforts to Chinese-American culture exchange.
Chinese Martial Arts Association
Purpose Statement: To develop the Chinese Martial Arts, exchange native Chinese Culture which is included Chinese martial arts with all other students, staff, faculty, and who ever is interested in Chinese Culture in the Ohio State University.
Chinese Student and Scholar Society
CSSS is a student organization aiming to serve all Chinese students and scholars at the Ohio State University. We want to let you know that whenever you confront problems or trouble, there is help you will find through CSSS. We can't promise to solve all of them, but we will surely do our best. This is a big yet very supportive community.
College of Education International Club
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this club shall be to promote intercultural relations between international students and other Ohio State University students, faculty, staff, and organizations; orient international students to the social and cultural environment of American society; create a social environment and sponsor activities intended to broaden the intellectual horizon for all College of Education Students and promote positive intercultural friendship; secure a club which will endeavor to overcome cultural misunderstandings; and make international students aware of their rights and responsibilities as they live and function as students at The Ohio State University.
Dragon Phoenix Wushu - Sport Club
Purpose Statement: The Sport Club program is designed to serve individual interests in different sports and recreational activities. Participation in the program enhances and promotes the element of good sportsmanship, the development of skills, the well-being derived from physical activity, and the social aspect within each sport. If competition is desired, opportunities exist in varying degrees within individual clubs.
Graduate Students of East Asian Languages & Literatures
Purpose Statement: The purpose of the organization is to provide the students in the graduate programs of the Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures at the Ohio State University with a platform to share ideas, research, experience, and fellowship as well as to facilitate communication between its constituents and University entities.
Hefei Association (Columbus)
Hong Kong Student Association
Purpose Statement: To help new Hong Kong students adapt to life at Ohio State and to help establish a connection among the Hong Kong students here.
International Student Organization
Purpose Statement: To unite newcoming International Students in an atmosphere conductive to learning and fun in which they can feel not so far away from home. Non-international students are just as welcome!
International Studies Club at The Ohio State University
Purpose Statement: The International Studies Club is an Undergraduate International Studies Program (UISP) sponsored student organization for all undergraduate students interested in international issues. To promote global understanding and cultural appreciation, the club organizes academic and professional lectures, socials, and other student events including the Model United Nations and the International Careers Symposium.
Midwest Chinese American Science & Technology Association
Midwest Chinese Scientists and Scholars
Midwest Chinese Science and Culture Association
Multicultural Students in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences
Purpose Statement: Ohio State MANRRS works to increase the number of multicultural students studying sciences in the food system, agricultural, and environmental areas; and to encourage scholarly achievement, leadership, advancement, and excellence in students. History of Ohio State MANRRS The national Society for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) was established in 1985. It began with a small group from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University, who developed opportunities for scholarly achievement in agriculture. In 1986, the group organized its first conference and encouraged other institutions to participate. Since that time, membership has grown to more than 600 students and professionals at more than 50 colleges and universities throughout the United States. Ohio State MANRRS was chartered April 6, 1990 during the 5th national conference of MANRRS. Since that time, chapter membership continues to grow annually. The mission and objectives have remained: Objectives: 1. To increase the number of minority students studying in agricultural sciences 2. To encourage scholarly achievement, advancement, and excellence; 3. To develop leadership qualities in students; and 4. To aid in the placement of students in agricultural professions.
Ohio Anhui Association
Ohio China Fellows
Purpose Statement: Statement of Purpose in Establishing the Ohio China Fellows The Ohio China Fellows (OCF) is to be established as a registered student organization with the goal of assisting the Ohio State University (OSU) in developing China studies, assisting OSU graduate students whose academic interests are related to China studies in pursuing their academic careers, and assisting OSU students to gain a better understanding of China in general.
Shaolin Wing Chun Kung Fu - Sport Club
Purpose Statement: The Sport Club program is designed to serve individual interests in different sports and recreational activities. Participation in the program enhances and promotes the element of good sportsmanship, the development of skills, the well-being derived from physical activity, and the social aspect within each sport. If competition is desired, opportunities exist in varying degrees within individual clubs.
Shuai Chiao Kungfu - Sport Club
Purpose Statement: The Sport Club program is designed to serve individual interests in different sports and recreational activities. Participation in the program enhances and promotes the element of good sportsmanship, the development of skills, the well-being derived from physical activity, and the social aspect within each sport.
Singapore Student Association
The Singapore Student Association mission is to welcome and serve as a resource for fellow Singaporeans at The Ohio State University.
Soka Spirit Buddhist Club
Purpose Statement: To introduce Buddhist concepts and promote peace, culture, and education.
Taiwanese Student Association
Purpose Statement: Maintain and improve the well-being of Taiwanese students at the Ohio State University.
Tzu Chi Collegiate Association at the Ohio State University
Purpose Statement: To carry out Master Chang Yen’s teaching of “Tzu Chi practices with compassion and wisdom, of which the roots arise from its unity (the bonding and the interaction between every individual)”.
Undergraduate Chinese Student Organization
Our organization is a non-political and non-religious student organization founded in 2004 by Chinese undergraduates from mainland China. Our purpose is to serve for all Chinese undergraduates based on their needs, enhancing opportunities of communication among club members and organizing various fun activities. We also help to spread the Chinese culture, language, recent changes and new developing trends that are taking place in China. Instead of only recruiting from the Chinese community at OSU, we are open to all students with different nationalities who are interested in above fields.
Wing Chun Shaolin Gong Fu - Sport Club
Purpose Statement: The purpose of our club is to work together from beginners to the experienced in order to practice the southern styles of Kung Fu—including Wing Chun, Bai Mei and Chi Na.
Wuhan University Ohio Alumni Association
Contact: Dr. Minru Li
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