Student Organizations

African American Student Union (AASU)
The African American Student Union (AASU) was established in 1987 to promote unity and cooperation among African American students, and all students with similar interests and or backgrounds. Membership is open to any student interested in supporting and being involved with the African American community and working with other diverse student populations and organizations.

Africana Club
The Africana Club is a student organization dedicated to sharing African culture and information about African issues and career opportunities involving African locations with the Otterbein community. Africana Club members have organized medical and school supply collection drives for orphans in Liberia, sponsored presentations by the Ohio Department of Development on Ohio's trade with Africa, and organized fun events like movie nights and African dance lessons. Membership is open to all Otterbein students.

The Alliance of Black Student Leadership
The Alliance is body of Black Student Unions (BSU's) from Otterbein College, Capital University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Kenyon College and Denison University. This organization works together to develop, strengthen and foster student leadership amongst African American students. Students from the various campuses come together throughout the year for social events, educational programs and networking opportunities.

FreeZone (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Organization)
Orginally founded in 1992, FreeZone srves bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender students and their allies. FreeZone provides support, education, and netwrokign opportunities within the context of regular meetings, social gatherings, activist efforts, and various special events.

Gospel Choir
The Otterbein Gospel Choir was organized in the fall of 1990 to give students a medium to express their culture through music. Standard, traditional and contemporary gospel music is sung. Today, the choir is more diverse then ever, and full of students who enjoy singing! The choir performs annually for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, Gospel Festival, and also accepts engagements for area churches, schools and other organizations. For more information about the Gospel Choir and choir rehearsals, please contact Choir Director, Mrs. LaJoyce Cain at LaJoyceDC@aol.com.

Heritage of Latino Americans (HOLA)
HOLA exists to promote a sense of community and pride among Latino American students at Otterbein College. The organization strives to promote friendship and cooperation among all students and place emphasis on positive encouragement, academic excellence and cultural appreciation of Latino American students.

International Students Association (ISA)
The International Students Association (ISA) is open, not only to international students but also to U.S. students who have studied abroad, pan to study abroad, or have interest in foreign cultures and things international. The ISA sponsors social and cultural events throughout the year.

William Henry Fouse House of Black Culture (HBC)
The House of Black Culture was named after Otterbein's 1st African American graduate, William Henry Fouse. The HBC was established in 1994 serving as a meeting and social space for African American students. The house offers living space to five (5) same sex individuals who are involved in the African American Student Union and/or other diversity organizations on campus. The HBC promotes cultural exchange through programming and discussions for the Otterbein community. The HBC also assists the Office of Ethnic Diversity by hosting receptions for visiting guests. A quarterly signature program is the Late Night Breakfast which is a study break for students preparing for finals.

National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC)
NPHC organizations are nationally recognized African American Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. NPHC chapters at Otterbein College promote leadership, scholarship and service. NPHC works within our campus Greek system. The following NPHC city-wide chapters active at Otterbein College are: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Men of Vision
Men of Vision (MOV) is an organization of Otterbein male student leaders. Men of Vision promotes male leadership within the Otterbein community; recognizing the importance of developing and exchanging views and ideas amongst college men on campus. The goals are to encourage Otterbein males to become active in leadership roles and service on and off campus, in addition to enhancing and further developing the skills and talents of male student leaders. Men of Vision works collaboratively with other student organizations, such as supporting and networking with Sisters United.

Sisters United
Sisters United was established in 2000 as organization dedicated to the political, cultural and social advancement of women of color at Otterbein College. Their programs, activities and workshops are designed to build awareness and friendships amongst all women from various backgrounds.