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ISOSU: Hmong culture: a deeper look
Kimberly Moua
Issue date: 1/15/08 Section: Forum
On campus, we have a variety of last names represented. We have primarily Vangs, Mouas, Hers, Xiongs and Chas. The Hmong population at OSU is growing every year, and at the rate it's growing, there will soon be a huge number attending OSU.
Our Hmong student organization on campus called "HMONG OSU" started seven years ago from five Hmong alumni who felt the need for a Hmong student organization group on campus. At the time, there were only eight Hmong students at OSU, and after seven years, the number has jumped up dramatically to more than 50 Hmong students, mainly from the Portland/Hillsboro area.
Our Hmong student organization's purpose is to increase awareness of the Hmong culture at OSU and the surrounding communities. We strive to provide support services to members of HMONG OSU, which include (but are not limited to) social, educational and emotional support, and development of leadership, communication and social skills.
We also aim to provide support and services to the OSU community by educating them about Hmong issues and concerns related to diversity and awareness. By hosting political, social, and educational activities and events on campus, HMONG OSU exists to advocate equality and understanding for all students and community members.
HMONG OSU is a well-known cultural club on campus that hosts an annual Hmong Night in addition to participating in countless numbers of school activities held on campus. The student organization is an active affiliate of the International Students of Oregon State University, the Asian Pacific American Council and also the Asian Pacific America Student Union.
HMONG OSU has two advisors and is run by seven student officers. HMONG OSU holds bi-weekly meetings. Decision-making, socializing, fundraising, brainstorming, compromising and group discussions are all a part of the general meetings. HMONG OSU is open to anyone and is always looking for more members and friends. For more information you can visit www.oregonstate.edu/groups/hmong.
Kimberly Moua is a senior in human development and family science and is a member of HMONG OSU, affiliate of ISOSU. The opinions expressed in ISOSU's columns, which appear every Tuesday, do not necessarily represent those of the Daily Barometer staff. Moua can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
Our Hmong student organization on campus called "HMONG OSU" started seven years ago from five Hmong alumni who felt the need for a Hmong student organization group on campus. At the time, there were only eight Hmong students at OSU, and after seven years, the number has jumped up dramatically to more than 50 Hmong students, mainly from the Portland/Hillsboro area.
Our Hmong student organization's purpose is to increase awareness of the Hmong culture at OSU and the surrounding communities. We strive to provide support services to members of HMONG OSU, which include (but are not limited to) social, educational and emotional support, and development of leadership, communication and social skills.
We also aim to provide support and services to the OSU community by educating them about Hmong issues and concerns related to diversity and awareness. By hosting political, social, and educational activities and events on campus, HMONG OSU exists to advocate equality and understanding for all students and community members.
HMONG OSU is a well-known cultural club on campus that hosts an annual Hmong Night in addition to participating in countless numbers of school activities held on campus. The student organization is an active affiliate of the International Students of Oregon State University, the Asian Pacific American Council and also the Asian Pacific America Student Union.
HMONG OSU has two advisors and is run by seven student officers. HMONG OSU holds bi-weekly meetings. Decision-making, socializing, fundraising, brainstorming, compromising and group discussions are all a part of the general meetings. HMONG OSU is open to anyone and is always looking for more members and friends. For more information you can visit www.oregonstate.edu/groups/hmong.
Kimberly Moua is a senior in human development and family science and is a member of HMONG OSU, affiliate of ISOSU. The opinions expressed in ISOSU's columns, which appear every Tuesday, do not necessarily represent those of the Daily Barometer staff. Moua can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.
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