OMSA is for everyone.
We celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and advocate for social justice. While serving as a resource for the entire VCU community, we proudly specialize in supporting historically underrepresented groups.
***Important Office Update***
On Monday, Dec. 7, the office will close for the remainder of the semester, and our staff will begin teleworking. Our office is scheduled to reopen in Jan. 2021. For information about our upcoming virtual events, please visit our updates page.
Mentorship and Leadership Engagement
Find mentorship and leadership opportunities with OMSA through our Multicultural Leadership Council and Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program.
Cultural Heritage Months
OMSA celebrates and recognizes the cultural, academic, and political contributions of people who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander (API), Black/African Americans, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and women by sponsoring programs and events for popular heritage months.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Education
Discussion groups and series, living-learning communities and a student training program to become Diversity Ambassadors are just a few ways we aim to educate the VCU community.
Request Training for your Staff
Request training from our staff on popular topics like Building Inclusive Communities, Cross-Cultural Dialogues, Facilitating Difficult Conversations, Implicit Bias, or submit a topic idea you have.
Get Involved
Find ways to get involved with your community, the OMSA office, or heritage month planning committees.
Resources
Brush up on common diversity terms or find community-specific resources on and off-campus.