Africans United (AU)
The purpose of Africans United is to bring awareness of the diverse and rich cultures of Africa within the CSU campus and surrounding community, to establish and participate in activities designed to bring the Diaspora African community together as one and to unite African students on the CSU campus as well as in the community.
Program/Event Highlights
- Hosts the annual “African Awareness Week” in early April, leading toward Saturday evening’s famed “Africans United Night”
- Dance troupe performs around the CSU campus and in the Fort Collins community
- Hosts the annual Fake Traditional African Wedding to celebrate and incorporate traditions and celebrations across the African Diaspora.
Meeting date/time:
AU meets every other Thursday, 5-8p, in various locations across campus. Check out their Instagram to stay up-to-date!
Contact: Africans United
Social Media: Instagram
BSA is a student-led coalition that sponsors cultural activities and advocates the social and political interests of African-American students on the campus of CSU.
Program/Event Highlights
- Sponsors annual BSA x NPHC Step Show step show each November (largest step show in Colorado)
- Members travel to the annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government.
- Supports civic engagement and competency on campus and in community.
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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The purpose of NSBE is to increase the number of culturally responsible, black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Meeting date/time:
Meeting Times to be updated in the 2026-2027 Academic Year!
Contact: nsbecsu@gmail.com
Social Media: Instagram
The mission of United Men of Color is to make a positive change on campus and in the community through service, leadership development, building community amongst students and faculty, but most importantly, culturally inclusive programming.
United Women of Color is a formally recognized student organization at CSU. UWC is a group of women who are ethnically diverse. We value our individuality, but there is power in numbers. We are here to represent and promote issues that concern us. UWC is predominantly from the African American perspective, however, it is not exclusive.
- Host UWC Week in Fall Semester.
- Bonfires/Game Nights
- Community Service Projects
- Intramural sports teams (Flag Football, Basketball, etc.)
- Weekly Kikis and Connections
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Our goal is to promote and implement the advancement of diverse members of the CSU community in agricultural, natural resource, and related sciences; As well as to ensure the development of career preparation, leadership, professional skills, scholarly excellence and an active support network among the members. MANRRS student organization shall not deny membership to any student on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. Stay updated on meeting times and locations through our Instagram (@csumanrrs) and GroupMe.
Meeting date/time:
MANNRS meets every other Wednesday, 5-6pm in the Black/African American Cultural Center (LSC Rm 335)!
Contact: csumanrrs@manrrs.org
Social Media: Instagram
Black Expressions Collective is a formally recognized student organization at CSU. BEC is a space that is dedicated to centering Black artistic expression at the core of creativity. From music, to dance, BEC is a group of students dedicated to learning about these ideals together and creating new things to celebrate artistry.
- Host weekly gatherings that focus on different expression elements.
- Attend artistry events in the community
- Do community service projects
The Caribbean Student Alliance at Colorado State University unites and celebrates the diverse cultures of the Caribbean. We create a welcoming space for students to connect, share experiences, and learn about Caribbean traditions and histories. Through cultural events, educational initiatives, and community engagement, we aim to promote cultural awareness and enrich the CSU community.
Join us to connect, learn, and celebrate Caribbean heritage through events such as cultural showcases, social gatherings, and educational workshops. We meet bi-weekly on Thursdays at the LSC. Follow us on RamLink and social media for event updates and more information.
- Host weekly gatherings that focus on community building opportunities.
- Attend collaborative events with other registered students orgs on campus.
- Do community service projects.