Member States and Schools

Schools containing VSAs located in the Midwest region have the opportunity to apply and become a “member school” of UVSA-Midwest.

There are currently 31 member schools residing in 11 states.

ILLINOIS

Vietnamese Student Association at Loyola

Vietnamese Student Association at University of Illinois

Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Vietnamese Student Association at Northwestern University

INDIANA

Vietnamese Student Association at Indiana University Indianapolis

Vietnamese Student Association at Indiana University

Vietnamese Student Association at Purdue

DePauw Vietnamese Student Association

IOWA

Iowa State University Vietnamese Student Association

University of Iowa Vietnamese Student Association

KANSAS

Wichita State University Vietnamese Student Association

University of Kansas Vietnamese Student Association

KENTUCKY

Vietnamese Student Association at Centre College

Vietnamese Student Association of Louisville

MICHIGAN

Michigan State University Vietnamese Student Association

Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Michigan

Vietnamese Student Association at University of Michigan Dearborn

Grand Valley State University Vietnamese Cultural Association

Vietnamese Student Association at Wayne State

MINNESOTA

Vietnamese Student Association of Minnesota

MISSOURI

UMKC Vietnamese Student Association

Mizzou Vietnamese Student Association

Vietnamese Student Association at Washington University

Saint Louis University Vietnamese Student Association

NEBRASKA

Vietnamese Student Association Nebraska-Lincoln

Vietnamese Student Association at University of Nebraska at Omaha

OHIO

Vietnamese Student Association at CWRU

Vietnamese Student Association at Denison

Vietnamese Student Association of the University of Cincinnati

Vietnamese Student Association at the Ohio State University

WISCONSIN

Vietnamese Student Association at UW-Madison


Membership Benefits

Constitution

Interested States and State Representatives are able to review UVSA-Midwest constitution to be fully understanding of the process of becoming an official state of UVSA-Midwest and to better understand its structure as well as their voice within the organization.

State Representative

UVSA-Midwest will ensure that the State Representative of the interest state will be fully transitioned and receives the resources, knowledge, and networks needed to ensure success within the position.

State Representatives have voting power to ensure checks-and-balances within the org when it comes to constitutional changes, choosing event hosts, submitting ranked votes for all potential future Collective Philanthropy Project Beneficiaries, and more.

Local VSA Development

Upon request, UVSA-Midwest will review and analyze the current constitution of the local VSA, co-develop a sustainability plan, and invite the President of the local VSA will have access to the UVSA-Midwest President’s Circle.

Moreover, the local VSA is allowed to use UVSA-Midwest as a fiscal sponsor for various projects requiring a 501(c)(3) status. Any other resources and documentation will be shared related to but not limited to the following topics include: membership retention, organizational growth, Executive Board transitioning, fundraising, marketing, information systems, event planning, and grant writing.

Regional Participation

Event Host Bidding - Members schools will have the power to submit bids to host UVSA-Midwest events: Leadership Summit and the Vietnamese Interacting as One Conference.

Elections Voting - Member schools will have the right to vote during Council of State Representatives Elections and Executive Board Elections at Vietnamese Interacting as One Conferences.

Alumni Network - Member schools will have access to a vast alumni network throughout the Midwest and other regions.

Event Benefits - Member schools will have access to benefits toward events such as discounted registration, early access to registration, and other benefits.

Collective Philanthropy Project

Member schools are able to work towards a common goal to spread awareness and fundraise for CPP. UVSA-Midwest will provide all necessary information and documentation needed to understand, spread awareness, and fund raise for the Collective Philanthropy Project and its present beneficiary.

How to Apply

External affiliates

Did you know that there are other Vietnamese-interest organizations throughout the continent? Did you know that these organizations hold their own events and conferences too? Did you know UVSA-Midwest partners with other organizations to take part in the CPP campaign every year with the hopes of making a positive change in the lives of others?

Please contact UVSA-Midwest to learn more about connecting with other Vietnamese-based organizations!