Indiana University Chinese Students and Scholars Association (IUCSSA) is one of the earliest established Asian student organizations in Indiana University. After 20 years of hard work by board members of IUCSSA, we have established our role as the representative of Chinese students and scholars in IU, as well as a respected group in IU’s Asian community. Our representative role is also recognized by Consulate of China in Chicago. Like any other Chinese student associations in the United States and Canada, our mission is to serve fellow Chinese students and scholars, bond our Chinese community, and promote Chinese culture. We try our best to create a second home for students and scholars from China and help them succeed in their academic or career life. We organize activities to build up a tight relationship between all the Chinese in IU as one united group. We reinforce our culture to make the whole community understand and aware more about Chinese culture, and the affecting issue about China.

Every Chinese student, scholar, faculty, staff, and their spouse and families are considered members of IUCSSA. Today, IUCSSA has over 900 members. And our annual Chinese New Year celebration is one of the largest Asian cultural events on campus have participated in most of the big events that related to Chinese in Bloomington area. Besides holding large and small cultural events, IUCSSA also organizes pure entertaining activities such as cook out or ski trips. And we actively participate in events held by other University organizations as well, such as Mr. and Ms Asia and other sporting events.

IUCSSA committee consists of a group of young and dedicated students who have been contributing an enormous amount of their time and energy into helping others. At the same time, our committee members showcase their various talents and sharpen their leadership, interpersonal, and other “soft” skills. If you are interested in this committee, visit here and contact us!

We understand that it can take some time for newcomers to get comfortable with a new environment. That is why we are here to help you. If you are a newcomer, we strongly encourage you to subscribe to China-list and IUCSSA 贴吧 .(See China-list ) If you have any questions or concerns, please do not be hesitated to contact us. (See Contact us) We will do our best to make IU your second home away from home!

Hailong Ren
IUCSSA President
2009 - 2010