Indigenous Cultures Resource Center

The Indigenous Culture Resource Center (IRIC), located in Swenson Hall 1030, is a gathering place and resource center for intercultural learning, exchange, and support with an emphasis around First Nations and Indigenous lifeways and experiences. The center also provides opportunities for all people to engage in an inclusive environment which fosters visibility, awareness and leadership through an Indigenous lens.

The center serves as liaisons between campus and the greater community to support the local Indigenous populations, raise awareness and visibility of Indigenous cultures, and create a shared understanding of Indigenous worldviews.

Collaboratively, the ICRC and the Native Nations Student Organization work with other departments on campus to provide various programs and events centered around Indigenous cultures and languages.  (The university also provides a minor in Indigenous Studies.)

IRIC hosts multiple events throughout the year such as Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, Manoomin Harvest, and Storytelling Night. For more information call 715-394-8501 or visit the Indigenous Cultures Resource Center.

Gender Equity Resource Center (GERC)

The Gender Equity Resource Center (GERC), located in Swenson Hall 1031, serves as resource for all students. Our staff work to empower and support individuals of all genders and sexual identities through education, programs, and communal connections.

The GERC frequently collaborates with other departments and student organizations on campus and provides an inclusive environment within our center for students, staff, and faculty to learn about and further explore aspects of gender and sexuality. Through our services and programs, our staff provides resources, awareness, and advocacy on topics related to gender equity, sexuality and sexual health, women's experiences, men and masculinity, and LGBTQ2+ identities.

For more information contact 715-394-8091, genderequity@uwsuper.edu, or Gender Equity.

Office of International Student Services

The Office of International Student Services (ISS) strives to support non-immigrant students through advising, advocacy, and opportunities to engage with people and cultures from around the world.

ISS provides F-1 immigration advising, cultural, and educational programming orientation for new international students. For more information visit ISS or contact ISS at 715-394-8415 or iss@uwsuper.edu.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is committed to supporting the academic and social success of all students. Through a variety of multicultural programs and events IMA provides opportunities for learning, engagement, and community building. We strive to broaden students' worldviews by fostering a welcoming environment grounded in respect for all people, identities, and cultures.

OMA oversees the William 'Pope' Wright Jr. Student Center which is located at Old Main, Room 232. It is a great place for students to study, to hold meetings, receptions, socials, guest lecture, presentations, and so forth. For more information, please contact OMA at 715-394-8534, or oma@uwsuper.edu.

Study Away Programs

Study Away Programs provides opportunities for students to study internationally or domestically through an array of programs and partnerships.

Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center (VNSC)

The Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center supports all nontraditional students (including veteran/military students and family members, students who are 25 or older, who have a spouse, and/or who have children) throughout their educational journey at UW-Superior.

The Center offers:

• A place where veteran/military and nontraditional students can relax, study, reserve a group study room, use a computer, or hang out and chat with their peers or our awesome staff.
• Programs, events, and a culture that foster life-long learning which include an annual Veteran's Day Honoring Ceremony, annual Veterans Expo, Social and Educational Events, VA and federal work study positions, job and resource postings, and other engaging opportunities.
• Direct services including information about other campus and community, VA/GI Bill® benefit assistance, career preparation, and other helpful services programs.
• Opportunities to bring students together, developing friendships and unity.
• Proven Results. We have been designated a Military Friendly school for 16 consecutive years. We are also on the list of Best for Vets Colleges and are always there to support our students in every possible way!

Contact VNSC staff at 715-394-8406, vnsc@uwsuper.edu, Old Main Room 118.