Asian, Pacific Islander Desi American
APIDA

Students sitting together in front of Fisher's Mason Hall

Resources for the APIDA Community at Fisher

  • The Office of Student Life Multicultural Center
    The Student Life Multicultural Center’s Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) initiatives support the vibrant and diverse Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American, Asian international and Middle Eastern and North African student communities at Ohio State. It serves as a resource for students to build a greater sense of belonging and community on campus.

Student Organizations

Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders

Ascend is the premier nonprofit professional association that enables its members, corporate partners and the community to realize the leadership potential of Pan-Asians in global corporations. Ascend reaches 13,000 people with 37 professional and student chapters located in major business hubs and campuses.

Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders information

Asian Business Student Association

The Asian Business Student Association help members grow professionally and individually through group exercises and informative presentations. In addition, it hosts companies, including Fortune 500 firms, as an opportunity for students to connect with corporations and possible internship and full-time employment opportunities.

Asian Business Student Association information

Chinese Business Professional Association

The Chinese Business Professional Association serves Fisher students and the college community, promotes Chinese culture and etiquette, facilitates and coordinates business events and social activities, assists with connecting Fisher with Chinese businesses and assists in building and managing Fisher's Chinese alumni network.

Chinese Business Professional Association information

China Entrepreneur Network at Ohio State

The China Entrepreneur Network is a globally connected network of organizations that focuses on promoting social innovation and entrepreneurship. The network provides an accessible platform that attracts all young student entrepreneurs, potential investors and business professionals to create innovative business solutions and sustainable entrepreneurial programs. With the increased availability of venture capital in the city of Columbus, the organization strives to bring all resources to cultivate, develop and realize sustainable startup ideas and creative business solutions.

China Entrepreneur Network information

Fisher Indian Student Association

The Fisher Indian Student Association is a spirited, active organization that caters to the professional and social needs of Indian students across all graduate programs at Fisher while also spreading the Indian culture to the college community.

Fisher Indian Student Association information