Organization of Arab Students at The Ohio State University

The Organization of Arab Students (OAS) is an organization at OSU that aims to provide an environment for learning & educating on Arab culture.

• Education
• Community Organization

The purpose of OAS at OSU is to create an environment where Arab students and non-Arab students can come together and celebrate the diversity that exists amongst Arabs and increase the awareness of Arab culture. OAS is about increasing intercultural understanding, both within Arab communities and in a broader sense, in the Ohio State community by providing educational and entertaining activities in a friendly atmosphere that best serves all. In order to facilitate this atmosphere, OAS is an a-religious and a-political organization.

This club is open to everyone and anyone who wants to become a member; however, the ‘voting membership’ is limited to currently enrolled Ohio State students. In order to become a member, one must notify a club officer of membership. In order to become a ‘voting member’ one must attend a general body meeting/ show active interest in the organization. Anyone is encouraged to join: although it is called ‘Organization of Arab Students,’ non-Arabs can join in order to broaden their cultural horizons and further strengthen Arab culture awareness.