Culture on Campus

Eurasian Registered Student Organization (RSO)

Opportunities to engage with Russian cultural events are available through the Russian Program and events sponsored by the the Eurasian Student Organization, which is an active Registered Student Organization. The RSO organizes different cultural events throughout the year, such as Russian Tea, Russian Conversation Table, craft nights, cooking workshops, film screenings, and special guest lectures.

The Eurasian RSO maintains an active presence on Instagram, where all events are shared and advertised.

Eurasian RSO Wins RSO of the Year (2025-2026)

Eurasian President Anna Fielder and Treasurer Jacob Crommett accepting the award for RSO of the Year for the Eurasian RSO.

The U of A Division of Student Affairs awarded the Eurasian Club the RSO of the Year (2025-2026).  The award recognizes outstanding student leaders and accomplishments of students across several areas. The jury highlighted the Club’s contribution to celebrating diverse cultures on campus and fostering a thriving multicultural environment.

This year the Eurasian Club has doubled the number of its registered members and hosted several cultural and academic events, including guest lectures, cooking workshops, and crafts.

Throughout the year the club organized a series of events with Slavic and Eurasian food and Russian language activities.

Left: Eurasian President Anna Fielder and Treasurer Jacob Crommett
accepting the award for RSO of the Year for the Eurasian RSO.

 

Special Events and Activities

In the spring semester, the Eurasian club hosted Professor John O’Loughlin with a lecture on the views of Ukrainians towards the War and a film screening of the Oscar-winning documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin.

Professor John O'Loughlin presenting a lecture on views of Ukranians towards the War. Students attend a Russian Classical Music Concert at the Walton Center.
Lecture on the evolving views of Ukrainians on the war by Dr. John O’Loughlin. Students attend a Russian Classical Music Concert at the Walton Center.
Russian students at the Language and Culture Connections Fair at the Union. Students taste and rate soda from post-Soviet countries.
Students of Russian at the Language and Culture Connections Fair held at the Union. Students taste and rate sodas from post-Soviet countries.