Indian Student Association (ISA) is an organization formed by the student body of the Northwest Missouri State University to bring the Indian Community in the NWMSU together and to promote the Indian culture and the diversity at and outside the NWMSU through organizing various cultural and social events.  It provides an opportunity for the students of Indian and foreign origin to share the joy of culture and heritage of India. ISA membership entitles the members to be a part of different types of activities organized by ISA throughout the year and provides free entrance to the members for some of the events. The day-to-day functioning of the association is managed by a board of volunteers. We organize a cultural show along with our 'Diwali' celebrations and also have occasional dance parties. The ISA also assists its members to cultivate unity among one another and promote this unity throughout Northwest by bringing together people of different backgrounds and culture through annual ISA events. The ISA also provides a window of enhanced understanding of the different religions, music art forms, history and cuisine for which India proudly stands. We are a very active body, with our contributions benefiting both students of NWMSU and the Maryville community.  The main idea behind ISA is to create awareness about Indian culture in the Northwest community, promote unity in diversity, serve and help new students and old, and grow as individuals and as an organization by learning and adapting to a culture other than our own. The association's annual convention is a major event called ISA dinner. ISA has organized several cultural get-togethers that include Diwali night, Eid dinner usually featuring food from India. Everybody is welcome; just drop by! The last get-togethers have been very popular and their preparation has been amazing, with performances from dance groups, international music, and lots more!