Goals
The purpose of the Ethiopian Student Association is to provide a platform for students at the University of Maryland College Park, who are interested in Ethiopia, to interact with others that share their cultural background and interests. Furthermore, to raise awareness and stimulate discussion of current economic, social, and political issues in Ethiopia, and generate funds as well as ideas to help alleviate the problems identified to assist in the development of the country. In addition, the organization shall assist in efforts to raise awareness about issues that affect the African-American community as a whole through collaboration with other multi-cultural student groups here at the University.

History
The Ethiopian Students Association at Maryland has been an active chapter for the past few years. We have held several events that brought our community together for cultural enlightment, networking opportunities. Some of our notable events from the 2009-2010 school year include the sponsorship of a "United Nations-A/Tsehai Film Festival film event during UN Peace Week", and a co-sponsorship of "Bridging the Gap Event" with African students Assocaiton, Carribean Students Assocation, Black Student Union and Society of African American Studies