Clubs and Organizations
Aikido Club (martial arts)
Mission/Purpose: Learn self-defense, self-discipline, exercise, practice martial-arts, or just for fun.
Contact info: Jese Vance,President ,vance144@marshall.edu (304) 552-8242
Meeting Time: Tues & Thurs from 7:30-9:00
Place: Henderson Center Room 2003
Advisor:John Van Kirk vankirk@marshall.edu, (304) 696-6637
If you need anything else just let me know.
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Alpha Chi Omega (Sorority) (Greek Life)
Our philanthropy is domestic violence and we strive to do many hours of volunteer work in order to not only support our philanthropy but with other organizations such as our adopt-a-highways, Huntington Health and Rehab, Proctorville Animal Shelter, Branches, Golden Girls, Crisis Pregnancy Center, Ronald McDonald House, Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, Tangible Alternatives, St. Jude Write for Life, and Marshall Blood Drives. We also strive for greek unity. We were last years Greek week and Greek sing Champions. You can contact Kelly Cairrao at 401-829-0296 for more information about recruitment. Kelly is our current Recruitment Chair. You can also contact Lauren Whitney Ashcraft (our current chapter President) at 304-993-6226. We have our regular meetings on Sundays at 6pm at our sorority suite behind Steak Escape on 20th street (two buildings towards 5th avenue from Tudors Biscuit World). We do not have a sorority house just our Suite where we hold our meetings and various other events. This location on 20th street is our permanent location and I think that the address is 210 20th street but I am not completely sure that 210 is the correct number. You can view more about Alpha Chi by viewing our website at www.marshall.edu/aco or join our facebook group entitiled Alpha Chi Omega Fall Recruitment <3 2009 which will inform all those want to rush about upcoming events for them to attend. Our advisors name is Sarah Elaine Benda and she can be contacted at 304-222-0648.
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Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry Fraternity) (Sciences)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization: Alpha Chi Sigma is a fraternity specializing in chemistry. The fraternity is open to both males and females. The purpose of Alpha Chi Sigma is to aid its members in developing lasting friendships and pursuing their goals as well as advancing the field of chemistry. The fraternity presents many opportunites for community service and enhancing leadership skills. Alpha Chi Sigma is a great asset to any science major or pre-med student.
· Contact information for the organization: Haileigh Ross-ross165@marshall.edu, Michael Bledsoe-bledsoe35@marshall.edu
· Meeting time/day: Varies (Meet approximately once a month)
· Meeting place: The Swamp (4th floor of the Science Building)
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable: The Swamp (4th floor of the Science Building)
· Name of advisor: Dr. Price-pricew@marshall.edu
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Alpha Phi Omega (Service Fraternity) (Volunteering)
Name of the club/organization: Alpha Phi Omega, Eta Upsilon Chapter
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization:We are a co-ed student organization focused around the values of leadership, friendship, and service. We are a fraternity, but not in the contemporary form of the word; we ARE NOT GREEK and have a very strict no-hazing policy. We are a diverse group of college students who respect and appreciate one another’s differences, as well as taking joy in our similar goals and interests: To help each other and our community.
We organize, participate in, and conduct service projects in the community and around campus. We have worked with several organizations, including: Boy Scouts of America, the Cabell County Health Dept., CONTACT and Branches Rape Crises centers, Habitat for Humanity, the Huntington Area Food Bank, as well as many student groups, such as the Student Sierra Coalition. We are also involved with other chapters across the state and travel to conferences to share our ideas, experience, attend trainings and have fun with our brothers. We usually hold fellowships (events ranging from having dinner at Applebee’s or Chili Willi’s to bowling, going to see a movie, throwing a party or just hanging out) after our weekly meetings and on weekends, in which we come together to spend time together.
· Contact information for the organization: Jamie Dzierzak– dzierzak2@marshall.edu, Nick Ooten–ooten19@marshall.edu
· Meeting time/day: TBA, as of right now we’re looking at Sundays, early evenings
· Meeting place: TBA
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.: www.apo.org, fb: “Alpha Phi Omega Mu,”
· Name of advisor: Deb Stivers Dzierzak
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Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Fraternity)
Mission: The Goals of Alpha Phi Sigma shall be to honor and promote academic
excellence; service; leadership and unity. The Marshall University chapter of APS participates in service activities throughout the community and takes several CJ related trips during the year. (I.e. prison tours, regional and national conferences).
Contact: Dr. DeTardo-Bora, detardo@marshall.edu
M. Peggy Brown, brownmp@marshall.edu
Kaitlin Miller, miller503@marshall.edu
Meet in SH room 418 every other Tuesday at 3:15
Website: http://www.marshall.edu/criminal-justice/aps/APSPAGE.HTM
Location: n/a
Advisors: Professor M. Brown, Dr. DeTardo-Bora
Requirements: To become a member, the student must be a Criminal Justice major or minor have completed one-third of their total hours required for graduation at his or her institution. Undergraduates must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.2 GPA in their criminal justice courses and have completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice curriculum. Graduate students are required to maintain a 3.4 GPA in all courses. Applications may be picked up on the 4th floor of Smith Hall in the CJ Graduate Library.
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Alpha Xi Delta (Sorority) (Greek Life)
Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization: Our vision is to Inspire women to realize their potential. The mission of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is to enrich the life of every Alpha Xi Delta. We will:
- Nurture unity and cooperation.
- Foster intellectual, professional, and personal growth.
- Exemplify the highest ethical conduct.
- Instill community responsibility.
- Perpetuate fraternal growth.
· Contact information for the organization: You can contact me, Emily Childers, at 304-482-9431 or childers68@marshall.edu. Our Membership VP is Krista Ratliff. Her e-mail is ratliff50@marshall.edu.
· Meeting time/day: We meet once a week, either Sundays at 7pm or Mondays at 9:15 pm.
· Meeting place: Our chapter house, located on Fifth Avenue, directly across the street from the MU Bookstore.
· Name of website Facebook group, Google group, etc. Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Fall Recruitment 2009 
Website: www.marshall.edu/alphaxi
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable 1645 Fifth Ave. Huntington, WV 25703
· Name of advisor: Lauren Plymale
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American Institute of Graphic Art (Art)
Mission: to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.
Contact: Hayson Harrison Faculty Advisor: harrisoni@marshall.edu or 304 696-3533 Danny Preston, Student President: 304-561-4762 or prestondbarton@gmail.com
Meeting Time and place: Tues and Thur @9:00, Smith Hall 625
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Association of Computing Machinery (Computer Science/IT majors)
Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization – Our purpose is for computer science students in particular, or anybody who has major interests in computers, can join and keep up with the latest tech news and programming skills between student. We also get ready for the programming competition that happens every year.
· Contact information for the organization – Joe Fuller (304-696-6204)
· Meeting time/day - We normally send out an e-mail approx. one week before the meeting since we try to schedule around computer science student’s schedules.
· Meeting place – Normally in Gullickson
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc. – Facebook group is ACM (mu chapter)
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable – We normally meet in GH 211 but we are trying to get a permanent room located in Gullickson Hall.
· Name of advisor – Joe Fuller or Venkat Gudivada. Current President is Joshua Boudreau, senior in computer science.
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Baptist Christian Ministries (Religious/ Christian)
Mission- BCM exists to glorify God and show Christ’s love to the students on Marshall University’s campus. While baptist is in the name, anyone and everyone is more than welcome to come and join in. So what is BCM all about? BCM gives you a chance to explore and realy grow in your faith, and it is a place for those that have questions about if there even is a God. BCM small groups are where stuff like this can be fleshed out and talked about among fellow college students going through the same issues. BCM is a great place to get to know people because we have a lot of fun- ultimate frisbee on Buskirk every Friday, wee hour of the night game nights, cookouts, broom ball, and tailgating. Community service and outreach are a huge part of the ministry as well; we are involved in all kinds of projects like rake-in-runs and serving dinner to the homeless every week. Come check us out!
Contact- Adam Goodwin, Campus Pastor email- goodwin4@marshall.edu, phone- 304-696-3053
Meeting Time- Wednesday Nights at 9:15 in the Campus Christian Center
Online- facebook- MU BCM 09-10
website- wvbcm.com
Location- Campus Christian Center (in between towers and student center)
Advisor- Adam Goodwin
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Beta Alpha Psi (Business Fraternity)
Business honors organization for accounting, finance, and MIS majors.
Mission: To achieve excellence in the classroom, develop as business professionals, provide service to the community.
Contacts: Tyler Rowland- President (rowland7@marshall.edu), Alex Kovarik- Director of Membership (kovarik@marshall.edu)
Meeting times: 6:30
Meeting place- TBA (Check website, www.marshall.edu/bap for updates)
Name of Website- www.marshall.edu/bap
Facebook Group: Beta Alpha Psi- Kappa Phi Chapter
No permanent location.
Advisor: Amanda Thompson-Abbott (Thomps80@marshall.edu)
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Cabell County Young Democrats (Politics)
Mission: to educate young people about the Democratic Party and the electoral procress. We strive to help students understand what it menas to be a Democrat, and also understand the differences between the major political parties in America. We work to raise awareness on campus about the issue that we feel are important and pertanent to American life and the students at Marshall University. We feel that by working together we can all bring about the positive change that is so desperately needed in our country.
Contact info: Matt Sowards (President) – sowards52@marshall.edu, (304) 654-9636 (cell)
Meeting time/day: Tuesday evenings at 9:15pm
Neeting place: The John Spotts Room of the Memorial Student Center
Facebook group: Cabell County Young Democrats (we’re currently working to update the website which is www.marshall.edu/cd; but please do not list that until we have it up and running, thank you!)
Advisor: Dr. Marybeth Beller, professor of political science.
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Campus Crusade for Christ (Religious/Christian)
Our purpose and goal is to win, build, and send
win: win students to christ through outreaches and socials
build; build them up in their faith through weekly meeting, bible studies and getting involved in local churches
send: send them to the world as christ centered laborers through summer mission trips, etc.
Contact: Bryon Hammer (937)474-0352
Meet thursdays at 9:09 in marcos in the basement of the MSC
Website: www.mywvccc.com
Advisor: Gerhard Esterhuizen
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Classical Association (Classical Studies)
Open to all
To promote the understanding of the ancient and modern worlds through witnessing, creating and discussing art, architecture, archaeology, literature, theater, and movies
Interested parties should email chrol@marshall.edu or classical-studies@marshall.edu or check out our facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=60078487300 or our webpage http://www.marshall.edu/classical-studies/
We’ll be having our first meeting about two weeks into term, and will announce it at the above pages.
Advisor: Eric Chrol
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Darfur: Breaking the Silence (Social Justice)
The purpose of the group Darfur: Breaking the Silence is to spread awareness of the genocide that is occurring in the region of Darfur in Sudan, Africa. Many people don’t realize the extent of the crisis and we feel that if we get the word out, then people will want to get involved and help.
Kati Bailey, the president of the group can be contacted at kati.bailey@marshall.edu and I (Kelly Armstrong) can be contacted at armstrong25@marshall.edu.
We also have a facebook group called “Darfur: Breaking the Silence”, which is mostly how we communicate our meetings and events.
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Delta Chi Fraternity (Fraternity) (Greek Life)
Our preamble: We, the members of The Delta Chi Fraternity believing that great advantages are to be derived from a brotherhood of college and university men, appreciating that close association may promote friendship, develop character, advance justice, and assist in the acquisition of a sound education
Michael Messinger 304-654-1492 President … Scott Hamlin 304-710-7449 Vice President … Michael Anderson 304-890-9628 Recruitment Chair
We meet Sunday’s at PM
Corbly Hall
Marshall.edu/Deltachi
1440 5th Ave
Faculty Advisor Phil Rutherford … Chapter Advisor Steven Howard
Delta Chi has proven itself as a newly established chapter at Marshall University, with large rush classes, our variety of members, and our numerous national and campus awards that we have received over the past few years. At Delta Chi, we are scholars, leaders, athletes, and gentlemen. Become a part of something larger, become a member of the Marshall University chapter of Delta Chi.
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Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity, Delta Kappa Chapter (Music Honors Fraternity)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization
The Mission of Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity is to promote and support excellence in music and musicianship.
The Purpose of DO is
to create and foster fellowship through music;
to give music students an opportunity to meet with one another and, by personal contact and exchange of ideas, to broaden the individual outlook;
to strengthen a devotion and loyalty to Alma Mater;
to develop character and leadership;
to encourage the highest possible scholastic attainment, excellence of individual performance; and appreciation of good music
to give material aid to worthy students;
to manifest interest in young musicians.
· Contact information for the organization
Mindy Kelle, President kelle@marshall.edu
Katie Ferber, 1st Vice President (membership) ferber@marshall.edu
· Meeting time/day
Sundays, 7:00pm
· Meeting place
SMH 123
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
Delta Kappa Chapter website: www.marshall.edu/deltaomicron
National website: www.delta-omicron.org
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable
Music department, SMH 209
· Name of advisor
Dr. Vicki Stroeher
304-696-6437
stroeherv@marshall.edu
· Anything I may have overlooked.
Membership is on the basis of talent, scholarship and character and is open to music students enrolled in those schools where Delta Omicron Chapters are located, to music faculty members in those schools and to professional musicians.
Prospective members must have a music gpa of 3.0 or higher and a non-music gpa of at least 2.5.
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Delta Sigma Pi (Business Fraternity)
Purpose: Co-ed, Professional Business Fraternity that is organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
Contact: James Kuhn, President
Meeting place & time: Corbly Hall / TBD
Website: National – www.dspnet.org
Facebook – Delta Sigma Pi – MU
Advisor: Dale Shao
Additional: Business Majors Only
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated (Greek Life) (African-American Organizations)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
Educational Development
International Awareness and Involvement
Physical and Mental Health
Political Awareness and Involvement
- Contact information for the organization- You may contact the President of our chapter at Marshall University Breana Polk(polk@marshall.edu)
- Permanent location- African American Center in the Memorial Student Center
- Name of advisor- Fran Jackson
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Engineers Without Borders (engineering sciences)
Mission : Engineers Without Borders – USA (EWB-USA) is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.
Contact info: Nate Stansberry(stansberry5@marshall.edu), Dr. Isaac Wait (wait@marshall.edu)
Meeting Time: Changes each semester due to schedule conflicts
Meeting place: New Engineering Lab building on 3rd Avenue
Website/Facebook: www.marshall.edu/ewb or Engineers Without Borders–Marshall University on facebook
Advisor’s Office: WEL 104 Dr. Isaac Wait 304.696.5444
Open to all majors
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Panhellenic Council (Greek Life)
We consist of Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Phi Mu and Sigma Sigma Sigma
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization:
Panhellenic’s Purpose is to promote unity and cooperation among all Greeks, as well as foster growth and responsibility in the academic, social, emotional, and civic aspect of a college woman’s life by providing various outlets for development in these areas.
· Contact information for the organization
Courtney Mcneel; mcneel@marshall.edu or Hayley Brabson; brabson@marshall.edu
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
http://www.marshall.edu/student-activities/soros.html
· Name of advisor: Courtney McNeel
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Herd4Christ (Religious/ Christian)
Composed of young adult Christians seeking non-denominational, Christ-centered service, Herd4Christ is dedicated to strengthening the faith of our members, building lasting relationships with one another, serving the community, and reaching out to the students of Marshall University. An officially recognized campus organization, we provide a number of activities on and off campus to help us grow closer to God and have fun. Above all, the mission of Herd4Christ is to point young adults to Christ and then help them grow in Him. Many of our members teach both children’s and adult Bible classes, lead in worship, and serve both the congregation and community in many other ways.
We have various activities in a given week. In addition to worshipping with the 26th Street church of Christ on Sundays & Wednesdays, we have an on-campus Bible study every Tuesday night during the semester at the Student Center at 9:15pm. This year’s study will be held in the John Spotts Room. On Thursday, our campus minister & his wife, Chris & Katie Roberts, invite everyone into their home for dinner & a movie. On Friday’s, we have devotionals, which consist of dinner, singing, a lesson & doing something fun together. These are held in various locations, whether it be the 26th Street church building, Ritter Park, someone’s home, etc. It’s always a wonderful time. At least once a month, we have a service project that helps our fellow Christians, the community or those in need & ultimately strengthens our faith & glorifies God. We hope you will take the time to check us out.
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Marshall University Honors Student Association (Honorary Societies)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization The purpose of this organization is to get students more involved in what goes on in the Honors department, to provide service opportunities through the honors department, and to organize special activities for honors students.
· Contact information for the organization: Dr. Mary Moore, English Dept.
· Meeting place Honors Dept. in Old Main room 203
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable Honors Dept. Old Main
· Name of advisor Dr. Mary Moore, English Dept.
· MUHSA is open to all students with a gpa of 3.3 or higher who wish to apply for the Marshall University Honors Program.
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International Students’ Organization (International interests)
Mission and Purpose:
Our goal is to provide a platform for social interaction to international students on campus and improve their life experience at Marshall University. Throughout the semester we organize trips to big cities, games involving the world’s countries, international cook outs, international tables at Giovanni’s and parties. Each year we also work with the Center for International Programs on organizing the Annual International Festival, Halloween party and Talent Show. Our principal mission is to help international students to get involved on campus, take part to the different activities and meet the local students. All of our activities are open to American students to participate, so there can be a real cultural interaction.
Contact info:
Bintou Diao, President of the International Students’ Organization
cellphone: 304-417-4926
email: diao@marshall.edu
Merting time/day:
Our weekly meeting is every friday at 5pm at Giovanni’s Pizzeria on 3rd avenue, during the Fall and Spring semester. However the time and place may change depending on the activity being organized.
Name of website:
Facebook: International Students’ Organization
Marshall website: http://www.marshall.edu/cip/iso/
These links are going to be updated in Fall
Permanent location:
Center for International Programs
Old Main 320
Advisors:
Dr. Clark Egnor
Dr. Nancy Person
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Invisible Children at Marshall University (Social Justice)
- Invisible Children is an organization that attempts to help people affected by the 23-year long war in northern Uganda. Joseph Kony leads a rebel group called the Lord’s Resistance Army against the Ugandan government. Since few will join in his cause, he has resorted to going to villages and kidnapping young children in the night. They train them how to become soldiers; how to kill. At one point the LRA was made up of more than 90% children. To keep from being kidnapped, children would travel from all over to the major city in Uganda and sleep there with the government’s army and police protecting them. They would wake up early and make the long trek home the next morning. The LRA and the Ugandan government are now in peace talks, but Kony, the leader of the LRA, will not show up to sign the peace treaty, which means the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement has expired. Children no longer have to night commute, but approximately 1 million people remain displaced in overcrowded camps. Access to clean water, economic opportunities, health centers, and education just isn’t there, and people are afraid to go back to their villages because Kony won’t sign the treaty. Invisible Children has set up many different programs to get the needed money to the Ugandan people so they can live as they once did.
The Marshall University chapter was started in 2007. Our main goal is to inform our peers of the situation in Uganda and to raise money to help the situation. We hold many events throughout the year to collect money to send to the people of Africa, such as benefit concerts featuring local bands, book drives, and events sponsored by the national organization. We also show the Invisible Children documentary different times throughout the year on campus, in dorm rooms, and at local churches. It is our hope that people in our area will come to our events & meetings and learn how they can help.
- President: Ian Sullivan
sullivan53@marshall.edu, 304-633-7928
- Vice-President: Brittney Withrow
brittneywithrow@gmail.com, 740-579-6390
- Secretary/Treasurer: Jessica Nicholson
nicholson12@marshall.edu, 304-638-3212
- Meetings are TBA, check facebook group for times
- FACEBOOK: Invisible Children at Marshall University http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=8746933115
NATIONAL WEBSITE: http://www.invisiblechildren.com
- Advisor: Dr. Bill Palmer
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Kappa Alpha Order (Fraternity) (Greek Life)
Purpose: American social fraternity and fraternal order. 131 National chapters with more than 149,000 initiated active members. Founded Washington College Lexington, VA. Dec. 21, 1865. The members of Kappa Alpha Order pride themselves on a tradition of chivalry and of the values of the gentleman. This is reminiscent of a romanticized version of the Knights of the Crusades. This all culminates into a modern college fraternal experience. A member of Kappa Alpha Order strives to offer reverence to both God and woman, as described in the motto. Further, the idea that “Excellence is our Aim” further emboldens members to always apply themselves to self-improvement, realizing that you should always continue to strive for excellence.
Contact Info: President – Kevin Rowsey (304) 544-7533 rowsey18@marshall.edu
V. President – Matt Rowsey (304) 544-7532 rowsey19@marshall.edu
Rush Chairman – Wil Baker (614) 893-6932 baker195@marshall.edu
Meeting Time & Day: Mondays 9:00 pm.
Meeting Place: John Spotts Room MSC
Facebook group & website:
Permanent Location: 1417 5th Ave. Huntington, WV 25701
Alumni Advisor: Dave Dodds (304) 617-4244.
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Alpha Omega Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (Honorary Society)
- Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization
“To improve criminal justice through educational activities.
To foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies.
To promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues.
To encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice.
To provide a unified voice for professionals in, and students of, criminal justice.
To promote high standards of ethical conduct, professional training, and higher education within the criminal justice field.”
- Contact information for the organization
Sam Dameron, (304) 696-2568 dameron@marshall.edu
http://www.marshall.edu/criminal-justice/lae/LAEAO.HTM - Meeting time/day
To Be Announced - Meeting place
TBA - Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
http://www.marshall.edu/criminal-justice/lae/LAEAO.HTM - Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable
Smith Hall 423 - Name of advisor
Sam Dameron
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Marshall University Latin American Studies Association
The mission of the organization is to get students involved in the study of Latin American culture, history and languages. We provide information on the Latin American minor, study abroad opportunities, and are involved in informational and cultural events on campus throughout the year. The group is young and still very open to new ideas for events. Past events have included a Dia de los Muertos bake sale (we learned to cook authentic food), a protest event against the School of the Americas, guest speakers, musicians, movies, and a dinner party at Rio Grande.
Contact: Dr. White at whitec@marshall.edu, advisor
This year’s meeting location and dates have not yet been established.
For more information see the Marshall University Latin American Studies group on Facebook.
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Marshall Catholic Newman Center Students
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization:
Marshall Catholic Newman Center is where students, faculty and staff are welcomed in a homelike atmosphere, nourished in faith through the Sacraments and sent out as Disciples to spread the Word of God.
· Contact information for the organization:
Phone 304.525.4618
Address 1609 5th Avenue (across from Corbly Hall)
Huntington, WV 25703
· Meeting time/day
Newman Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm (or later) when anyone is welcome to just stop by Monday @ 8 pm: Student Leadership Team Meeting Tuesday @ 7 pm: Faith Sharing Thursday @ 6 pm: Dinner for $1 Sunday @ 7 pm: Mass Additional impromptu activities and service projects are sceduled throughout the semester.
· Meeting place: Marshall Catholic Newman Center (across from Corbly Hall)
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
Facebook: Marshall Catholic Newman Center (become a fan)
Website: www.marshallcatholic.com
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable
1609 5th Avenue (across from Corbly Hall) Huntington, WV 25703
· Name of advisor
Natalie Rohan – Campus Minister
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Marshall Environmental Science Association (Environmental Sciences) (Environmental Justice)
The Marshall Environmental Science Student Association (MESA) is committed to the effective study of our environment and to service activities that link knowledge to the careful use and preservation of these resources. While our initial efforts in environmental service are local, our commitment to the proper use and preservation of our resources is truly global. The operational paradigm of MESA is first to promote the effective integration of science and technology in the study of environmental issues, second to mobilize this knowledge through local efforts to quantify and wisely use our local natural resources, and third to place our knowledge and environmental work in the broader global efforts for effective environmental stewardship.
Contact information:
President: Autumn Starcher
Vice President: Josh Adams
Advisor: Dr. Michael Little
Meeting time and day: As of now, the meeting day and time is undecided. We normally meet on weekdays in the late afternoon to evening. Some weekend meetings are required for service activities.
Meeting Place: Learning Café of Morrow Library
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Model United Nations (Politics)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization: A public speaking activity in which we simulate United Nations debates on important global issues
· Contact information for the organization: brittany.balcom@gmail.com or morrissette@marshall.edu
· Meeting time/day: Determined by everyone’s schedules, typically in the evening on a weekday
· Meeting place: Student center, John Spotts Room when available
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1592040077&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=2211978845&ref=ts
· Name of advisor: Jess Morrissette
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MUFU (Marshall University Forensic Union) (Communications Studies)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization
To support the Marshall University “Thundering Word” Speech and Debate team, which travels throughout the US competing in various tournaments,
· Contact information for the organization Danny Ray, ray102@marshall.edu
· Meeting time/day Every friday at 2:00 Pm
· Meeting place SH 269
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc. http://www.marshall.edu/commstu/forensics%20team.htm
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable SH 269
· Name of advisor Danny Ray Director of Forensics
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The Marshall University Libertarians (Politics)
. 1. Discussion of Libertarian philosophy, political thought, and the libertarian movement. 2. To establish a libertarian organization on campus that will act to increase our local visibility and influence, as well as recruiting the next generations of libertarians. 3. The promotion of liberty through support of libertarian candidates, policies, and activism.
. timmsanders@gmail.com, contact@mulibertarians.com, www.mulibertarians.com
. Throughout the Fall Semester, meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 7:00pm
. Likely Room 2E10 in the MES Student Center, though not confirmed.
. www.mulibertarians.com, Facebook: Marshall Libertarians
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National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (Communication Disorders)
Purpose of organization: The club provides communication disorder majors a place to socialize with other people within the major, a place to raise funds for the speech and hearing clinic, and a place to join a mentoring program between upper and underclassmen.
Contact information: President Sarah Nuckels nuckels@marshall.edu
Advisor Karen Mcnealy mcnealy@marshall.edu
Facebook: Marshall NSSLHA group
Meetings: All meetings take place in the first floor of Smith Hall. Meeting times and dates are to be determined, but will be announced in all CD classes.
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Organization of African Students (International interests)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization: Increase awareness of Africa at Marshall University and in the Huntington area. Promote African culture and values and appreciate its diversity.
· Contact information for the organization: Luwin Witherspoon, President, Tel: 914-720-6986
· Meeting time/day: Every Friday (during school sessions), 7PM-9PM
· Meeting place: Memorial Student Center: John Spotts Room, 2E10.
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc. Website link: http://www.marshall.edu/oas/home.html·
· Name of advisor: Dr. Alfred Akinsete
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Outdoor Adventure Club (Outdoor Activities)
- Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization To have fun and make MU friends in the outdoors
- Contact information for the organization bolen3@marshall.edu 304-696-7039
- Meeting time/day Changes every semester (hasn’t been set yet)
- Meeting place MSC
- Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
- Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable Laidley 113
- Name of advisor Jake Bolen
- Anything I may have overlooked. Hiking, biking, rafting, camping, climbing, and almost anything outdoors.
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Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity (Music) (Honorary Society)
Mission: To build Brotherhood and advance music in America
Contact Info: holderby6@marshall.edu
Meeting time: Sunday @ 9:00 pm
Meeting day: Sunday
Advisor: Dr. Parsons
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People reaching out with love (Religious/Christian)
Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization – PROWL is a welcoming, thinking, caring, open-minded campus ministry program. While we are a Christian-based group, we welcome people regardless of religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin, and invite everyone into discussion and dialogue about faith and life.
- Contact information for the organization –
- Student – Josh Wood – wood101@marshall.edu 304-939-7007
- Staff – Rev. Dana Sutton – dsutton@marshall.edu 304-696-3052
- Meeting time/day – 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
- Meeting place – Campus Christian Center (next to Memorial Student Center)
- Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc. – www.muprowl.org (Also on Facebook – PROWL at MU)
- Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable – Campus Minister Rev. Dana Sutton at Campus Christian Center
- Name of advisor – Rev. Dana Sutton (see contact info. above)
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Psi Chi (Psychology) (Honorary Society)
Mission and Goals: Psychology Honorary Fraternity. We provide speakers and information that help psychology majors with career and college choices (grad school, available jobs, etc.). We also do fundraising for the Psychology department, particularly for money for the undergraduate research.
Contact Information (and the advisor) is April Fugett-Fuller. She can be contacted at fugett5@marshall.edu or 696-2776.
As for meetings, time and location is set up by the officers at the start of the school year. Emails will be sent to psych majors and psi chi members with information as it comes along.
Our website is www.marshall.edu/psichi, and the psi chi office is on the 3rd floor of Harris Hall (or stop by Fugett-Fuller’s office). You can pick up an application on the 3rd floor of Harris Hall on the Psi Chi bulletin board.
Also, to be eligible to be a psi chi member, you have to
* be at least a second semester sophomore
* complete 9 hours of psychology courses
* be a major or minor in psychology
* have a cumulative 3.0 GPA (undergraduate and graduate), as well as a 3.0 in psychology courses (undergrad only)
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Public Relations Student Society of America (Public Relations)
Mission:
To serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities; to serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals.
Purpose:
This group is primarily made up of public relations majors from the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications. However, we are not exclusive and anyone is welcome to join! Members receive access to information about the profession, opportunities to learn about and discuss current public relations trends and chances to be involved with local public relations practitioners to learn from their experiences. We are affiliated with the Charleston PRSA chapter. The group gives students an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge through campaign work as well as travel opportunities. In past years, students have volunteered time with the Empty Bowls campaign and created a booklet for the neo-natal intensive care unit at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. They also traveled to Detroit, MI, and Philiadelphia, PA, for national conferences.
Dues:
Membership dues are collected in both the fall and spring. The cost is $50 for new members and $55 for returning members.
Meeting Time:
Official meeting times and locations for the Fall 2009 semester are still being finalized. If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to contact Angela Sundstrom, MU Chapter President, at prssa.mu@gmail.com. Also, check out our Facebook page, We Are… PR. Hope to see you soon!
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Reformed University Fellowship (Religious/Christian)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization
To reach students for Christ and equip students to serve. The purpose of Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is to build a community on Marshall’s campus that serves students by providing authentic biblical teaching, friendships that are striving for honesty, and encouragement in the midst of a doubting and hurting world.
· Contact information for the organization
Rev. Jason Driggers
jdriggers@ruf.org
· Meeting time/day
Our Large Group meetings are on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm
· Meeting place
The Campus Christian Center Green Room
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
www.marshallruf.org
we have a facebook group
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable
We have an office in the Campus Christian Center
· Name of advisor
Dr. Thomas Rushton
Campus staff info:
Rachel Pope
rachelcpope@gmail.com
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RHA/IGC (Residence Hall Association)
- Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization – The purpose of IGC is to govern Marshall University RHA’s, their members, and other students residing in the residence halls of the university. It is also the purpose of this organization to improve the physical, academic, and social environment; to promote the interest of the individual resident student at the university; to assist with the collection and coordination of the IGC programming fund; and to assist and support the RHA’s educational, recreational, developmental and social programs considered to be in the best interest of the residents.
- Contact information for the organization – For RHA the RD of their building for IGC Tracey Eggleston – eggleston3@marshall.edu 304-696-6004
- Meeting time/day – to be determined after 1st meeting
- Meeting place – TTW/ Harless Cafeteria
- Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc. – http://www.marshall.edu/residence-services/newsite/rhaigc.asp
- Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable
- Name of advisor – Tracey Eggleston
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Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB)
Organizes and decides what programs (activities, shows, etc.) come to campus for the students. SAPB promotes leadership, citizenship, friendship, community, diversity, and service! SAPB also provides additional information on all student organizations.
Tiffany Clark, Advisor of SAPB James Kuhn, Advisor of Student Organizations
Mellace@marshall.edu kuhn27@marshall.edu
Office: MSC 2W31 Office: MSC 2W31
Phone: (304) 696-2262 Phone: (304) 696-2290
Organization E-mail – student-activities@marshall.edu
Meeting Time & Day – Every Thursday at 6:30
Meeting Place – MSC 2W31
Website – www.marshall.edu/SAPB
Facebook group – sapb
Office – MSC 2W31
Advisor – Tiffany Clark
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Sierra Student Coalition (Environmental Justice)
· sierrastudentcoalition.mu@gmail.com, kemp11@marshall.edu
· Meetings are on Wednesdays at 9:15pm
· Fireplace in memorial student center
Facebook: Sierra Student Coalition
google group: marshall-ssc@googlegroups.com
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable
· Name of advisor- Marty Laubach
· The Sierra Student Coalition is a student group on Marshall University’s campus dedicated to promoting socially responsible forms of consumerism and energy efficiency. We are working with the administration to implement a recycling program in every dorm and academic building, a student led garden to promote the benefits of organic and local food, and to decrease our carbon emissions by using florescent light bulbs, switching our campus vehicles from diesel to electric and by increasing the efficiency of our buildings.
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Sigma Sigma Sigma (Greek Life, Sorority)
Mission: To establish among its members a perpetual bond of friendship, to develop in them strong womanly character, and to impress upon them high standards of conduct.
Contact Information:
Jen Sangid (secretary)
1639 6th Ave
Huntington, WV 25703
304-389-6317
Meeting: Sundays 6:30 pm
Meeting Place: Sigma House Chapter Room
Permanent Location: 1639 6th Ave Huntington, WV 25703
Name of Advisor: Molly Klumper
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Society for Human Resource Management (Human Resource majors)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization: To encourage and promote Human Resource Management, to foster knowledge and skills beneficial to a career in Human Resource Management and to help members establish relationships and connections to HR Professionals in the work force.
· Contact information for the organization: Twyla J. Blair, President and HR Professional 304-767-8269, twylajblair@hotmail.com. Emily J. Gaskins, Vice President and HR Professional 304-208-0036, emily.map@hotmail.com, Dr. Lorraine Anderson, Advisor and HR &Business Management Professor, Lorraine.Anderson@marshall.edu, Dr. Katherine Karl, HR Professor, karlk@marshall.edu.
· Meeting time/day: Meeting times and places rotae between the Huntington and South Charleston campus. Meetings are always in the evenings, usually starting at 5:30.
· Name of advisor: Lorraine Anderson and Katherine Karl.
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Society of American Military Engineers (Engineering Sciences)
· National SAME Vision: The mission of the Society of American Military Engineers is to promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and private sector engineers, and related professionals.
Chapter Purpose: Marshall University SAME Chapter is a place for future engineers to network and learn more about engineering outside of the classroom through field trips and guest speakers.
· E-mail: ewb-marshall@yahoo.com
· Meeting time/day: TBA
· Meeting place: Arthur Weisberg Engineering Laboratories
· National Website: www.same.org
Facebook Group: Marshall University S.A.M.E. Chapter
· Advisor: Dr. McCormick
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Students Against Destructive Decisions or SADD for short (Social Justice)
Mission: SADD is a youth organization that promotes teen empowerment and uses peer influence to spread the message of positive decision-making. The SADD organization is comprised of thousands of college, high school, and middle school chapters that embrace a “no use” policy and help educate their peers about potentially destructive decisions regarding underage drinking, impaired driving, other drug use, violence, and suicide.
MISSION
Originally, the mission of the SADD program was to help young people say “no” to drinking and driving. Today, the mission has expanded.
SADD’s mission, simply stated, is to provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, and other destructive decisions.
MU SADD’S Extended Mission Edition: Marshall University’s SADD organization is relatively new and had expanded tremendously. We at Marshall SADD do the same thing as SADD does in middle and high schools, just in college. We target all factors of destructive decisions and give students resources to help stop these acts or to prevent them. We as a group do different activities each month and try to make it fun and educational for all college students. Please join us in the fight for safer roads and communities.
Contact Information: President Emily Brooks at emilymarie011@gmail.com or Vice President Beau Evans at golf2468@suddenlink.net
Meeting Time/Date: Watch our facebook group for more information
Meeting Place: Generally held in the Memorial Student Center lobby
Name of Website and Facebook: website is www.marshall.edu/sadd and out facebook page you just type MU SADD into the search box and we pop up there 1st.
Name of Advisor: Carla Lapelle and Student Advisor is Jeannie Harrison
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Marshall University Ultimate Frisbee Club
Mission: To organize a team to play, practice, have fun, and go to tournaments for ultimate frisbee.
Contact: Dylan Elder – 304.654.5157 – elder4@marshall.edu
Chase Thacker – 304.544.3808
Meeting time and place: Tuesday/Thursday 3 PM at Buskirk Field
Facebook group – Marshall Ultimate Club
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United Methodist Campus Ministry (Religious/Christian)
· Mission, purpose, and/or goal of the club/organization
The mission of our Campus Ministry is to provide a safe place where students can explore their faith, share their ideas, discover who and whose they are, ask questions, and grow in relationship with each other and with Christ. Our goal is to love God and neighbor by listening to our fellow brothers and sisters and practicing justice and compassion. Woven within all of this is the element of fun and joy of life.
· Contact information for the organization
Phone: 304-696-3054 e-mail: marshallums@hotmail.com
· Meeting time/day
Thursdays at 9:05 pm
· Meeting place
Campus Christian Center (next to Student Center and across from Harless)
· Name of website, Facebook group, Google group, etc.
United Methodist Students
· Permanent location (address of a fraternity house, office number in student center, etc) if applicable
Office is located in the Campus Christian Center
· Name of advisor
Rev. Sara Facemyer Lamb
· Miscellaneous.
Meetings on Thursday evenings are just a part of what we do. We also offer: 1) Lunch for a buck — a warm, home cooked meal for a dollar offered to students and staff on the first Monday of each month at the Campus Christian Center 2) Retreats for students to learn more about God, themselves, one another, and the world in which we live 3) Opportunities for mission and service through Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity, as well as special work-trips during the year 4) Counseling for students, faculty and staff .
