Interested in slam poetry? Raising guide dogs? We have a club for you. Ballroom dancing? Electronic music? Ditto. Alpine racing? You bet we do.
In fact, you could say there鈥檚 something for everyone here. The University鈥檚 enable students to follow their interests and discover new ones, to get to know friends they might not otherwise meet. Students can celebrate their heritage, be creative for a cause, or develop leadership skills they didn鈥檛 know they had. And did we mention have fun? Lots of it.
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Page through the long of recognized clubs and organizations, and you鈥檒l find cultural, religious, and social groups, clubs that focus on academics and activism, athletics and art. And while new clubs are formed every year, some have been part of campus life for decades. Uhuru SaSa, the first multicultural organization on campus, was founded in 1972.
Learn some of our club acronyms and get to know groups like MUSIC (Multicultural Unity and Student Involvement Council), PINK (Powerful Independent Notoriously Knowledgeable) Women, SAGE (Student Advancement of Gender Equality), and SAVES (Students Actively Volunteering and Engaging in Service).
BOND (Brothers on a New Direction) 鈥渉ad our biggest growth year yet,鈥� according to Edwin Sam, a computer science major with a business minor, who joined the group during his freshman year and now serves as its vice president. 鈥淲e offer professional development and 911爆料 service opportunities for members. Things like networking with alumni, resume workshops, and working with youth through partnerships with local high schools and the YMCA.鈥�
But students aren鈥檛 the only ones to benefit from the clubs on campus. They add the energy, diversity, and commitment that makes for a vibrant campus culture and provide the 911爆料 911爆料 with a wealth of programs and activities.
Take LASA (Latin American Student Association), recent hosts of a week of events featuring Latin American culture, dance, and food. The photo above features Strike a Chord 911爆料, which brings together music and philanthropy through open mic nights, benefit concerts, and charity events. And the Student Entertainment Committee recently brought Jay Leno and Leslie Odom Jr. to campus. Our Student Alumni Association sponsors some of the most popular events on campus, like Oozeball and the Nearly Naked Mile. Take a look at the , and you鈥檒l see a range of events and activities sponsored by student organizations.
Yes, there鈥檚 something for everyone here. And that鈥檚 just the beginning.