Student Activities and Leadership

Student Group Directory

The Student Activities and Leadership office assists a large number of clubs, student unions, and larger organizations. This list reflects the most recent information available from club registration forms.

To be added to this list, your group's approved registration form must be on file. Click here to learn about registering.



To provide opportunities for those individuals interested in the accounting field, to share information, explore career choices, build friendships, and provide support for one another.
campbeltr@students.sou.edu

Contact: Trever Campbell—
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To foster social inquisitiveness, community service, and academic excellence in Sociology.
duncanhightower@gmail.com

Contact: Duncan Hightower—
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The further the understanding, playing abilities and knowledge of music. We would like members to make musical connections with others while furthering their knowledge of their own instrument and the playing abilities. We would also like to further musical knowledge with discussions of musical theory and music theory.
raiviol@students.sou.edu

Contact: Logan Raivio—
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To pursue the basic art of Aikido.

Contact: Andrew Barrow—541-842-0321
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To raise awareness and interest for SOU students outseide the classroom in the field of cultural and physical anthropology.
loganm@students.sou.edu

Contact: Maggie Logan—
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To allow student participation in Southern Oregon University's pool.
barnesc@students.sou.edu

Contact: Cori Barnes—
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We believe that college students of color have a special commitment to make their university relevant to themselves and their community. These students should drive for academic excellence but also educate the campus community about their culture.

grantg@students.sou.edu

Contact: Greg Grant—
http://www.sou.edu/su/bsu/



To provide space for students to learn and practice capoeira and bring attantion to this beautiful culture, dance and martial art.

Contact: Palmer Nicklas—(541) 864-9212
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The SOU Chem Club is a forum in which SOU students interested in chemistry can meet, plan, and hold events about chemistry. The purpose of Chem Club is to share its interest in science with the community.

Contact: Marshall A. Goenawan—541-227-3545
http://www.sou.edu/chem/alchemists/



The Civic Engagement Program will allow students the opportunity to volunteer in their community thru direct service, eduction and reflection.

Contact: Stefanie Kramer—Kramers@students.sou
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To engage SOU students with the ceramics studio and engage the studio with the community through sales, demonstrations, and have guest artists.

Contact: Liesl Meissner—(406) 861-4282
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The mission of the National Association of Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.

Contact: Jason Schelin—
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Cognito is an independent "e-zine" that publishes student writing, provides resources for aspiring student writers and advocates for a writing community at SOU.
aloisib@students.sou

Contact: Brian Aloisi—
http://www.sou.edu/~cognito



The purpose of this chapter shall be to advance the education of individuals with exceptionalities, and to promote related educational and charitable purposes

Contact: Kim Budd—944-9602
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We work to provide criminology students career opportunities, inform them with up-to-date information in criminal justice, and build relationships between students, professionals, SOU, the community, and criminal justice agencies.
ahemingway@gmail.com

Contact: M. Alex Hemingway—
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By providing students with the apprpriate resources, ECOS can facilitate students in becoming informed citizens in complex areas of study.

Contact: ECOS - SU Basement—552-8512
http://home.sou.edu/~ecos/



The purpose of the Education Club of Southern Oregon University is to provide a forum where future educators can acquire supplemental knowledge to effectively impact the future of education.
jcraft@roguelink.net

Contact: Jarrod Goode—
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We seek to help students obtain the leadership skills that will guide others in developing an environmental ethic.
veruynh@students.sou

Contact: Helena Verduyn—
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Le Cercle Francophone aims to promote the French culture and language through learning, sharing and celebrating all Francophone cultures to broaden cross culture understanding.
kovachv@students.sou

Contact: Valerie Kovach—
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Bring a fun and safe Diverse Culture to life here at SOU

Contact: Greg Grant Jr—(541) 331-8755
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To support the a cappella community and the music community in general, and to establish ties to other universities in the Northwest through a cappella music.

Contact: Ella Greene—greenee@students.sou
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Gender Sexuality Union’s mission is to provide a safe space for support, activism, education, and sensitization within GLBTTTQQIA community.
We work to diminish prejudice, discrimination, violence, and oppression through activism and education, both on campus and statewide. The GSU also provides on campus education through residence halls and classroom panel discussions.
The members of GSU wish to provide a safe environment where the rights, dignity, and worth of every individual are respected. We will be here as a resource and support network for those who need us.
We welcome everyone and do not assume that any person affiliated with the GSU falls under any of the specific labels of gay, bisexual, lesbian or trans. All members of GSU are individuals and should be thought of as such. We need and encourage the support of everyone.



Contact: Ryan Farley—farleyr@students.sou
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To foster community and academic interest in Southern Oregon geology.

Contact: Rachel Shapiro—(541) 941-5299
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The mission of the German Club is to promote the German language and the culture through fun abd interactive club and community activities.

Contact: Maya Nerenberg—mayapapaya917@yahoo.
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To create a home away from home atmosphere for club members. We'd also like to share our Hawaiian culture and educate others about our club.

Contact: Ho'opa'a Hawaii Club—552-8530
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We are a group of students at SOU who pursue intellectual advancement, critical thinking and ethical awareness. We seek out questions, ecourage dialogue and challenge preconceived assumptions. We're also here to create a communtiy of honor students and to enjoy entrophy to its fullest.

Contact: Marianne Casilio—541-778-6057
http://www.sou.edu/honors/club



To educate students interested in learning management and planning of events for organizations both large and small.

Contact: Chelsea Faris—farisc@students.sou.
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The Inter-Club Council is an organization made up of representatives from each of the registered clubs on campus. It is a place for student leaders to meet, work together, and to share knowledge. Its primary mission is to promote student clubs on cam

Contact: SAL Office—552-8634
http://www.sou.edu/su/icc/






Promoting diversity and cultures through various activities.
Sachta Bakshi is the President(bakshis@students.sou.edu)from India
Ixel Sanchez is the Vice President (sanchezyi@students.sou.edu) from Mexico.


Contact: Sachta Bakshi—bakshis@students.sou
http://www.sou.edu/su/isa



We give support and awareness about the war in Uganda, Africa. We try to raise public awareness of the children who are abducted and displaced from this war.

Contact: Chasen Soltis—chasen13@yahoo.com
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Expose SOU students to a broad range of big band jazz music. Perform that music for a braod range of audiences.

Contact: Sean Goff—goffs@students.sou.e
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Our vision is to support Latino culture arising on campus and together build a welcoming community where we can discuss our similarities, differences, goals, and especially educate students about our cultures.

Contact: LSU—552-6031
http://www.sou.edu/su/lsu/



To facilitate live action roleplaying games for those who would play them.

Contact: Ryan Chaddock—ryanchaddock@gmail.c
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To further promote and explore mathematics beyond the classroom.

Contact: Peter Eggleston-Conner—egglestop@students.s
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The Southern Oregon University MBA Association exists to enhance the experience of the SOU MBA students.

Our Purpose is to provide students additional opportunities to succeed, including:
~ Creating an environment conducive to the leadership, professional and social development of students
~ Promoting active involvement in the surrounding community
~ Supporting an eduicational environment that challenges students' intellectual needs
~ Developing a strong ulumni network
~ Fostering good relations with members of industry

Contact: Mathew McCartney—324-2381
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To provide SOU with an alternative source.

Contact: Jessica Eriksen—moonbeamcole@gmail.c
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We are here to provide exercise and drug free activities for students, community members, young children and troubled teens.

Contact: Palmer Nicklas—slysewarrior@gmail.c
www.belegarth.com



The purpose of this club is to provide a safe and peaceful place in which to study and practice any and every form of quiet mindfullness meditaion and yoga.

Contact: Graham Hetland—hetlandg@students.so
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To represent and advocate for MHC graduate students.

Contact: Tony Grech—grechd@students.sou.
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Contact: Brett Aakre—(541) 290-2313
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Biology Club promotes interdisciplinary communication amongst students about the natural sciences.

Contact: Jasmin Yaeger—yaegerj@students.sou
http://www.sou.edu/biology/BioClub/BioClub.htm






The Native American Student Union at Southern Oregon University is a student organization that strives to serve the student body in many ways. We work to provide social and educational support to Native American Students, to raise awareness of contemporary Native American cultures and issues, and to sponsor educational and cultural programs for the campus and community.

Contact: NASU—552-6463
http://www.sou.edu/su/nasu/



As the Catholic Campus Ministry Center at SOU, our goal is to provide all students (specifically Catholic, but not exclusively Catholic) with a place to be encouraged and supported in order to successfully integrate their faith into the busyness of daily life.

Contact: Becky Johnstone—(909) 969-3172
www.newmansou.com



Nursing Students Without Borders empowers underserved communities through health education, the creation of networks to access heathcare resources and the distribution of material donations - while expanding the perspective of the nursing student.

Contact: Cathie Healey—healeyc@ohsu.edu
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Mobilizing students at the grassroots level, OSERA is striving to acheive equal access to education for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people within Oregon's education communities. Through advocacy, the strengthening of community relationships, and the development of leaders, OSERA is working to lead Oregon's universities and community colleges toward safe, diverse and enriching environments for all students. The SOU chapter works to engage our campus with statewide campaigns.

Contact: Ryan Farley—farleyr@students.sou
www.orstudents.org/osera





Register to Vote: The Student PIRGs, powered by CREDO Mobile
A non-partisan, non-profit that stands up for the public interest on issues like environmental protection, consumer advocacy, and poverty alleviation. OSPIRG teaches grassroots activism and leadership skills to students. Additional Contact info: Sayla Eisner-Mix 552-8514, Sayla@ospirgstudents.org

Contact: Heidi Spero—552-8514
http://www.ospirgstudents.org/



We, as a united student group, aim to provide a safe, welcoming and progressive educational environment for Pan-Asian and the community. We aspire to spread knowledge of our cultures and to assist the community according to our values of acceptance, health and education while increasing awareness of Asian-related issues and culture to the community at large.

Contact: Jennifer Buchanan—jensweet_jen@hotmail
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Contact: Bram VanCleave—bramvancleave@yahoo.
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In addition to uniting students who are interested in psychology, the purpose of the Psi Chi Chapter is to bridge the gap between students and faculty as well as students and the community. The chapter provides students with hands-on experience in various aspects of the field of psychology through the use of guest speakers, study groups, and field trips. Research grants and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Contact: Chera Sabankaya—chera@spiritandlogic
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In addition to uniting students who are interested in psychology, the purpose of the Psi Chi Chapter is to bridge the gap between students and faculty as well as students and the community. The chapter provides students with hands-on experience in various aspects of the field of psychology through the use of guest speakers, study groups, and field trips. Junior and senior members serve as resources to help new students by answering questions and developing a sense of comraderie within the psychology department.

Contact: Chera Sabankaya—chera@spiritandlogic
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To promote interest and provide hands-on experiencewith robotics to SOU students.

Contact: James Cooper—541-773-9714
http://www.souroboticsclub.org



Our mission is to pursue and encourage the development of healthy lifestyles and community exploring all outdoor activities both near and far.

Contact: Brian Campbell—sourockclimbing@gmai
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To try to recreate the lifestyle, knowledge, and skills of the pre-16th century.

Contact: Mitchell Wiuff—541-601-2721
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The Siskiyou Student Newspaper is dedicated to presenting students the events and issues on the SOU campus and Ashland community in an unbiased manner, while providing a hands-on learning opportunity for journalism students at the University.

Contact: Siskiyou Offices—552-6306
http://www.sou.edu/su/siskiyou/



"Christians on Campus, loving God, loving people"

Contact: Carrie Brizendine—503-320-3581
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To bring the pleasure of dancing to a younger generation and provide students here at SOU an outlet of physical activity that is fun and enlightening while also providing a link to the community.

Contact: John Hampton—541-482-2608
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To promote the philosophy of conservatism and provide a voice for republicans at Southern Oregon University.

Contact: Colin Redmond—redmondc@students.so
collegerepublicans.org



Our mission is to build and maintain a society at SOU that provides an organized resource of healthcare opportunities for all enrolled students with goals of pursuing careers in health or any interests that may lie in healthcare related fields. By working in partnership with the local community of Southern Oregon, we will work to represent all healthcare facets, including public and global health, health education, patient advocacy , health policy, healthcare disparities, and medical research.





Contact: Danielle Holtz—fordda@students.sou.
http://www.souphs.org



The Rounders is a poker tournament league. We play for points, with the winners awarded trophies at the end of each term. We welcome players of every skill level - whether you are a beginner or a "budding professional". We don't play for money, nor do we encourage irresponsible gambling. On the contrary, in addition to offering a chance to meet people with similar interests, we see our weekly games as learning opportunities, which we believe lead to more responsible gambling decision-making.

Contact: Jesse Boutin—tikigod1974@gmail.co
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Contact: Michelle Hastings—(503) 866-1516
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Give people a place to play all vanues of Pokemon

Contact: Jason Schelin—jas4949ers@yahoo.com
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It is the Club's aim to facilitate all its rugby players to acheive at the highest standard they can conquer. The Club will seek to allow each player and each team to play at their full potential, and will take pride in their accomplishments.

Contact: Ardy Farhangdoust—farhangda@students.s
www.southernoregonrugby.com, www.sou.edu/rugbyclub



S.O.U.P. is committed to providing a safe and supportive community for students and community members to discuss the paranormal experiences as well as provide opportunities for paranormal research and exploration.

Contact: Dan B. Cook—chapy2k@yahoo.com
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Southern Oregon University Percussion (S.O.U.P.) seeks to further the education of both the performer and the listener of percussion music through exposure to the art.

Contact: Ian Nau—naui@students.sou.ed
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To organize students in an effort to make progressive change in our community. Our goal is peace through action.

Contact: Danny Moffat—moffatd@students.sou
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Teach the fundamentals of self-defense, self-control and discipline

Contact: Joon Byung Jun—bj54an87012486@hotma
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To promote the dance and culture of Argentine Tango in the SOU community.

Contact: Michael Stebbins—217-9532
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To offer current students of SOU's Department of Theatre Arts and other related departments the opportunity to put their learned skills into practice by producing live theatrical events.

Contact: Elizabeth A. Campbell—afterhourstheatregro
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Three aims of The Art Club: spreading art opportunities across SOU campus for students, service to SOU campus/community by holding events for charity, and focusing on creating connections between clubs on SOU Campus

Contact: Maggie Logan—loganm@students.sou.
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The Ashland Avengers D.I.Y. Music Club strives to provide free, all ages entertainment to SOU students as well as the greater Ashland area by booking small underground bands touring the west coast and having them play here on campus. We believe in D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) ethics which means we do not believe in booking through agencies or big rock stars hoping to make a lot of money, but simply us giving the bands a place to play and sleep for the night if they need it before they play their next destination. We gratefully accept and encourage donations, which are all given to the bands that play to help them get to their next destination. In doing this, we hope to inspire other to get involved with underground music culture and in hopes of making a larger "D.I.Y. music scene" in Ashland.

Contact: Mack Edwards—edwardsm@students.so
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To promote and play the sport of Ultimate Frisbee.

Contact: Rafi Wainhaus—wainhausr@sou.edu
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The philosophical investigation of the truth, regardless of its existence.

Contact: Sasha Krafft—kraffts@students.sou
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The mission of the UN Club is to educate and inspire students to support the principles and efforts of the United Nations, and to mobilize students to make a global impact at a local level. To achieve this mission, club members raise awareness of the UN and social issues through education and humanitarian campaigns, presentations, community outreach and social events.

Contact: Flamur Vehapi—fvehapi@hotmail.com
http://mysou.edu/jsp/grouptools



The VSU shall promote the wellbeing of veterans at Southern Oregon University through social activities, educational outreach, and wellness programming. The VSU shall support participation in intramural sports and other team oriented activities to establish camaraderie and a cohort experience. The VSU shall collaborate with other student unions or clubs that have projects that are in keeping with the VSU Mission.

Contact: Cameron Mace—509-281-0120
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To provide students, faculty and staff of SOU with the knowledge, experience and love for rivers; to safely explore the river and creeks of Southern Oregon and Northern California.





Learn about our club at Our Club Website. For more information about rivers and creeks in this area, check out Oregon Rafting.



Top rivers in the West:



Idaho's Middle Fork and Main Salmon


Rogue River Rafting

California's Kern River

Middle Fork Salmon

Contact: Emilie Entrikin—(925) 261-5460
http://www.oregonrafting.org/sou_whitewater_club



To raise awareness of women's issues and embrace women's experiences through direct-action and recognition of women's experiences.

Contact: Sasha Frafft—(541) 324-8933
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