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.

Contact: Kate Bernhardt—
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Our mission is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and provide mental health awareness, education, and advocacy on the college campus.

Contact: CheraLynn Sabankaya—
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To pursue the basic art of Aikido.

Contact: Kalinda Little—kalinda.little@gmail
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To allow students to use the pool on campus.

Contact: Cori Barnes—
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Our mission is to further the goals, aspirations, and dreams of nerds on campus, and to develop the elixer of life applying the principles of alchemy.

Contact: Ryan Chaddock—
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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.

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



To have students be more involved in the community and to receive hands-on business experience.

Contact: Amanda Masters—(541) 281-6902
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To promote chemistry through outreach to the community.

Contact: Corey McQueen—
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The Civic Engagement Program provides an opportunity for students to work together volunteering in the community.

Contact: Stefanie Kramer—
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To explore and cultivate an understanding of coffee and fair trade and share information with other students and the community.

Contact: David Inman—
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Creating opportunities for student writing and promoting the intellectual exchange of ideas. The club has five main functions: 1. Open submission, 2. Contests, 3. Book reviews and discussion, 4. events and 5. Literary columns and discussion.

Contact: Samantha Niemeyer—
http://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: Matthew Hiller—
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The Criminology Club strives to provide criminology students career opportunities, inform them with up-to-date information in criminal justice. The SOU Crim builds relationships between students, professionals, Southern Oregon University, the community, and criminal justice agencies.

Contact: Alex Hemingway—
sou.edu/criminology/students/crim-club.html



By providing students with the appropriate resources, ECOS can facilitate students in becoming informed citizens in complex areas of study.

Contact: Heather Cook—
http://sou.edu/su/ecos



We are here for students on and off campus to partake in socializing, eating, winning prizes, having fun dancing, getting to know each other and developing friendships.

Contact: Greg Grant, Jr.—541-331-8755
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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: Sophia Mantheakis—(541) 890-4631
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To create a comfortable environment for those who are away from home. We also share our Hawaiin culture with the community and educate those who are less familiar with it.

Contact: Lahela Nishigaya-Rice—(808) 429-6953
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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, encourage dialogue and challenge preconceived assumptions. We're also here to create a community of honor students and to enjoy entropy to its fullest.

Contact: Courtney Pondelick—
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—
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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 campus.

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



To bring together students partaking different academic studies and share the knowledge we are gaining in our different fields. This club provides an opportunity for students to learn about subjects they don't have time to take, but are interested in. This club also provides an outstanding opportunity for students who have not chosen their major to be exposed to the work of other students in differing fields. learning will not be limited to schoolwork. We will discuss international opportunities, and bring in outside materials that interest the group. This group will be responsible for coordinating an occasional event open to the public.

Contact: Jonathan Keim—(510) 502-4876
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Promoting cultural diversity in the community and help students feel comfortable around campus and Ashland.

Contact: Ha Le—
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We spread awareness of the child soldiers caught up in the war in Uganda, Africa. We educate our community on what has happened and what is currently happening. We provide opportunities to get involved in the world-wide organization, Invisible Children. We raise and send money each year that goes directly to building a school in northern Uganda.

Contact: Chasen Soltis—
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We are a club that loves music and loves creating it. We have a passion for all types of music. We plan on having jam sessions as often as possible, not only to make music but to give an outlet ouside of academics; and what better outlet is there than music?

Contact: Stephen Land—
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Our vision is to support Latino culture arising on campus and together build a spacious environment where we can discuss our differences, goals, and most especially educate students about our cultures.

Contact: Cristian Fernando Valverde—
http://www.sou.edu/su/lsu/



To explore French culture and establish friendships both at home and abroad with students and the community.

Contact: David Inman—
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Lutheran Student Association (LSA) intends to provide Christians (Lutheran and other interested Christians) the opportunity to engage in faith-based activities on the campus. We intend to respectfully welcome the person who is investigating matters of the christian faith.

LSA intends to work toward interfacing with other Christian organization on the campus. LSA intends to positively interact with other campus clubs and organizations whenever possible. LSA intends to provide service and educational opportunities for the benefit of club members, and when appropriate, with the campus population in general.

Contact: Pastor Tim Cartwright—
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Contact: Auricia Tama-Sweet —(541) 301-8180
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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 educational environment that challenges students' intellectual needs



~ Developing a strong alumni network



~ Fostering good relations with members of industry

Contact: Austin Dilling—
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To provide SOU with an alternative source.

Contact: Jessica Eriksen—
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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: Lindsay Panero—
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Enhancing professional development and the graduate experience for mental health graduate students.

Contact: Jim Eagle—(541) 479-6310
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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: Chris Heinze—(541) 973-9102
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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
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Through OSPIRG we gain an educational experience in democractic citizenship. In addition, we get a chance to face up to society's big problems, take action, and win concrete changes that improve the quality of our lives.

Contact: Lauren Siegel—552-8514
http://www.ospirgstudents.org/



To inform the community about issues pertaining to being Asian, as well as celebrating and sharing Asian culture and heritage.

Contact: Colin Kim—
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SOU Physics Club exists to encourage interest in physics among students at all levels; to promote an attitude of service of its members towards their fellow students, colleagues, and the public; and to provide a fellowship of persons who have an interest in physics.

Contact: Kylan Hoener—
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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: Kelly McAllister—(541) 359-5307
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In addition to uniting students who are interested in psychology, the purpose of the Psychology Club 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: Kelly McAllister—(541) 359-5307
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To conduct airborne, land and water operations to increase the knowledge and understanding of small unit and special operations tactics.

Contact: Ben Hittle—
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Contact: Sean-David Salliotte—
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The mission of the Self-Defense Club is to teach self defense to students at SOU in a safe, non-competitive environment.

Contact: Alex F. Harris—
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The Siskiyou has two main goals when it comes to reporting news. First, we present students the events and issues of the Southern Oregon University campus, through news, features, profiles and sports events, as well as, the Ashland community, in an unbiased manner. Second, we provide hands-on learning opportunities for students of any major who wish to learn and develop their skills in the field of communication, journalism and media arts. Along with covering campus news, many community events and places of interest are covered when they apply to students' interest or concern.

Contact: Dwight Melton, Jr. —
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To ski and snowboard

Contact: Brian Campbell—
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Loving God, loving people
Mondays at Noon in the Dankook Room on the third floor of the Stevenson
Union

Tuesday Nights at 7pm in the Forest and Glacier Classroom

All are welcome!


Contact: LaMora Parker—
www.oneSOMA.org*



Our goal is to bring together acapella singers and fans of acapella music and share it with as many people as possible.

Contact: Elizabeth Soper—
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We love climbing everything - indoor, bouldering problems, sport, traditional and alpine routes. Our mission is to connect student climbers together in a strong, supportive community where everyone can learn new skills or improve upon the basics.

Contact: David Chambers—
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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—
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This club is designed to provide a sense of the deaf culture around Ashland and the SOU campus through activities and events as well as an introduction to sign language.

Contact: Amanda Beard—(775) 771-7293
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The core of Pokemon Organized Play is to provide a fun, organized playing environment where kids can grow socially and intellectually. Within this Organized Play environment, an emphasis is placed on fun, fairness, honesty, respect, sportsmanship and learning.

Contact: Jason Schelin—
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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—
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Southern Oregon University Percussion (S.O.U.P.) seeks to further the percussive arts throughout the university and the community.

Contact: Ian Nau—(503) 686-5103
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Teach the fundamentals of self-defense, self-control and discipline

Contact: Joon Byung Jun—
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To promote the dance and culture of Argentine Tango in the SOU community.
Every Wednesday night, in Britt Ballroom on SOU Campus
6:30 Warm-up
7:00 Intermediates
8:00 Beginners
9:00-10:00 Open dance


Contact: Samarra Burnett—(541) 488-1926
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Our mission is 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, to encourage professionalism, personal responsibility, self-discipline, collaboration and creative problem-solving in an environment that is completely for the students and by the students.

Contact: Elizabeth A. Campbell—
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Our aim is to discuss and elaborate deep and underlying philosophical issues.

Contact: Heidi Stoner—
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The purpose(s) of this organization shall be to promote cosplay and cosplay-awareness within the community, to encourage cosplay activities, and to teach others cosplay techniques and etiquette.

Contact: The SOU Cosplay Club—
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The mission of the UN Club is to educate students about international issues and promote the good of the United Nations.

Contact: Kate Ferrara—
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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: Brian Campbell—
http://www.oregonrafting.org/sou_whitewater_club



Looking for an outlet for your alter-ego? Join the women's Flat Track Roller Derby Club! The Women's Flat Track ROller Derby Club is dedicated to building athleticism, teamwork and self-confidence among its members. They are also committed to making the University of Southern Oregon stronger within the community. Join the Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Club if you want to get in shape, test your physical limits, meet other strong, committed women, make new friends and have a great time.

Contact: Chazlyn Lovely—
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