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: Sara Tucker—503-569-3191
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To foster social inquisitiveness, community service, and academic excellence in Sociology.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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To pursue the basic art of Aikido.

Contact: Andrew Barrow—541-842-0321
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Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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We, the members of the Southern Oregon University Aquatics Club, seek to provide our members with education about the different activities that are performed in the water, teach basic water skills, and provide an opportunity to learn competitive swimming skills.

Contact: Cori Barnes—970-618-1773
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Providing entertainment by way of booking bands as well as providing on-campus bands a place to practice and perform.

Contact: Trevor Robison—541-842-0848
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ASSOU is a legislative and activist organization that represents and promotes the needs of all SOU students. The organization fulfills its mission through various activities, including the student fee process, advocacy, and coalition building.

Contact: Monique Teal—541-552-6653
http://www.sou.edu/su/assou/



We wish to incorporate people of different backgrounds to discuss the Baha'i Faith and other spiritual practices in a safe environment.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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To revive social ballroom dancing within the younger generation.

Contact: John Hampton—541-482-2608
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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: Brooke Anderonmu—503-449-6011
http://www.sou.edu/su/bsu/



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 is a resource for all students, student clubs and organizations for service to and engagement in our community.

Contact: Cerissa Payment—552-6454
http://www.sou.edu/su/ce/



To engage SOU students with the ceramics studio and engage the studio with the community through sales, demonstrations, and have guest artists.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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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: Erin Luce—541-761-8102
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Cognito is an independent publication created by English and Writing students at Southern Oregon University.

Contact: English Dept.—552-6181
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The Conscious Consumers Club is dedicated to raising awareness and education about sustainable consumption choices that contribute to greater stewardship of our environment and our community. We are particularly committed to promoting a plant-based diet as one of the most important steps toward creating a more sustainable future.

Contact: Anu Lawrence—541-261-8431
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To advance the education of individuals with exceptionalities and to promote related educational, scientific, and charitable purposes

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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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.

Contact: Christina Goldsworthy—541-282-3297
http://www.sou.edu/crim/crimclub/



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://www.sou.edu/su/ecos/



We are a group of education majors.

Contact: Courtney Silvester—541-261-9184
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We seek to help students obtain the leadership skills that will guide others in developing an environmental ethic

Contact: Jennifer Craugh—541-488-9539
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To bring various cultures from all over the world to the public through cinema.

Contact: Natalya Verley—503-936-5409
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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: Dr. Fredna Grimland—552-6533
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GSU provides a safe space for support, activism, education, and sensitivation within the GLBTTTQQIPOAA community.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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To play an active role in furthering SOU students, community and schools' interest and activities in Geology and Earth Science.

Contact: Bill Elliott—552-8185
http://www.sou.edu/geology/Student/GeologyClub/



The German Club works to improve knowledge about german speaking countries and to further the cultural exchange between the U.S. and those countries and to improve German language skills

Contact: Wendy Carter—541-324-8191
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To promote and study the game of Go.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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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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To provide an intellectual community for SOU students by promoting academic advancement, critical thinking, and ethical awareness.

Contact: Marianne Casilio—541-778-6057
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To educate students interested in learning management and planning of events for organizations both large and small.

Contact: Dennis Slattery—552-6491
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To have fun making a positive impact on our school and our community while exploring the opportunities of technology in business and education.

Contact: Donna Lane—552-8203
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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/



To offer a community and support group for internationally minded students, faculty and staff. To raise awareness of diversity on and off campus.

Contact: Ixel Sanchez—541-778-7301
http://www.sou.edu/su/isa



To support grand Latino culture arising on campus. To together build a spacious environment where we can discuss our differences, goals, and especially educate students about our culture.

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



To promote Francophone culture and language while reaching out to the community. For more information, email: trotterc@students.sou

Contact: Cory W. Trotter—
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Contact: Stacy Stanfill—541-552-7568
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Contact: Media Collective SU 106—552-8764
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Educate and enjoy juggling with others.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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To promote knowledge in and awareness of the fields of biology, ecology, and natural history.

Contact: Deidre Krupp—541-778-3782
http://www.sou.edu/biology/BioClub/BioClub.htm



To provide support to SOU Native students, raise awareness about contemporary Native American issues and culture, promotion of educational activities and lectures

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



To support political and non-political actions that encourage the success of students of color in higher education and to work with the OSCC state-wide organization on their campaigns.

Contact: Nicole Jolly—415-847-2789
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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/



Our mission is to build and mantain 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.







Email: johnsonti@students.sou.edu

Contact: Tiffany T. Johnson—
www.souphs.org



Psi Chi is a National Honor Society whose purpose is to stimulate, encourage, and maintain excellence in scholorship of the individual members in all fields, particularly psychology

Contact: Kimberly Cox—552-6948
http://www.sou.edu/psych/psichi.htm



The Club sponsors social functions, recommends students for service on various department committees, and occasionally sponsors programs and projects designed to enrich the educational experience of the faculty and students in the Department.

Contact: Kimberly Cox—552-6948
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The Southern Oregon Robotics Club is a group of people interested in understanding first-hand how to build basic robots, and from there how to conceive new forms and applications of robots.

Contact: James Cooper—541-773-9714
http://www.sou.edu/physics/Robotics.htm



Our mission is to provide students interested in rock climbing and mountaineering with access to all the climbing resources in the Pacific Northwest. We will promote education about issues threatening our local climbing areas, practice the leave no trace ethic, and help people go climbing!

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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To research and re-create the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe.

Contact: Mitchell Wiuff—541-778-0862
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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/



To spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ.

Contact: Edgar Townsend—541-210-4410
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1) To develop physical, mental, and spiritual health and awareness in its members, and creating a community on campus dedicated to such development. 2) To provide opportunities and resources for youth to develop their potentials as prospective peace leaders. 3) To empower youth to network with each other and co-create a functional model of a healthier and more peaceful youth culture.

Contact: Alison Week—808-990-0053
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Promoting the visual arts of SOU through meetings, open studio events, public art education, guest artists and the Student Art Show.

Contact: Kyle Logsdon—541-282-4078
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To support the vast array of Spanish speaking cultures found all over the world through learning and sharing in an interactive environment and involvement in the local community.

Contact: Stephen Perkins—541-326-7872
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Facilitate the growth & development of student nurses through leadership building and serving our community.

Contact: Monica Henderson—541-337-9223
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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—360-319-8859
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To promote the dance and culture of Argentine Tango in the S.O.U. community.

Contact: Nancy Imig—552-8213
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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 SOU community with accurate information on all aspects of reproductive rights, to promote health awareness and education, and to engage in work that aids reproductive health care and access to family planning at all levels.

Contact: Ryan Green—552-6428
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Learn about our club at Our Club Website. For more information about rivers and creeks in this area, check out OregonRafting.org.

Top rivers in the West:

Idaho's Middle Fork and Main Salmon

Oregon's Rogue River

California's Kern River


Contact: Will Volpert—541-282-3729
http://www.oregonrafting.org/sou_whitewater_club



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