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Campus groups
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Environmental Students' Association (MESA): Pre-professional environmental organization focusing on education and career building
Family and Consumer Sciences Club (FCS Club): A club to give FCS students the opportunity for fellowship and service
ARTS AND SCIENCE
Alpha Chi Sigma: Professional co-ed chemistry fraternity
Biology Club: Club for biology majors and other students interested in the biological sciences
Collegiate Music Educator's National Conference (MENC): Professional music education club designed to further the education of its members while assisting the department of music in various ways and services
Delta Omicron: International music fraternity
Et Cetera Literary Guild: Marshall's literary magazine, produced by students and showcasing the fiction, artwork, and poetry of Marshall students
Exercise Science Student Association (ESSA): Association of students studying exercise science and exercise physiology
Film Club, Marshall University: Watch and discuss the importance of film and its place in society
Forensic Identification Association, MU: The purpose of this organization is to promote interest and advancement of Forensic Science at Marshall University
Forensics Union, MU: To assist in providing intercollegiate competition in individual events and debate for any eligible Marshall University student
Geology Club: To provide geology majors and other interested students out-of-class experiences related to enjoyment, learning, service, and career development in the discipline and profession of geology
Graduate Science Student Organization: A student organization open to all graduate students in the School of Medicine that provides students with an outlet for academic and personal concerns
Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE Club): Marshall University IEEE student chapter
John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps: This group wears Revolutionary War era uniforms created locally by Magic Makers Costumes and perform on McDonagh fifes and rope drums similar to those used in Washington. Their music is from the era of Chief Justice John Marshall. Members of the corps are chiefly students and teachers in the department of music
Keramos Potter's Guild: Organization dedicated to ceramic hand-building and wheel thrown pottery
MTNA Collegiate Chapter: MTNA provides educational, musical, social, and professional experiences that augment the student's formal course of study
Percussive Arts Society: Percussion organization that allows music majors and nonmajors to be better educated in the field of percussion. The Percussive Arts Society is formed of professionals, teachers, students, and enthusiasts
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity: All male social fraternity devoted to the betterment of men as musicians. Open to music majors and non-majors
Pre-med American Medical Student Association: AMSA is the largest medical student organization in the United States, focusing on health care issues and medical education. Pre-med chapters are for students interested in medicine as a career
Sculpture Club: Group open to membership from students, faculty, and staff with the purpose of expanding awareness of the beauty of sculpture for members, the university community, and the city of Huntington
Society of Composers Inc., MU Chapter: Student composers organization promoting the composition and performances of contemporary music
Society of Physics Students, MU Chapter (MUSPS): Professional physics association explicitly designed for students. Open to anyone interested in physics. Incorporates educational, social, and professional objectives
Society of Poets, MU Chapter
Writing Project: MU Chapter of the National Writing Project
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Alpha Kappa Psi: Professional business fraternity
American Marketing Association: Professional development through leadership, training, and involvement in the field of marketing
Delta Sigma Pi: A professional business fraternity that furthers the education of business majors by taking part in professional and community service activities
Management Information Systems Student Organization (MIS): Provides an opportunity for any MIS focused student to learn from hands-on activities in the community and hear from speakers from the local business community about possible career paths
CLASSICS
Classical Association, MU: Academic organization focusing on student's interest in the classical world
Philosophy Club: "We want to help philosophy speak to the diverse members of our group, and thus we pursue philosophy in order to highlight the impact that it has on various pursuits that interest each of us as individuals."
CULTURAL & INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Safety Engineers: Introduces members to different aspects of the safety field, through conferences, and sharing news relevant to safety issues. Prepares members for what to expect when entering into a safety career
Anime & Manga Society: Society for Japanese Animation and Culture, MU. To promote multiculturalism and the appreciation of Japanese animation (Anime), graphic novels (Manga), and Japanese culture
Anthropology and Archaeology Club: To promote multicultural awareness on campus and professional development among members
Black United Students: Promote more African-Americans to get involved and give input on issues dealing with the university
French Club, MU: Club for Marshall students and faculty interested in the French language
Indian Student Association (ISA): The goal of ISA is to promote cultural unity, awareness, and a sense of identity and community among people of Indian or South Asian origin and others with an interest in Indian and South Asian countries
International Students' Organization: To familiarize international students with other students (either international or non-international) on campus through various activities
International Women Student Organization: The purpose of this organization is to promote education, culture, equality and empowerment of international women students on campus
Latino Club: Promotes the culture, language and heritage of the Americans (Latin) and at the same time increases awareness and understanding among different cultures
Organization of African Students (OAS): Promote African culture and values and appreciate its diversity by creating a mutual understanding and positive view to MU and the community at large. To enhance the non-discrimination policy of MU as stated in the MU handbook
Study Abroad Student Association: To bring international and study abroad students together for a cultural and social experience. To raise awareness and money for the study abroad programs offered
GREEK FRATERNITIES
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Tau Omega
Delta Chi (External Link)
Kappa Alpha Order
Lambda Chi Alpha
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Tau Gamma
Tau Kappa Epsilon
GREEK SORORITIES
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Xi Delta
Delta Zeta
Phi Mu
Sigma Sigma Sigma
HEALTH SCIENCES
American College of Healthcare Executives (MUACHE): For healthcare management majors
Physical Therapist Assistant Club: For students admitted into the PTA program at MCTC, those students currently seeking admission into the program or anyone interested in the field of physical rehabilitation
Student Nurses' Association: Professional organization for nursing students that promotes networking, educational opportunities, community involvement, and leadership development
HONORARY
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED): A pre-medical honor society that provides opportunities for students interested in the medical field (dentistry, pharmacy, medical, and veterinary school)
Alpha Phi Sigma: Criminal justice honor society
Beta Alpha Psi: Honorary fraternity for accounting, finance, and management information systems majors. Primary objective is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field
Delta Epsilon Chi: Student organization affiliated with National Delta Epsilon Chi to develop leadership skills, social intelligence, and civic understanding among its members. This is a business and marketing organization
Eta Sigma Phi: Eta Sigma Phi is an honorary society designed to develop and stimulate interest in the study of classical culture, history, art, myth, and literature outside the classroom and the creation of fellowship and understanding among students
Gamma Beta Phi: Honor and service organization, upper 20 percent of the class are invited to join.
Gamma Theta Upsilon/Geography Club: A subset of the Geography Club, open only to those who have certain academic standards
Golden Key International Honor Society: This is a non-profit organization that recognizes and encourages students who have excelled academically. It provides economic assistance through scholarships, promotes service opportunities, and provides students with employment opportunities
Honors Student Association: Organization of students interested in honors education at Marshall University
Kappa Delta Pi: International honor society in education
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS): NSCS is a national, non-for-profit college honor society that celebrates academic achievements of 1st and 2nd year students
Omicron Delta Epsilon: Honor society for economics
Omicron Delta Kappa: National leadership honor society for college students that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character
Phi Alpha Theta: Honorary society of the history department
Pi Mu Epsilon: Pi Mu Epsilon is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding
Pi Sigma Alpha: Political science organization dedicated to the stimulation of scholarship and intelligent interest in the field of political science
Psi Chi: National honor society in psychology
Sigma Theta Tau: An international honor society for nurses and nursing students (consists of students, faculty, graduates, and others)
JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONS
American Advertising Federation, Marshall University Chapter (MUAAF): An organization for students interested in advertising
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association: Undergraduate organization for communication disorder majors. Promotes awareness and understanding of speech pathology and audiology on campus
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA): Designed for students interested in public relations
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE): Design and implementation of projects to solve local problems by applying the principles of free enterprise
White Rose: An organization that promotes progressive politics through alternative media projects
POLITICS AND LAW
Phi Alpha Delta: Pre-law fraternity
Civil Liberties Union, Marshall University: An organization dedicated to affirming citizens' civil liberties
College Democrats: MU student organization of the Republican party
College Republicans: MU Student organization of the Republican party
Lambda Alpha Epsilon: American criminal justice association
Model United Nations
Young Democrats: Involve and teach members about the Democratic party, politics, and government
RELIGIOUS
Alpha & Omega Campus Ministries: A student organization designed to provide an environment of encouragement and training that will facilitate personal, social, and spiritual growth for college students
Baptist Campus Ministry: Christian group that meets for fellowship, singing, and bible study
Campus Crusade for Christ: Interdenomination Christian organization
Campus Flood: Campus Flood is a spirit-filled Christian organization dedicated to reaching out to every person and to unite and focus on one goal: to make the truth of Christ revealed in our own lives
Campus Light Ministries: Christian campus ministry
Campus Ministries International: Promote the beliefs and views of the United Pentecostal Church International
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship: Chi Alpha is a campus ministry
Christian Medical Association (CMA): Mission is to motivate, educate, and equip Christian physicians and dentists to glorify God by living out the character of Christ
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Student Association: To provide students opportunities for education, service, and fellowship
Muslim Student Association: To inform about Islam and to have a social, religious, and educational program about Islam for all students
Navigators: Students for Christ
Newman Association, Marshall University: Catholic Church on campus, welcoming everyone to participate in programs that foster spiritual, personal, social, and intellectual development
People Reaching Out With Love (PROWL): Ecumenical Christian organization funded by Presbyterians. We offer support to students through weekly programs, Bible study, retreats, and Pastoral care. We perform outreach activities to City Mission, Barboursville School, etc.
Revolution Ministries: Christian campus ministry intended to reach not only Christian students but also others interested in learning about faith in God
United Methodist Students, MU: United Methodist as well as other students meet to provide Christian nurture, fellowship, education, and to participate in community service as well as providing worship opportunities
University Christian Fellowship: A campus ministry sponsored by Norway Avenue Church of Christ
SPECIAL CONCERNS
4-H, MU Collegiate
Campus Girl Scouts: Campus Girl Scouts is a branch of the Girl Scout movement established to provide service to Girl Scout councils and to girls
Gamer's Guild: An organization devoted to gamers of all sorts; L.A.N., collectible, card games, RPGs, video games, and much more
Gay-Straight Alliance MU Graduate Student Council: We are designed to meet the needs and concerns of all graduate students. The graduate students use our organization as their main voice and advocate. We are also devoted to working with/alongside SGA.
Helper's Club: The club is designed to aide the community by providing services such as food drives and mentoring programs to learning disabled elementary-age school children
Helping Organizations Unite Students in Excellence (HOUSE): Representative organization consisting of all campus student organizations promoting unity and a stronger student organization population
Lambda Society: An organization to provide support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and straight communities at Marshall and the surrounding area. Additional work is done to educate all people and work for equal rights for all
Marshall Actions for Peaceful Solutions (MAPS): Peace education and fundraising for humanitarian organizations
Society of Student Filmmakers: The purpose of this club is to make video productions including but not limited to artistic movies, talk shows and university affairs programs. Club members will gain experience in all aspects of video productions
Student Advisory Board: This organization will serve as a way to facilitate communication between students and the administration
Student Council for Exceptional Children: For any student interested in the education and well-being of persons with exceptional needs
Winter Wonderland Committee: Helping students celebrate the winter holidays by decorating the campus with lights, garlands, figures, etc. before they leave for the winter break
Women's Studies Student Association: To provide campus awareness about current equality issues and reproductive rights
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Aikido Club: Club that gives instruction in the martial art of Aikido (non-competitive)
Angels Incorporated: Educational and social organization
Athletic Trainers' Association (MUATA): To promote athletic training
Cycling Club, MU: A club for anyone who enjoys cycling
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Herd Sport Management and Marketing Club: The purpose is to promote the professional development of graduate students through leadership training and involvement in the fields of sport administration
Hoosier, Inc.: Sports club (focused on basketball) who will compete in and travel to tournaments representing Marshall University
Jukido Jujitsu: A logical practical approach to self defense. Students learn the self defense system of Jukido Jujitsu
Lacrosse Club, MU: Organized lacrosse team that will compete against other lacrosse teams on the collegiate level
Outdoor Adventure Club Paintball Club, MU Parks and Recreational Organization for Students
Rugby Football Club, MU: Intercollegiate athletic club. Member of USA Rugby Football Union, Midwest Rugby Football Union, and Ohio Rugby Football Union
Sweethearts, MU: Social organization
Table Tennis Club: A table tennis/ping pong club created to enjoy the sport. Our goal is to promote the sport of table tennis to all ages, races, and genders
Whitewater Club, MU (MUWC): MUWC's purpose is to introduce people to whitewater boating and to network people associated with Marshall University
Women's Rugby Club, MU: An intercollegiate sport for women, playing rugby. Part of the Ohio Rugby Union
X-treme Fear Club: The purpose of the club is to study the effects of fear and adrenaline on the mind and body through extreme sports
VOLUNTEERING AND SERVICE
Alpha Phi Omega: Co-ed service fraternity
Circle K: Worldwide service organization
English Graduate Student Association (EGSA): Academic and service organization designed to draw awareness to humanities
Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America Alumni & Associates, MU (MUFCCLA): Student-led organization whose central focus is the family. Very involved in community service and preparing men and women for roles in today's society
Habitat for Humanity: Provide volunteers for home building and repair for the underprivileged every Friday afternoon
Impact: Organization for community involvement, education, and charitable purposes
Lions Club: Volunteer and service organization
Omega Pearls: Social organization that focuses on community service with children
Student Ambassadors, Marshall University: A volunteer student organization committed to positive representation of students, alumni, and members of the community while collaborating with Admissions, Alumni Affairs, and the University President
