Purpose: to promote awareness of disability issues and to provide a forum for those with/out disabilities to converse, learn and socialize together.

Allies
Contact: Liz Westbrook
Advisor: Judith Sonnenberg
Web Site: link

Purpose: to promote education, communication, and understanding among all sexual orientations in order to unify the Southwestern community. We seek to provide a safe space for discussion of GLBTQ/sexual orientation issues, both personal and political.

Alpha Phi Omega
Contact: Andrew Mayo
Advisor: Tim O'Neill
Web Site: link

Purpose: to develop leadership, promote friendship and provide service to humanity.

American Chemical Society
Contact: Robert Lockwood
Advisor: Nikos Bentenitis

Purpose: to provide an opportunity for students of a chemical science to become better acquainted with the field and resources available to them.

A.S.I.A. Club
Contact: Katherine Siciliano
Advisor: Carl Robertson

Purpose: to revive and maintain campus-wide interest, activity and exploration within the distinctive cultures of Asia.

Best Buddies
Contact: Julia Poritz
Advisor: Alicia Moore and Sherry Adrian

Purpose: to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for mutually enriching one to one friendships and integrated employment.

Bridge Builders

Contact: Laura Burrow
Advisor: Michele Amerson

Purpose: to use peer education in improving multicultural awareness and promoting respect for diversity on the campus of Southwestern University.

College Republicans
Contact: Colby Swain
Advisor: Tim O'Neill

Purpose: to promote and discuss Republican issues and candidates, to encourage a more politically active campus community.

Colleges Against Cancer

Contact: Janet Del Real
Advisor: Kathi Arrington

Purpose: a national collaboration, including students, faculty and staff, dedicated to fighting cancer by educating the campus community through advocacy, volunteering and engaging in programs sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

College Percussive Arts Society
Contact: Josh Casiano
Advisor: Thad Anderson

Purpose: to enrich the Southwestern community through the advancement of the percussive arts while serving as a vehicle for its members to cultivate and explore their interests in the field of percussion.

Composers' Collective of SU
Contact: Natalie Moore
Advisor: Jason Hoogerhyde

Purpose: to encourage the composition of original art music by student and amateur composers at S.U., to enrich the artistic life of S.U. by exhibiting student work at an annual concert, to foster in other students an appreciation for serious art music.

EBONY
Contact: Latoya Alexander
Web Site: link
Advisor: Ron Swain

Purpose: to promote unity among African Americans and the SU community; greater awareness and appreciation of the African American culture.

Feminist Voices
Contact: Jamie Falconnier

Purpose: to foster awareness of societal issues from feminist perspectives.

Gender Awareness Center (GAC)
Contact/Advisor: Emily Flemming
Web Site: link

Purpose: to provide safe and judgeless space equipped with materials and resources necessary for students, faculty and staff to learn about issues relating to race, gender, sexuality, and class.

Indian Student Association
Contact: Sumi Jampana
Advisor: Maria Todd

Purpose: to raise awareness of the colorful culture of India; to foster an open environment for learning and celebration.

Intellectual Carriers of Enlightenment (ICE)
Contact: Charles Prince
Advisor: Ron Swain

Purpose: to create a a social and political group for African American males on the Southwestern campus that is specifically, but not exclusively, concerned with the interests of African American males on campus.

Korouva Milkbar
Contact: Eva Graham
Advisor: Laura Helms

Purpose: student-run coffeehouse which strives to increase social programming opportunities while enjoying coffee and tea.

Latinos Unidos
Contact: Erin Fonseca
Advisor: Katy Ross

Purpose: to provide an understanding of Hispanic culture and to serve as a means for intercultural exchange.

Progressive Student Alliance
Contact: Hannah Adkison
Advisor: Eric Selbin
Web site: link

Purpose: to promote the education and overall awareness of social, environmental and peace issues (on a group, societal and international level) through discussions of the issues, their causes, and possible solutions.

Rotaract Club of Southwestern
Contact: Lindsey Loocke
Advisor: Roger Young
Website: link

Purpose: to provide opportunities for local and international community service and enhance professional development through affiliation with local Rotary Clubs and Rotary International.

Sign of the Times
Advisor: Sherry Adrian

Purpose: to increase awareness of the Deaf culture; to encourage members to become fluent in beginner level American Sign Language; to reach out to the Deaf community.

Students for Environmental Activism and Knowledge (SEAK)
Contact: Kimberly Griffin
Advisor: Laura Hobgood-Oster

Purpose: to pursue and promote more environmentally sound actions at SU and to facilitate awareness at SU.

Southwestern Gardening Club
Contact: Alex Rutledge
Advisor: Laura Hobgood-Oster

Purpose: to promote the hobby of gardening and to maintain one or more gardens.

Southwestern International Club
Contact: Anna Beal
Advisor: Sue Mennicke

Purpose: to foster international awareness at Southwestern by providing a connection to our international students and by promoting cultural events for the campus.

Southwestern Mock Trial Team
Contact: Sarah Gould
Advisor: Thomas McClendon

Purpose: to bring students together in an organization that challenges and develops public speaking, debating, critical thinking, and acting skills; educates students on the inner-workings of the legal system; and allows students, professors and alumni to work together to achieve a common goal.

Story Tree
Advisor: David Gaines

Purpose: to read and discuss short works of fiction and to encourage appreciation of and interest in literature.

Students Ending Sexual Assault (SESA)
Contact: Erika Kleinschmidt
Advisor: Emily Flemming

Purpose: to promote discussion about issues surrounding sexual assault among the student body, and try to discourage and eliminate sexual misconduct.

Student Foundation
Contact: Jordan Ingram
Advisor: JoAnn Lucero
Web Site: link

Purpose: to serve as a liaison between the student body and the university administration; to enlist and motivate S.U. students to promote the welfare of the university.

Student Peace Alliance
Contact: Rob Atkinson
Advisor: Kathleen Juhl

Purpose: to create a culture of peace on campuses and in communities. Currently, the main effort of SPA is to advocate legislation to establish a U.S. Department of Peace through education and grassroots action.

Students Helping the Admission Recruiting Process (SHARP)
Contact: Meredith Robey
Advisor: Gail Roberson

Purpose: to unite students with prospective students to enrich the recruitment experience.

SU Athletic Training Association
Advisor: Glenn Schwab

Purpose: to promote student interest in Athletic Training by providing leadership, programs, and service; to inform prospective students of the opportunities available in the field of athletic training.

SU Chess Club
Contact: Suzy Fudge
Advisor: Phil Hopkins

Purpose: to improve and preserve the chess playing abilities of the individual and to prepare him/her for higher level playing.

SU Habitat for Humanity
Contact: Brendin James
Advisor: Ron Swain

Purpose: To facilitate opportunities which encourages the SU community to become involved with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County.

SU Libertarians
Contact: Meredith Orf
Advisor: Fred Sellers

Purpose: to increase campus awareness of libertarian ideas, engage varying ideologies in debate and give voice to the libertarian student body.

SU Native
Contact: Rob Atkinson
Advisor: Ben Nava

Purpose: to raise awareness of Native American and indigenous teachings, values, and cultures to build a connection between the SU community and native issues in the Georgetown area.

SU NORML
Advisor: Melissa Johnson

Purpose: to educate SU and the surrounding community about cannabis and the unjust laws surrounding its prohibition.

SU Opera Club
Contact: Erin McHugh
Advisor: Jason Hoogerhyde

Purpose: to foster student interest in activities regarding leadership, networking class preparation.

SU Physics and Engineering Rocks (SUPER)
Contact: Melanie Loop
Advisor: Mark Bottorff

Purpose: to foster wide student interest and participation in the fields of physics and engineering.

The Business Associates
Advisor: Mary Grace Neville

Purpose: to foster student interest in activities regarding leadership, networking and class preparation.

The Officials Association
Contact: Pelham Keahey
Advisor: Anna Castillo

Purpose: to promote better officiating through educational and supportive endeavors.

Theatre for Social Justice
Contact: Lindsey Smith
Advisor: Kathleen Juhl

Purpose: to promote theatre for social justice in order to bring together activists and performers to promote awareness of issues on our campus and the local community.

Young Democrats
Contact: Sally Redden
Advisor: Paul Sicard

Purpose: to educate the campus on important issues and encourage participation in the political process.

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