Listing of Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Contact:

    Emma Clarkson

Faculty Advisor:

    Craig Naylor(1959)

Student Contact:

   Hannah Hammack

Student Contact:
    Kendall Harring

AlphaMuSigma@gmail.com

The Anarchist Social Theory Club is dedicated to providing an intellectual space for those interested in learning more about alternative theories of government. Our goal is to offer an open-minded forum for education and discussion open to all students.

ASTC.wikispaces.com/ASTC

Faculty Advisor:

    Farhang Rouhani (1897)

The Asian Student Association strives to promote the appreciation and understanding of Asia through social, educational, and cultural activities. ASA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or age..

Student Contact:

    ASA@umw.edu

students.umw.edu/~ASA/
Faculty Advisor:
    Constance Fletcher Smith(1545)

ARH is the representative body for residential students on campus. It is an SGA organization.

arh@umw.edu

Student Contact:
     Amanda Russell
Faculty Advisor:
    Christopher L. Medley (1058)

The Aubade is the University of Mary Washington's annual review of art and literature. We seek to showcase the best of what the artistic community at UMW has to offer. All submissions are judged anonymously by the reading staff and editors of the Aubade.

Student Contact:
     Aubade@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:

    Claudia Emerson (On Sabbatical)

The Battlefield Yearbook provides the students of UMW with a 320-page color tyearbook depicting the year's activities.

Student Contact:

    Battlefield@umw.edu

Student Contact:

Bellacapella@hotmail.com

Serving to provide a platform for discourse in all fields of biology and facilitating as a forum where students interested in biology can gather to share their interests.

Student Contact:

    sstark@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
    Joella Killian (1418)

Our purpose is to educate the UMW campus and surrounding areas about African American history, culture, and experiences. The BSA is a diverse body who seeks to create relationships and to establish open communication with all people about issues involving the black community.

Student Contact:

    Kiama Anthony

Faculty Advisor:
    Carol Ben-Davies (1666)

Student Contact:

Nthorne@umw.edu

UMW Breakers aims to create awareness and to teach breakdancing to the public.

Student Contact:

    jargarin@umw.edu

Brothers of a New Direction is the community service arm of the Black Student Association. Through service in our community, we work to enhance the UMW community at large through volunteer work, discussions, and cultural events and activities.

Student Contact:

    Kiama Anthony

Faculty Advisor:
    Christopher Medly (1058)

The official newspaper of the University.

Student Contact:

    Bullet@umw.edu
(540) 654-1133

The CCC provides an environment that fosters open-minded faith discussions and welcomes all denominations of Christianity. With a willingness to talk, we welcome anyone into our journey of faith. We seek to grow as brothers and sisters in Christ who laugh, cry, and play together.

The Mary Washington Campus Scouts is a community service-based group that works with Girl Scouts in the area doing various activities as well as volunteering at a nursing home and a homeless shelter, and cleaning up the river, among others. We are a fun-loving and spirited group. No previous Girl Scout experience required!

Student Contact:

   UMWCampusScouts@gmail.com

Canterbury Club is an Episcopal / Anglican Campus Ministry. The purpose is to foster and enhance the spiritual, intellectual, and social lives of the students. We provide hospitality to all students through the community gathered at Trinity Church and the Canterbury House, located at 820 College Ave.

Student Contact:

    Jackie Wright

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Deborah O'Dell (1417)

The goal of CCM is to be a Catholic presence on campus and to provide sacramental support as well as fellowship and educational opportunities.

Cheap Seats Cinema strives to bring quality film entertainment to the Mary Washington community through screen and television programming.

As a squad we will cheer at boys and girls home basketball games and possibly participate in a competition.

Student Contact:

FreeTeams.net/umwcheer/index.html

Student conctact:

nbarr6vi@umw.edu

Circle K is an international community service organization that is part of Kiwanis International. A special emphasis is placed on helping the children of the world.

Student Contact:

    meads@umw.edu

MWCircleK@gmail.com

Faculty Advisor:
    Jessica Locke (1998)

Class Council provides traditional entertainment and organize traditional ceremonies for the entire campus.

(540) 654-1135

CCouncil@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Stageberg (1486)

The UMW Classics Club endeavors to spread awareness and enthusiasm for all things ancient.

Student Contact:

    cbecker@umw.edu
Faculty Advisor:
    Joe Romero (1023)

The purpose of the Classic Film Club is to entertain and educate the students of UMW by screening and discussing films made in the first half of the 20th century. The aim is to broaden the perspectives of UMW students by exposing them to older films that might otherwise be passed by, and cultivating appreciation of cinema as a lasting art form and cultural reflection.

Faculty Advisor:
    Leonard Koos (205)

Student Contact:

sepstein@umw.edu

The purpose of the UMW Republicans is to promote the Republican platform, volunteer in local campaigns, learn and study current events, and participate in community service.

COAR is a student-run volunteer service-learning program.

The Commuting Student Association provides off campus students with an information and social events resource as well as an increased inclusion and feeling of welcome on campus.

This organization provides support and organization for UMW cycling enthusiasts.

Student Contact:

brevnsjr@yahoo.com

Student Contact:

    jguid2su@umw.edu

The Dilletantes of Astronomy promotes astronomy among the community of UMW students.

Student Contact:

    ctrio3nn@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
    Bulent Atalay (1429)

Student Contact:

eazzara@umw.edu

Student Contact:

skaur@umw.edu

We are organized to promote awareness and education about environmental issues among the college community.

umwecoclub@gmail.com

Faculty Advisor:
     Dr. Whipkey (1428)

The purpose of the Economics Club is to promote the study and application of economic principles in students’ everyday lives.

(540) 373-1554

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Shawn Humphrey (1487)

Student Contact:

aedwa1uy@umw.edu

E Pluribus Unum promotes political awareness and attempts to increase voter turnout among Mary Washington students. E Pluribus Unum is a non-partisan club which accepts people of all political affiliations.

Student Contact:

    Epu.umw@gmail.com

Faculty Advisor:
    Ranjit Singh (1496)

Student Contact:

Fashion@umw.edu

The purpose of the Fencing Club is to provide basic instruction and equipment for the sport of fencing. On-campus practice and off-campus tournaments are scheduled regularly.

Student Contact:

    Finance@umw.edu

French Fliques is an organization devoted to exposing the student body to as much French cinemas as possible. We also have a passion for films from other countries, and we include them in our events, as well.

Student Contact:

    John Eskeland

Student Contact:

TheGathering@umw.edu

The purpose of the Geography Club is to promote, acquaint, and involve interested students in geography and geographic awareness.

geoclub@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
    Stephen P. Hanna (1490)

Student Contact:

rgallasc@umw.edu

Giant Productions is the student entertainment committee. Our purpose is to book and present bands and other acts for the student body.

Student Contact:

    Chrissie Woolsey
(540) 654-1140

Student Contact:

misaacson@umw.edu

Grace Campus Ministries exists to passionately proclaim the grace, power, and love of God to the UMW campus through community, active fun, prayer, and missions.

(540) 785-2273

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Steve Fuller (1421)

The Gun Club provides a safe environment for target practice and encourages the safe handling of firearms.

Faculty Advisor:
    Larry Penwell (1561)

    Galen deGraff (1458)

The UMW Habitat Club fosters student interest in Habitat for Humanity, advocates on behalf of people in need of shelter, and helps fund raise for the work of Habitat for Humanity.

This History Club is meant to increase education and awareness of history throughout the world.

The purpose of the Historic Preservation Club is to promote, acquaint, and involve interested students of the University of Mary Washington in the preservation field. The club will strive to promote ethics in the community and society as well as to increase students’ awareness of preservation benefits and career possibilities.

Student Contact:

   hispclub@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
   Dr. Doug Sanford (1314)

The Honor Council stewards the Honor system, investigates Honor accusations, runs Honor hearings, and issues Honor sanctions.

Student Contact:

    honor@umw.edu

students.umw.edu/~honor

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Chirico (1062)

The purpose of the Equestrian Club is to provide an outlet for people with a shared interest in horses, including educational activities.

The purpose of the Human Rights Club is to raise awareness and support for efforts to end human suffering around the world.

Oversees all clubs and organizations on campus.

Faculty Contact:

    Joe Mollo (1061)

Intervarsity is a non-denominational Christian club which meets weekly and has many small groups that get into the Bible. Intervarsity also does many service projects.

Student Contact:

adixo3po@umw.edu

This club aids in bringing awareness about child soldiering in Uganda to the UMW campus. It also would raise money through fundraisers to help sponsor a school in Uganda through the Schools for Schools program. The club gets its name from a documentary which has spawned a larger organization with which we would be involved with (for more information on the larger organization: www.invisiblechildren.com).

Student Contact:

    Julie Robert

Faculty Advisor:
    Elizabeth F. Larus (1497)

Our purpose is to promote Islamic awareness throughout the campus and open the student body to the diverse Muslims around the world.

The purpose of J.A.D.E. is to showcase the cultural variety of Japanese animated entertainment, as well as to provide a forum where Japanese history, language, art, myths, games, and music can be discussed and enjoyed.

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Musick (1870)

The JSA is an educational club celebrating cultural diversity, but concentrates on the Jewish culture. JSA spreads the awareness of the Jewish culture to the UMW community through various educational events, and by working with other organizations the JSA can present information with other different cultural groups.

The Judicial Review Board is a student-run organization that investigates violations of community standards on campus, and if necessary, provides educational sanctions to the student found responsible of the violation. The purpose of the JRB is to offer students the opportunity to present their case to an unbiased board of peers when involved in violations of University policy.

Student Contact:

    Nicolas Perilla
(540) 654-1142

Faculty Advisor:
    Raymond Tuttle (1660)

Student Contact:

umwlrc.wikispaces.com

The Latin Dance Club teaches and performs various dances from Latino culture including salsa, bachata, and merengue. Public dances will also be held throughout the year.

latindanceclub@gmail.com

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Rouhani (1897)

Student Contact:

gpere4ep@umw.edu

MAA brings students to mathematics outside of the class room by incorporating math through activities, events, and school wide functions.

Rugby team with the purpose to promote men’s rugby for college students.

Model UN is an organization of students with an interest in politics, history, diplomacy, and international issues. We attend conferences with students from across the country and debate issues ranging from nuclear disarmament and international security, to world health, natural disaster relief, and human rights. You do not have to be a Political Science or International Affairs major to join. We have members from many other disciplines - from business, to art, to biology. Everyone is welcome!

The organization is focused on providing effective leadership to the campus as well as the community and has made a commitment to serve society.

Student Contact:

arohde@umw.edu

NEW promotes diversity, knowledge, and cultural understanding through book club with conservative valued women.

Support the troops!

Student Contact:

    Amy Poklar

Student Contact:

dmascher@umw.edu

The Performing Arts Club is a dance group which puts on two performances per semester and provides students with dance classes in multiple areas of dance as well as opportunities to choreograph and perform.

Student Contact:

    alind0vz@umw.edu

Student Contact:

cgold2sj@umw.edu

This organization's purpose is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

The purpose of the Photo Club is to promote the art and function of photography.

Faculty Advisor:
    Steve L. Griffin (2037)

Originally created to handle the overflow of op-eds from the Bullet in 1986, the Polemic is now a literary and art magazine that accepts various kinds of works, including prose, poetry, opinion pieces and artwork.

The Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Society guides and educates students that hope to pursue a career in medicine.

Student Contact:

prelaw@umw.edu

students.umw.edu/~prelaw

The Pre-Vet Club provides those interested in a veterinary career with application advice, course advice, and volunteer opportunities.

PRISM provides an open space for students to discuss issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity as well as raise awareness of GLBT issues on campuses.

Contact:

prism@umw.edu

The purpose of the Renaissance Club is to reenact and research the Middle Ages and the Renaissance periods all around the world.

Faculty Advisor:
    W. Gardner Campbell (1542)

We’re a club that strives to put others before ourselves by doing great community service projects for people around the region, the nation, and in other countries.

Student Contact:

dmuncaci@umw.edu

Student Contact:

adedajic@umw.edu

Student Contact:

    Dustin McDonald

Student Contact:

jcopp3ce@umw.edu

Student Contact:

cexle1ng@umw.edu

The Society of Physics Students promotes physics among the community of UMW students.

Student Contact:

    Brandi Rollins

Faculty Advisor:
    Susan Matts

Local chapter of the Student Virginia Education Association, a pre-professional organization for future teachers, affiliated with the Virginia Education Association and the National Education Association.

Student Contact:

    sea@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
    Dr. Dale Wright (1351)

To raise awareness on campus about diversity and other cultures through workshops and residential facilitations.

Student Contact:

    celder@umw.edu

Students for Life is a non-politically or religiously affiliated pro-life group committed to educating students about the pro-life cause and providing opportunities for activism.

Student Contact:

    Sarah Gardner

The SGA is a forum where students bring their concerns about campus issues ranging from academics to safety. We also address local, state, and national issues which affect students (for example, VRE parking). We are also the students’ link with the administration. Along with these duties, we organize community events to foster school spirit, such as the Homecoming fireworks.

Student Contact:

    SGA@umw.edu
(540) 654-1150

Faculty Advisor:
    Dean Cedric Rucker (1200)

Student Contact:

ssier1am@umw.edu

Symfonics is UMW’s only co-ed a cappella group.

The Tennis Club at the University of Mary Washington will be fully dedicated to the teaching, practice, and spread of the sport of tennis throughout the campus.

Student Contact:

    Terry Grant II
    Kenny Barnes

Faculty Advisor:
    Don Paitrick (2483)

The purpose of the Terrapins is to promote collegiate synchronized swimming through demonstrations and competitions.

Student Contact:

synchro@umw.edu

students.umw.edu/~synchro.html

The purpose of the Trek Club is to provide outdoor opportunities to the students of UMW.

Faculty Advisor:
Joseph Gagliardi (1025) jgagliar@umw.edu

Student Contact:

awins3om@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:

Charles Sharpless (1405)

Contraceptive information classes taught in conjunction with the UMW women’s clinic and campus wide sexual health education.

(540) 654-1152

Faculty Advisor:
    Ray Tuttle (1660)

The purpose of Women of Color is to promote unity and awareness about women of different cultural backgrounds.

Faculty Advisor:
    Rita Thompson (1670)

WOC@umw.edu

Women’s Club Basketball provides students with the opportunity to play competitive basketball against other schools.

Faculty Advisor:
    Cris Hairston (2000)

The Women’s Rugby Club promotes the game of rugby through education and play.

Student Contact:

mboyc3ii@umw.edu

An intercollegiate girls soccer club. A step up from intramural without the commitment of varsity (self-coached).

Mary Massacre is the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team at UMW. We are members of the Ultimate Players Association. We compete against other club/college teams with hopes of winning and promoting a safe and fun environment for college athletes.

Knitting and crocheting club to help teach people new skills and create projects to donate to local groups in need.

Student Contact:

    Cari Kredinger

Faculty Advisor:
    Deborah O'Dell (1417)

A political organization dedicated to getting liberal-minded youth involved in helping candidates and staying informed.

Student Contact:

    nweiner@umw.edu

YWLP is a mentoring program for adolescent girls at risk for poor academic, social, and/or emotional outcomes. It pairs college women with middle school girls for a semester of mentoring and leadership skill development.

Student Contact:

    YWLP@umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
    Dawn Bowen (1491)