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Listing of Student Clubs and Organizations

Faculty advisors' University phone extensions are in parenthesis (prefix with 1-540-654 if dialing from outside of the University).

Clubs which are not officially recognized by the Inter-Club Association (ICA) are in italics.

Please contact the Office of Student Activities and Community Service at osacs@umw.edu or 540- 654-1061 if you have any questions.

Club Name
Description
Contact Information
Aikido at UMW The purpose of Aikido at UMW is to promote the philosophy and teaching of Aikido at UMW. Aikido is non-violent martial art that specializes in dealing with conflict and violence in a non-confrontational manner.

Student Contact:

Michelle Cole

Faculty Advisor:

Craig Naylor (x1959)

Alpha Mu Sigma (AMS) Alpha Mu Sigma strives to unite its members in a life long bond of scholarship, service, honor, and love.

Student Contact:
Heather Jones
Faculty Advisor:
Steven Thomas (x1061)

Alter Egos Step Club! The purpose of the step club is for students to come together and share a specific interest in step and dance. We hope to create a group that will strive to promote diversity of all kinds. Not only will we step together but we will live, learn, grow, and achieve together as one family unit. Student Contact:
Kierra Morris
Faculty Advisor:
Lawrence Webb (x2000)
American Marketing Association American Marketing Association's purpose is to provide marketing outreach to students and gain knowledge in techniquest principles of marketing.

Student Contact:
Peter Ceo
Faculty Advisor:
Carole Ann Creque

Ambassadors UMW Ambassadors is the Alumni Association's student volunteer group. Ambassadors travel to regional events and provide student support for Homecoming and Reunion. Membership is open to any student.

Student Contact:
Emilie Ritchie
Faculty Advisor:
Rebecca Kocher (x2063)

Anarchist Social Theory Club Anarchist Social Theory Club provides a meeting space for discussion of theory and different veins of anarchism.

Student Contact:
Sara Monk
Faculty Advisor:
Farhang Rouhani

Asian Student Association (ASA)

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:

Ann Wang
Christine Wang
Faculty Advisor:
Constance Fletcher Smith (x1545)

Asset Management Club The mission of the Asset Management Club is to expand its members' knowledge of portfolio management. Student Contact:
Kevin Kitching
Faculty Contact:
Gerald Fennemore (x1515)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) The chapter is organized and will be operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes to promote the increasing of knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management, and applications of modern computing, computing and its applications, and as a means of communication between persons having an interest in computing.
Student Contact:
Kirk George
Faculty Advisor:
Ernie Ackerman (x1320)
Association of Residence Halls (ARH) To offer a safe and fun community atmosphere to all in residence halls and on the campus of UMW. Student Contact:
Amanda Gold
Faculty Contact:
Christopher Medley (x1058)
Aubade

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:
aubadeumw@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Claudia Emerson (x1537)

Battlefield Yearbook

The Battlefield Yearbook provides the students of UMW with a 320-page color yearbook capturing the academic school year's memories.

Student Contact:
Anne Elder
OSACS Room 107
Faculty Advisor:
Joe Mollo (x1081)

Biology Club

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:

Sarah Stark

Faculty Advisor:
Joella Killian (x1418)

Black Student Association (BSA)

BSA is an active organization that serves as a forum for students of all races to learn about the culture and history of African Americans. We address contemporary issues affecting the African American community and seek to educate members in its culture.

Student Contact:

Charles Reed

Faculty Advisor:
Courtney Chapman (x1044)

Blue Tide Lacrosse Club This is the men's club lacrosse team of UMW, serving players who wish to continue to play without the varsity commitment.

Student Contact:
Dave Pierandri
Faculty Advisor:
Tom Fallace (x1352)

UMW Breakers UMW Breakers are committed to helping students learn and expand their dancing abilities. The emphasis is on hip-hop culture and athletic maneuvers. Student Contact:
Meredith McLeod
Faculty Advisor:
Beverly Mendez (x1243)
Brothers of a New Direction (BOND)

Bond provides a support system and serves as an outlet and forum for the discussion of political as well as personal problems affecting men of color as a whole. BOND strives to increase pride in the community while strengthening the presence and participation of men of color within every level of the community.

Student Contact:
Travis May
Faculty Advisor:
Christopher Medley (x1058)
The Bullet

The official newspaper of the University, seeking to inform and entertain the UMW community.

Student Contact:

Susannah Clark
Faculty Advisor:
Michael McCarthy

Campus Christian Community (CCC)

The CCC ministers with the students, faculty, and staff of UMW through the worship, study, fellowship, service, and practice of faith, while providing a forum to explore and question issues of faith and life.

Student Contact:
CCCUMW@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:

Campus Girl Scouts

Our club organizes events for Fredericksburg area Girl Scout Troops. We plan and host badge events, service projects, tours of campus, and other types of events for girls ages 5 - 18. One does not have to be a former or current Girl Scout to join, only enjoy working with children.

Student Contact:

Erin Burke
Faculty Advisor:
Joni Wilson (x2088)

Cheap Seats Cinema

Cheap Seats Cinema strives to bring quality film entertainment to the Mary Washington community through screen and television programming on Channel 27, while offering movie showings almost every weekend.

Student Contact:
Catherine Somerville
Faculty Advisor:
Joe Mollo (x1061)

Cheerleading

Cheerleading is an athletic club whose purpose is to increase the showing of school spirit throughout UMW.

Student Contact:
Lindsay Mouohan
FreeTeams.net/umwcheer/index.html
Faculty Advisor:
Mark Mermelstein

The Children of Time The purpose of COT is to look at the science fiction of the modern word: how it depicts possible futures, the metaphors for modern issues that we deal with today, and the issues that have been dealt with in the past. It will create a venue for discussion about these possibilities. Student Contact:
Hunter Smith
Faculty Advisor:
Joseph Romero (x1340)
Circle K

Circle K is an international community service organization that focuses on the tenets of service, leadership, and fellowship. Our club organizes service projects to support causes, within the campus, community, nation, and the world. Our purpose is to make a difference in and improve the lives of others through service.

Student Contact:
MWCircleK@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Jessica Locke

Civil War Reenactors Cluib Our purpose is to meet other student reenactors and give interested students the material and monetary assistance they need to try reenacting for the first time. Student Contact:
Rebecca Welker
Faculty Advisor:
Krystyn Moon
Class Council

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

Student Contact:
CCouncil@mail.umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Stageberg (x1486)

Classics Club Classics Club's mission is to explore and disseminate classical culture and civilization to the UMW community in order to nurture a public understanding of the importance of classical studies in the modern world. Student Contact:
David Yates
Faculty Advisor:
Joseph Romero
College Republicans

Our purpose is to promote the Republican Party's message to the campus community through meetings, conservative speakers, campaign participation, and outreach efforts.

Student Contact:
Andrew Luton
Faculty Advisor:
Leigh Frackelton (x1452)

Community Outreach and Resources (COAR)

COAR is a diverse group of students serving community needs through active exchange of service and learning while continually striving to find solutions to problems that challenge the community.

Student Contact:
coarumw@gmail.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Christina Eggenberger (x1122)

Commuting Student Association Through programming events and activities, representing commuter in the Student Government Association (SGA) and their dealings with the University, it is the hope of the CSA to help the commuting student become an integral part of the campus community. Student Contact:
Daniel Kauffman
Faculty Adivsor:
Joe Mollo (x1061)
Dance Team The dance team provides entertainment at school events and boosts school spirit during halftime at sporting events.

Student Contact:

Allison Sleeman
Faculty Advisor:
Tiffany Haughn (x1620)

Dilettantes of Astronomy An astronomy club whose purpose is to look at stars, planets, and other space objects. Student Contact:
Houston Sanders
Faculty Advisor:
(dis)Ability Club The purpose of (dis)Ability Club is to promote the values of diversity and acceptance of students with disabilities and to raise awareness of both visible and invisible disability within the UMW community. Also, (dis)Ability Club strives to provide a safe space to raise conerns pertaining to college students with disabilities. Student Contact:
Kate Bertron
Faculty Advisor:
Chris Foss
Disaster Relief Club Disaster Relief Club provides aid to areas in need due to unforseen circumstances, such as natural disasters. Student Contact:
Sadie Hagberg
Faculty Advisor:
Navil al-Tikriti (x1066)
Eagle Bhangra Eagle Bhangra contributes meaningfully to the diversity of experience at UMW. This organization is a performance team that appeals to students of all cultures that are interested in the dance, dress, and dynamic present of Bhangra's South Asian and Central Asian roots.

Student Contact:
Ako Nagahama
Faculty Advisor:
LaNita Weisenberger

Ecology Club The Ecology Club strives to promote environmental responsibility both on and off campus by engaging the larger student body throguh events and activism. Student Contact:
umwecoclub@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Chuck Whipkey
Economics Club

The purpose of the Economics Club is to provide individuals with the chance to debate and further devlop their understanding of economic and business issues and how they relate to the world at large through meetings, debates, and public events.

Student Contact:
Sarah Ball
Faculty Advisor:
Shawn Humphrey (x1487)

English as a Second Language (ESOL) Classes / Spanish Club The purpose of this club is to provide both current Spanish majors and other majors with opportunities to further their language capabilities while generating strong ties to the community through intentional endeavors of service and educational planning. Student Contact:
Anne Longerbeam
Faculty Advisor:
Jessica Locke
Fencing

MW Fencing teaches students how to compete in the olympic sport of fencing in a friendly environment. The club is designed to cater to every level of experience and will also provide equipment. En garde!

Student Contact:
fencing@mail.umw.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Samantha Emswiler

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) To enhance the academic experience of students by cultivating business oriented experiential learning opportunities.

Student Contact:
Aaron Chandler
Faculty Advisor:
Dan Hubbard (x1460)

The Gathering An inter-denominational Christian club which seeks to provide Biblical instruction, worship time, and opportunities to get connected in service with the community.

Student Contact:
Katie Jones
Faculty Advisor:
Stephen Davies

Geography Club This club is intended to be a collective of students and faculty interested in pursuing relevant topics of interest in the field of geography and sharing this interest with each other and the public. Student Contact:
Helen Sulcoski
Faculty Advisor:
Geoscience Club of UMW The purpose of Geoscience club of UMW is to unite E-Sci majors and those that love the outsdoors. Geoscience club seeks recreation, service, and further education outside of the classroom. Student Contact:
Jon-Mikel Whalen
Faculty Advisor:
Niel Tibert
Giant Productions

Giant Productions is in charge of bringing entertainment to UMW- comedians, musicians, etc. Giant books events and so students can have a great time. From the meetings Giant decides what the campus most wants to see and tries to make it happen. Giant brings as much entertainment as possible while making it as accessible as possible.

Student Contact:

giant@mail.umw.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Joe Mollo

Grace Campus Ministries

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.

Student Contact:
Mirey Elias

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Steve Fuller (x1421)

Guerilla Art Liberation Lives (GALL) The purpose of GALL is to support the arts in all forms in both the Mary Washington community and the city of Fredericksburg, to break down the separation of art from its audience, and to foster the growth of clubs through art. Student Contact:
Sara Monk
Mike Isaacson
Faculty Advisor:
James Harding
Hand Percussion Club Hand Percussion club has weekly meetings in order to learn traditional West African and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, use authentic instruments, and create new and unique rhythms. Each semester Hand Percussion Club has 3-5 performances. Student Contact:
Andrew Rozsa
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Craig Naylor (x1959)
Historic Preservation Club

The purpose of the Historic Preservation Club is to promote preservation to our majors, the campus community, and downtown Fredericksburg. We strive to educate club members and others on up to date preservation issues through many different venues.

Student Contact:
Laura Heemer

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Doug Sanford (x1314)

Honor Council

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

Student Contact:

Sarah Payne

Faculty Advisor:
Carter Hudgins

Inter-Club Association The purpose of ICA will be to help new clubs form and assist existing ones. Student Contact:
Ryan Gallasch
Faculty Advisor:
Joe Mollo (x1861)
International Friendship Program The International Friendship Program is an organization that pairs international and American students based on shared hobbies, interestes, and majors, and encourages members to meet once a month to establish cross-cultural friendships. The group goes on excursions to places such as Washington, D.C., King's Dominion, and Colonial Williamsburg. Student Contact:
Kelsey Coates
Faculty Advisor:
Leslie Leahy
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

Intervarsity is a group pursuing Christ's gift of love and salvation on the UMW campus. We are interested in serving God's kingdom and learning about God's heart for justice.

Student Contact:
Cally Myhrum
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Stageberg (x1486)

Invisible Children Invisible Children is a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending the civil war in northern Uganda & educating the affected children. The UMW club is focused on raising money and awareness for this cause and its sister school, Lacor Secondary. Student Contact:
Nicole Kappatos
Faculty Advisor:
Elizabeth Larus (x1497)
Islamic Student Association (ISA)

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

Student Contact:
isa@mail.umw.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Medhi Aminrazavi (x1341)

Japanese Animated and Dramatic Entertainment (J.A.D.E.)

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.

Student Contact:
Rachel Ann Blier
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Christopher Musick (x1870)

Jewish Student Association / Hillel (JSA)

Our mission is to promote Jewish life on Mary Washington's campus through both cultural and religious activities. Further, we aim to add to the overall diversity of Mary Washington's student body by promotion tolerance, communication, and education.

Student Contact:
Thalia Hapert Rodis
Mandi Solomon
Faculty Advisor:
Marsha Zaidman (x1478)
Dr. David Rettinger (1364)

Judicial Review Board (JRB)

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:
jrb@mail.umw.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Tuttle (x1527)

Latin Dance Club

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.

Student Contact:
latindanceclub@gmail.com

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Rouhani (x1897)

Latino Student Assocation (LSA) To add to the diversity of the UMW community by hosting events and meetings that exhibit and discuss Latin American and Spanish culture.

Student Contact:
umwlsa@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:

Mathematics Association of America (MAA)

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

Student Contact:
Thomas Wolfe
Faculty Advisor:

Randall Helmstutler (x1329)

Men's Club Soccer We competitively compete amongst each other and other universities in the sport of soccer.

Student Contact:
Bryan Powers
Faculty Advisor:
Mark Mermelstein

Men's Ultimate Frisbee Men's Ultimate strives to develop the ultimate frisbee program on campus and build intercollegiate bonds.

Student Contact:
William Austin Bartenstein
Faculty Advisor:
Charles Sharpless (x1405)

Mock Trial Team   Student Contact:
Anna Lindemann
Faculty Advisor:
Chad Murphy
Model United Nations

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. Our mission is to provide students an opportunity to learn more about international government in a dynamic setting, as well as to practice debate, writing, and research skills.

Student Contact:
Sarah Lowdon
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Jason Davidson
Mortar Board- Cap and Gown Chapter

Mortar Board is an honor society which recognizes leadership, academic achievement, and community service.

Student Contact:
Erin Hoesly
Faculty Advisor:
David Rettinger (x1364)
   

Mothers Rugby (Men's Club)

We play, promote, and educate students on Rugby Union. We hope to continue the wonderful tradition of succes that Mothers have passed down over the decades.

Student Contact:
Kyle Hoffmann
Faculty Advisor:
B
ob Liebau

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars This honors society strives to embody the three pillars of scholarship, leadership, and service within the UMW community and the greater Fredericksburg region. Student Contact:
Lyssa Cousineau
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Ray Tuttle (x1660)
The Neocommunity To provide a space to explore and optimize the psychological and social factors that shape our thoughts, beliefs, and feelngs.

Student Contact:
Alex Rohde
Faculty Advisor:
Les Phares (x1455)

Network of Enlightened Women (NEW)

The mission of NEW is to foster the education and leadership skills of conservative university women. NEW meets to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing women today, as well as to discuss political issues. NEW is also a book club.

Student Contact:
Kathleen Heron
Faculty Advisor:

The One Note Stand One Note Stand provides the UMW campus and surrounding community with classical and contemporary music through accapella performances.

Student Contact:
Diana Scott
Faculty Advisor:
Stephen Burton (x1960)

Operation Smile Operation Smile is a non-profit, international organization with the goal to provide cleft palette operations on impoverished children. Through weekly fundraising events, UMW's Operation Smile chapter hopes to raise awareness of the group's cause, while concurrently making monetary contributions.

Student Contact:
Lucas A. Reed
Faculty Advisor:
K. Nicole Crowder (x1016)

Orpheum Film Club

The purpose of the Orpheum 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.

Student Contact:
orpheumfilm@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Leonard Koos

People for the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities (PRISM)

PRISM's goal is to promote the values of diversity and acceptance of students of sexual and gender minorities and allies of the queer community through club meetings and sponsored events on campus.

Student Contact:
umwprism@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Mara Scanlon

Performing Arts Club

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

Student Contact:
umwpac@mail.umw.edu
Faculty Contact:
PERL To promote, educate, recruit and lead women in technology and computer science as well as promote unity within the Computer Science department.

Student Contact:
umwperls@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Stephen Davies

Photography Club

The purpose of the Photo Club is to enjoy the company of other photographers and expand each others experience in the field. We consider ourselves a creative outlet on campus, giving others a chance to show their art work and express themselves in club events.

Student Contact:
Laila Almahdali
Faculty Advisor:
Rosemary Jesionowski (x2037)

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Club The club is to provide information regarding careers in physical and occupational therapies.

Student Contact:
umwptot@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Deborah O'Dell

Polemic

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.

Student Contact:
umwpolemic@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Eric Lorentzen (x2124)

Pre-Medical Club

The Pre-Medical Club is designed to assist students and help them prepare their entry into medical school. We offer ideas, information, and outlines for their college career so they have the best possilbe chance to get accepted into their school of choice.

Student Contact:
Jonathan Hillyard
Jen Gerardi
Faculty Advisor:
Stephen G. Gallik (x1419)

Pre-Vet Club

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

Student Contact:
Catie Housley
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Lynn Lewis (x1415)

Renaissance Club

The purpose of the Renaissance Club is to explore the culture and society of the Renaissance Period in a fun environment.

Student Contact:
Melissa Patterson
Faculty Advisor:

Jim Gaines (x1985)

Rotaract Club

Rotaract Club strives to put others before ourselves by aiding those in our community, nation, and world.

Student Contact:
rotaractumw@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Robert Frackelton (x1452)

Running Club UMW Running Club is centered around having fun and promoting a healthy lifestyle through running. No experience necessary. Open to all students! Student Contact:
Mike Ambrose
Faculty Advisor:
Stephen Stageberg
Russian Club Russian Club seeks to inform and educate about Slavic culture and political affairs.

Student Contact:
Aida Dedajic
Faculty Advisor:
Steven Harris

Scuba Club Scuba Club's goal is to provide fellowship, discuss current technology in scuba diving, and participate in a wide variety of diving experiences.

Student Contact:
Brad Nissen
Faculty Advisor:

Neil Tilbert

Sexual Assault Peer Advocates and Educators (SAPAE)   Student Contact:
save@mail.umw.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Ray Tuttle
Society of Physics Students (SPS)

The purpose of this organization is to promote extra-departmental interest in physics. Its functions include, but are not limited to: organizing field trips, sponsoring speakers, fundraising, and organizing social events.

Student Contact:

John Deasy

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Susan Matts

Society of Pre-Law The society of Pre-Law is a group for all UMW students interested in pursuing law education and/or practice. The society hosts speakers, forums, workships, and informational sessions to aid students with the law school application process and educate about the legal field. The society also provides community contacts to aid in internship opportunities.

Student Contact:
umwprelaw@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
R. Leigh Frackelton (x1452)

STAND STAND is UMW's student-led anti-genocide club whose purpose is to spread awareness and educate about genocide prevention.

Student Contact:
Corrie Shellnutt
umwstand@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Courtney Chapman

Student Education Association (SEA)

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@mail.umw.edu

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Dale Wright (x1351)

Student Government Association (SGA)

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@mail.umw.edu
(540) 654-1150

Faculty Advisor:
Dean Cedric Rucker (x1200)

Student Organization for Learning about Afghanistan (SOLA) SOLA's mission is to share Afghan culture with other cultures and exchange traditions. Student Contact:
Nilab Sadat
Faculty Advisor:
Nabil Al-Tikriti
Students Educating and Empowering for Diversity (S.E.E.D)

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

Student Contact:

Christina Elder
Faculty Advisor:
Donald Rallis

Students Empowering the Poor The mission of Students Empowering the Poor is to develop the leadership skills of students by amassing funds for non-profit initiatives that empower people living in poverty worldwide, and by educating students about poverty, fundraising, humanitarian opportunities and the practice of international development. Student Contact:
students.umw@empoweringthepoor.org
Faculty Advisor:
Elizabeth Larus (x1497)
Students For Life

Students for Life's primary goal is to provide an educational forum for students and faculty regarding the issue of abortion and to provide an opportunity for activism in the pro-life movement.

Student Contact:

Melissa Evich
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Elizabeth Larus

Students Helping Honduras (SHH) SHH has grown to encompass thousands of committed students from chapters at college campuses across the country. Under a growing body of leadership, SHH has brought hundreds of student volunteers to Honduras since its inception. SHH will continue to work with the poorest communities in Honduras to show that students CAN make a difference.

Student Contact:
Emerson Ayestas
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. W. Shawn Humphrey

Symfonics

Symfonics is UMW’s oldest a cappella group.

Student Contact:
(540) 374-5023
Faculty Advisor:

Swing Dance Club The Swing Dance Club is dedicated to educating the community in the principles of swing dance by hosting weekly lessons, campus dances, and more.

Student Contact:
zootsuiters@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Gerald Fennemore

Talk to the Hands Club Talk to the Hands Club seeks to promote and facilitate the learning and practicing of Sign Language.

Student Contact:
David Dutton
Faculty Advisor:
Dan Hubbard (x1460)

Tennis Club

UMW Club Tennis strives to maintain and enhance tennis skills in a fun, competitive, team-building environment at college. We play many schools in the satte of Virginia and Maryland throughout the year. We have also gotten to the National Championships for the past two years.

Student Contact:

Shreya Desai
Kristine Alger

Faculty Advisor:
Don Paitrick (x2483)

Terrapins Synchronized Swimming Club

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

Student Contact:

Faculty Advisor:
Mara Scanlon

Trek Club

Trek Club provides Mary Washington students with the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities that promote community bonding and environmental awareness.

Student Contact:
umwtrekclub@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
Joseph Gagliardi (x1025)

The Undeniably Adjacent UMW's only improv comedy troupe takes a one word suggestion from the audience and turns it into a half-hour or 45 minute show free for students.

Student Contact:
Kyle Dratwa
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Steve Hampton

Underground Programming Council (UPC) UPC plans events and coordinates with entertainers for the purpose of performing in the Underground. Student Contact:
upc@mail.umw.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Joe Mollo (x1061)
Virginia Organizing Project (UMW Chapter) This group is devoted to social change, particularly involving the issues of health care reform and predatory lending. As a group, we want to put on events such as door-to-door canvasses and phone banking. We are a non-partisan group. Student Contact:
Natalie Grossman
Faculty Advisor:
Kristin Marsh
Voices for Planned Parenthood (VOX) We work with Planned Parenthood and similar organizations to promote reproductive rights. Student Contact:
umwvox@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:
C Smith
Voices of Praise Voices of Praise is a gospel choir on campus. We come together sing, socialize and have fun. We sing at different events on campus and in the surrounding community. Student Contact:
Lindsey Hansome
Faculty Advisor:
Christopher L. Medley (x1058)
Women's Ultimate Frisbee To promote spirit of the game, teach ultimate frisbee, and compete at local, regional. and national levels against other colleges and teams. Student Contact:
Gina Rhodes
Faculty Advisor:
Steven Davies
WMWC Radio Station Our purpose is to provide entertainmebnt to the Mary Wash campus and provide experiential learning through shows and events to those interested in media.

Student Contact:
540-654-1152
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Raymond Tuttle (x1660)

Women of Color (WOC)

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

Student Contact:
Krystal Jackson
Faculty Advisor:

Rita Thompson (x1670)

Women's Club Basketball

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

Student Contact: a
Micah Lurie
Faculty Advisor:
Cris Hairston (x2000)

Women's Club Soccer The UMW women's club soccer program encourages players of any and all levels to come and improve their skills and physical fitness level through the game of soccer. We practice on the Goolrick turk field (in the Fall and Spring) three times a week and hold matches on the weekends against Division-I schools from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Student Contact:
umwclubsoccer@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor:

Women's Lacrosse To provide a recreatioal activity for students who do not wish to play lacrosse at a varsity level. Student Contact:
Sirena Montgomery
Faculty Advisor:
Ken McHande
Women's Rugby Football Club

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

Student Contact:
Molly Walter
Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Bulent Atalay

X-Treme Volleyball Club X-Treme Volleyball Club provides alternative volleyball playing experiences in a non-competitive and stress-relieving environment.

Student Contact:
Meghan McLaren
Faculty Advisor:

Yarn Works

We are a knitting club that is all about networking with fellow knitters, learning new skills, and teaching people the basic knowledge of knitting. We hope to expand to all crafts this year!

Student Contact:

Jency Williams
Jaci Evans

Faculty Advisor:
Deborah O'Dell (x1417)

Young Democrats

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

Student Contact:
Jonathan Shields
Faculty Advisor:
Young Women's Leadership Program Club (YWLP)

YWLP is a mentoring program that pairs middle school girls with college women for a year of mentoring and leadership skill development.

Student Contact:
Jennifer Cutrona

Faculty Advisor:
Dawn Bowen (x1491)