Get involved, not bored

February 11, 2008 —

At SVSU, boredom isn't an option. With over 100 clubs on campus, students have plenty of groups to participate in and choose from. Clubs range from dancing to singing to writing, offering a little something for everyone.

Biology club

The biology club uses campus and community involvement to promote the study of biological sciences. The club gives new students the opportunity to become acquainted with SVSU's biology staff and faculty. While activities are generally focused around biology, club president Paul Albosta encourages all students to join.

"We really have a lot of fun in every activity we do, and I don't want anybody to miss out on that opportunity," he said.

The club has been involved with activities on and off campus. Some of these include Relay for Life, Adopt a Highway, and Street Fest.

Scholarships are also available through the biology club. More information is available at www.svsu.edu/clubs/biologyclub.

S.U.P.P.O.R.T.

A club which may be unfamiliar to many on campus is S.U.P.P.O.R.T., which stands for Supporting Unplanned Pregnancies, Parents and Organizing Resources Together. The club provides resources to pregnant and parenting students completing their education. S.U.P.P.O.R.T. is working with Counseling and Health Services to add more resources to SVSU's campus, some of which may be used off campus as well. The club has no set standards an individual must meet before joining, but would like to see more interest in using the resources provided.

"I'd love to hear from students interested in learning more about our club," president Chaunie Saelens said.

There will be an essay contest this month for student-parents and winners will receive a cash prize. In March, the club plans to host a "Rally for Resources" event, hoping to raise awareness about the issue of student parenthood and pregnancies. Donations are accepted in the form of supplies for students in need. Direct any inquiry to Saelens at cmsaelen@svsu.edu.

Forensics club

Those who have been a part of the SIMS Annual Public Speaking contest at SVSU have probably come in contact with a member of the SVSU Forensics team. The competitive group was formed at SVSU in 2001 and became a registered student organiation in 2005.

The team travels across the state to other universities to compete by delivering speeches in a wide range of categories. Students may compete individually or in pairs. Individuals are recognized in each of the events, but team awards are only given to the top three schools in the competition.

The winter semester is the busiest time for the team, but students may join it at any time in the year. After being dormant this semester, adviser Amy Pierce hopes to see things pick up in the fall.

"While we are not currently an active team, we are hoping to revive the team next fall and begin competing again in winter 2009," she said.

Interested students may contact Pierce at ajpierce@svsu.edu.

Join Up

With so many groups to choose from, there's no excuse not to get involved.

Academic/Professional

Alpha Chi
Alpha Mu Gamma
Alpha Psi Omega
Association of Computing Machinery
BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Training Program)
Biology Club
Chemistry Club
CMENC
College of Business and Management Student Advisory Committee
Criminal Justice Society
Delta Sigma Pi
Finance Club
Health Professions Club
IEEE
Lambda Pi Eta
Math Club
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Physical Education Club
Psychology Club
Physics Club
Pi Theta Epsilon
Political Science Student Association
Psi Chi
Sociology Club
Student Exercise Science Association
Student Michigan Education Association
Student Nurses Association
Student Occupational Therapy Association
Student Social Work Organization
Valley Vanguard

Religious

Appointed and Anointed
Catholics on Campus
CRU - Campus Crusade for Christ
His House Christian Fellowship
Muslim Student Association
Praise Team
Standard of Living (SOL)
Standing in the Gap
Valley Voices Gospel Choir

Special Interest

Ablers Club
American Sign Language Club
Asian Cultures Club
Association for Non-Traditional Students
The Baking Club at SVSU
Cardinal Broadcasting Association
Cardinal Equestrian Team
Cardinal Formula Racing
Cardinal Sins
Chinese Student Association
The Colin Powell Project
College Republicans of SVSU
Dungeons & Dragons Club: SVSU Chapter
Expressions
The Food Club
Gay-Straight Alliance
GLACURH
History Club
In the Limelight @ SVSU
International Student Club
Knitting Club
Korean Students Club
Men of Distinction
Model United Nations
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
Organization for Environmental Awareness
Organization of Black Unity
Organization of Progressive Politics
Pinochle Club
Program Board
Saginaw Valley Choral Society
Saginaw Valley Cineasts
S.C.O.U.T. B.A.N.A.N.A.
Strong Women of Tomorrow (SWOT)
Student Association
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Student Chapter of the American Foundry Society of SVSU
Students for Barack Obama
S.U.P.P.O.R.T. (Supporting Unplanned Pregnancies, Parents, and Organizing Resources Together)
Students for Political Awareness
University Artistry
VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood
Walt Disney World College Program Alumni Association
Writer's Sanctuary

Honorary

Alpha Chi
Alpha Mu Gamma
Lambda Pi Eta
National Residence Hall Honorary
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Phi Alpha
Pi Theta Epsilon
Psi Chi

Community Service/Philanthropic

Alpha Phi Omega
Alternative Breaks
Campus Girl Scouts
Com Association
Peer Health Education
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Students for Life
Up 'til Dawn - St. Jude's

Housing/Residential

First Year Board
GLACURH
Living Center North Council
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
South East Community Council
University Residence Association
University Village Council

Social Fraternities

Kappa Alpha Psi
Nu Lambda Nu
Phi Beta Sigma
Sigma Pi
Tau Kappa Epsilon

Social Sororities

Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Tau Epsilon
Phi Sigma Sigma
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Zeta Phi Beta