Special Interest


Ablers Club

Promotes a positive awareness of persons with disabilities (at SVSU) through advocacy and social support.

 

Meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Unity Room.

Contact: Sandy Bradford
E-mail: slbradfo(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Scott Macleod
Phone: 989-964-4054
E-mail: sdmacleo(at)svsu.edu


Anime Club

To enrich the academic environment by stimulating the growth and appreciation of anime as an art form as well as the awareness and understanding of the Jappanese Culture.

Contact:  Joshua Wilson
E-mail:  jrwilso1(at)svsu.edu

Advisor:  Jolene Jaquays
Phone:  964-4265
E-mail:  jljaquay@svsu.edu


Cardinal Radio

Internet radio station

Contact:  Mike Browne
E-mail:  mdbrowne(at)svsu.edu
Advisor:  Merry Jo Brandimore
Phone:  964-4289
E-mail:  mjbrand(at)svsu.edu


Chinese Student Association

All Chinese student volunteer group.  

Contact: Chen Xiaotian
E-mail: xchen1(at)svsu.edu
Website
Advisor: Yang Liu
Phone: 989-964-4249
E-mail: yliu123(at)svsu.edu rtuttle(at)svsu.edu


College Democrats

Support all efforts to increase the participation of college students in Democratic affairs. 

Meets every Tuesday at 10 p.m. in the Unity Room.

Contact: Chad Young
E-mail: ceyoung(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Meghan Cherry
Phone: 989-764-2752
E-mail: mcherry(at)svsu.edu


College Republicans of SVSU

Make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party and to encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party. 

Contact: Brandon Sprague
E-mail: bcspragu(at)svsu.edu
Website
Advisor: Avrill Packard
Phone: 989-964-2152
E-mail: ampackar@svsu.edu


Conversation Pods

This organization is for international students and American students who want to make foreign friends.  They usually meet twice a week and have conversations so as to be real friends.

Contact:  Heather Platte
E-mail:  hrplatte(at)svsu.edu
Advisor:  Jolene Jaquays
Phone:  989-964-4265
E-mail:  jljaquay(at)svsu.edu


Crafting Club

To bring  crafters togethter for socialization and to support SVSU with Crafting Club made items for activities.

Contact: Rebecca Learman
E-mail: rmlearma@svsu.edu
Advisor: Laurie Reed
Phone: 989-964-7021
E-mail: lgreed(at)svsu.edu


The Difference

Brings a better understanding of environmental issues to the campus and community.  

Contact: Lacee Hammons
E-mail: ldhammon(at)svsu.edu

Advisor: Marie Cassar
Phone: 989-964-4779
E-mail: mtcassar(at)svsu.edu


Disney College Program Alumni Association

Promotes the Disney College Program to SVSU students.

Contact: Amanda DeVeaux
E-mail: agdeveau(at)svsu.edu
Website
Advisor: David Schneider
Phone: 989-964-4623
E-mail: schneide(at)svsu.edu


Green Cardinals

Fosters an awareness and appreciation for environmental issues on campus and in the community. 

Contact: Katelyn Garlick
E-mail: kjgarlic(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Chris Schilling
Phone: 989-964-2601
E-mail: schilling(at)svsu.edu


International Student Club

To involve international students in SVSU campus activities.

Contact:  Nadeer Alabdawahab
Email:  aaalabda(at)svsu.edu
Advisor:  Pat Shelley
Phone:  964-7273
E-mail:  cashelle(at)svsu.edu


Korean Student Association

Fosters communication between Korean students and other students at SVSU.

Contact: Gary Walton
E-mail: glwalton(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Iksu Jurn
Phone: 989-964-4169
E-mail: isjurn(at)svsu.edu


Living Proud

Promote the acceptance and tolerance of GLBTA individuals through panels, programming, meetings, and interaction with other organizations. 

Meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Science East 126.

Contact: Amanda Helton
E-mail: arhelton(at)svsu.edu

Contact: Nathan Brown
E-mail: nwbrown(at)svsu.edu

Advisor: Monika Sciba
Phone: 989-964-4091
E-mail: msciba(at)svsu.edu


Model United Nations

Gains academic and professional skills while learning about new perspectives on world issues. 

Contact: Nicholas Wilcox
E-mail: nawilcox(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: John Kaczynski
Phone: 989-964-7481
E-mail: jlkaczyn(at)svsu.edu


Music 'n Motion

To improve the skills of our West Coast Swing dancers.   We plan to do this by encouraging members to attend weekly meetings which will include dancing, instruction, and information about planned events.

Contact:  Michael Saloka
E-mail:  mssaloka(at)svsu.edu
Advisor:  Annmarie Marker
E-mail:  annmarie00(at)gmail.com


National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 

Ensures the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. 

Contact: Malikah Coleman
E-mail: mdcolema(at)svsu.edu  
Website

Advisor: Kenneth Jolly
Phone: 989-964-2083
E-mail: kjolly(at)svsu.edu


Organization of Black Unity (OBU)

Provides fundraisers, activities and events to mentor and unite students. 

Contact: Brittney Perkins
E-mail: bdperkin@svsu.edu
Advisor: Roberto Garcia
Phone: 989-964-7246
E-mail: rcgarcia@svsu.edu


Peer Health Educators

Exchanges accurate, reliable information between people of the same age and social group, sponsors events, creates programs and give presentations. This group is comprised of formally selected, trained students and is supported by Counseling & Health Services. 

Contact: Jill Beemer
E-mail: jkbeemer@svsu.edu
Website

Email

Advisor:
Phone: Sara Peeples
E-mail: sjpeeple(at)svsu.edu


Program Board

Provides cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs of the highest possible
quality for the student community. 

Meets every Wednesday at 10 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge.

Contact: John Reno
E-mail: jmreno(at)svsu.edu
Website

Advisor: Kim Brandimore Horton
Phone: 989-964-2793
E-mail: kbrand(at)svsu.edu


Psychology Club

Facilitates communication among people interested in psychology and psychological issues. 

Contact: Laurie DeShano
E-mail: ladeshan(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Jeanne Malmberg
Phone: 989-964-2136
E-mail: jmmalmbe(at)svsu.edu


Prestigious Young Notable Queens (P.Y.N.Q.)

P.Y.N.Q. empowers young women to be strong, independent and educated young women.  P.Y.N.Q. encourages all women to join.
Contact: Janeek Noble
E-mail: jnnoble(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Mamie Thorns
Phone: 989-964-4397
E-mail: mtthorns(at)svsu.edu


Saudi Club

The Saudi Club represents the Saudi community and helps them relate to the university students of different nationalities in the U.S. promoting a variety of activities to bridge Middle East and Western clutures.

Contact:  Ali Alghafli
E-mail:  aalghafl(at)svsu.edu

Advisor:  Jim Dwyer
Phone:  964-4209
E-mail:  jdwyer(at)svsu.edu


Sociology Club

Strives to be involved philanthropically and socially to better the local and global community.

Contact: Gwen Howard
E-mail: gmhoward(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Ann Coburn-Collins
Phone: 989-964-2130
E-mail: acoburn(at)svsu.edu


Spanish Enhancement for Students of SVSU (SESOS)

Offers an environment where students come and practice their Spanish skills, learn more about Study Abroad, and help others learn about Spanish speakers and their culture. 

Contact: Kirstie Stroble
E-mail: kjreed(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Eric Moeller
Phone: 989-964-2076
E-mail: ejmoelle(at)svsu.edu


Student Association

Represents student concern and advances student priorities, provides information and leadership to the student body, increases campus involvement, faithfully administers the expenditures of Student Association funds, and contributes to the improvement of the educational experience of the students. 

Meets every other Monday at 10 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge.

Contact: Ryan Kanine
E-mail: rpkanine(at)svsu.edu
Website
Advisor: Burk Foster
Phone: 989-964-4166
E-mail: bfoster(at)svsu.edu


Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Promotes unity among the athletic department and student athletes, takes an active role in community service, addresses the concerns of athletes and serves as a bridge between administration, staff, and athletes.

Contact: Jessica Stone
E-mail: jlstone1(at)svsu.edu
Website

Advisor: Jennifer Rushton
Phone: 989-964-4683
E-mail: jlrushto(at)svsu.edu


Through Line Theatre Ensemble

Promotes knowledge of theatre practices through student directed productions, attends theatre performances at SVSU and in the surrounding area, and attends theatre workshops and conferences around the country. 

Contact: Chad Baker
E-mail: cwbaker(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Ric Roberts
Phone: 989-964-4912
E-mail: rbrobert(at)svsu.edu


University Artistry

Exists to give access to SVSU's resources to Art, Design, and Art education student for Art related events. It is also a social group for Art, Design and Art education students to meet and network.  

Contact: David E. Smith
E-mail: dasmith(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Shaun Bangert
Phone: 989-964-4893
E-mail: sbanger(at)svsu.edu


Voices for Animals at SVSU

Educates people on issues concerning animals and to prevent cruel actions against animals. 

Contact: Sondra Shillair
E-mail: sbhilla(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Gladys Hernandez
Phone: 989-964-4487
E-mail: gaherna(at)svsu.edu


Writer's Sanctuary 

Group composed of writers who and converse with other writers, share ideas and works and help each other develop thier writing.  

Contact: Kara Carmichael
E-mail: kacarmic(at)svsu.edu
Advisor: Helen Raica- Klotz
Phone: 989-964-6062
E-mail: klotz(at)svsu.edu