CSB/SJU Clubs
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Active Minds
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The purpose of Active Minds is to empower sstudents to speak openly abou tmental health in order to educat others and encourage help seeking. Constitution | Website | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Advisor: |
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African Student Association
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Afro STEM
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To uplift and empower women of color majoring in STEM fields Email: [email protected] Leaders: Christiana Wallace & Alexzandrea Lewis-Smith Advisor: Sucharita Mukherjee |
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AKS Sorority
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We provide women with service opportunities as well as a safe place to make connections. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Sophie Sullivan Almquiest and Catherine Patel Advisor: Lindsey Gutsch |
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Allied Health Club
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The purpose of our club is to serve as a resource for CSB/SJU students. Our goal is to educate students about allied health professions as well as help them pursue them. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Claire Oelfke and Annie McGuire Advisor: Don Fischer |
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Archipelago Caribbean Association
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Purpose: To teach and inform the CSB/SJU community about Caribbean culture and to bring diverse events and mindsets to the campus climate. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Andrenique Rolle & Jervon Sands Advisor: Anne Sumangil |
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Art Club |
The Art Club is devoted to the promotion of the arts at CSB+SJU and th surrounding community. Our mission is focused on the promotion of creativity and fun while connecting with art faculty and the artist community of Central MN Email: [email protected] Leaders: Olivia Henson & Maggie O'Donnell Advisor: Steven Lemke |
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Bennie Buddies |
Bennie Buddies wants to provide first year St. Ben's students with the unique opportunity to be mentored by one of their student peers. Their mission is to strengthen the St.Ben's community bu connecting first years with an upperclassman they are compatible with, and allow them to form a real relationship witha "Big Sister" they will have on campus. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Brooke Paradise & Riley Kostka Advisor: Dr. Elyse Boyle |
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Bennies In Business
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Bennies in Business strives to provide Bennies with the opportunity to network with other successful women in the professional realm and to grow professionally in a positive environment. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website Email: [email protected] Leaders: Madison Johnson & Victoria Szathmary Advisor: Margrette Newhouse |
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Biology Club |
The purpose of our club is to foster the love for science particularly biology while also providing opportunities for students to meet with professors and other biology professionals to help create a great learning environment. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Abigail Jacobs & Gretchen Curtis Advisor: Clark Cotton |
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Black Student Union
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Purpose: Promises of the BSU ○ I. The Black Student Union promises to serve as a CSB/SJU student club that promotes diversity through race and intellectuality at St. Ben’s and St. John’s. ○ II. We promise accurate awareness of the cultural, political, and economic aspects of the Black/African diaspora. ○ III. We promise to serve as a club that uplifts the Black community at St. Ben’s and St. John’s through informative programming, constructive leadership, and peaceful activism. ○ IV. We promise to serve as a club that is cognizant of intersectionality and its purpose when creating programming and events that stem around activism, justice, and education. ○ V. We promise that our activities, goals, and statements shall be consistent with the Benedictine Values and Catholic Social Teaching. ○ VI. We are not affiliated with any regional/national organizations, but we promise to support organizations that promote diversity, inclusivity, activism, and justice. Messsage from the Black Student Union Email: [email protected] Leaders: Devean "Dee" Statum & Jade Berry Advisor: D'Havian Scott |
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Body Positivity Club |
Body Positivity Clubs mission is to create and maintain an environment on campus for people of all identities to appreciate their bodies, to ditch comparison/shame, and to educate the CSB+SJU community on fat and weight related stigma to create a healthier, more inclusive community. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Sophia Sartain & Anna Trombley Advisor: Jen Kramer |
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Campus DJ's |
The purpose of Campus DJs is to provide music for any clubs that have events whether it's for promoting a cause or for dances. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Trent Thompson & Robert Adderley Advisor: Malik Stewart
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Chemistry Club |
The Chemistry Club's purpose is to involve chemistry and BioChemistry Majors/Minors in active events of the club and to encourage first-year and sophmore participation in events and get to know upperclassmen for advice and help. Intending to offer an education and fun environment for interaction among students and faculty through events. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Sonja Hoversten & Albrion Rolle Advisor: Alicia A Peterson |
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Classical Studies Club
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Constitution |Website | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Jenna Ritten and Ken Mersch Advisor: Jason Schlude |
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Climate Justice Club |
The purpose of Climate Justice Club is to raise awareness of the global impacts of climate change, and help students become involved in taking action against them. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Betsy Ruckman and Isabelle Schmelzer Advisor: Corrie Grosse |
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College Democrats |
The purpose of the College Democrats is to provide a place for the Democrats on campus to attend party-specific events, stay informed on party platforms and stances, and to provide a setting for general political conversation. Also, for students who are unsure of their political party leanings, the College Democrats will provide the conversation that will help them to decide their political identities. Constitution | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Email: [email protected] CSB co-chair: Fardusa Ahmed SJU co-chair: Fredi Ponce Parra Treasurer: Ignacio Sanchez Romero Media Coordinator: Evan Mattson Activities Coordinator: Nicholas Mertens Secretary: Emma Rodeghier Advisor: James Read |
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Computer Science Club
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The purpose of the Computer Science Club is to promote the Computer Science major and prepare CSB/SJU students of all majors to be contributing members of the CSCI community Email: [email protected] Leaders: Rimuru Dutreuil & Alexa Hennen Advisor: Peter Ohmann |
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Crew Club
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Club sport dedicated to teaching rowing and providing an avenue of competition for students on campus. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Isabelle Zentil and Christian Henkels Advisor: Nicci Malecha |
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CSB Club Lacrosse |
The Womens Lacrosse Club offers students at CSB an opportunity to actively learn, participate in, enjoy, and promote the growth and development of the sport. Members of teh club represent CSBSJU in competition within the North Central Women's Lacrosse Leage (NCWLL) Leaders: Kiley MCGrath & Clair Moonen Advisor: Steven Kimble |
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CSB Club Soccer |
Email: [email protected] Leaders: Casey Fredrickson & Ava Lenneman Advisor: Steve Kimble |
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CSB Club Volleyball
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The purpose of Club Volleyball is to allow CSB students to continue to play competitive volleyball throughout college. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Miranda Lijewski and Jenna Berg Advisor: Steve Kimble |
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CSB Dance Team
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The Dance Team is an athletic club for women, combining art and sport, and promoting physical fitness & will help build a sense of community and cooperation within a group of women. Constitution | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Victoria Rynerson and Elise Sande Advisor: Kathryn Dempsey |
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CSB Figure Skating
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To provide an opportunity for students to keep a figure skating in college. Constitution | Website | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Josie Nemanich and Sonja Hoversten Advisor: Alexa Evenson |
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CSB Rugby
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To empower women to join a sport that is rising in the United States and compete in friendly, yet competitive environment with other rugby clubs in Minnesota and across the Midwest. Constitution | Website | Facebook Email: [email protected] Leaders: Hailey Karnowski and Mady Boettcher Advisor: Steve Kimble |
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CSB Ultimate Frisbee Club
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Practice and play ultimate Frisbee. Attend tournaments. Constitution | Website | Twitter| Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Hayley Jarocki, Mariah Zeinstra & Josie Meyer Advisor: Steve Kimble |
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Disc Golf Club
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The Disc Golf Club aims to play disc golf and get more people involved int the sport. Constitution | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Benjamin Ziebarth and Ty Roelofs Advisor: Todd Johnson |
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Drama Club
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With Drama Club, we hope to provide an environment for people having all levels of interest in theatre to express themselves and grow, both as artists and people. Theatre can be a creative outlet and a stress reliever. It brings together the unlikeliest of people. Moving forward, if we can accomplish all three of those things -- being an outlet and a stress reliever, and bringing together people from all across campuses -- I would consider it a success. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Callie Renae and Mia Umerski Advisor: Sean Dooley |
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Dynamic Speech and Debate Team & Club
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Education Club |
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Economics Club
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The purpose of the Economics Club is to foster the advancement of the social sciences and serve the community by informing them of events on economic issues, to organize events of interest to the membership, to provide students with information and literature concerning work in the field of economics, and to fund other events not otherwise organized by the membership that provide opportunities for keeping abreast of development in the social sciences. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Advisor: Parker Wheatley |
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Engineering Club |
The Engineering Club seeks to provide students an opportunity to further explore future schooling and/or careeer opportunities in any area of engineering, to provide useful information to students looking for internships and jobs, and encourage students to be innovative. We also host a variety of engineering based events and competitions and work toward solutions that solve the problems that our campus, community, and nation face today. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Brody Beskar & Carter Hahnfeldt Advisor: Jim Crumley |
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Exploring Latin American Culture (ELAC) |
The purpose of Exploring Latin American Culture (ELAC) is to bring Latin American events to the school so that all students can participate and engage in the Latin American culture and traditions. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Stacey Delgado & Cesar Lopez Advisor: Pedro Dos Santos |
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Entrepreneurship Club(E-Club) |
The Entrepreneurship Club is a group of student, academic, and business leaders dedicated to fostering a spirit of entreprenurship. By promoting enterprise and collaboration between students and local leaders, the CSB+SJU Entrepreneurship Club seeks to develop a sustainable future for our planet and increase the quality of life across local and glocabl communities. E-Club will provide the students of CSB+SJU the best opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork , and communication skill through learning, practicing and teaching the principals of entrepreneurship. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Michael Tripicchio & Thomas Biernacki Advisor: Paul Marsnik |
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Finance Club
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The overall purpose of the Finance Club is to inform its members of career opportunities in the financial services industry through networking while amplifying and applying their knowledge. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Spencer Sansevere & Paul Kaehler Advisor: Lauri Miller |
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French Club
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The purpose of the French Club is to promote French language and francophone cultures on campus. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Autumn Ayer Advisor: Ana Conboy |
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German Club
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The purpose of the German club is to introduce the students and faculty of CSB/SJU to German culture. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Emily Rogalla and Chloe Ballin Advisor: Kurt Hollendar |
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Global Health Affairs
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The purpose of Global Health Affairs is to increase the awareness of CSB/SJU students on global health issues. A major component of this club will raise awareness about the mission of the international organization, Global Brigades and the needs of community members in Central America and Ghana. Moreover, issues such as AIDS, multistrain tuberculosis, mental health, and maternal-child health will be addressed in the greater context of the world. ation, and enter the workplace. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Bella Brinkman and Kaia Hoiseth Advisor: Ellen Block |
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Graduate Nursing Club |
The mission of this club is to empower and support graduate nursing students through their journey to become advanced practice registered nurses. The vision for this club is to create an environment that promotes advocacy, quality, innovation, leadership & lifelong learning. This club will encompass the benedictine values and place special emphasis on awareness of God, community living, respect for persons, dignity of workand listening witht he ears of our heart. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Samantha Hamm & Kendra Sukke Advisor: Jennifer Peterson |
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Great Books Club |
The objectives of the Great Books Club are to promote discussion and understanding of great books, provide a forum for all students to express their views on the meaning of these books, and to make our campuses more educated and understanding of other worldviews. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Jenny Brand & StellaRae Ambord Advisor: Rachel Mazzara |
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Hmong American Involving Students (HAIS)
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The purpose of our club is to promote cultural understanding of Hmong culture on the CSB/SJU campus, and to build a community across all cultural contexts. HAIS is dedicated to establishing and maintaining Hmong Culture on campus as well as building relationships among students and providing resources to enable students to become affective leaders in their community. Constitution | Facebook | YouTube| Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Yue Pheng Lor and Selina Vang Advisor: Dana Drezenovich |
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Indigenous Student Association
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To promote Native American/indigenous culture in settings and in context that reflect upon Benedictine values and the inclusion of multiculturism on our campuses. We aim to inspire and include those who are interested in the indigenous culture along as provide a space for students who identify as Native American/indigenous. In addition to this, we aspire to provide a welcoming, inclusive, non-judgmental support system for anyone wishing to be a part of ISA. Constitution| Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders:Moses Wiseman & Richard Guerue Advisor: Ted Gordon |
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International Affairs Club
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To offer Bennies and Johnnies an academic atmosphere to explore international relations. By providing both on-campus research opportunities and off-campus conferences, the International Affairs Clubs seeks to promote civic engagement at both the domestic and international level. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Gunnar Laughlin and Grace Terlinden Advisor: Colin Hannigan |
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Investment Club |
The Investment Clubs objective is to provide college students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into personal finance, investment, and how money works in the market and modern world economy.Promote the exchange of the experience of Investment Club members and outside professionals. As well as encourage the growth and continuation into our respective careers of the knowledge, comradeship, respect and mutual confidence in the several aspects of the Economics/Finance/Accounting fields, as gained from outside affiliation and the fellow members of the club. Constitution + Socials Email: Leaders: Gerald Patterson & Charles Bills Advisor: Lauri Miller |
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Irish Dance Club |
Mission Email: Leaders: Advisor: Boz Bostrom |
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Japanese Bunka Club
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Engage in cultural exchange that introduces traditional and modern Japanese art forms. Incorporate music, dance, and instruments such as taiko drums and stringed instruments such as the shamisen and sanshin. Actively learn and create a cultural environment through exercise. Combine styles of movement, including Japanese traditional dance, Okinawan dance, karate, ballet, hip hop, and more . Nourish bodies at meetings and practices with Japanese treats Email: [email protected] Leaders: Risa Iida & Hikaru Nakagawa Advisor: Jeffrey DuBois |
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| Magis Ministries
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Purpose: To promote community and faith at CSB/SJU. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Rianna Doyle & Emma Zobitz Advisor: Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman |
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Marketing Club
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To educate CSB/SJU students about different areas of marketing which includes but may not limit branding, advertising, networking, etc. This will enable them to gain experience in marketing through offering our services as a club to the CSB/SJU community and area businesses. Constitution | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Madison Marquette and Gina Neumann Advisor: Steve Schwarz |
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Math Society
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The purpose of our club is to help create connections between mathematics majors and professors. We hope to help math majors get to know others in their major in a fun environment. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Maria Bedford and Emily Mundt Advisor: Kris Nairn |
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Nordic Ski
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Nursing Club
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To promote the nursing major, to bring the nurses together, to offer help and connections and mentorship for underclassmen nurses to upperclassmen nurse. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Audrey Everson and Lana Krautkremer Advisor: Jennifer Peterson |
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Nutrition Club
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The purpose of this club is to promote nutrition awareness and healthful eating practices to the CSB/SJU communities. Constitution | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Isabel Lesseig & Shelby Stovern Advisor: Bernadette Elhard |
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Physics Club
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As stated in our constitution, the mission of Physics club is to explore physics as a field. Physics club is intended to foster interest in physics for students of all majors, and intends to promote this interest through field trips, entertainment, movies and creative science activities. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Jonah Becken and Maxwell Hansen Advisor: Jim Crumley |
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Pickleball Club |
The purpose of the Pickleball Club is to connect CSB+SJU students interestede in playing pickleball on campus. Functioning as a social platform for members to utilize the Pickleball Club offers an active environment that links students who wish to make friends and play pickleball. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Danny Eckerline & Tom Kurisack Advisor: Cory Thorson |
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Pre-Dental Club
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The purpose of the Pre-Dental Club is to provide information to pre-dental students at CSB/SJU. Our goal is to aid students in the dental school application process in several different ways. With the help of the Pre-Dental Club advisor, we teach students about the steps of the application process. Then, the club provides dental service and learning opportunities to help enhance a student’s application. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Mary Ridgeway and Olivia Flack Advisor: David Mitchell |
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Pre Law Society |
Purpose: To provide experiential learning for those interested in law, as well as create a positive environment conducive to learning. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Advisor: Phillip Kronebusch |
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Pre-Med Club
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Purpose: To provide opportunities and resources to students on the pre-med track, to ensure future success in their aspired careers. The club also aims to bring medical school admission representatives onto campus, as well as provide medical related jobs and volunteer opportunities to the student body. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Aiden Becken and Ashley Piche Advisor: David Mitchell |
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Pre-PA Club
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Purpose: Our club educates students about the PA profession. We hold meetings such as what the PA career is all about, the application process, and what classes students on the Pre-PA Tract should be completing. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Lexi Magedanz & Molly Davison Advisor: Ashley Fink |
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Pseudonym
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Purpose: To foster creativity and writing skills among the csbsju community. To share stories and expose students to new ideas and forms of expression. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Anna Spreck and Abigail Freeman Advisor: Matt Callahan |
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Psychology Club |
The mission of physcology club is to provide phsychology-related events to students interested in psychology, and to provide an environment that promotes additional or supplemental information regarding psychology. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Maggie McGuire & Emma Nelson Advisor: Erin Donohue & Bimbaji Chinofukutwa |
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SJU Club Hockey |
The Saint John's University Club Hockey Team exists to allow students to play a game that they love at a competitive level against other schools that share the same passion for the game. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Logan Woods and Ian Aadland Advisor: Nicci Malecha |
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SJU Club Lacrosse
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The purpose of the St. John's University Lacrosse club is to give students the opportunity to enjoy a sport they are passionate about, and compete at a national level. Constitution | Website | Twitter | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Zack Lynch Advisor: Nicci Malecha |
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SJU Club Volleyball
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The purpose of this club is to bring members of the Saint John's community together to develop volleyball skills and play the game at a competitive level. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Noah Zobitz & Noah Spitzley Advisor: Nicci Malecha |
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SJU Rugby
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The purpose of SJU Rugby club is to allow students the opportunity to play Rugby. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Christopher Berry Advisor: Nicci Malecha |
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SJU Ultimate Frisbee Club
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SJU Ultimate Frisbee Club's purpose is to promote physical, mental and social fitness, to build leadership, initiative, and teamwork amongst the members and to promote the sport of Ultimate in a competitive and sportsman-like manner. Email: [email protected] Leader: Thomas Hobday and Felix Huot-Link & Collin Glynn Advisor: Nicci Malecha |
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Ski & Snowboarding Club |
We are a close community of students who share the same passion for snow, speed, big air, crazy tricks, and the opportunity to improve our riding skills through practice, instruction and learning. We believe being on the slopes with a group of students who share these same passions creates strong friendships and an extremely fun and productive learning environment. The club is also a conduit for providing members the opportunity to experience riding at new and exciting locations around the United States. Individuals with widespread riding experience are expected to share their knowledge, and those with little experience are expected to learn and grow with optimism and enthusiasm. All are expected to positively contribute to the riding community. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Brian Miller and Charlie Matuska Advisor: Manuel Campos |
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Special Olympics Association
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The purpose of The Special Olympics Association is to raise awareness for people with disabilities, promote the social inclusion of people with disabilities, and to educate students and faculty on the CSB/SJU campus about better ways to treat, interact, and build relationships with people with disabilities (pertaining specifically to those with physical and intellectual disabilities). Email: [email protected] Leaders:Audrey Steinhagen and Elianna Knutson Advisor: Donald Fischer |
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Students for Life
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The purpose is to bring awareness and education to all forms of human life from conception to natural death. Constitution | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Sophie Hazen and Michelle Orso Advisor: Jim Gramke |
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Studio One
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The purpose of Studio One is to publish a literary journal each year. A group of students get together each week to evaluate poetry, prose, and art submissions to be included in the journal. Once all pieces are selected we work together using InDesign to create the journal. The club is meant to bring together those interested in reading, writing, art, and publishing. Going through the publication process can be especially helpful for those interested in pursuing a career in publishing. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Hannah Weldon and Capri Potter Advisor: Rachel Marston |
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Table Top Gaming |
Constitution | Discord | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Sawyer Macht & Jayden Brownlee Advisor: Jacob Jantzer |
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The Record
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The Record is the official newspaper of CSB/SJU. Their goal is to inform, enlighten, entertain and engage the communities the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University through local news, arts, entertainment, sports news and campus opinions. Constitution | Website | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Jacob Gathje & Ketherine Fenske Advisor: Kelly Smith |
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Trapshooting Club |
The purpose of the trapshooting club is to bring community to campus through the recreation of sport. The club will educate all interested students in the sport of trapshooting and the safe handling of firearms. Constitution + Socials Email: Leaders: Advisor: Nicci Malecha |
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The Walking Club
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The Walking Club (T.W.C.) is designed to get the people of CSB/SJU to build more admiration for the University by having facilitated walks through campus and the St. John’s Abbey Arboretum. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Maria Hall and Anne Koslowski Advisor: Trevor Keyler |
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Ukulele Club
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● To create and maintain a community of new and experienced ukulele players ● To meet and share an environment of music ● To increase musical participation for students, faculty, and staff of the CSB/SJU community of all ability and interests Email: [email protected] Leaders: Emma Gronholz & Sara Hoppe Advisor: Susan Vollbrecht |
