CSB/SJU Clubs
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Active Minds
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The purpose of Active Minds is to “empower students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking,” (ActiveMinds.org/about). Constitution | Website | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Taylor Reiter and Lizeth Pineda Advisor: Amanda Jantzer |
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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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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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Biochemistry Club
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Biochemistry Club's Mission is to advance the scientific knowledge of each member through the development of communication and study skill, to provide opportunities for work and career planning in biochemistry, to familiarize members with other biochemistry students and bring unity to the CSB/SJU Biochemistry Program through peer mentor-mentee relationships, and to facilitate student body involvement, more enrollment and a higher retention rate in biochemistry. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Jacob Minkinnen & Joseph Butterfield Advisor: Brian Johnson |
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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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Campus DJ's
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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: Dennis Dean II & Ashton Cleare Advisor: |
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China Cross Cultural Communication Club
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China Cross Cultural Communication Club (CCCCC/5C) was created on the basis that there are many Chinese students on the CSB/SJU campuses. The purpose of the club is to provide students the connection between the different cultural backgrounds with opportunities to get together as a community while having fun, and stepping outside of their comfort zone. Constitution | Website | Facebook Email: [email protected] Leaders: Haochu Tian and Zengqinre Dang Advisor: Sophia Geng |
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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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Climbing Club
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The club intends to make outdoor climbing, advanced climbing techniques, and extensive climbing knowledge more accessible to persons without any rock climbing experience whatsoever. In a deeper sense: the club fosters self-reliance and teamwork in hopes of opening members to a higher understanding of themselves and their relationship with others. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Joseph Charbonneau & Nathan Smisek Advisor: Kyle Rauch |
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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] Bio 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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College Republicans
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To make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party among members of the CSB/SJU campus and community; to aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government; to encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party at the local, state, and national levels; to develop political skills and leadership abilities among Republican students as preparation for future service by them to the party and the community. Constitution | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Tiana Johnson and Haley Christiansen Advisor: |
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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 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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Cycling Club |
The CSB/SJU Cycling Club aims to build a friendly, inclusive community on our campuses by enabling students of all riding abilities to enjoy group rides and cycling-related events. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Mason DeGross and Nicholas Franta Advisor: Jeff Glover |
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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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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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Education Club
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The purpose of Education Club is to provide future educators with materials and knowledge that will help them in their future classrooms. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Blake Wiseman and Molly Wells Advisor: Alicia Peters |
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Enactus
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Enactus will provide the students of CSB/SJU the best opportunity to develop leadership teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principals of entrepreneurship. Enactus primarily operates multiple business ventures, either for profit or non-profit. These ventures will be consistent with our mission and directed towards both Enactus at CSB/SJU and the communities in which we live. We recognize the importance of entrepreneurship in our lives and work toward developing the skills and abilities of our members and our community to better practice it. The scope of our activities can only be defined by the students' own imaginations. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Advisor: Paul Marsnik |
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Engineering Club |
Engineering club's mission is t o provide the students of CSB/SJU an opportunity to further explore future schooling and/or career opportunities in any area of engineering (Specifically in the areas of chemistry, physics,biology, and computer science.). Also to provide useful information to students who are looking for internships and jobs in the field of engineering, to encourage students of CSB/SJU to be innovative, to host a variety of engineering based events and competitions, to work toward solutions that solve the problems that our campus, community, and nation face today. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Advisor: Jim Crumley |
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Exploring Latin American Culture (ELAC)
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The purpose of our 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. Constitution | Facebook | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Advisor: Pedro Dos Santos |
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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: 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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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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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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Joint Student Muslim Association
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The Joint Student Muslim Association seeks to foster unity among Muslim students at CSBSJU, to spread Isamic awareness across campus and to engage in community service. Constitution | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Aisha Sadik and Fardusa Ahmed Advisor: Malik Stewart |
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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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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 Club
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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] Leaders: Advisor: Phil 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: 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
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The purpose of the Psychology Club is to provide psychology-related events to students interested in psychology and to provide and environment that promotes additional or supplemental information regarding psychology. Constitution | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Claire Oelfke and Ella Windel Advisor: Erin Donohue & Vimbayi Chinopfukutwa |
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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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St. Jude at CSB/SJU |
St. Jude at CSB/SJU has the following objectives, purposes, and goals: To unite College of St. Ben's / St. John's University campus in an effort spearheaded and led by College of St. Ben's / St. John's University student body. To raise much needed dollars for the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To promote the value of service learning to all students at College of St. Ben's / St. John's University. To provide students the opportunity to accumulate valuable, practical knowledge through their Executive Board planning and program execution work. Constitution | Website | Instagram Email: [email protected] Leaders: Hannah Ennis and Annie Luzumann Advisor: Mark Glen |
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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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Spanish Club
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The purpose of the Spanish Club is to offer CSB/SJU students the opportunity to participate in fun events celebrating the rich variety of Spanish-speaking cultures throughout Latin America, Spain, and the United States. Additionally, we aim to share our passion for the Spanish language and bolster its importance in our personal and professional lives. Email: [email protected] Leaders: Advisor: Sarah Schaaf |
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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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Sustainability Alliance
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The purpose of Sustainability Alliance is to collaborate with students and the Office of Sustainability to promote sustainable living practices among the lives of students. At Sustainability Alliance, we focus on creating programming that supports sustainable living practices, economic choices and relationships. Constitution | Instagram | Facebook Email: [email protected] Leaders: Advisor: Rachel Broeder |
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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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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 |
