Academic Organizations

ANIMAL CARE CLUB

Contact Jessica Outhet

The purpose of the Pre-veterinary club is to further the knowledge of the veterinary medicine profession, promote preparation for vet-school applications, provide support to potential applicants, and organize volunteer activities within the community pertaining to the field.

ARCHAEOLOGY CLUB

Contact Michelle Atherton

The Archaeology Club aims to engage students in extracurricular archaeological activities, projects and events. We hope to give students more hands-on learning opportunities.

CHEMISTRY CLUB

Contact Jennifer Grauberger

The purpose of the Chemistry Club is to engage the Willamette community in chemistry-related activities both on campus and around Salem. The club provides teaching experience, along with training in lab safety techniques, for members who perform science demonstrations at local elementary and middle schools. The Chemistry Club also provides opportunities to learn about possible careers in chemistry. Science and humanities majors alike are welcome.

EXERCISE SCIENCE CLUB

Contact Chris Jimenez

The Exercise Science club is designed to provide exercise students opportunities to explore different careers in the field and participate in curriculum-related field trips.

FRENCH CLUB

Contact Jason Normand

The French club's purpose is to promote the culture of the French speaking world on Willamette campus and to improve students' knowledge of this culture by providing them with an insight of francophone particularities that they cannot experience in the classroom (food movies, exhibits, music, etc.)

GERMAN CLUB

Contact Madeline Ross

The German Club will provide a community setting for students of German and those with an interest in the German language and culture to broaden their learning through activities, informative gatherings, traditional festivals, and group excursions related to the subject of German.

MATH CLUB

Contact Katie Tucker

The purpose of the Willamette. University Math Club (WUMC) is to provide an environment in which members can explore extracurricular mathematics.

MUSEUM CLUB

Contact Monique Rodriquez

The purpose of this organization is to increase awareness and student involvement with the Hallie Ford Museum of Art and provide a variety of activities related to the museum.

PHILOSOPHY CLUB

Contact Taylor Mason

This club's purpose is to develop a community where thoughtful discussion & philosophical discourse can flourish. Activities will be chosen based on member interest. This could include a variety of speakers, participation in conferences, student forums, informal discussions on special philosophical problem, tutoring, peer review or papers, et cetera.

PRE-HEALTH CLUB

Contact Emily Harvey

The Pre-Health Club provides a supportive and informative environment for students interested in or pursuing a career in health-related professions by means of guest speakers, a monthly newsletter, volunteer activities and workshops.

RUSSIAN CLUB

Contact Madeleine Dunwoody

The purpose of the Russian Club is to promote awareness and a greater appreciation of the Russian culture and also to provide an opportunity for students of the Russian Department to associate and socialize.

Greek Organizations: Fraternities

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC)

Contact Cole Altuzarra

IFC is the governing body for the men's fraternities, composed of elected representatives from each of Willamette's fraternities.

KAPPA SIGMA

Contact Wesley Dawn

By striving for excellence in Kappa Sigma's Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship and Service, we seek to produce Brothers who are involved in all aspects of campus life; who excel academically as students and professionally upon graduation; who develop lifelong bonds with those around them and who support those peers; and who serve their colleges and communities.

PHI DELTA THETA

Contact Benny Kuo

The purpose of Phi Delta Theta is to bring men with different backgrounds but similar ideals together with a common purpose: to foster excellence in scholarship, leadership, individual growth, and involvement in community service.

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

Contact Tait Stephens

The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship and service for its members based upon the ideals set forth by the founders and as specifically enunciated in "The True Gentlemen."

Greek Organizations: Sororities

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (PHC)

Contact Cassidy Gammill

PHC is the governing body for the women's sororities, composed of elected representatives from each of Willamette's three sororities.

ALPHA CHI OMEGA

Contact Danica Wahl

Alpha Chi Omega seeks to positively contribute to our surrounding community through philanthropy, educational activities and social events. We strive for excellence in academics, leadership, responsibility, character, and seek to create strong bonds of friendship among our members

DELTA GAMMA

Contact Megan Gross

Delta Gamma offers to women of all ages a rich heritage based on principles of personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty. Its primary purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character.

PI BETA PHI

Contact Amara Fanucci

The mission of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service.Our vision is to be recognized as a premier organization for women by providing lifelong enrichment to our members and to contribute to the betterment of society.

Honorary Organizations

ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA

Contact Rebecca Brownle

This organization is a national freshman honor society for those with a minimum 3.5 g.p.a. This honorary encourages superior scholastic achievement among students during their first year in institutions of higher education, promotes intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning and assists students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society.

MORTAR BOARD

Contact Keith Fakoury

Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership and service, established in 1918.

MU PHI EPSILON

Contact Joellen Sweeney

This is a professional music fraternity that seeks to promote musicianship, scholarship, and friendship through service to the University and the community. Mu Phi Epsilon aims to advance music throughout the world and to develop awareness that artistic gifts are to be shared with others. There is a g.p.a. requirement and potential members must be invited to join this fraternity.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS

Contact Nina Wiester

This honor society recognizes the outstanding achievement of first and second year students & encourages them to get involved in the community.

ORDER OF OMEGA

Contact Nicole Price

This is a national honorary society, open to juniors and seniors, that recognizes members of fraternities and sororities who have excelled in academics, campus involvement and community service. Order of Omega membership is awarded through application and invitation.

PHI BETA KAPPA

Contact Dave Rigsby (Director of Athletics)

Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society. Its mission is to foster and to recognize excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Students are elected to Phi Beta Kappa as seniors (a small number may be elected as juniors) based on scholarly achievement, broad cultural interest and good character. Members of the WU chapter, Delta of Oregon, base selection largely on an adjusted g.p.a. considering also departmental recommendations and academic honors. Membership is by invitation only.

TRI BETA BIOLOGICAL HONOR SOCIETY

Contact Alexandra Schrimp

This is a national honor society for students of the biological sciences. It will strive to increase knowledge of biological matters through active pursuit of speakers and field trips, and shall encourage students to pursue research and scholarship.

Media Organizations

CHRYSALIS

Contact Hannah Elder

The Chrysalis is an annual journal representing both the literary and artistic voices of Willamette's community members. This student run publication includes poetry, short stories, musical scores, photography and photographs of paintings, drawings and three-dimensional art.

COLLEGIAN

Contact Miles Sari

The Collegian strives to teach journalistic skills and ethics while providing Willamette's weekly student paper.

WIRE (WU RADIO)

Contact Stephen Watson

Broadcasting to the campus intranet via computer, ASWU Radio's innovative student-run station maintains community through entertainment and communication. With a mix of musical genres, talk and fun, the campus' newest media has something for everyone - participant or listener.

Multicultural Organizations

ALIANZA

Contact Elisa Solis

The purpose of Alianza is to promote the Latino culture as well as empower the outer Latin community in effort to seek a higher education. We will provide the campus with ethnic celebrations, films, speakers, and a supportive environment for multicultural students through potlucks, trips and other cultural gatherings.

ANGLES

Contact Nathan Werthmann

This group exists to provide and encourage the support, education, and visibility of gay/lesbian/bisexual concerns and issues in the Willamette/TIUA community. Its aim is to create an awareness and celebration of differing perspectives and lifestyles.

ASIAN STUDENT ASSICIATION (ASA)

Contact Adrienne Higashida

The purpose of ASA is to represent the interests and concerns of Asian students at Willamette. ASA will act as a support network for its members and other students of Asian ancestry because we understand that the transition into a predominantly homogenous environment can be difficult. In addition, ASA will act as a campus wide resource to promote cultural awareness and ethic diversity among the members of the Willamette Community.

HAWAII CLUB

Contact Matthew Murakami

The Hawaii Club strives to produce a more comfortable environment for students, both from Hawaii and those interested in the culture. It provides a support group that participates in activities, service projects, and educational programs, especially through the luau put on at the end of the school year. It also functions as a transitory resource to assist students while finding their niche at Willamette University.

JAPAN STUDIES STUDENT LEADERS (JSSL)

Contact Matt Tom

JSSL is an organization open to all students interested in Japan, with the purpose of organizing engaging academic activities centered around Japanese culture, society and language for the Willamette, TIUA and Salem communities.

NATIVE AMERICAN ENLIGHTENMENT ASSOCIATION (NAEA)

Contact Felicia Garcia

The purpose of NAEA is to enlighten its members to the cultural diversity of the Native American people. This association will help Native Americans to identify with an organization on campus and all other students of different origins to be enlightened by the activities, debates and lectures this association may offer.

WILLAMETTE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNION (WISA)

Contact Noor Amr

This organization was created in order to improve the experience of TIUA and other International Students during their stay at Willamette. Their mission is to improve life at WU by engaging in intercultural leadership opportunities.

Performing Arts Organizations

DANCE COMPANY

Contact Rachel Ross

The Willamette Dance Company is an organization of dancers and dance enthusiasts with the common goal of creating and performing a semesterly dance concert.

HEAD BAND

Contact Connor Soejoto

Headband is a male a cappella group. Our purpose is to make music for the community and foster friendships within the group.

IMPROV CLUB

Contact Taylor Slizewski

The purpose of this organization is to promote, perform, and teach methods of improvisational theatre to members of the Willamette community.

POI CLUB

Contact Collin Shinkle

Poi club promotes, expresses and teaches the art of poi on the Willamette campus. We will gather regularly to practice and improve each others' skills. Performances will be in conjunction with other clubs at WU including but not limited to the DJ and Hawaii club. The tools used in poi are varied; the include poi balls, glowsticks, zuni, beaming poi and fine poi among others.

SONGWRITING AND PERFORMANCE CLUB

Contact Kelsey Muller

The Songwriting Club promotes a safe creative environment for sharing student music while working to refine lyricism and musicality. Additionally, the Songwriting club will work to publish student material, promote campus music, and provide opportunities for community performances.

TAIKO CLUB

Contact Matthew Tom

The purpose of Taiko is to give an opportunity to students to learn the traditional ways of Japanese Taiko and to perform for Willamette as well as other local communities in hopes of expanding the knowledge of Japanese tradition.

Tandem

Contact Megan Newcomb

Tandem is a co-ed a capella choir that arranges, learns and performs a variety of popular music.

UP TOP

Contact Jaden King

Up Top is a student-run female a cappella musical group comprised of full-time Willamette students of any major. It strives to promote a creative and performance outlet through the process of performing and arranging original and "covered" vocal pieces.

WILLAMETTE CHOIRS

Contact Alec Chase

This organization represents all curricular choirs at Willamette including: Chamber Choir, Willamette Singers, Voce Femminile and Male Ensemble Willamette. The organization goal is to promote excellence in the choral art.

Religious Organizations

CAMPUS AMBASSADORS

Contact Alexa Dunn

Campus Ambassadors Christian Fellowship desires to help students grow in the knowledge and love of God, guided by the authority of Scripture and prayer. We work to fulfill our mission through worship, Bible study, community service, daily prayer and retreats.

INTER VARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Contact Katherine Lacy

Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship is a student-led organization that is working with Jesus to cause a revolution through which all students will experience the kingdom of God, be transformed by His love and be sent out to change the world. Students lead small group Bible studies and prayer meetings in order to know Jesus personally. The Refuge is our weekly worship experience, intended for all students (Christians and seekers) to experience the presence of God through music, silence and prayer.

JEWISH STUDENT UNION

Contact Amelia Kaufman

This organization strives to provide a forum and community for Jewish students of WU to practice and talk about Jewish culture.

NEWMAN CLUB

Contact Hannah Duncan

Our mission is to integrate faith, reason and life experience on the campus of Willamette University according to the vision of Cardinal Newman. As a Catholic apostolate, we foster spiritual growth through prayer, discussion and service.

Service Organizations

BEARCATS OFFERING OTHERS MEALS (BOOM)

Contact Isabel Chadwick

The purpose of Bearcats Offering Others Meals (BOOM) is to offer intensive community outreach opportunities to Willamette University students and to provide local people in need with a hot meal.

BEST BUDDIES

Contact Lisa Field

Best Buddies is a college based volunteer program designed to promote one-to-one friendships between college students and people with developmental disabilities. Each College Buddy is asked to see his/her Buddy once a month and call or write once a week. In addition, pairs participate in monthly group activities, such as dances, arts craft nights and pizza parties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER OUTREACH & SERVICES (ECOS)

Contact Charleen Gust

Through cooperative outreach to students, faculty and alumni who are affiliated with various academic disciplines represented at WU, ECOS aims to foster environmental awareness, continued environmental education, and environmental career opportunities.

SEXUAL ASSULT RESPONSE ALLIES (SARA)

Contact Cynthia Chand

SARA aims to provide a safe group of trained volunteers to which survivors of sexual assault and their allies can go to seek support, advocacy, and information.

WILLAMETTE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (WEMS)

Contact Emily Harvey

To encourage and facilitate training of students expressing interests in emergency medical services to include but not limited to training in CPR and First Aid. To provide certification in CPR to the Willamette Community.

ZENA FARM CLUB

Contact Surabhi Mahajan

The Zena Farm Club gathers students to collaborate ideas and work on Zena Farm, the Willamette owned piece of land just outside of West Salem.

Social and Support Organizations

BEARCAT ROBOTICS

Contact Kyle McSwain

To inspire and educate students about the importance of Math, Science, and Engineering by engaging in outreach, tutoring, and competing in the National Under Water Robotics Challenge.

BOFFER CLUB

Contact Timothy Chen

The Boffer Club is devoted to recreation of medieval battle using light, padded weapons in a variety of game-types and settings. Typically meets once a week, occasionally also meets on weekends for capture the flag and other large-scale games. Safe and fun. Theatrical/period costume encouraged.

CAUSA

Contact Isa Pena

CAUSA chapter is dedicated to civic engagement of its members through organizing, educating and mobilizing Willamette and its surrounding communities. CAUSA chapter will attempt to raise awareness about pertinent issues affecting the immigrant community.

COLLEGE DEMOCRATS

Contact Dylan Sheldon

Willamette College Democrats will serve as a source of ideas, organization, and activism directed towards supporting the community members of WU who seek to gain experience in local, state, or national politics through voter education, voter registration, get out the vote efforts, as well as those who seek to gain experience by aiding candidates or campaigns aligned with the ideals found within the platform, heritage, or future direction of the Democratic Party.

COLLEGE REPUBLICANS

Contact Jorden Noyes

College Republicans make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party. They aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels. They work to develop political skills and leadership abilities among students and prepare them for future service to the community.

COLLEGES AGAINST CANCER

Contact Peyton Tracy

Colleges Against Cancer gives students the opportunity to combat concer on their campus while uniting with other chapters nationwide. Students can make an impact nationwide, as well as within the Salem Community.

SETTLERS CLUB

Contact Nicholas Hoffnagle

The purpose of Settlers Club is to promote and play the board game Settlers of Catan with other Catan enthusiasts as well as newcomers with an interest in a game of strategy, development, negotiation, and good times. Be prepared for some sweet tournament action with prizes for the top players and a chance to be known as "King/Queen of Catan" for the overall winner

STUDENTS AGAINST SLAVERY

Contact Alexa Dunn

The purpose of Students Against Slavery is to raise awareness, generate assets, and facilitate action against modern day slavery which include all forms of the exploitation of human labor-forced labor, domestic servitude, child soldiers, and the sex trade.

STUDENTS FOR FEMINISM

Contact Chanel Sulc

Students for Feminism is a group that raises awareness of gender inequality and its intersections though discussion and dialogue, ultimately working to empower all individuals. We meet every Monday at 5:30 pm in the Women's Resource Center on the third floor of the University Center--all are welcome! The group also hopes to engage the Willamette community with on campus events such as “Love Your Body Days,” The Vagina Monologues, and Take Back the Night, in hopes of fostering campus awareness of wider feminist issues.

TABLETOP WARGAMING CLUB

Contact Sean Fogerty

To provide an open, welcoming, free and safe community for experienced and brand-new players to play war games by developing tactical, strategic, and teamwork along with sharing thoughts and generally having a good time.

WILLAMETTE EVENTS BOARD (WEB)

Contact Tana Watanabe

The purpose of Pro Board is to provide programs that complement, reflect and respond to the Willamette University community. These programs shall be designed to be an educational experience for those involved in planning and presenting of the programs, as well as those who participate. These programs should remain consistent with stated objectives, regulations, and missions of the Office of Student Activities and Willamette University.

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE

Contact Daniel Woodhams

WUSTAV desires to end violence on campus by providing training and collaboration with student organizations to create a safe campus environment.

WULAPALOOZA

Contact Nicholas Shea

Wulapalooza is an earth, art, and music festival that has been organized by students every spring for the past 12 years. Student and professional bands perform on two stages at the festival, along with other performance groups such as Willamette Dance Company and Poi Club. We also have club activities, food, and a craft fair, among other events. Each year we also select a charitable organization to support!

Sports and Recreational Organizations

BACKPACKING CLUB

Contact Rae Lloyd-Lever

Our purpose is to give the Willamette University community access to outdoor recreation and the environment of the Pacific Northwest. The group is committed to outdoor and environmental education to encourage participants to pursue interests in the outdoors. The Outdoor program will build campus unity, while providing an opportunity to get outdoors.

BADMINTON CLUB

Contact Dylan Waterfall

The purpose is to be an organization where members can compete against each other and enhance their skills as badminton players.

CHEER SQUAD

Contact Hannah Fisher

The purpose of the WU Cheer squad is to provide enthusiasm, spirit, and entertainment at Willamette sporting events on campus. We perform at home football games during the fall semester and home basketball games at the beginning of spring semester.

CLIMBING CLUB

Contact Shannon Sollitt

The club supports recreational climbing pursuits including indoor climbing gym and outdoor guided climbing and promotes safe climbing habits and practices by planning and offering climbing outings and events.

CYCLING CLUB

Contact Luke Falcone

The mission of Willamette Cycling Club is to promote physical well being and a feeling of community through cycling.

DANCE TEAM

Contact Kayla Cothrun

The purpose of the Dance Team is to unite students who have an interest in dance, promote spirit and to perform for the student body, staff and alumni.

DISC GOLF CLUB

Contact Daniel Rehm

This organization aims to establish a group of students at Willamette University to go disc golfing at courses in the area and surrounding Salem, Oregon. Along with travel, this organization aims to promote inter-collegiate relations with other University and College disc golf clubs in the Willamette Valley.

FOOTLOOSE: THE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB

Contact Natalie Lyman

Footloose is a social club for the purpose of meeting people, having fun, and learning a swing dance, which originated and was practiced in the 1940's.

KAYAK CLUB

Contact Anelise Zimmer

The Kayak Club was organized to bring WU students together who enjoy kayaking and/or would like to learn more about it. Whether you enjoy sea or river kayaking there is a place here for you.

LONGBOARD CLUB

Contact Sean Fogerty

The Longboard Club aims to promote/facilitate the growth and development of the longboarding community at Willamette University. We will strive to further the understanding of this environmentally sustainable mode of transportation and it's safe practice.

MARTIAL ARTS CLUB

Contact Quinn Soran

The purpose of the Martial Arts Club is to bring students who have interest in, or experience in martial arts together. Developing a safe and friendly environment where students can teach each other.

MEN'S LACROSSE

Contact Spencer Ramsey

Willamette Mens Lacrosse will provide students with an opportunity to take part in another sport organization. The organization will have practices, meetings, and competition in the Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse league.

MEN'S RUGBY

Contact William Murphy

The Rugby club will participate in matches and tournaments. We wish to give people who do not want to continue in varsity sports an opportunity for physical activity.

MEN'S SOCCER CLUB

Contact Ryan Schroeder

To provide players with a more competitive soccer environment than intramurals provides, without being at the extreme level of collegiate varsity sport.

MEN'S ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Contact Erik Sandersen

This club exists to play Ultimate Frisbee and lots of it. Group members strive to develop skills, play in intercollegiate games and tournaments and to have fun in every weather condition.

RUNNING CLUB

Contact Shelbie Wolfe

The purpose of the running club is to unite runners of all abilities to go on runs together. Participants may choose to run in races together.

SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB

Contact Robert Jasmund

The purpose of this organization is to create an opportunity for Willamette students to enjoy the sport of skiing and snowboarding on a periodic basis while enjoying the outdoors.

WOMEN'S CLUB SOCCER

Contact Andrea Price

This organization is designed to provide the WU community with a more competitive soccer environment than intramurals provides, without being at the extreme level of a colligate varsity sport.

WOMEN'S RUGBY CLUB

Contact Jacine Passwaters

Our purpose at Willamette University is to provide women with a fun and athletic pastime outside of the varsity sports. By participating in women's rugby, students have a chance to participate in an interesting sport and get involved in the Willamette community.

WOMEN'S ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB

Contact Emily Brixey

This club is designed for women to learn and enjoy the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, play in all conditions, attend tournaments and have fun playing a competitive sport. Open to all skill levels and athletic ability.

YOGA CLUB

Contact Hannah Schwarz

The goal of the yoga club is to provide a loving and supportive environment where students can feel free to be themselves, make mistakes, fall… all in the process of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. It is a place where students can clear their minds of everything they have to do, gaining and increasing awareness of their minds and bodies and letting out their day to day stress in a positive and healthful way.