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!