Student Organizations
Departmental
Departmental Student Organizations are those with a direct affiliation to an academic department.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
Student Contact: Cindy Jade Foka
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Isaac Blythe
Purpose: to enhance the undergraduate chemistry student experience by becoming better acquainted with the field and resources while preparing for a successful chemistry career.
CLASSICS CLUB
Student Contact: Annabel Dikes
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jeffrey Easton
Purpose: to make the classics more accessible to everyone, and provide events to further understandings of Classics.
COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB
Student Contact: Olivia Kilday
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Barbara Anthony
Purpose: to promote increased knowledge and interest in the science and applications of computing.
FRENCH CLUB
Student Contact: Sofia Moustaghfir
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Francis Mathieu
Purpose: to promote French language and Francophone cultures at Southwestern University by creating a welcoming space for students to connect, learn, and participate in cultural activities. Through events, conversations, and celebrations of Francophone traditions, the club encourages cultural exchange and helps students build connections beyond the classroom.
LATINOS UNIDOS
Student Contact: Ixtazi Hernandez
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jethro Hernandez Berrenos
Purpose: Latinos Unidos is a student-run organization on campus dedicated to raising awareness of Hispanic and Latine culture. We strive to create an inclusive space for Latino students where they are encouraged, empowered, and united as a community.
OASIS (Organization of Anthropology and Sociology Interested Students)
Student Contact: Ixtazi Hernandez
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Melissa Johnson
Purpose: OASIS is an organization for students interested in Anthropology and/or Sociology. The organization hosts events throughout the year, including social gatherings and planning meetings.
PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY
Student Contact: Madeline Cowan
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Stacie Brown
Purpose: to guide students through the process of getting into a dental school and involved in community service regarding dental health.
SOUTHWESTERN BUSINESS CLUB
Student Contact: Alexandra Glenn
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Debika Sihi
Purpose: the mission of SBC is to prepare Southwestern students for the professional world by providing community and the experiences necessary to achieve success.
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY ART ASSOCIATION (SUAA)
Student Contact: Ivy Brackeen
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ron Geibel
Purpose: to provide a space where studio art students can build a community of artists on campus, expand their professional networks, access exhibit and museum opportunities, and develop submission materials such as artist statements, resumes, and portfolios.
SU PHILOSPHERS
Student Contact: Gwyneth Moore
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jorge Lizarzaburu
Purpose: to engage current issues with fellow students through a philosophical lens. To achieve our mission, SU Philosophers aims to foster discussions on literary, cultural, political, and scientific subjects, promoting the practice of written composition and oral debate.
SU TERTULIAS
Student Contact: Sabina Martinez Carreon
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Laurel Mulkey
Purpose: to foster Spanish language learning through teamwork and collaboration. SU Tertulias seeks to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where students watch popular films in Spanish and are able to make connections, understand the content, and feel encouraged to practice their Spanish skills.
Want to start a new Departmental Organization or don’t see one connected to your academic interests? No worries! Please email Student Activities to learn how to get started.