It would take hours to describe all the ways to get involved at PLU. In fact, we make it easy to participate. The choices are many: lead a sea kayak trip, direct a television show, edit the literary magazine, try stand-up comedy or organize a lecture series. PLU hosts an Involvement Fair each fall where students can learn about more than 67 clubs and organizations. The possibilities are limitless. PLU has hundreds of opportunities that allow you to pursue an interest – even if it is something you’ve never done before. Especially if it is something you’ve never done before.
You can change the world with Advocates for Social Justice or work side-by-side with faculty to implement earth-friendly practices on campus. Some clubs are tailor-made to apply lessons from the classroom like the Investment Club, where you meet each week with students and business professors to invest real money in the Stock Market. Of course, there are clubs that allow you to recharge your spirit with others who share similar interests, belief systems or cultures, such as the Asian Pacific Islanders Club. PLU’s Diversity Center is a leader in connecting students with clubs that focus on exploring diverse cultures.
Alaska Club:
The Alaska Club strives to unite all Alaskans and fans of Alaska for fun, food and appreciation of AK. President: Adam Bryant Advisor: Erika Anderson
American Marketing Association:
Sponsored by the Puget Sound Chapter of the National American Marketing Association. AMA encourages students to uphold sound, honest marketing practices, engages in professional practice, improves marketing research, and develops and promotes better understanding between students, faculty and business people. Open to students of all disciplines. E-mail: ama@plu.edu Advisor: Merl Simpson
Aliyah Jewish Club:
The Aliyah Jewish Club helps to connect the Jewish community at PLU so that students can grow in their faith through fellowship, worship, and service. President: Lauren Eaton Advisor: Eli Berniker
Alpha Psi Omega:
ΑΨΩ is an American recognition honor society recognizing students in collegiate theatre. This year they produced the winter showcase: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and the J-Term APO One-Acts: Trapped. President: Chris Staudinger Advisor: Jeff Clapp
Anthropology Club:
Educating students about culture and committed to fighting ethnocentrism. President: Lindsay Zager Advisor: Bradford Andrews Website: www.plu.edu/~anthclub
Asian Pacific Islander:
A celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders at PLU. President: Kathy Cao Advisor: Angie Hambrick
Beta Alpha Psi:
The national scholastic and professional accounting fraternity which promotes the study and practice of accounting, provides opportunities for self development and association among member, and encourages ethical, social, and public responsibilities. Open to declared accounting, finance, and information management students who have taken upper division courses in those areas and have maintained a 3.0 GPA. E-mail: bap@plu.edu Advisor: Glenn VanWyhe Website: www.plu.edu/~bap
Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta of Washington Chapter:
National Scholastic Honor, where membership is by induction for business students with a cumulative GPA in the top 7% of Juniors, 10% of seniors, or 20% of graduate students at PLU. President: Rachel Hatlen Advisor: Gerry Myers
Biology Club:
Dedicated to supporting students within the discipline of biology. President: Amy Podurgiel Advisor: Michael Behrens
Black Student Union:
BSU exists to enhance cultural awareness, political awareness, social events, and to provide support for the students and the community. Advisor Angie Hambrick
CHAOS Math Club:
Chaos' mission is to spread the word and experience: MATH IS FUN! President: Aaron Masher Advisor: Amy Shell-Gellasch
Chinese Studies Club:
Enriching the minds of the PLU community with the essence and exuberance of China through cultural and academic activities. Email: csc@plu.edu Advisor: Gregory Youtz
Circle K:
Student organization dedicated to public service and leadership. Email: circlek@plu.edu Advisor: Allison Stephens Website: www.plu.edu/~circlek
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC):
Educate and prepare future music educators for their future careers. President: Ainsley Leavitt Advisor: Amy Beegle
College Republicans:
To educate the PLU community and voters about the Republican Party and its ideals, to recruit members and leaders to the Republican party, and to help elect Republican leaders to public office. Email: colrepub@plu.edu Advisor: Glenn Van Wyne
Cycling Club:
A social cycling club dedicated to promoting safe group cycling while highlighting viable places to tour at PLU and surrounding areas. President Amara Boursaw Advisor: Allison Stephens
Delta Iota Chi:
To promote nursing leadership through networking, community service, and advocacy. Email: delta@plu.edu Advisor: Janet DuBois Website: www.plu.edu/~delta
Feminist Student Union:
To engender constructive dialogue and positive change in society through everyday acts by outrageous women. Email: fsu@plu.edu President: Andrew Harron Advisor: Beth Kraig
French Club:
Get a chance to practice your French! Advisor: Scott Taylor
G.R.E.A.N.:
Grassroots Environmental Action Now! Promotes environmental awareness and action on campus and in the community. Email: grean@plu.edu Advisor: Rose McKenney
Habitat for Humanity:
Increasing awareness of poverty housing and raising money to support families in need of a home. Email: habitat@plu.edu Advisor: Dennis Sepper
Harmony:
Facilitating discussion about a variety of issues related to sexual and affectional identities. Providing information and thoughtful commentary, with a goal of increasing the understanding members have of the connections between personal identities and public policies or attitudes. Whether lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or an ally- all are welcome to be part of our club. Email: harmony@plu.edu Advisor: Beth Kraig Website: www.plu.edu/~harmony
Hawaii Club (Na Hoaloha O’ Hawai’i):
Promote the Aloha spirit, the diverse cultures of Hawaii and its people through service projects, social activities, and the Annual Hawaii Club Luau. “You don’t have to be from Hawaii to join.” Email: hawaii@plu.edu Advisor: Anna Leon-Gurrero Website: www.plu.edu/~hawaii
Hip Hop 101:
Educating students about Hip Hop culture and dance. President: Brian Pedey Advisor: Josh Alexander
History Club:
To inspire and promote interest in history. President: Molly Olmstead Advisor: Gina Hames
Hope ‘Scopes:
Hope 'Scopes is dedicated to providing schoolsin developing countries with microscopes to help encourage scientific learning. President: Phuong-Lien Nguyen Advisor: Elizabeth Skendzic
Ignite:
Bringing students together to worship and training them to live as disciples of Christ. Email: ignite@plu.edu Website: www.plu.edu/~ignite
International Business Club (IBC):
IBC's purpose is to introduce students to current business practices and issues, to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and personal qualities valued by employers, to encourage ethical, social and public responsibility, and to establish ongoing communications and understanding between businesses and students. Student of all disciplines are welcome to join. E-mail: ibc@plu.edu Advisor: Quoc Pham
International Student Club:
The International Student Club is a group of international students which organize, promote and/or support social and cultural activities. The ISC provides all students on campus and the community of PLU opportunities to appreciate the customs in the countries of origin of its members. President: Min Ju Advisor: Barbara Temple-Thurston
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship:
A witnessing community that engages the university in all its diversity-loving God’s word, God’s people, and God’s purposes. Email: ivcf@plu.edu Advisor: Richard Spillman Website: www.plu.edu/~ivcf
Invisible Childern United:
This new student organization supports bringing the Invisible Children campaign to campus and raising awareness of the the 20 year-long civil war going on in Northern Uganda and it's effects on the children who are captured by the rebel army and forced to fight in the war. President: Charlotte Pfeiffer Advisor: Erin Dana
Latter-day Saint Student Association:
Encourages fellowship and scripture study among Latter-day Saint students and all others desiring to be involved. President: Russell Taylor Advisor: Catherine Pratt
LEAD Art Club:
Encourages and supports the appreciation and creation of art at PLU. President: John De Mars Advisor: Spencer Ebbinga
Legal Studies Club:
The PLU Legal Studies Club is a student organization dedicated to providing students with an opportunity to expand their legal interests beyond the classroom. The Legal Studies Club is for students from all majors and disciplines of study, regardless of their interest in law school or legal careers. Email: lglclub@plu.edu Advisor: Richard Jobst
Lute Explosion-African Dance:
Lute Explosion is an energetic student-run African dance group. All are welcome! President: Kareen Ottley Advisor: Barbara Temple-Thurston
The Mark:
The Mark provides a creative atmosphere in which student may workshop current writing projects, allowing for positive critical growth manifested by a supportive group who maintain an interest in writing. The Mark contributes to the development of the written word on the PLU Campus. Email: President: Jacob Harksen Advisor: Jason Skipper
Minnesota Club:
Providing social opportunities for PLU residents of Minnesota. President: Tyler Faust Advisor: Jeff Olsen Krengel
Montana Club: – mtclub@plu.edu
Providing social opportunities for PLU residents of Montana. Email: mtclub@plu.edu Advisor: Rick Eastman
Mu Phi Epsilon:
ΜΦΕ promotes high scholarship, musicianship and friendship through service, while providing opportunities for to grow strong artistic and personal abilities.. President: Jamie Rottle Advisor: Kathryn Habedank
Night of Musical Theatre:
NOMT is a student-run theater club that focuses on producing a fun-filled evening once a year featuring current PLU students performing music from a variety of contemporary and classic broadway musicals. President: Natalie Heikkinen Advisor: Jeff Clapp
Opera Club:
Providing inexpensive and educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff to experience opera. President: Derek Tilton Advisor: James Brown
Phi Alpha Honor Society:
The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. President: Jennifer Perusse Advisor: JoDee Keller
Philosophy Club:
To critically examine and discuss existential philosophical and social issues. President: Ben Reese Advisor: Brendan Hogan
PLU Anime Club:
We share in a large part of Japanese popular culture through the screening and discussing of current and classic Anime (Japanese Animation). Email: anime@plu.edu Advisor: Amy Robbins Website: www.plu.edu/~anime
PLU Democrats:
Striving to assure that members are better able to educate students about the philosophy of the Democratic Party; assist in the election of local, state, and national Democratic candidates; and affect political change on the local, state, and national levels. Email: dems@plu.edu Advisor: Peter Grovesnor Website: www.plu.edu/~dems
PLU Engineering:
PLU Engineering exists to enhance the education of engineering students by going on tours, sponsoring speakers and supporting engineering activities. President: Peter Rieke Advisor: William Greenwood
PLU Magic: The Gathering:
PLU Magic: The Gathering are a group of student that regularly meet to play the collectable card game, Magic. President: John Nitz Advisor: Genevieve Williams
PLU STEP Club:
Stepping is a form of percussive dance in which the individual's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. The PLU STEP Club is open to all levels of performers from novice to expert. Step up! President: Teresa Johnson Advisor: Angie Hambrick
PLU’s Organic Community Garden:
The purpose of PLU's Community Garden is to reunite people with the process of growing food, connect PLU members and Parkland residents, and provide food for families in need. President: Candi Ziegert Advisor: Oney Crandall
PLU Theological Society:
A forum for the critically conscious discussion of theology. President: Samantha Porter Advisor: Daniel Peterson
PLUtonic:
PLUtonic is a set of two (men's and women's) student-run and directed a' cappella singing groups that perform entirely without instruments. President: Cory Cumming Advisor: Richard Nance
Psi Chi:
Supporting advanced academic achievement in the field of psychology. Email: psichi@plu.edu Advisor: Jon Grahe
SAPET (Sexual Assault Prevention Education Team):
To educate and create awareness about culture, gender, and sexual violence and to create dialogue to stop the occurrence of sexual assault. Email: sapet@plu.edu Advisor: Bobbi Hughes Website: www.plu.edu/~womencen
Second Wave:
To train and equip students in the love of Christ and advance the Gospel. President: Kristina Huehl Advisor: Glenn Van Wyhe
Shotokan Karate Club:
Building a core of personal courage, confidence, and a respect for life by training and discipline in the defensive arts. President: Rachel Myers Advisor: Gerald Myers Website: www.plu.edu/~karate
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM):
SHRM is sponsored by the Northwest Human Resource Management Association. The Human Connection, PLU's Charter SHRM, is open to all students whose purpose is to develop, improve, and apply successful human resource management skills in today's marketplace. Opportunities are present to foster valuable contacts in the business industry. E-mail: shrm@plu.edu Advisor: Linda Gibson
Society for Information Management (SIM):
SIM is the first student chapter in the world of the International Society for Information Management. ePLU was founded in the summer of 2000 and serves as an Internet economy bridge between faculty, students, alumni and companies in the Pacific Northwest region. Open to all business, computer science and engineering students. President: Carl Field Advisor: Chung-Shing Lee
Society of Professional Journalists:
To provide student journalists a place to interact with professionals, enhance their journalistic skills, discuss ethical issues, and perpetuate the ideal of the free press. Email: spj@plu.edu Advisor: Joanne Lisosky Website: www.plu.edu/~spj
Student Alumni Association:
SAA exists to link PLU’s past-by celebrating its heritage; present-by supporting its programs, and future-by insuring its stability. With the motto, “Lutes for Life,” we are a group for every Lute-past, present, and future. Email: saa@plu.edu Advisor: Lauralee Hagen Website: www.plu.edu/~saa
Student Investment Fund:
The Mary Lund-Davis Investment Fund was established in 1982. The fund's objective is to provide real-world investment experience for members. Board members must be enrolled in or have completed Managerial Finance or Micro-Economics. Email: sif@plu.edu Advisor: Bruce Finnie
Students for Peace:
For students interested in the discussion and promotion of peace. Email: plupeace@plu.edu Advisor: Beth Kraig Website: www.plu.edu/~peace
Student Social Work Organization:
SSWO.is a student-run group that seeks to enrich the social work learning experience. President: Caiti Gowey Advisor: Kathleen Russell
Swing Club:
Dedicated to teaching swing dancing and appreciating big band music. Email: swing@plu.edu Advisor Cory Kantorowicz
Triathlon Club:
The purpose of our club is to serve triathletes of all abilities by offering support through contact with other athletes and the PLU triathlon community as a whole. President: Ben Lilley Advisor: Ron Byrnes
VISION: Students for the Sudanese Education Initiative:
Promoting awareness about the situation in Sudan and the importance of educating refugee children to the future peace of Sudan. Email: vision@plu.edu Advisor: Ann Kelleher
Young Entrepreneurs (YE):
YE promotes awareness and understanding of creating or managing a new business. Membership is open to all university students. Advisor: Dave McNabb