2024-2025 DJS Clubs

DJS Clubs leaders believe in and work to promote equity between individuals and across the institution. This coalition of clubs will work from an intentional and intersectional framework that centers service, marginalized identities and raises awareness of injustice at PLU through community, critical curiosity and advocacy.

Objectives

  1. Build a collaborative community of DJS club leaders
  2. Provide professional development opportunities to learn leadership skills
  3. Develop relationships with club advisors to gain insight and support

Asian Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA)

The Asian Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA) aims to promote Asian Pacific Islander cultures and support within the PLU community and to educate ourselves and our peers so we can obtain unity through diversity and create a warm and welcoming environment for all students of Pacific Lutheran University.

Email: api@plu.edu      Instagram: pluapisa

Samantha Atienza '24

Interim President, Fall 2024
sam.atienza@plu.edu

Seane Sonza '26

Vice President
syl@plu.edu

Meela Brandenburg '25

Treasurer
mbrandenburg@plu.edu

Alyssa Carbullido '27


Secretary
carbullidoa@plu.edu

Birders at PLU

 

Birders of PLU is a DJS Club that focuses on birdwatching, but also on the importance of educating others on the spaces in which we birdwatch to keep it safe and clean, as birdwatching goes both ways. We also aim to get more students out birdwatching, and break down presupposed stereotypes or barriers that center around birdwatching.

Email: birdersofplu@plu.edu   Instagram: birders_of_plu

Peter Binstock '26


President
peter.binstock@plu.edu

GREAN Club

GREAN, or Grass Roots Environmental Action Now, is a club that promotes environmental awareness and action on campus and throughout the community to combat threats to our ecosystem and surrounding environment.

The group itself has helped organize campaigns such as Take Back the Tap, as well as the Smart Paper Campaign, an initiative to change the paper policy on campus to using post consumer recycled paper. Additionally, the club has been involved in many on-the-ground activities such as invasive species removals, and environmental activism events.

Marz Chabot '26


Co-Leader
marz.chabot@plu.edu

Joshua Davis '26


Co-Leader
joshua.davis@plu.edu

LatinX Unidos

Empowering Latinx student population for the purpose of providing scholarly support, cultural awareness, social enrichment & community outreach.

Email: Amigosu@plu.edu    Instagram: @plu_Lxu

Marz Chabot '26


Co-Leader
marz.chabot@plu.edu

Joshua Davis '26


Co-Leader
joshua.davis@plu.edu

Native Indigenous Student Association

Our club offers a community on campus that prioritizes belonging for Indigenous students. We educate ourselves and our community on global indigenous cultures as a form of celebration and activism. We work towards providing a space to celebrate culture, heritage, and traditions with one another.

Email: nisa@plu.edu   Instagram: plunisa

Social Work Student Organization

The Social Work Student Organization seeks to create links and support systems between students in the Social Work program, especially between cohorts. The organization is looking to create more opportunities to bring more students into the program and educate students on the social work profession. The Social Work Student Organization engages in service, advocacy, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

Email: socialworkorg@plu.edu   Instagram: plusocworg

Ally Redford '25


Co-President
aredford@plu.edu

Zoniece Grose '25

Co-President
grosezl@plu.edu

Chantel Hayes '24

Alumni Mentor
chantel.hayes@plu.edu