Clubs & Organizations
This list highlights all of the current clubs and organizations available on campus.
Find a Club or Organization
Below is a list of all active clubs and organizations. Interested in starting a new group? Reach out to the Coordinator of Student Engagement.
Academic
Alpha Chi is a National Honors Society that recognizes the top 10% of the Junior and Senior class.
Advisor: Mark Brown, PhD: brown@uj.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Naglak, Ph.D.: Elizabeth.Naglak@uj.edu
Art Club is a creative space for exploring artistic interests. Come and join us for a fun opportunity to de-stress and find a new hobby to love!
Advisor: Brian Lang,
PhD blang@uj.edu
The purpose of Drama Club is to provide theater related opportunities and expand the arts on the UJ campus to enrich the lives of students and staff
Advisor: Michael McIntyre: mcintyre@uj.edu
Exercise Science Club exists to promote health and fitness across the campus and community.
Advisor: Marla J. Walter, MS: mwalter@uj.edu
The purpose of the History Club is to get people together who are interested in history. This organization is open to all University of Jamestown students regardless of major.
Advisor: Marc Carpenter, PhD: Marc.Carpenter@uj.edu
NSA aims to professionally prepare nursing students to be leaders in their field through acts of community outreach, volunteerism and fundraising. NSA also aims to improve the health of the on-campus community.
Advisor: Sheri Gunderson, MS, RN, CNE: sgunders@uj.edu
Science Club is a student-led organization dedicated to sharing a love of science and scientific excellence, both with the campus and community.
Advisor: Bruce Jensen, PhD: jensen@uj.edu
Advisor: Michelle Solensky, PhD: msolensk@uj.edu
University of Jamestown student chapter of The Wildlife Society. Our mission is wildlife stewardship through science and education.
Advisor: Kathleen Schnaars Uvino, PhD: Kathleen.Uvino@uj.edu
Athletic and Club Activities
Jimmie Janes are a group of women who support other women and all athletics.
Advisor: Kathleen Schnaars Uvino, PhD: Kathleen.Uvino@uj.edu
The University of Jamestown Speech and Debate Team is an active team in both the areas of Speech and Debate. Check out the UJ Speech and Debate Team webpage for more information.
Advisor: Dr. Jonna Reule: Jonna.Reule@uj.edu
Campus Life
The purpose of Drama Club is to provide theater related opportunities and expand the arts on the UJ campus to enrich the lives of students and staff
Advisor: Michael McIntyre: mcintyre@uj.edu
The Jamestown Activities Board plans and executes campus-wide activities to enrich the UJ experience.
Advisor: Addie Keller: adele.keller@uj.edu
Jimmie Janes are a group of women who support other women and all athletics.
Advisor: Kathleen Schnaars Uvino, PhD: Kathleen.Uvino@uj.edu
SaGA’s slogan is “Our Story Will Go On”, because as the word ‘saga’ implies, it is not just a narrative of the here and now, but covering many people’s stories over many generations. SaGA’s purpose is to foster an environment that serves and supports the LGBTQ+ community at UJ by promoting awareness, as well as educating our campus and community about LGBTQ+ issues and advocacy.
Advisor: Sue Godboldt, Suzanne.godboldt@uj.edu
Student Senate seeks to express constituents opinions on college affairs as the it deems appropriate and necessary.
Advisor: Sara Robinson: Sara.Robinson@uj.edu
UJ Students for Life works to save lives threatened by induced abortion, euthanasia, and the destruction of human embryos for research. Members seek to promote a respect for life at the University of Jamestown and on a local, state, and national level, to educate others on life issues, to help those in need so that life is a promising choice, and to work with others who share common goals.
Advisor: Danel Bennett: dbennett@uj.edu
Visual Arts Club exists to help you take your photography and videography skills to the next level. Learn Adobe Premiere pro and Lightroom with fellow students.
Advisor: Logan Adams: Logan.Adams@uj.edu
Departmental
Art Club is a creative space for exploring artistic interests. Come and join us for a fun opportunity to de-stress and find a new hobby to love!
Advisor: Malcolm Jason, PhD: Malcolm.Jason@uj.edu
Exercise Science Club exists to promote health and fitness across the campus and community.
Advisor: Marla J. Walter, MS: mwalter@uj.edu
The purpose of the History Club is to get people together who are interested in history. This organization is open to all University of Jamestown students regardless of major.
Advisor: Marc Carpenter, PhD: Marc.Carpenter@uj.edu
Music Majors join NAfME to gain access to music education information and reduced cost of attendance to the state conference.
Advisor: Anne Gassmann, DMA: anne.gassmann@uj.edu
NSA aims to professionally prepare nursing students to be leaders in their field through acts of community outreach, volunteerism and fundraising. NSA also aims to improve the health of the on-campus community.
Advisor: Sheri Gunderson, MS, RN, CNE: sgunders@uj.edu
Science Club is a student-led organization dedicated to sharing a love of science and scientific excellence, both with the campus and community.
Advisor: Bruce Jensen, PhD: jensen@uj.edu
Advisor: Michelle Solensky, PhD: msolensk@uj.edu
Advisor: Mundi Schmidt, PhD: Mundi.Schmidt@uj.edu
Student Senate seeks to express constituents opinions on college affairs as the it deems appropriate and necessary.
Advisor: Sara Robinson: Sara.Robinson@uj.edu
Diversity
The purpose of the ISO shall be to get people together who are interested in learning about different countries, languages, and cultures and who want to expand their experiences of other countries, languages, and cultures.
Advisor: Penny Briese, PhD, RN: pbriese@uj.edu
SaGA’s slogan is “Our Story Will Go On”, because as the word ‘saga’ implies, it is not just a narrative of the here and now, but covering many people’s stories over many generations. SaGA’s purpose is to foster an environment that serves and supports the LGBTQ+ community at UJ by promoting awareness, as well as educating our campus and community about LGBTQ+ issues and advocacy.
Advisor: Emily Wolff: Emily.Wolff@uj.edu
Honor Societies
Alpha Chi is a National Honors Society that recognizes the top 10% of the Junior and Senior class.
Advisor: Mark Brown, PhD: brown@uj.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Naglak, Ph.D.: Elizabeth.Naglak@uj.edu
Science Club is a student-led organization dedicated to sharing a love of science and scientific excellence, both with the campus and community.
Advisor: Bruce Jensen, PhD: jensen@uj.edu
Advisor: Michelle Solensky, PhD: msolensk@uj.edu
Leadership
The purpose of the club is to serve the University of Jamestown and the Jamestown community in general through service, providing career guidance and encouraging leadership qualities in students in academic, vocational, and technical schools, and promoting fellowship and a better understanding among people of the world. The club’s mission is “Future Leaders Building a Better World Today through Service and Advocacy.”
Advisor: Penny Briese, PhD, RN: pbriese@uj.edu
Service
The purpose of the club is to serve the University of Jamestown and the Jamestown community in general through service, providing career guidance and encouraging leadership qualities in students in academic, vocational, and technical schools, and promoting fellowship and a better understanding among people of the world. The club’s mission is “Future Leaders Building a Better World Today through Service and Advocacy.”
Advisor: Penny Briese, MS, RN: pbriese@uj.edu
UJ Students for Life works to save lives threatened by induced abortion, euthanasia, and the destruction of human embryos for research. Members seek to promote a respect for life at the University of Jamestown and on a local, state, and national level, to educate others on life issues, to help those in need so that life is a promising choice, and to work with others who share common goals.
Advisor: Danel Bennett: dbennett@uj.edu
Students of Service involves all college students in campus and community service while developing quality leaders and citizens, increasing character, and promoting a lifelong dedication to service.
Advisor: Brenda Fischer: bfischer@uj.edu
Our purpose is to support all athletic teams, organize student sections and promote Jimmie Spirit at athletic events
Advisor: Kevin Gall, kgall@uj.edu
Need additional support?
Adele Nybo
- Director of Student Engagement
Office of Student Affairs
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