Advisor: Pat Welle
Description: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) at BSU is a student organization whose goal is to stimulate and develop American Indian student interest in science and engineering and to promote participation at all levels of responsibility in the fields of science and engineering.
Advisor: Jason Clark
Address: 2
Description: We are a club of art enthusiasts. We welcome ALL art-loving students of any grade level and major who are interested in any media. We do everything from art sales to volunteer work to putting on shows, and are always looking for new and exciting ways to experience and interact with the world of art that surrounds us. To join, simply come to a meeting (Tuesdays at 3:00p.m. for Fall 2007) in the Art Lounge on the lowest level of the Ed-Arts building.
Advisor: P. Bradley Logan
Address: Bangsberg Box #16
Description: The Bemidji Choir provides a high level choral singing experience for students from across the campus. A variety of choral music is sung, from Renaissance motets to folk songs and spirituals. In addition to concerts, tours, and recordings, the choir has produced a series of Madrigal Dinners for thirty-eight years. Under the direction of Dr. Logan, the 2000-01 choir presented the ³Keynote Concert² at the Minnesota Music Educators Association¹s Convention. The 2001-02 choir presented a concert at the Minnesota ACDA state convention, the ACDA North Central Division convention in Des Moines, IA, and in Carnegie Hall on April 15, 2002. The 2002-03 choir presented concerts at the ACDA National Convention in New York City. The 2001 tour of Italy, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland included a performance at the Third International Festival of Choirs in Siena, Italy, and a performance for Pope John Paul in Rome. The 2004-05 choir toured Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic including a concert at the Rothenburg Choral Festival in Rothenburg, Germany. The 2005-06 choir presented the ³Keynote Concert² at the 2006 Minnesota Music Educators Association¹s Convention, and performed at the 2006 North Dakota Music Educators Convention. Every three years the Bemidji Choir performs in a foreign tour. The Bemidji Choir is open to all qualified students through audition during the first week of fall semester.
Website: Bemidji Choir
Advisor: Dr. Debbie Guelda
Description: The purpose of the Biology Club is to stimulate interest in the biological sciences and to create opportunities for students and faculty of the Biology Department to interact outside the classroom. This is accomplished in on-campus meetings and activities and through off-campus outings.
Advisor: Mary Tosch
Address: HMU Box #31
Description: The Bemidji State University Student Association (BSUSA) Student Senate is the official representative and governing body of the students at BSUSA. The purpose of the Student Senate is to promote the student role at Bemidji State University and to work with the University administration in the development of campus policies that affect all students. Involvement in the Student Senate offers students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain experience interacting with administrators as well as state and federal lawmakers.
Website: BSUSA Student Senate
Advisor: David Smith
Description: The Business Club is a student organization open to all students majoring in and/or interested in business. The purpose of this organization will be to stimulate interest in and foster the gals of the business club to serve as a networking and community tool for business administration.
Advisor: Chinwuba Okafor
Address: HMU #31
Description: The Hobson Union Programming Board, better known as HUPB, is responsible for providing many social and cultural programs for the campus community. HUPB is a group of volunteer students interested in programming events for all students. Students from various backgrounds come together to plan dances, concerts, coffeehouses, Homecoming, trips, special events, along with other activities directed toward advancing the quality of campus life. Using what they have learned, it is a chance for the students to create, program, publicize, enjoy and learn from the activities. Activities are provided that are entertaining and co-curricular in nature, along with providing an “informal” classroom where students can learn about themselves and others in dealing with decision-making situations. Membership is open to all BSU students.
Website: Campus Activity Board
Advisor: Don Cloutman
Address: HMU #31
Description: Promoting spiritual life by providing opportunities for worship, instruction, fellowship and evangelism is what Chi Alpha is all about.
Advisor: John Holden
Description: BSU Club Mud is a student organization open to all students majoring in Visual Arts and/or interested in the art of ceramics. The purpose of this organization is to promote ceramic art among BSU students and faculty by organizing guest artists and providing networking opportunities while promoting ceramics in the region.
Advisor: Janice Haworth
Advisor: Pat Donnay
Address: HMU #31
Description: The College Democrats is a student-run political organization open to all students who are interested in the Democratic party. The club is founded to advance the interest of University Democrats, and the active participation of young people in politics. The purpose of this organization is to train leaders, educate young Americans, and promote good government. To achieve our purpose of consolidation of Democratic interest among students, this organization will enter into those activities of local, state, and national political interest.
Advisor: Marty Wolf
Description: The purpose of this organization is to stimulate and foster the goals of the Computer Science Club
Advisor: John Gonzalez
Address: #21
Description: The purpose of the Council of Indian Students is to bring together Indian students at Bemidji State University so that they may inform other ethnic groups about modern American Indians, to promote better relation between Indians and non-Indians, to encourage other Indians to take advantage of the opportunities that are available for the betterment of themselves, to bring out solutions to problems this group faces within the University, and to promote the unique and beautiful history, traditions, and culture of American Indians at Bemidji State University.
Advisor: Suzy Langhout
Description: The Dance Team is a sport that is a year long commitment. Performing 2-3 times in the fall during half time at Beaver football games starts out the season. It continues into the winter where the team performs at numerous basketball games. Also, at least once a year the team attends a collegiate dance team competition. In the spring, dancing at the annual Funtastic Dance Follies is an exciting way to end the year. Try-outs are held at the beginning of Fall Semester and again at the beginning of Spring Semester.
Website: Dance Team
Advisor: Dana Danielson
Address: HMU #31
Description: Delta Theta Kappa is BSU’s oldest sorority which was founded in 1967. Delta is a social and service sorority active both on and off campus. Throughout the year, they become involved in community service activities as well as social functions with Greek and non-Greek organizations. The special unity found among sorority members in Delta Theta Kappa can be directly linked to the bond sisterhood creates. This bond is a step beyond friendship, it is as if you have your own special “family” of caring people enjoying the lasting relationship in the sisterhood. All are invited to attend open rush.
Advisor: Barb Hanus
Address: HMU #31
Description: The Design Guild, an extension of the undergraduate and graduate education art training program, expands student members' knowledge in the fields of graphic design, multimedia, and other forms of art. Through the experience and interaction with peers, the Design Guild will expand the knowledge base of club members in a variety of artistic mediums. The members will be enabled to: display work, build personal portfolio’s, and gain information in a multitude of collegiate fields.
Website: Design Guild
Advisor: Patrick Welle
Description: Duck's Unlimited
Advisor: Bonnie Higgins
Description: The Exhibit Design Club is a student organization open to all students majoring in and/or interested in the art of exhibit design. The purpose of this organization is to gain a better understanding of the exhibit design industry. The Exhibit Design Club also plans programs that are of interest to the club including speakers and field trips. Additional goals of the club are to build better relationships with corporations that exhibit designers would be interested in and to keep the club informed of information pertaining to the industry.
Advisor: Chris Haley
Advisor: Michael Herbert
Description: GEEK was created to raise awareness of all forms of group gaming entertainment including: boardgames, console/computer gaming, card games, role playing games, etc. Everyone is welcome to join and bring their own favorite forms of group gaming. GEEK has weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Crying Wolf Room (Lower Union). Check out our Facebook group: BSU GEEK club
Advisor: Sharon Olson
Address: HMU #31
Description: Habitat for Humanity is a sanctioned collegiate chapter of Habitat for Humanity International and a collaborator with the Bemidji Community Habitat Chapter. Membership provides the opportunity for students to join a world-wide network of volunteers dedicated to helping eliminate poverty housing and homelessness locally and nationally. Habitat for Humanity has three main functions: 1) fund raising for house-building projects for the local affiliate and/or national or international projects. 2) education of the campus community on the need for decent affordable housing. 3) volunteer assistance in the construction of new homes or rehabilitation of existing houses, locally and/or nationally. For more information check out http://www.habitat.org.
Advisor: Adam Dandar
Description: The goals of the International Students Organization (ISO) are to develop mutual and cultural understanding among students of all countries, to assist in the practical orientation of all new international students accepted at BSU, and to make a tangible contribution towards global understanding.
Website: International Student Organization
Advisor: Virgil Bakken
Address: HMU Box #31
Description: Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) is a great place to build friendships. You can meet new people, faculty and IVCF staff as well as meet Jesus. We want to build a community who loves Christ and shares Him with others. Here a few basic facts about us: we are interdenominational (translation: anyone and everyone is welcome!) We have been on campus since the early 1940’s. Over 35,000 students are involved with IVCF all over the nation. We are also student led with staff advisors. College life can be pretty tough. We are here to help! If you get involved with us you will have the chance to grow in your faith, check out Jesus, make new friends, have fund things to do on the weekends, use your talents and abilities, develop leadership skills and get connected. Some activities that we plan include weekly Thursday Night Fellowship meetings, small group Bible studies, service projects, prayer meetings, retreats and leadership training. If you want to develop some lifelong relationships, experience and grow in your faith while have a ton of fun, come check us out.
Adam Lepp:
adam.lepp@intervarsityncr.org
Brittany Messer: brittany.messer@intervarsityncr.org
218-444-4823
Website: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Advisor: Jay Passa
Address: Student Health Service Box 30
Description: The Lifestyle Educators are peer educators who are trained to give current and accurate health related information to their peers. Peer educators focus on educating their peers about high-risk choices and are actively involved in developing, promoting activities and programs on the BSU campus. Peer educators are not experts and they don¹t claim to be, but they are passionate about creating a safe and healthy campus environment. Becoming a peer educator can be a great deal of fun and will enhance your collegiate experience. You¹ll make new friends and gain valuable leadership experience while making a difference in the lives of your peers.
Website: Lifestyle Educators
Advisor: Nancy Haugen
Address: 1221 Birchmont Dr NE
Description: The mission of the Lutheran Campus Ministry is to witness to the Christian gospel by providing students with opportunities for worship, study, and Christian fellowship within the values of the Lutheran Church. In addition to weekly worship services, student groups are involved in various service projects throughout the community.
Website: Lutheran Campus Ministry
Advisor: Randy Westhoff
Address: BSU Box #23
Description: The purpose of the BSU Math Club is to stimulate student interest in the various phases of mathematics and computer science, and to promote fellowship among members.
Website: Mathematics Club
Advisor: Doug Leif
Description: The purpose of men’s club hockey is to allow students who have played competitive hockey in the past to continue so with a smaller commitment. Club hockey operates usually from the end of September through the end of February. We practice two days a week, and play most weekends that do not fall during a school break. Our seasons normally consist of around twenty games. We try to get as many at home as possible, but we do find our selves on the road often. Try outs are held at the beginning of the season and the team consists of around 18 players. Although, we do allow those who do not make the team to practice with us throughout the course of the season for a small fee.
Advisor: Erika Svanoe
Advisor: Loralyn Kuechle
Address: Res Life Box #33
Description: The Residence Hall Association (RHA) serves as a liaison between the residents residing on campus and the Department of Residential Life and Bemidji State University administration. The purpose of the Oak Hall Council is to improve the quality of life in Oak Hall through student leadership, governance, and advocacy.
Advisor: Brad Folkestad
Address: omega_phi44@hotmail.com
Description: Omega Phi, a local service fraternity, has as its purpose to enhance the growth of its members in both the academic and social experience. Founded in 1992, its Founding Fathers wanted to organize a group that would change the reputation of the “fraternity” and help strengthen the once strong Greek system on the BSU campus. The fraternity does this by instilling in its members the ideals of service, academics, leadership and brotherhood. While focusing on service projects both on campus and in the greater Bemidji area, the group is most well known for its annual “Out in the Cold” project. During this project the group stays out in the frigid, northern Minnesota elements for 72 hours to raise campus and community awareness for the problems of homeless in the Bemidji area. These and other activities build a sense of brotherhood within the group and create a network for opportunities for the future. Omega Phi initiates pledges in a way that is respectful and where the integrity of the individual is a top priority.
Advisor: Maureen Gibbon
Description: Otaku Society (formerly Anime Guild) “Otaku” is Japanese and is translated roughly as “fanatic”. An otaku in Japan is someone who is obsessed with a subculture. In America anime (Japanese animation) fans use the term to describe themselves. An otaku in America is someone who loves Japanese animation. The purpose of this organization is to spread knowledge of anime.
Advisor: Sally Sertich
Description: The purpose of the PEHS club is: 1) Provide communication between students, faculty, community and other professional organizations to share ideas and enhance relationships. 2) Enhance and expand educational opportunities for career preparation. 3) Encourage an active role on campus and in classroom activities for leadership development 4) Provide opportunities to teach and promote ones profession as well as learn new teaching strategies. The club is open to all majors and minors in the department and provides a great opportunity for fun and relationships!
Advisor: Kit Christensen
Description: The purpose of the philosophy club is to expand awareness of philosophical ideas and foster an interest in philosophy and to promote critical thinking.
Advisor: Angela Fournier
Description: The Phoenix @ BSU is a student organization that provides support and affirmation for GLBTQS and their allies on BSU's campus and the community.
Website: Phoenix of BSU
Advisor: Richard Hook
Address: HS 203
Description: The Psychology Club seeks to provide a relaxed, student-focused environment to support academic growth while encouraging involvement in extra-curricular activities. The Club also serves as a facilitator between faculty and students, and is open to anyone interested in psychology, not just those in the major program.
Advisor: CarolAnn Russell Schlemper
Description: The purpose of this organization is to promote fraternity among poets, provide an open supportive forum for those who wish to share their works. Working together to discover new ideas in writing and to compile an anthology of poetry written by the group’s members is a big part of this clubs focus.
Website: Rivers Meeting Project
Advisor: Joe Czapiewski
Description: The purposes of the Rotaract Club are to develop effective leaders, promote responsible citizenship and positively influence the community through the framework of friendship. Rotaract Club offers a wide choice of social activities, attempts actively support the local community, raises money for charity and gives its members the opportunity to develop personal skills and gain new life experiences on local and international levels.
Website: Rotaract Club
Advisor: Kiersten Hoven
Description: The purpose of this organization will be to stimulate interest in and to foster the goals of the Rugby Club which are to have fun, enjoy the sport, teach sportsmanship and teach the fundamentals of the game.
Advisor: Pat Welle
Description: STudents for the Environment is a student organization that promotes activities that enhance environmentally sound practices.
Advisor: Suzy Langhout
Description: The purpose of the Swing Dance Club is to foster interest in the concept of swing dancing and also, to learn about the history of swing dancing and appreciate its true art form. This organization is for the betterment of the community as well as BSU!
Website: Swing Dance Club
Advisor: Patrick Carriere
Description: Theatre Unlimited is a student organization for an person, regardless of major, who is interested in being involved with theatre. The organization helps the University Theatre program produce three shows a year, as well as producing its own shows. Involvement provides students with opportunities to attend professional shows and stay informed of happenings in the world of theatre.
Website: Theater Unlimited
Advisor: Christina Kippenhan
Description: Ultimate Frisbee is not just another club here at BSU. In fact, it’s been an on going activity here for more than six years! Most importantly, the Ultimate Frisbee Club is an exciting experience that is open to all students, faculty and staff. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where having fun is the main objective. For those interested in competitive play, tournaments occur year-round. BSU has been competing in tournaments for nearly three years. Come on out and throw!
Advisor: Patricia Mason
Address: n/a
Description: The Varsity Singers is a non-auditioned choir opened to all BSU students. An active ensemble, they perform regularly for various campus and community functions.
Advisor: Phil Dahl
Description: The purpose of the veterans club is to provide various beneficial services for all veterans and military members.