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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Phil Dahl
Description: The purpose of the veterans club is to provide various beneficial services for all veterans and military members.