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| Aquinas College Student Clubs & Organizations |
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| AQ Clubs & Organizations |
| ACE Club (Aquinas Continuing Education Club) |
Advisor: Molly Patterson, (616) 632-2841
A student organization just for CE students. |
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| A.C.S. (Aquinas College Chemistry Society) |
Advisor: Elizabeth Jensen, (616) 632-2189
This organization is dedicated to exploring the opportunities available to students of chemistry through projects, demonstrations, invited speakers, field trips, and social events.
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| The Alliance |
Advisor: Deb Wickering, (616) 632-2075 / Marnika Brown, (616) 632-2455
This organization’s mission is to bring inclusiveness to the Aquinas College community. |
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| Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Med/Pre-Health Honor Society) |
Advisor: Sr. Katrina Hartman, (616) 632-2188
A club for those interested in careers in health sciences. >>More Information |
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| Alpha Sigma Lambda |
Advisor: Brenda Hennink (616) 632-2923
An honor society for continuing education students. |
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| AQ Democrats |
Advisor: Glenn Barkan, (616) 632-2157, and Jason Duncan (616) 632-2837
Mission: To raise awareness of the Democratic party of our country in the Aquinas community. |
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| AQLDA |
Advisor: Nanette Clatterbuck, (616) 632-2973
AQLDA is a club primarily for education students. It is the first student run chapter of LDA, and the group helps spread awareness of learning disabilities. |
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| AQ MEEPLES |
Advisor: Noddea Moore, (616) 632-2983
Meeples provides a setting for Aquinas to enjoy a diverse selection of board games that promote friendly competition and social interaction while strengthening critical and analytical thinking skills. |
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| Aquinas College Michigan Reading Association |
Advisor: Jackie Sweeney, (616) 632-2055
The purpose of this group is to implement community outreach programs in the Grand Rapids area and on campus to improve literacy skills. |
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| AQPELLA |
Advisor: Barbara McCargar, (616) 632-2417
The purpose of this group is to give members the opportunity to study and perform a variety of a capella music while offering free entertainment to the College and surrounding community. |
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| AQRAAD |
Advisor: Randy MacGeorge, (616) 632-2945
Aquinas Residents Against Abusive Decisions |
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| AQ Republicans |
Advisor: John Pinheiro, (616) 632-2835
A campus-based political group fostering conservative and Republican ideals - volunteering on and off campus. AQ Republicans' blog.** |
| ** The opinions and views expressed on this Web site do not reflect those of Aquinas College. |
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| AQ Stars |
Advisor: Noddea Moore, (616) 632-2983
AQ Stars is the collegiate affiliation of the Make-a-Wish foundation.
Our purpose is to assist with wish granting, fundraising, and sharing the power of a wish! |
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| Aquinas Actuarial Association |
Advisor: Michael McDaniel, (616) 632-2147
The purpose of this group is to provide assistance for future finance mathematicians by preparing for first and second actuarial exams. |
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| Aquinas Ultimate |
Advisor: Alex Lentine, (616) 632-2955
This group fosters the growth of Ultimate on campus while offering players a chance to compete at the intercollegiate level. |
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| Art Club |
Advisors: Lisa Yarost, (616) 632-2129
A club that provides opportunities to be involved in a local art community, Art Club provides opportunities like trips and other events revolving around the art world. |
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| A.S.C.D. (Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development) |
Advisor: Tim Bennet, (616) 632-2446
Mission: To inform those in the field of education about the newest and most effective ideas related to teaching and learning. |
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| Beta Beta Beta |
Advisor: Jeff McKelvey, (616) 632-2183
National Biology Honors Society
that promotes scholarship in the biological sciences through a variety of activities. >>More Information |
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| BRAVO! |
Advisor: Randy Wyatt, (616) 632-2999
The campus theatre group, they reach out to the campus and community to provide opportunities for individuals to experience theatre and group enrichment through theatrical activities.
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| Business and Accounting
League |
Advisors: John Hogan, (616) 632-2927, and Kristel Heinz-Ciullo, (616) 632-2934
A club dedicated to providing a link between college and the working world. >>More Information |
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| Casa Hogar |
Advisor: Damon Bouwkamp, (616) 632-2863
A non-profit student group that raises money and gathers supplies for a Peruvian orphanage, to which they travel to annually. |
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| Catholic Life Club |
Advisor: Campus Life Office, (616) 632-2983
A religious club that organizes bible studies and other events that allows students at Aquinas College to get involved with their faith. |
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| C.A.V.A. (Community Action Volunteers of Aquinas) |
Advisor: Eric Bridge, (616) 632-2490
Mission: To plan community service opportunities on campus including Into the Streets and Project Pride. |
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| Center for Inquiry on Campus at Aquinas College (CFI Aquinas) |
Advisor: Dan Brooks, (616) 632-2068 and Rebecca Coogan, (616) 632-2833
The purpose of this organization is to promote and practice the open, rational, and scientific examination of the universe and humanity’s place in it. |
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| Close Knit |
Advisor: Campus Life Office, (616) 632-2983
This group teaches the AQ community knitting skills to make items for the community. |
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| Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) |
Advisor: Kelli Esteves, (616) 632-2432
CEC helps raise the awareness of individuals with special needs while providing professional development opportunities for those students pursuing education. |
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| Dance Team |
Advisor: Terry Bocian (616) 632-2475
This group offers students a venue for expressing dance talent through group performances and competitions and attempts to heighten school spirit by their performances at basketball game half times. >>More Information |
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| Dumb Ox Sailing Club |
Advisor: Dennis Marshall, (616) 632-2847
This group brings the opportunity of sailing to all AQ students! |
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| Early Childhood Education Association |
Advisor: Nkechy Ezeh, (616) 632-2431
The purpose of this organization is to advocate for children who have no voice of their own and for members to gain additional information on early childhood education. |
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| EPIC |
Advisor: Lisa Yarost, E-mail: klynslis@aquinas.edu
EPIC is an organization that will provide students with real life experiences with a trip to Washington D.C. in its attempts to lobby for new green energy. The organization will work closely with the Grand Rapids community and local politicians to aid in our cause and also aid Aquinas College students in issues that are of importance to them.
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| Film Club |
Advisor: Robert Marko, (616) 632-2846
Film Club seeks to support the advancement of film as an art at Aquinas while also providing an outlet for entertainment at AQ. |
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| Game Club |
Advisor: Michael McDaniel, (616) 632-2147
Mission: To promote all types of gaming on campus to everyone. >>More Information |
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| Gender Studies |
Advisor: Susan Haeworth-Hoeppner, (616) 632-2974
Promotes discussion and disseminates information about gender related issues. Plans activities/campaigns promoting awareness of gender issues on campus. >>More Information |
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| GEO |
Advisor: Rich McCluskey, (616) 632-2192
For students interested in environmental and geographic issues, speakers, and volunteer events. |
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| Habitat for Humanity |
Advisor: Eric Bridge, (616) 632-2490
Habitat is a group of students that works with Kent County Habitat for Humanity by building houses and fundraising with all proceeds going to Kent County Habitat. |
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| History Club/Phi Alpha Theta |
Advisor: Charles Gunnoe, (616) 632-2834
Mission: To increase the knowledge of history in the Aquinas College community, along with the celebration of our human past. >>More Information |
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| ICE (Integrating Cultures Everywhere) |
Advisor: Marnika Brown, (616) 632-2455
This club seeks to strengthen diversity awareness and activities on campus. |
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| Insignis Honors Program |
| Advisor: Michelle DeRose, (616) 632-2826 >>More Information |
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| Japan-dou! |
Advisor: Kayoko Matsumoto Hoover, (616) 632-2154
The purpose of this group is to study and teach Japanese culture, language, and history through various activities in order to promote ethnic diversity and awareness. |
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| Karate Club |
Advisor: Alex Lentine, (616) 632- 2955
Mission:
Promoting self-defense on campus. |
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| KIKSUYA |
Advisor: Diana Dixon, (616) 632-2158
KIKSUYA strives to support the mission of the Re-Member project Pine Ridge, South Dakota to enrich the human experience with service and commitment. |
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| le Club Francais |
Advisor: Michel Pichot, (616) 632-2120
The purpose of this club is to promote learning about the French language, culture, history, and people. |
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| Lit Club |
Advisor: Miriam Pederson, (616) 632-2831
Encourages writers and lit lovers by offering a variety of activities, publishes annual Sampler, and collaborates with other campus groups to bring additional programming to AQ. >>More Information |
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| Math Club |
Advisor: Michael McDaniel, (616) 632-2147
A group that provides information on careers in math and hosts math oriented activities. >>More Information |
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| Music Club |
Advisor: Sr. Catherine Williams, (616) 632-2414
Mission: To encourage student participation in various music related activities. Also, to provide support for senior recitals within the music department. >>More Information |
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| Peace Jam |
Advisor: Bruce Nanzer, (616) 632-2926
An international education program built around leading Nobel Peace Laureates with the goal to inspire a new generation of peacemakers. |
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| PennyBen |
Advisor: David Weinandy, (616) 632-2058
Supporting cancer patients one penny at a time, this group raises funds for family support through the American Cancer Society. For more information about PennyBen, visit www.pennyben.com. |
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| Physics Club |
Advisor: Eugene Kozminski, (616) 632-2198 or E-mail: kozmieug@aquinas.edu
This club will provide students with a deeper meaning of Physical Sciences through hands-on experimentation and application.
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| POLIS (Political Studies Club) |
Advisor: Roger Durham, (616) 632-2840
A non-Partisan political studies group that meets around politics, controversy and pizza. >>More Information |
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| Pre-Law/Legal Studies Club |
Advisor: Bradford Winkler, (616) 632-2172
Providing opportunities to students considering the legal profession. |
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| Programming Board (Tree Top Productions) |
Advisor: Heather Hall, (616) 632-2457
This group strives to provide learning experiences that enrich the mind, body, spirit, and of the community through programs that are fun, challenging, and value collaboration. >>More Information |
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| Psychology Club |
Advisor: Dr. Lorriane Straw, (616) 632-2253
Mission: To enlighten and support psychology majors and minors. >>More Information |
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| RHA (Residential Housing Association) |
Advisor: Randy MacGeorge, (616) 632-2945
Mission: To organize and produce a number of major social events on campus. >>More Information |
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| RHC (Residence Hall Councils) |
East Area RHC
Advisor: Terry Keller, (616) 632-2950
St. Joseph’s RHC
Advisor: Alex Lentine, (616) 632-2955
Regina RHC
Advisor: MaryAnn Matzke, (616) 632-2946
These councils sponsor activities such as the semiformal Christmas Dance,
Siblings’ Weekend, weekly movies, floor activities and work together
with other campus organizations to promote activities. |
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| S.A.C. (Social Action Committee) |
Advisor: Mary Clark-Kaiser, (616) 632-2489
This committee promotes awareness and action about the social injustice
of the times and makes known the alternatives. S.A.C. sponsors films,
speakers, discussions and rallies on such critical issues as nuclear
power, world hunger and world peace. |
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| S.A.I.N.T.S. |
Advisor: Zoe Carmichael, (616) 632-2849
Students Against Influence Negligence and Self Doubt strives to promote good physical and mental health within the Aquinas College community. |
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| The Saint |
Advisor: Dan Brooks, (616) 632-2068
The Saint (formerly the Aquinas Times) is the campus newspaper run by and for the students. This voice of the Aquinas community provides campus and local news, advertisements, entertainment news and a forum for opinions. >>More Information |
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| Service Leadership |
Advisor: Eric Bridge, (616) 632-2490
Promote and Fundraise Service Learning trips and organize service projects around Michigan and across the nation. |
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| SIFE |
Advisor: Masato Yamazaki, (616) 632-2063
SIFE, Students In Free Enterprise: Active on more than 1,500 college and university campuses in 40 countries, SIFE Teams are improving the quality of life and standard of living for millions of people around the world. >>More Information |
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| Sociology Club |
Advisor: Michael Cushion, (616) 632-2079
This group is dedicated to exploring different social aspects of our environment through experiences such as volunteering, observations, and discussions. |
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| Spanish Club |
Advisor: Dr. Shelli Rottschafer, E-mail: rottsshe@aquinas.edu
The Aquinas College Spanish Club is to be a venue for students interested in Spanish language and culture. The Aquinas College Spanish Club will allow students to learn, practice, and explore Spanish through a variety of events, activities, and volunteer opportunities. |
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| SPARK |
Advisor: Mary Clark-Kaiser, (616) 632-2489
Praise and worship group lead by students for students. |
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| Sport Management Club |
Advisor: Heather Kesselring, (616) 632-2898
The purpose of this club is to provide Sport Management Majors with an opportunity to practice the applied aspects of their field. The club will provide majors with resume building opportunities in the area of athletic event organization. Club members will also have opportunities to attend presentations/forums related to the field. >>More Information |
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| Student Nurses Association |
Advisor: Sr. Linda Thiel, (616) 632-2196
Their purpose is to learn from, and contribute to, the field of nursing through personal and professional opportunities. |
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| Student Senate |
Advisors: Heather Hall, (616) 632-2457 and Joey Bishop (616) 632-2458
The Senate is one of the largest and most active student organizations on campus and is the representative body of Aquinas College. It coordinates most student activities and events helping to make Aquinas a fun and exciting place to be. The Senate is also one of two legislative bodies of the College, the other being the Academic Assembly. Through the Senate, the students have a voice and a vote in developing programs and policies that are responsive to the changing needs of the student body. >>More Information |
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| Students for Hillary |
Advisor: Molly Patterson, (616) 632-2841
This group hopes to spread the Senator’s vision for a new progressive era in America by encouraging dialogue about our nation’s political future. |
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| Students for Life |
Advisor: Campus Life Office, (616) 632-2983
A group that is dedicated to educating others about pro-life issues. |
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| Students Striving for Sustainability (S3) |
Advisor: Matt Tueth, (616) 632-2191
Provides an avenue for Sustainable Business students to take a more proactive role in business, social, and environmental progress. |
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| TOMSAQ |
Advisor: Heather Hall, (616) 632-2983
This group will strive to uphold the vision of TOMS Shoes to the AQ Community through special events. TOMS Shoes gives one pair of shoes to a child in need for each pair purchased - One for One. |
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| VIBE (Voices Inspiring Black Students Everywhere) |
Advisor: Marnika Brown, (616) 632-2455
This group strives to unite and serve as the voice of the black community and show concern for the well-being and progress of black students through programming and educational opportunities. |
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| WAQU (1590 AM) |
Advisor: Marty Fahey, (616) 632-2844
WAQU is available via streaming audio from any computer on the Aquinas network. Tune in for a wide variety of musical programming. >>More Information |
