Business Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Cougar Microfinance	Primary Contact: Charles Kelchner	cjkelchn@g.cofc.edu
This organization is focused on creating and maintaining an institution cable of supporting impoverished and disenfranchised entrepreneurs, both domestic and foreign, through the principles and practices of microfinancial theory, and to raise awareness on campus and in the community at large as to the positive work being done by the microfinance community and lastly to provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to benefit College of Charleston students, faculty, and alumni interested in the fields of Microfinance, Socially Responsible Investing, and Emerging Market Finance
Club of Hospitality and Tourism (CHAT)	Primary Contact: Alexa Gibbons	argibbonl@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of CHAT (Club of Hospitality and Tourism) is to provide an arena for the intellectual and experiential growth of our members who are interested in the hospitality and tourism industry.
CofC Entrepreneurs Organizations*	Primary Contact: Darren Boulton	dmboulto@g.cofc.edu
DECA (Delta Epsilon Chi)	Primary Contact: Kristen Burghardt	kmburgha@edisto.cofc.edu
Delta Epsilon Chi’s mission is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interest in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Delta Epsilon Chi helps students to develop skills and competence for business careers, to build self-esteem, to experience leadership and to practice community service
National Association of Black Accountants	Primary Contact: Stephanie Thomas	sethomas1@g.cofc.edu
The National Association of Black Accountants is the student chapter of an organization (NABA) that is dedicated to expanding the career opportunities and influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance.
Real Estate Club*	Primary Contact: Bradley Buchanan	bgbuchan@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization is to educate any student interested in learning more about the field of real estate.
Enactus	Primary Contact: Trent Edwards	wtedward@g.cofc.edu
Student Port Club*	Primary Contact: Sally Boiter	swboiter@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization is to provide insight and first hand experience into the maritime and transportation industries.

Campus Programming

Organization	Contacts	Email
Cougar Activities Board*	Primary Contact: Kimberley Ohanuka	kcohanuk@g.cofc.edu
The Cougar Activities Board (CAB) serves as the primary campus-wide programming body at the College of Charleston. Our mission is to program events that are of interest to a broad range of students and work with other organizations on campus to help ensure that their events affect the largest number of students possible with the highest quality.

Campus Recreational Sports

Organization	Contacts	Email
Aikido	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Badminton	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Belly Dance	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Swimming	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Crew	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Golf	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Ice Hockey	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Karate-Shotokan	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Lacrosse - Men	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Lacrosse-Women	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Soccer-Men's	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Rugby-Men's	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Running	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Tennis	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Volleyball-women's	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Ultimate-men	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Ultimate-women	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Watersports	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Soccer-Women's	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Rugby - Women's	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Climbing	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Cycling	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Gymnastics	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services
Squash	Primary Contact: Campus Recreation Services

Educational Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Neuroscience Club*	Primary Contact: Morgan Zipperly	mezipper@gmail.com
English Club	Primary Contact: Kevin Restificarr	kevrest@gmail.com
Anthropology/Sociology Club*	Primary Contact: Kevin Zane Tharp	kztharp@g.cofc.edu
Biology Club*	Primary Contact: Kate Diederich	kedieder@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization shall be to educate students about the biological world surrounding them while providing events that enable them to interact with this world, to promote student unity, curiosity, and participation, and to contribute to the college and the city of Charleston through community service.
College of Charleston Teaching Fellows	Primary Contact: Tyler Anderson	teanders@g.cofc.edu
The College of Charleston Teaching Fellows Program offers to a select cohort of tomorrow's teachers the opportunity to participate in an experience that emphasizes scholastic achievement, offers personal attention and provides opportunities for leadership enhancement, service and enrichment. The program is designed to augment students' regular liberal arts class work and professional curriculum with a set of enrichment experiences (i.e. retreats, cultural events, trips, service activities and student led council) that are designed to assist in their development of interpersonal skills, leadership abilities and multicultural competency. At the same time, through multiple experiences in a variety of educational settings and participation in an on-going seminar, Teaching Fellows have opportunities to identify and articulate their sense of mission and service as teachers and to develop as professionals. The program is designed to enhance the students' college experience, not overwhelm it, as one of the goals for the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is for each Teaching Fellow to become an active participant and leader in all aspects of their campus community. While Fellows are encouraged to pursue their own paths, they do so in the context of a supportive community of leaders. Our program accepts up to 30 students per class, which allows us to offer a very individualized program, personal counseling and advising and the opportunity to build close relationships with faculty.
Geology Club*	Primary Contact: Lydia B. Nickolas	lbnickols@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Geological Society of the College of Charleston hereafter referred to as the Society, is to provide an informal forum for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty who are interested in geology, to promote their interaction, and to expand their opportunities for extracurricular learning and experiences.
Health and Human Performance	Primary Contact: Nicole Chapman	nchapman1@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide useful opportunities and experiences to students interested in Health and Human Performance through such activities as films, guest speakers, discussions of issues in the profession and attendance at state, district, and national meetings
History Club*	Primary Contact: Dan Mackin	dcmackin@g.cofc.edu
The History Club is a college campus organization devoted to providing a forum for historical exploration and discourse to any student with an interest in the field of history. As a club, we seek to provide students a social setting to meet fellow history scholars through a series of trips to historical sites, lectures, movie showings and social gatherings.
Philosophy Club*	Primary Contact: Amanda Krunic	atkrunic@g.cofc.edu
Philosophy Club promotes a better environment for the communication and exchange of ideas, we dedicate ourselves to organizing the participation of all those interested in philosophical pursuits here at the College of Charleston.
Political Science Club*	Primary Contact: Daniel Klaeren	klaerendj@g.cofc.edu
To the representation of the student body at the College of Charleston, the core values of our university, to the democratic republic of the United States of America, and to educate and inform ourselves and our community, the Political Science Club of the College of Charleston is solemnly dedicated.
Pre-Vet Society*	Primary Contact: Mary Crowe	mecrowe@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the organization is to provide support to all Pre-Vet students to ensure that their application is complete with the necessary experiences to be a competitive applicant for Veterinary School. This organization also provides students with information related to Veterinary School admission and will invite community members and/or professionals to attend planned events and meetings.
Psychology Club*	Primary Contact: Annie Galizio	aigalizi@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage and maintain scholarship and interest in Psychology and in doing so, broaden the perspective of persons interested in a career in psychology; encourage fellowship among its members; act in accordance with all of the rules established by the College of Charleston, which do not violate the sovereignty, rights, and privileges of members.
Society of Physics Students, CofC	Primary Contact: Thea Kozakis	tkkozaki@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization is the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of physics, the encouragement of interest in Physics throughout the academic and local communities, the introduction of students to the Professional community, and to offer students of all majors the opportunity to advance their own study in physics by engaging in discourse with their peers.
Classics Club*	Primary Contact: Laura Lewis	lwlewis@g.cofc.edu
World Change Coalition*	Primary Contact: Joshua Schmidt	jmschmid1@g.cofc.edu
CofC Culinary Club*	Primary Contact: Salim Hajjar	hajjarsa@g.cofc.edu

Graduate Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Graduate English Association* (GSA)	Primary Contact: Danielle Lightner	dnlightn@g.cofc.edu
Masters of Business Administration Association (MBAA)*	Primary Contact:	cofc.mba@gmail.com
Graduate Historical Society (GHS)*	Primary Contact: Grant Vatter	pgvatter@gmail.com
Graduate Education Organization (GEO)*	Primary Contact: Trisah Sumal	tksumal@yahoo.com
Masters of Public Administration Student Association (MPASA)*	Primary Contact: Joe Geglio	jgeglio@gmail.com
Masters of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA)*	Primary Contact: Matt McCalley	matt.mccalley@gmail.com
Graduate Open Alliance*	Primary Contact: Robin Garcia	mgracia@g.cofc.edu
Graduate Student Association*	Primary Contact: Daniel Kassim	gsa.cofc@gmail.com
Masters of Communications Student Association*	Primary Contact: Allie Fox	alliefox1213@gmail.com

Greek Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.	Primary Contact: Charne Turner	ceturner1@g.cofc.edu
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Major initiatives support the organization's Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. The Sorority includes more than 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. Lambda Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, the first NPHC sorority chartered at CofC, joins more than 200,000 predominately African American, college educated women as the Sorority, founded by 22 Howard University students in January 1913, celebrates its first 100 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.
Alpha Delta Pi	Primary Contact: Kara Cronin	kdcronin@g.cofc.edu
Established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility.
Alpha Epsilon Pi	Primary Contact: Mitch Binder	mlbinder@g.cofc.edu
Our basic purpose is to provide the opportunity for a Jewish man to be able to join a Jewish organization whose purpose is not specifically religious, but rather social and cultural in nature. Alpha Epsilon Pi is a Jewish fraternity, though non-discriminatory and open to all who are willing to espouse its purpose and values.
Alpha Kappa Alpha	Primary Contact: Tiffani Smalls	tesmalls@g.cofc.edu
Alpha Kappa Alpha is the first black Greek-lettered sorority whose purpose is to make/ provide service to all mankind. We focus on the black family, economic empowerment, arts, health, and education.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.	Primary Contact: Denzell Moton	mdmoton@g.cofc.edu
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
Chi Omega	Primary Contact: Lindsey Peterson	lndsptrsn@gmail.com
Chi Omega is a sisterhood that provides a network of friends and lifelong development for collegiate and alumnae members. Chi Omega is committed to: Personal integrity Excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits Inter-generational participation Community service Leadership opportunities Social enrichment
Delta Delta Delta	Primary Contact: Madelyn Stoneburner	mrstoneb@g.cofc.edu
The purpose DELTA DELTA DELTA shall be to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way.
Delta Gamma	Primary Contact: Donna Davis	dcdavis@g.cofc.edu
Delta Gamma offers to women of all ages a rich heritage based on principles of personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty. Its primary purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character.
IFC	Primary Contact: Norman Schwartz	nschwartz1991@gmail.com
Committed to enhancing the benefits of fraternity membership.
Kappa Alpha	Primary Contact: Teddy Rodts	gerodts@g.cofc.edu
Kappa Alpha Order seeks to create a lifetime experience which centers on reverence to God, duty, honor, character and gentlemanly conduct as inspired by Robert E. Lee, our spiritual founder.
Kappa Alpha Psi	Primary Contact: TJ Fielder	atfielde@edisto.cofc.edu
Fashioning achievement as it's purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began uniting college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity.
Kappa Alpha Theta	Primary Contact: Kelly Meehan	kmmeehan@g.cofc.edu
Kappa Alpha Theta is the organization that provides the finest and most rewarding membership experience—is based on our core purpose and values. Our purpose is to support members to learn, grow, and excel, and our core values are personal excellence, friendship/sisterhood, scholarship, service, and leadership.
Kappa Delta	Primary Contact: Julie Driscoll	jedrisco@g.cofc.edu
Kappa Delta Sorority is a national organization for women committed to: Inspiring our members to reach their full potential; Preparing our members for community service, active leadership and responsible citizenship; Creating opportunities for lifetime involvement through innovative and responsive programs, and strategic collaborations and partnerships; and Fostering the development of our time-honored values within the context of friendship.
Kappa Sigma	Primary Contact: john Haasis	haasisc@g.cofc.edu
Kappa Sigma is focused upon the Four Pillars of FELLOWSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP and SERVICE. As a values-based men's fraternity, Kappa Sigma strictly forbids hazing and fosters meaningful college experiences by offering progressive membership development and pledge education.
National Pan-Hellenic Council	Primary Contact: Arvaughnna Postema	arpostem@g.cofc.edu
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.
Order of Omega	Primary Contact: Jesi Lerner	jmlerner@g.cofc.edu
WHEREAS, The Order of Omega serves to recognize outstanding leadership in fraternity and sorority systems on college and university campuses, and WHEREAS, the recognized leadership serves to promote fraternity and sorority life on campuses, and WHEREAS, outstanding leadership requires being a role model for fraternity and sorority chapter leaders and members, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: that Order of Omega Chapter members adopt and promote the following position statements with their campus Order of Omega chapter, Greek governing bodies, and individual fraternity and sorority chapters.
Phi Beta Sigma	Primary Contact: Brandon Harris	blharris@g.cofc.edu
Phi Gamma Delta exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values, and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to providing opportunities to each brother to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship and social skills to become a fully contributing member of society.
Pahhellenic	Primary Contact: Devon Jones	dfjones@g.cofc.edu
The National Panhellenic Conference exists to promote the values of and to serve as an advocate for its member groups in collaboration with those members, campuses and communities. The National Panhellenic Conference provides support and guidance for its 26 member inter/national sororities/women’s fraternities and serves as the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. Founded in 1902, NPC is one of the oldest and largest women’s membership organizations representing more than 4 million women at 655 college/university campuses and 4,500 local alumnae chapters in the U.S. and Canada. Each year, NPC-affiliated collegians and alumnae donate more than $5 million to worthy causes, provide $2.8 million in scholarships to women and volunteer 500,000 hours in their communities.
Phi Gamma Delta	Primary Contact: Tyler Pedersen	tvpeders@gmail.com
Phi Gamma Delta exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values, and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to providing opportunities to each brother to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship and social skills to become a fully contributing member of society.
Phi Kappa Tau	Primary Contact: James Carroll	jacarrol@g.cofc.edu
The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.
Phi Mu	Primary Contact: Alyson Formichella	ajformic@g.cofc.edu
To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand. To think of God as a protector and guide of us all. To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost. To be to others what we would they would be to us. To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just, Thus being true to the womanhood of love. To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds. Being steadfast in every duty small or large. Believing that our given word is binding. Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree. Being honorable, courteous, tender, Thus being true to the womanhood of honor. To serve in the light of truth avoiding egotism, narrowness, and scorn. To give freely of our sympathies. To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things. To minister to the needy and unfortunate. To practice day by day love, honor, truth. Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu.
Pi Kappa Alpha	Primary Contact: Matt McCarthy	mrmccart1@g.cofc.edu
Pi Kappa Alpha's members strive to be Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemen, and they seek excellence in everything they do.
Pi Kappa Phi (Alpha Chapter)	Primary Contact: Greg Mangieri	gjmangie@g.cofc.edu
OUR MISSION We will lead. OUR VISION Pi Kappa Phi will redefine fraternity as a lifelong brotherhood of leaders.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon	Primary Contact: Thomas Mims	mimstw@g.cofc.edu
The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, and service for our members based upon the ideals set forth by our Founders and as specifically enunciated in our creed.
Sigma Chi	Primary Contact: Brian McNamara	brianmc03@hotmail.com
The fundamental purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity is the cultivation, maintenance and promotion of the core values of friendship, justice and learning. In the pursuit of these high ideals, the Sigma Chi Fraternity is able to offer tremendous value in augmenting the collegiate experience and supporting the life journey of each of our members. We hope to assist brothers to become men of character, caring husbands, compassionate fathers and community leaders.
Sigma Delta Tau	Primary Contact: Amanda Bruseser	bruesera@g.cofc.edu
It shall be the purpose of this fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy and humanity.
Sigma Gamma Rho	Primary Contact: Angel Mack	anmack20@gmail.com
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization’s programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically and economically.
Sigma Nu Fraternity	Primary Contact: Blake Wilson	bwilson978@gmail.com
To develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth. To foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart and character. To perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority	Primary Contact: Devaney Frazier	dkfrazie@g.cofc.edu
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded on the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations - to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day.
Zeta Tau Alpha	Primary Contact: Bailey Dunn	bjdunn@g.cofc.edu
To make a difference in the lives of our members by developing the potential of each individual through innovative programming, which emphasizes leadership development, service to others, academic achievement and continued personal growth for women, with a commitment to friendship and the future based on the sisterhood, values and traditions of the past.

Honors Societies

Organization	Contacts	Email
Golden Key International Honor Society	Primary Contact: Morgan Zipperly	mezipper@g.cofc.edu
Rho Lambda Honor Society	Primary Contact: Mallory Corrigan	mecorrig@cofc.edu
Academic Team, CofC	Primary Contact: Dan Mackin	dcmackin@g.cofc.edu
To provide the students at the College of Charleston the opportunity to acquire and share knowledge with others, discuss academic issues with other rising scholars of diverse interests and backgrounds, experience new and different ideas and customs, develop personal skills such as good-sportsmanship and self confidence, and enrich the college experience of team members and the community through the joy of friendly competition.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)	Primary Contact: Courtney Barnett	cabarnet@g.cofc.edu
Honoring and inspiring academic excellence and engaged citizenship.
Phi Sigma Pi (National Honor Fraternity)	Primary Contact: Laura Johnson	ldjohnso@g.cofc.edu
Phi Sigma Pi is founded upon scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.
Omicron Delta Kappa*	Primary Contact: Taylor Guido	tmguido@g.cofc.edu
Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes juniors and seniors that have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate activities to encourage them to aspire to higher achievements. This leadership honor society brings together students, faculty and other Society members that represent all phases of collegiate life.

International Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Association for Computing Machinery*	Primary Contact: Evan Kosin	acm@cs.cofc.edu
The College's ACM isn't just another computer club. It's a student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery, the largest and most influential technology group in the world. The ACM helps fund and advance research in many areas of technology, including the development of research skills in undergraduate colleges and universities around the world. Unlike many other academic groups on campus, this is not limited to one major. We have many members from the computer science department, as expected. We also have members from physics, engineering and mathematics, but we do not restrict membership to scientific fields. We gladly welcome those from education because we discuss the applications of technology in the classroom. We would like to have students from the arts because we enjoy discussions about the use of computers in both physical and virtual artwork. In fact, the only restriction for membership is that you must be a student at the College of Charleston with an interest in technology.
Arabic Club*	Primary Contact: Jenine Ward	wardj1@g.cofc.edu
To give students an opportunity to meet and discuss Arab and Middle Eastern culture. The organization will sponsor activities such as guest speakers, movies on campus, debates, etc. This organization is designed to promote cultural awareness.
French Club*	Primary Contact: Cassandra Awgulewitsch	awgulewitschcp@g.cofc.edu
The French Club exists to promote knowledge and acceptance of French language and culture, including reduction of misunderstandings students may have with regard to French Culture; to support French students with their studies through communication with other students; to disseminate information regarding opportunities for further study at home and abroad.
German Club*	Primary Contact: Rebecca Smith	smithbm@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the German Club is to promote German language, culture, and study; to encourage foreign exchanges, cultural openness, and interconnectedness; to spread the knowledge and importance of German business and culture in Charleston, as well as South Carolina.
Hispanic Latino Club	Primary Contact: Esteban Hoyos	ehoyos@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization is to join and unite all the Hispanic and Latinos as well as other students looking to support us at College of Charleston. We will be doing activities that will embrace our nationalities as well as have meetings and discussions about how we can make our presence more accepted and known.
International Club*	Primary Contact: Helena Carlock	hjcarlo@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of our organization is to welcome study abroad students to the college and help them ease into life in a different city and, for most of the students, a different country. The International Club wants to help the students adjust to Charleston by creating and planning. The International Club is a very social organization, with the very important main goal of creating lasting friendships between its members by providing and planning events that help everyone get to know each other.
Italian Club*	Primary Contact: Krisitin Sarmiento	knsarmie@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization shall be to bring together people who share a common interest in Italian and to promote the Italian culture and language among the student body and the community.
Japanese Club*	Primary Contact: Meagan Raney	mlraney@g.cofc.edu
The Japanese Club exists to promote knowledge and acceptance of Japanese language and culture, including reduction of misunderstanding students may have with regard to Japanese Culture; to support Japanese students with their studies through communion with other students; to disseminate information regarding opportunities for further study at home and abroad.
Portuguese Language Club*	Primary Contact: Thais Voet	tvoer@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this club shall be to promote the Portuguese language, literature, culture, and the history of the Portuguese speaking world.
Russian Club*	Primary Contact: Hannah Albenesius	hbakbene@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Russian Club is to support all Russian-related studies and interests and to help acquaint students with the Russian language, cultural, history, and the way of life.
Spanish Club*	Primary Contact: Kelsey Perkins	kels717@gmail.com
The club is a great way to meet other students interested in Spanish-speaking countries, cultures, history, film, and literature. You’ll also meet students from study abroad programs and from other countries. The club organizes numerous activities throughout the academic year and welcomes your participation.

Multicultural Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Asian Students Association*	Primary Contact: Ieni Phan	hlphan@g.cofc.edu
The Asian Students Association is an organization for Asian students and non-Asian students to promote the awareness of the Asian community through events and activities.
Black Student Union*	Primary Contact: Karla Dunlap	kedunlap@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of The Black Student Union is as follows: to ease the transition for minority students into college as we strive to promote unity and diversity on campus, to provide a networking environment that establishes educational and professional success here at The College of Charleston.
Chinese Club	Primary Contact: Kang Zheng	kzheng@g.cofc.edu
The members of the Chinese Club are gathering together under the principle that cultural awareness and understanding in an international setting will serve to enrich the lives of its members. The primary goals are to promote a broader sense of unity with. And explore a variety of interests concerning Chinese culture, both past and present.
Clydettes	Primary Contact: Megan Rowell	marowll@edisto.cofc.edu
We strive to be original and still maintain what it means to be supportive of our school. We aim to be the best and give everyone an opportunity to show school spirit.
Meditation Club	Primary Contact: Tyler Ray	tjray@edisto.cofc.edu
The purpose of this club will be to open ourselves to different types of meditative styles, provided they are safe for mind and body, and explore these different practices. We will take ideas and concepts from all writers, or practitioners, as well as members of the group, with a collective goal to expand upon ourselves.
Student Union of Multicultural Affairs (SUMA)	Primary Contact: Brea Greene	greenebn@g.cofc.edu
SUMA is the campus organization comprised of students and primarily focuses on underrepresented student populations of the College of Charleston campus. Its purpose is to serve as the umbrella organization, which unifies students on the College of Charleston campus, to encourage college students’ appreciation of diverse experiences and cultures through programs and services, campus education and collaboration, improving campus climate and cultural awareness, community service, and academic excellence.

Political Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Political Economy Club*	Primary Contact: Will Joyce	wcjoyce@g.cofc.edu
College Democrats	Primary Contact: James Smith	jdsmith4@g.cofc.edu
College Democrats involve students in local, state and national political party activities, including political campaigns.
College Republicans*	Primary Contact: Allison Sullivan	ajsulliv@g.cofc.edu
College Republicans involve students in local, state and national political party activities, including political campaigns.
South Carolina Student Legislature*	Primary Contact: Victoria Visnich	vvisnich@g.cofc.edu
South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) is an annual, student-run, mock legislative experience held at the state capitol. The college consistently sends one of the strongest, most successful delegations in the state and has won numerous awards.
Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)	Primary Contact: Heather Rapachietta	rapachiettahd@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of SSDP is mobilizing and empowering young people to participate in the political process, pushing for sensible policies to achieve a safer and more just future, while fighting back against counterproductive Drug War policies, particularly those that directly harm students and youth.

Religious Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Cross Boundaries	Primary Contact: Iesha Mitchell	mitchellin@g.cofc.edu
Young Life*	Primary Contact: Neil Gardner	ylgardner@gmail.com
A.M.E. - Students	Primary Contact: Rev. John Paul Brown	rev247@knology.net
Baha'i` Club	Primary Contact: Darian Lunne	darian.lunne@gmail.com
Baha'i Club promulgates the ideals of the Baha'i faith, such as promoting individual search after truth, equality of the races, elimination of prejudice and equality between men and women.
Baptist Collegiate Ministry	Primary Contact: Molly Morse	mfmorse@g.cofc.edu
The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a Christian student organization made up of college students from various backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that knowing and serving Jesus Christ is the highest privilege we have in life. Therefore we desire to live out Ephesians 5:1 by helping students to be imitators of God and to live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Campus Crusade for Christ	Primary Contact: Sarah Grooms	sarah.grooms@cru.org
Cru at the College of Charleston is an inter-denominational, student-led group that exists to love the campus, help students grow in their relationship with God, and launch men and women into a lifelong adventure with Jesus Christ. We host a weekly meeting every Thursday evening and have many small groups that meet across campus. We also help reach other campuses in Argentina and Senegal every summer!
Campus Outreach	Primary Contact: J. Stephen King	jstephenking@gmail.com
Our mission is "Glorifying God by Building Laborers on the College Campus for the Lost World." We seek to follow Jesus' model of loving the masses while investing in a few in order to reach the nations. This discipleship takes place through life-on-life relationships, as college men and women come to know Christ and then mature in their relationship with Him. Our desire is for our graduates to labor for a lifetime within their families and careers throughout the world.
Catholic Student Association	Primary Contact: Amie Bradshaw	aebradsh@gmail.com
CSA is a club for Catholics of all ages at the College of Charleston and the Citadel. The purpose of the club is to help Catholics to grow in Christ and to stay strong in their faith while away at college.
Charleston Wesley Foundation	Primary Contact: Justin Ritter	jlritter@g.cofc.edu
The Wesley Foundation continues the historic mission of the United Methodist Church in uniting knowledge and piety, and provides and intellectual, spiritual and material ministry to persons within the academic community of the College of Charleston.
D'vyne Purpose Ministries	Primary Contact: Monica Benyard	dvynepurpose@gmail.com
D'vyne Purpose Ministries is a non-denominational Christian organization that exists to draw people to Christ.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IV)	Primary Contact: Erin Rist	charlestonintervarsity@gmail.com
Large Group is InterVarsity's weekly meeting every Friday night from 7 to 8.30 p.m. in the Stern Center Ballroom, located on the 4th floor. Full of worship, music, teaching, laughing, videos and hanging out, etc... Large Group is a place for everyone.
Jewish Student Union	Primary Contact: Marsha Alterman	JSUHillel@gmail.com
JSU/Hillel serves as the center for Jewish life at CofC and provides programs and activities for the larger campus community. JSU/Hillel hosts many events throughout the semester, including weekly Meet-to-Eats and Shabbat dinners, holiday programs, community service opportunities, and tons of social programming where Jewish students can come together and connect in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. There is something for everyone!
Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM)	Primary Contact: Catherine Hughes	clhughes@g.cofc.edu
We are a ministry of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church (ELCA) to the Charleston College community. We gather on Wednesdays at 5:45 pm for dinner, worship, and learning at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church located at 405 King St, across from Marion Square.
Presbyterian Student Association (PSA)	Primary Contact: Lauren Balltrip	leballtr@edisto.cofc.edu
PSA is a campus ministry program that offers students from the Presbyterian Church (USA) and all interested others the opportunity to grow spiritually, as well as emotionally and academically, while at college.
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)	Primary Contact: Kelsey Perkins	kels717@gmail.com
RUF is a Christian campus ministry committed to helping students develop a love for God and the world he created. We want students to develop hearts and minds prepared to think biblically so they are free to live with wisdom during the college years and beyond.

Service and Leadership

Organization	Contacts	Email
CofC Veterans Association*	Primary Contact: Ko Ko	mwkoko@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the CofC VA is to provide and promote community among students associated with the armed forces, and facilitate their successful transition into the college environment. The organizations core values are as follows: Service to the community, Commitment to its members, Loyalty to the university and Honorable conduct. Veteran's organization encompass goals of welcoming new students; finding roommates; personal, professional and academic networking; Veterans Day celebrations, representation at the school; community service; physical training and social activities! Check out our Facebook page: cofcveterans@groups.facebook.com
Alpha Phi Omega	Primary Contact: Victoria Visnich	deepstei@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Fraternity shall be to assemble college students in a National Service Fraternity in fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and the Law of the Boy Scouts of America; to develop leadership, to promote friendship, and to provide service to humanity; and to further the freedom that is out national, educational, and intellectual heritage.
Alternative Spring Break	Primary Contact: Colleen Sullivan	cofc.alternativebreak@gmail.com
Hosts a variety of annual ABD experiences. ASBs pair extensive volunteer efforts with fun and exploration of a new location in a substance free environment. Each year, student groups travel to location across the US and abroad in order to provide service and experience for a new community. Past locations have included Appalachia, Boston, New Orleans, San Francisco, and the Dominican Republic and have provided service in poverty relief, urban revitalization, environmental issues, and HIV awareness.
Best Buddies CofC	Primary Contact: CJ Porter	cjporter1@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of Best Buddies shall be to provide an opportunity for friendship between college students and members of the community with intellectual disabilities. Students will serve as mentors towards their buddies offering specialized skills training when applicable as well as intellectual outlets contacting their buddies at least once a week. Best Buddies is a year long commitment that requires full active participation from the beginning of the academic year. It is highly recommended that the friendships created during the program are maintained after the year has ended.
Dance Marathon	Primary Contact: Meredith Sopko	mfsopko@g.cofc.edu
Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy on over 90 college campuses across the country that raises money for Children's Miracle Network. The College of Charleston's first Dance Marathon was held the night of February 9th, 2007. After just one year, Dance Marathon became the largest philanthropic event at the College of Charleston, raising over $20,000 for MUSC Children's Hospital. Last year's event was held on the night of January 18th, in which over 300 students helped raise over $43,000 for the hospital, more than doubling our previous year's total! During the 2009 edition of the Dance Marathon, students at the College raised a whopping $70,042 for the hospital. Each student participant pledges to raise $150 through various fundraising activities throughout the semester, which will lead up to the night of the event when students will stay up for 15 hours to celebrate the lives of children!
Habitat for Humanity	Primary Contact: Tessa Di Gennaro	digennarotj@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of Habitat for Humanity as a Chapter at the College of Charleston is to witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the College and Communities surrounding it. We plan on achieving that goal by working in cooperation with God’s people in need to create a better habitat in which to live and work, to witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ through loving acts and spoken as well as written word, also enable an expanding number of persons from all walks of life to participate in the organization.
Project Harambee	Primary Contact: Manale Patel	mmpatel1@g.cofc.edu
Project Harambee is an organization focused on fostering lasting connections with foreign communities through service-learning.
Volunteer Corps	Primary Contact: Kate Shelton	volunteercorpscofc@gmail.com
The purpose of the Volunteer Corps will be to coordinate meaningful outreach projects on a periodic basis so that students can meet and serve with other students while benefiting the community.
Wishmakers On Campus (WOC)*	Primary Contact: Brittnee Leysen	brittneeleysen@gmail.com
Residence Housing Association (RHA)*	Primary Contact: Elizabeth Feagan	feaganbg@g.cofc.edu

Special Interest

Organization	Contacts	Email
Dance Alliance*	Primary Contact: Alexandra Danna	amdanna@g.cofc.edu
GAME 101	Primary Contact: David Schrirduan	dmschird@g.cofc.edu
Student Sports Medicine Association*	Primary Contact: Amy Evans	aeevans@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization shall be to supplement educational opportunities in the ever changing field of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training by presenting pertinent topics via guest speakers, hands-on learning sessions, and seminar/conference attendance. Membership in this organization is available to any student attending the College of Charleston
Historic Preservation Club*	Primary Contact: Molly Gallagher	meggallag2@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Historic Preservation Club is to foster, educate, and engage students in the combined fields of historic preservation and community planning.
National Organization for Women	Primary Contact: Lindsey Breitwieser	cofcnow@gmail.com
Public Relations Student Society Of America	Primary Contact: Christopher Piedmont	piedmontcr@g.cofc.edu
PRSSA National Subcommittees shall be formed from the PRSSA National Committee to appropriately conduct the affairs of the Society and to develop special programs of benefit to PRSSA and its members.
Nursing Club	Primary Contact: Katie Dorr	nursingclub.cofc@gmail.com
Green CofC*	Primary Contact: Abby Tennenbaum	tennenbaumac@g.cofc.edu
Student Ambassador	Primary Contact: Tomika Caldwell	tscaldwe@g.cofc.edu
Student Peace Alliance	Primary Contact: Brittany McMeeking	bmmcmeek@g.cofc.edu
Alliance for Planet Earth*	Primary Contact: Katie Hetrick	kahetric@g.cofc.edu
To promote awareness of environmental and social injustices relevant to students, as well as to educate students on the solutions and encourage them to take the necessary steps to be active environmentally minded citizens by creating and facilitating opportunities for them.
Anime Assocation, CofC*	Primary Contact: Daniel Lewis	delewis@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Anime Association is to congregate a group of people with a shared interest in Japanese Animation and to cultivate that interest by sharing it with those less familiar.
Center Stage	Primary Contact: Ryan gunning	rhgunnin@g.cofc.edu
Center Stage is the only completely student-run theatre organization at the College of Charleston. Financed and approved by SGA, Center Stage is governed by an Executive Board made of students elected each year by members of the organization. Membership is only open to students at the College of Charleston.
Charleston 40	Primary Contact: James McManus	jmmcmanu@g.cofc.edu
The Charleston 40 is the official student tour guide organization on the College of Charleston campus. We were formed in 1980 and have since given students and parents alike informative tours on admissions, academics, student life, and the history of this fine institution.The name Charleston 40 comes from the original number of members in the organization. The forty students were considered “the best of the best” at the College, and now we have 53 current members (notice the best of the best keeps growing!). To be a member of the Charleston 40, students most go through an intensive two-step interview process to ensure that we maintain our reputation. It’s easy to find great students and we’re always looking for great guides.
Charleston Student Advocates for the Arts (CSAA)	Primary Contact: Katie Hess	knhess@g.cofc.edu
CSAA will educate students about legislation and policy affecting the arts and public arts funding. Acting as a conduit, we will unify and mobilize student advocates to bring about positive change in the arts community. We will provide a platform for students to engage in critical debate of arts advocacy issues, allowing students to participate as active citizens in a democratic process.
Chucktown Trippintones	Primary Contact: Maddie Mello	mmmello@g.cofc.edu
The Chucktown Trippintones were founded in late September 2006 by six College of Charleston undergraduate students: Robert Henderson, Eleanor Hollingsworth, Patrick Melton, Kean Oudard, Bri Reitano, and Cameron Ulmer. The six came together when Patrick Melton, who was trying to start an a cappella group with Kean Oudard and Bri Reitano, talked with Cameron Ulmer, who was simultaneously working with Robert Henderson and Eleanor Hollingsworth to do the same thing. The six decided to join forces, and became the founding members and first officers of the Chucktown Trippintones. The group holds auditions every Fall Semester to fill a 14-18 voice co-ed a cappella group, with membership coming from full-time and part-time CofC graduate and undergraduate students. Since then, the group has performed at venues all over Charleston, and continues to grow in popularity. Starting in 2007, the group has attended SoJam, the Alliance for A Cappella Initiatives' annual a cappella festival in Raleigh, NC, where they have the opportunity to participate in workshops, classes, and competitions.
Film Club*	Primary Contact: Matt Paul	mrpaul@g.cofc.edu
Promotes interest and critical discussion of film on campus. The club also serves as a forum for students interested in all aspects of film-making.
Gay Straight Alliance*	Primary Contact: Jessica Dugan	jadugan@g.cofc.edu
This organization will strive to develop friendship, leadership, and association among all homosexual, bisexual, heterosexual and transgender persons in our community. The Gay-Straight Alliance will promote the equitable treatments of all individuals by educating the community.
Honor Board	Primary Contact: Navarro Vivar	npvivar@cofc.edu
The purpose of the Honor Board is to provide leadership in all areas affecting the College of Charleston Honor System.
Table Top Gaming	Primary Contact: Jacob Weisner	jrweisner@g.cofc.edu
Pulsera Project	Primary Contact: Sheryl Dizon	sadizon@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Pulsera Project is to provide an opportunity to engage in a grass roots international service project and to provide an outlet for supporting the people of another culture through sales and community outreach.
Quidditch Club	Primary Contact: Will Diggan	dugganwj@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of CofC Quidditch is to encourage student interaction and increase overall campus attraction while developing positive personal skill amongst out peers through the creation and maintenance of a no-nonsense Quidditch Leagues at the College of Charleston.
Relay for Life	Primary Contact: Elizabeth Chambers	enchambe@cofc.edu
The purpose for this organization is to plan for Relay for Life, and American Cancer Society sponsored event. It shall be the mission of this organization to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Student Alumni Associates	Primary Contact: Jessica Mitsch	jamitsch@edisto.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Student Alumni Associates shall be to promote the College of Charleston image, stimulate the interest and participation of the undergraduate in the progress of the College of Charleston, and to preserve and further the feeling of loyalty and fellowship between the institution, students, community, and alumni through interaction and service.
Student Government Association*	Primary Contact: Erica Arbetter	ecarbett@cofc.edu
The Student Government Association was founded at the College of Charleston in 1922, after students felt the need for a representative body to the administration of the College. Today, the SGA is organized into three branches, the Executive, Legislative and Judicial.
Vegan Club	Primary Contact: Katlyn Durham	durhamkd@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Vegan Club is to expose students to a healthy eating lifestyle that is free from any animal products. This organization provides student the opportunity to learn how to cook without using meat or dairy products and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Viva La Vida	Primary Contact: Christian Leblanc	cofcvlv@gmail.com
The purpose of Viva La Vida is to encourage and engage students in fostering a respect for human dignity, rights, and life in all forms.
Visual Arts Club*(VAC)	Primary Contact: Sage Graham	grahamsd@g.cofc.edu
The VAC at the College of Charleston strives to enrich the interested students of our institution through extra-curricular activities both in and outside of the college. Activities include fundraising, group shows, and bring professional artists residing in other regions of the country to lecture, perform studio visits, and instruct workshops. In doing so, we expose involved College of Charleston students to knowledge that is not offered to them in the existing college programming.
Whatever it Takes	Primary Contact: Samantha Tratter	samtratt@hotmail.com
The purpose of What Ever It Takes is to give disadvantaged students in the Charleston area a better chance to succeed. Whatever It Takes will do all that it can to motivate these students and show them a wide variety of possibilities for success.
Objectivist Club*	Primary Contact: Natalia LeDang	ntbang@g.cofc.edu
ONE*	Primary Contact: Rachel Kelly	rakelly@g.cofc.edu
Semper Fidelis Society*	Primary Contact: Conor Bender	conorb@bellsouth.net
CofC Clean Eats*	Primary Contact: Natasha Pavlovich	nmpavlov@g.cofc.edu
CofC Clean Eats is a student organization that seeks to follow and support the guiding principles of the Slow Food movement. We wish to bring together a community that shares a passion for local, seasonal and sustainable foods that are good for us, the planet and the farmer. Potlucks, farm tours, guest speakers, movie nights, recipe swaps, and trips to the farmers market are just a few of the ways that that we honor our food from the farm to our plates!
Fashion Club*	Primary Contact: Christina Marino	marinoca1@g.cofc.edu
Chess Club*	Primary Contact: Joel Dettweiler	dettweilerjs@g.cofc.edu

Student Media

Organization	Contacts	Email
CisternYard Radio (formerly CofCRadio)	Primary Contact: Alyssa Thornton	amthornt@g.cofc.edu
CisternYard Radio is the official independent student operated radio station at the College of Charleston. They introduce new music ahead of the curve and portray a sense of the CofC Student Community. CisternYard Radio is unique because it is an online only based radio station. This gives listeners the opportunity to listen practically anywhere in the world with the click of a mouse at Cisternyard.com  on our LISTEN LIVE page. The music played at the station includes, but is not limited to hip hop, country, rap, alternative, rock, jazz, indie rock, and pop. CisternYard Radio also interviews multiple bands coming through local venues in Charleston, that can be heard online in the Interview Section of the website. Also take a look at the schedule page for more information about shows, showtimes and DJs. Help support local music and listen to CisternYard Radio!
CisternYard Video (formerly Cougar Television)	Primary Contact: Abby Frye	ahfrye@g.cofc.edu
CisternYard Video is always looking for on-screen talent, writers, camera operators and editors. We have two Canon XL2 cameras and edit using Final Cut Studio 2. Experience is not necessary. CisternYard Video is all about producing campus and local news that's interesting and relevant to students here at the College. The staff also produces short comedy skits and places a heavy emphasis on writing. Come and help produce the next viral video!
CisternYard News (formerly George Street Observer)	Primary Contact: Sarah Sheafer	slsheafe@g.cofc.edu
CisternYard News (formerly known as the George Street Observer), is the weekly student-produced online newspaper at the College of Charleston. The staff is constantly producing information for the campus community as well as producing a magazine twice a semester. All content, including stories, photos and design, is done entirely by the student staff.
Miscellany Arts and Literary Journal	Primary Contact: Civia Stein	ccstein@g.cofc.edu
"Miscellany" is an annual publication of poetry, prose and visual art. Though several faculty advisers offer guidance through their experience, its staff is comprised entirely of College of Charleston students. Students, faculty and staff of the College of Charleston are eligible for publication. Miscellany staff members, including the editor, are ineligible for publication in the "Miscellany." The Miscellany is a member of CisternYard Media, the home of all student media organizations at the College of Charleston.

An organization with an asterisk (*) is currently a sanctioned organization at the College of Charleston.

An organization with an asterisk (*) is currently a sanctioned organization at the College of Charleston.