Business Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Alpha Kappa Psi	Primary Contact: LaTonya Logan	lmlogan@g.cofc.edu
A professional co-ed business fraternity, AKP teaches and emphasizes the observance of high standards of personal and professional conduct and ethics.
Cougar Microfinance	Primary Contact: John Ladner	ladnerje@gmail.com
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: Tyler Canty	twcanty@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.
Students in a Free Enterprise*	Primary Contact: Trent Edwards	wtedward@g.cofc.edu
Competing with other teams around the world, the SIFE team applies skills learned in the classroom to the creative solution of real-world problems.
Student Port Club*	Primary Contact: Halley Black	hkblack@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of this organization is to provide insight and first hand experience into the maritime and transportation industries.
Karate	Primary Contact: Daniel Klein	deklein@edisto.cofc.edu

Campus Programming

Organization	Contacts	Email
Cougar Activities Board*	Primary Contact: Jenna Jeffcoat	jljeffco@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: William Epperson	wdeppers@edisto.cofc.edu
Aikido is considered a nonviolent form of self-defense. Master Morihei Ueshiba created this martial art form after many years of training. Aikido is "a way of life through harmony with nature". The art of Aikido emphasizes understanding the principles of nature and making them a part of oneself. Training allows one to learn to control a situation, blend with attacks and work with both the "jo" and the "bokken". Our style of Aikido is called Suenaka-Aa-Tetsugaku-Ho Aikido or Wadokai Aikido.
Badminton	Primary Contact: Gene Sessoms	sessomse@cofc.edu
Practice and play times for the Badminton Club are held most Fridays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is subject to change due to larger College events. You may call 953.5559 to verify that the group will meet. All games are played in the College's Johnson Center Gym located at the corner of George and Meeting Streets. Six badminton courts are available. Racquets and birds can be borrowed.
Belly Dance	Primary Contact: Sara White	sawhite3@g.cofc.edu
Belly dance is a beautiful and ancient form of Middle Eastern dance. The club, which began in 2000, teaches belly dance along with fusions of Indian dances, such as Bollywood style and Bhangara, the Punjabi folk dance. Many club members choose to perform with the Adasi Dance Company, which is a belly dance troupe made up of College of Charleston Belly Dance Club members. Performances have been given on-campus, in the local area and along the East Coast. Among the numerous benefits associated with participation are postural improvements, relaxation, stress release and even a boost to self-esteem.
Club Swimming	Primary Contact: Carrie Papa	cofcclub.swimming@gmail.com
The swim club team competes against other university and college club teams in the southeast region. Club members find that participation here provides a great middle ground between swimming at the varsity level and the recreational level. Practice is held Mondays through Thursdays 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Practices are held in the Stern Center pool.
Crew	Primary Contact: Deidra Weber	dlweber1@g.cofc.edu
As a part of the College of Charleston crew team, you can experience the feeling of being in a boat with eight other like-minded individuals all striving towards teamwork and a fast boat. The College's crew club began in 1989 and currently has 50-60 rowers who compete in four and eight-man boats. We travel the Southeast competing in regattas such as the Head of the Hooch and Head of the South against larger schools such as Clemson and the University of Tennessee. Our team has done well against this level of competition and has garnered many medals over the years. The team travels each October to Boston for the world's largest regatta, the Head of the Charles, and each May we head to Philadelphia for the Dad Vails regatta. We row from the Bristol Marina, located just blocks from campus, on the Ashley River within sight of the many historical mansions along the Battery. Members of the crew club find it is a great way to meet new people and to get involved on campus while taking advantage of the beautiful scenery that Charleston has to offer. Whether you are an experienced rower or have never picked up an oar, we would love to have you join. We have a great time on and off the water and you won’t want to miss out.
Golf	Primary Contact: Ryan Kubic	cofcgolfclub@gmail.com
Gymnastics	Primary Contact: Mariana Rius	cofcgymnasticsclub@gmail.com
Ice Hockey	Primary Contact: Jason Torres	jtorres@cofc.edu
Lacrosse	Primary Contact: J.P. Ross	jpross1@g.cofc.edu
This club is just getting started. In the meanwhile, you can find out more on their website: cofclax.com or contact the club representative. Membership in this club is open to all current male students. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join in the fun.
Field Hockey	Primary Contact: Michelle Abbaticchio	mtabbati@edisto.cofc.edu
Men's Club Soccer	Primary Contact: Daniel Lansky	dlansky@edisto.cofc.edu
The men's soccer club is a competitive squad that plays against university club teams from the Southeast and participates in tournaments throughout the region. The team trains three times a week and will participate in tournaments during the fall and in the Charleston City men's league in the spring.
Men's Rugby	Primary Contact: Robert James	cjjames@edisto.cofc.edu
The purpose of Men's Rugby is to introduce, produce, promote, teach and extend the game of Rugby Union Football in all its aspects, within the College of Charleston, within the community, and South Carolina. This organization insures that the playing of the game of Rugby Union Football within the said area is carried out observing fair play and safety according to the laws of the Game and a sporting spirit.
Running	Primary Contact: Kristen Burghardy	kmburgha@edisto.cofc.edu
This club was created by runners for runners. It serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff to meet other runners to run and train with as well as participate in local races. All levels of interest and ability are welcomed. Come on out and run!
Tennis	Primary Contact: Chelsea Borgeson	cvborges@edisto.cofc.edu
Membership is open to any interested students at the College and players of all skill levels are welcomed. The club has been successful in promoting the recreational component of tennis whereby cameraderie, exercise and fun are the important values derived from participating. On the other hand, those whose major interest is competing in tournaments have found a niche as well. Practices have yet to be determined for the fall semester.
Ultimate men	Primary Contact: Louis Olivier and Alex Palano	lwolivie@edisto.cofc.edu / ampagano@edisto.cofc.edu
The Palmetto Bums ultimate frisbee club is now in its eighth year. The club's aim each year is to compete in the national championship tournament. The spring semester is very busy with scheduled competitions in several regional tournaments leading to the national title chase. Practices are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at "The Yard", the CRS fields on James Island. Membership in this club is open to all male students at the College. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join in the fun. Now is the time to join in on this great sport!
Ultimate women	Primary Contact: Amy Allen	arallen@edisto.cofc.edu
The Charleston Hobos ultimate frisbee club is now in its fifth year. The club's aim each year is to compete in the national championship tournament. The club competes in other tournaments throughout the fall and spring semesters. Practices are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at the Library lot at 3:00 p.m. for carpools to "The Yard", the CRS fields on James Island. Membership is open to all registered female students at the College. Players of all skill levels, even those with no experience, are encouraged to join in the fun. You can join the team at any time during the school year.
Watersports	Primary Contact: Cameron Ballinger	clballin@edisto.cofc.edu
The College of Charleston Watersports Club is for absolutely anyone interested in watersports and having a good time. The sports currently offered are: wakeboarding, wakeskating, wake surfing, waterskiing, kneeboarding, tubing and barefooting. We look to add surfing, skimboarding, jetskiing and kiteboarding. People of any skill level from absolute beginners to competitive athletes are welcomed to participate. All of our boat-based activities are handled with the help of our partners at Carolina Watersports at Trophy Lakes, a world-class training facility. No gear? No worries. Carolina Watersports provides anything and everything for us, including new Mastercraft boats, boards, skis, lifejackets coaching, etc. This year the Watersports Club will join the Southern Atlantic Conference for competitive watersports.
Women's Club Soccer	Primary Contact: Amanda Tallyen	ajtallye@edisto.cofc.edu
The women’s soccer club is a competitive squad that plays against university club teams from the Southeast and participates in tournaments throughout the region. The team trains twice a week, and while the club is active throughout the school year, most of the competitions are held during the fall.
Women's Rugby	Primary Contact: Barbara Wright	cofcrugby@hotmail.com
Interested in a fun sport played worldwide? Try rugby on for size. Women of all sizes and experiences are eligible to play! Traveling, tackling, and a whole lot of fun is guaranteed!
Boxing*	Primary Contact: Nick Isbister	nbisbist@g.cofc.edu

Educational Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Neuroscience Club*	Primary Contact: Meghin Gilstrap	meghingilstrap@gmail.com
English Club	Primary Contact: Mary Alice Miller	mamiller@g.cofc.edu
Anthropology/Sociology Club*	Primary Contact: Michael Broderick	mjbroder@g.cofc.edu
The Archaeology Club is established to enrich the archaeology program curriculum at the College of Charleston and its related fields. The Club promotes and participates in lectures, discussions, field trips, and volunteer projects. It strives to foster relationships that bring students, faculty, and the community together in the goal of shedding light on humanity’s past, while promoting and supporting professional and ethical practices of archaeology. The Club supports members in advancing their academic and professional careers by providing school, employment, and volunteer information.
Archaeology Club*	Primary Contact: Nate Fulmer	nwfulmer@g.cofc.edu
Archaeology Club is established to enrich the archaeology program curriculum at the College of Charleston and its related fields. The organization strives to foster relationships that bring students, faculty, and the community together in the goal of shedding light on humanity's past, while promoting and supporting professional and ethical practices in archaeology.
Biology Club*	Primary Contact: Haley Ottinger	haotting@edisto.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.
Collegiate Educators Association	Primary Contact: Erin Burke	eburke@edisto.cofc.edu
The College of Charleston's CEA supports teacher education at the university, state, and national levels; promotes participation at local, state, and national conferences; and encourages experiences between CofC teacher education candidates, local schools, teachers, communities, and elementary, middle, and high school students through various service-oriented projects.
Future Educators Association*	Primary Contact: Eric Stallings	emstalli@edisto.cofc.edu
The first Future Educators Association was established at the College of Charleston in April 2007. Advisors Anna Johnson, site coordinator for the Diverse Pathways in Teacher Preparation Grant, and Laura Moody, teacher-in-residence, met with 12 students at the initial meeting. Following this meeting, a committee of students met twice with Johnson and Moody to draft the by-laws of the club to present to the Student Government Association so that the club could be recognized as an official campus organization.
Geology Club*	Primary Contact: Brad Sion	bdsion@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: Crystal Osuji	cosuji@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: Amanda Bush	ahbush@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: Javier Gomez-Lavin	jgomez-l@edisto.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: Sara Hutchinson	sehutchi1@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: Lianne Bucci	cofcprevetsociety@gmail.com
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: Hannah Booth	hebooth@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: Clarissa Briner	cabriner@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.

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: Aurora Harris	aeharris@edisto.cofc.edu
Alpha Delta Pi	Primary Contact: Madeleine Westerhout	zetasigmapresident@gmail.com
Established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi is committed to sisterhood, values and ethics, high academic standards and social responsibility.
Alpha Epsilon Pi	Primary Contact: Evan Berke	nmbiedro@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: Candice Ulmer	czulmer@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: Andre Jennings	ajenning@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: Anne Marie Baker	ambaker@edisto.cofc.edu
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: Paige Feigley	phfeigle@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: Bailey Evans	bailey.evans17@gmail.com
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: Joe Kampman	Joe Kampman jrkampma@edisto.cofc.edu
Committed to enhancing the benefits of fraternity membership.
Kappa Alpha	Primary Contact: James Utt	jgutt@edisto.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: Morgan Robinson	morgfo@aim.com
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: Shelby Ball	shelbell925@aol.com
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: Morgan Mitchell	mhmitche@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: Brooke King	bdking@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: Sam Orelove	orelove@gmail.com
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: Sterling Savage	scsavage@edisto.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: Amy Clemens	amyeclemens@gmail.com
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 Lilly	james4590james@hotmail.com
The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.
Phi Mu	Primary Contact: Drew Ford	deford1852@gmail.com
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: Nicholas Biedron	nmbiedro@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: Fletcher Cline	cfcline@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: Ryan Naughton	rmnaught@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: Andrew Marcus	abmarcus@edisto.cofc.edu
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: Bridget Walsh	bmwalsh26@gmail.com
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: Tyler Tilghman	tyler.tilghman@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: Arvaughnna Postema	arpostem@edisto.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: Alanna Berdanier	arberdanier@gmail.com
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
Alpha Epsilon Delta*	Primary Contact: Dil Patel	ddpatel@g.cofc.edu
Pre-medical Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society	Primary Contact: Aaron Blackshaw	amblacks@g.cofc.edu
Rho Lambda Honor Society	Primary Contact: Amy Clemens	aeclemen@edisto.cofc.edu
Academic Team, CofC	Primary Contact: Dan Mackin	dcmackin@edisto.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.
Honors Student Association*	Primary Contact: Calynn Johnson	cejohnso@edisto.cofc.edu
In order to provide students at the College of Charleston with an organization through which they may receive the benefits of the Honors College, and in order to represent these same students to the administration and faculty of the College, the Honors Student Association is hereby established, and its organization herein set forth.
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: Maghen Mulieri	mcmulier@g.cofc.edu
Phi Sigma Pi is founded upon scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.
Sigma Pi Kappa (Historic Preservation Honor Society)	Primary Contact: Erin Stubblefield	elstubbl@edisto.cofc.edu
Sigma Pi Kappa purposes are to: Recognize high achievement in academic and professional studies and research by conferring distinction through election to membership in the society. Encourage and stimulate scholarship in the field of historic preservation. Foster interest and accomplishment in the profession of historic preservation. Provide and promote leadership in the field of historic preservation.
Student Science Society	Primary Contact: Candice Ulmer	czulmer@gmail.com
Omicron Delta Kappa*	Primary Contact: Elliot Dicerkson	endicker@g.cofc.edu

International Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Association for Computing Machinery*	Primary Contact: Rees Byars	jrbyars@g.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: Samantha Dahabi	sbdahabi@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: Kady Wowaka	kwowaka@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: Benjamin Simpson	btsimpso@edisto.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: Diego Bannister	drbannis@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: Leah Bush	lfbush@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: Benjamin Simpson	wosborne@edisto.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: Shauna Sullivan	slsulliv@edisto.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: Maria Teruel	msteruel@edisto.cofc.edu

Multicultural Organizations

Organization	Contacts	Email
Asian Students Association*	Primary Contact: Paul Nguyen	ptnguyen@edisto.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: Brandon Dixon	bdixon@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: Qi Zheng	qzheng@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: Natalia Bang	ntbang@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
Americans for Informed Democracy	Primary Contact: Andrea DeSantis	aldesant@edisto.cofc.edu
Through events, speakers, and presentations, we seek to inform the student body and the Charleston community of current global issues. We seek to build globally conscious leaders and individuals who can then make informed decisions appropriate for our increasingly interdependent world. We want to enlighten our community about worldwide issues as well as provide them with the reason and means to combat these problems back at home.
College Democrats	Primary Contact: Gloria Roderick	gemcbrid@edisto.cofc.edu
College Democrats involve students in local, state and national political party activities, including political campaigns.
College Republicans*	Primary Contact: Brooke Sensenig	bdsensen@g.cofc.edu
College Republicans involve students in local, state and national political party activities, including political campaigns.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)	Primary Contact: Marcus Drayton	msdrayto@edisto.cofc.edu
The national mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. For the CofC Chapter, the purpose is for students to be involved on the politics of the Charleston area, the state, and nationally.
South Carolina Student Legislature*	Primary Contact: Kaneesha Mitchell	kdmitche@edisto.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: Melissa Colebank	mmcoleba@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
A.M.E. - Students	Primary Contact: Rev. John Paul Brown	rev247@knology.net
Baha'i` Club	Primary Contact: Bashir Hamidi	bhamidi@edisto.cofc.edu
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: Rebecca Hughes	rlhughes1@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: Daniel Walters	diwalter@g.cofc.edu
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: Christopher Hillman	cahillma@g.cofc.edu
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: Claire DeBuys	claire.debuys@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: Randall Fernanders	dvynepurpose@gmail.com
D'vyne Purpose Ministries is a non-denominational Christian organization that exists to draw people to Christ.
Episcopal/Anglican Community: Segue	Primary Contact: Daron Taylor	hoosierhoop@gmail.com
Anglican movement of students who are pursuing God by aligning our lives with Jesus Christ, asking honest questions about the Bible and by serving the student body of the College of Charleston.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes	Primary Contact: Emmett Morgan	emorgan@fca.org
FCA is the largest interdenominational, school-based, Christian sports ministry in America reaching over 1.5 million people annually. It provides a positive peer group as an alternative to the negative pressures so prevalent in schools today. FCA is also a vehicle for teammates to influence others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to offer a different lifestyle to the worldly ways often found on our campuses and in sports today.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IV)	Primary Contact: Willis and Amy Weber	cofciv@yahoo.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: Daniel Lansky	dlansky2@edisto.cofc.edu
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: Rev. Sarah Lang	slang@smlccharleston.org
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: Rev. Danny Clark	dclark@ruf.org
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: Ryan Hillman	rthillma@g.cofc.edu
Alpha Phi Omega	Primary Contact: Dryden Epstein	deepstei@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Fraternity shall be to assemble colege students in a National Service Fraternity in fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and hte Law oo 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, adn intellectual heritage.
Alternative Spring Break	Primary Contact: Shanell Ransom	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: Sara Kate Calcutt	skcalcut@g.cofc.edu
Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy on over 90 college campuses across the country that raises money for Childrens 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 Childrens 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: Shannon Lyons	shannonlyons@gmail.com
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@edisto.cofc.edu
Project Harambee is an organization focused on fostering lasting connections with foreign communities through service-learning.
SO College - Special Olympics CofC	Primary Contact: Emily Rogers	earogers@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of SO College is to promote unity, inclusion, and acceptance among individuals with disabilities and College of Charleston students through the South Carolina Special Olympics
Volunteer Corps	Primary Contact: Chiara Marie Guzzardo	cmguzzar@g.cofc.edu
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.
Resident Housing Association*	Primary Contact: Elizabeth Feagan	feaganbg@g.cofc.edu

Special Interest

Organization	Contacts	Email
Dance Alliance*	Primary Contact: Heather Bybee	habybee@g.cofc.edu
GAME 101	Primary Contact: David Schrirduan	dmschird@g.cofc.edu
Student Sports Medicine Association*	Primary Contact: Kelsey Hines	klhines@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: Ivy Crowder	iecrowde@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: Keisha Murray	ktmurray@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: Dominique Cognetta	nursingclub.cofc@gmail.com
Green CofC*	Primary Contact: Adrian Barry	ajbarry@g.cofc.edu
Book Club*	Primary Contact: Gabrielle Glennon	glennongp@g.cofc.edu
Student Ambassador	Primary Contact: Tyler Canty	twcanty@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: Alexander Parfenoff	ajparfen@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.
Atheist Humanist Alliance*	Primary Contact: Maegan MacDowell	mamacdow@g.cofc.edu
We seek to promote problem solving through logic and reasoning; support the empirical method and wish to spread an appreciation for science and the use of logic and rational methods; to plan, organize and support events on campus and in the community, which serve to educate the College of Charleston community members about rationalism, free though, atheism, agnosticism, and related subjects; promote rational and supportive dialogue between those of differing views, and strive to debate, discuss, and appreciate diverse views, even if we may not personally agree with them.
Bat Girl Squad	Primary Contact: Brittany Guenther	brittany.guenther@gmail.com
The mission of the Bat Girl Squad is to serve as the host to the CofC baseball games that enhances the overall supporter participation and awareness of the baseball team.
Center Stage	Primary Contact: Darlelle Deigan	dadeigan@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.
Coalition for Equal rights	Primary Contact: Kate Schumacher	mkschuma@edisto.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Coalition for Equal Rights is to stimulate positive changes regarding social inequities through awareness and activism projects.
Charleston 40	Primary Contact: Evan Cummings	ejcummin@edisto.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: Megan Alder	mealder@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: Karley Petracca	krpetrac@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 acappella 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 acappella 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 acappella festival in Raleigh, NC, where they have the opportunity to participate in workshops, classes, and competitions.
Amnesty International*	Primary Contact: Elizabeth Estochen	emestoch@edisto.cofc.edu
To disclose human rights abuses accurately, quickly, and persistently. It systematically and impartially researches the facts of individual cases and patterns of human rights abuses. These findings are publicized, and members, supporters, and staff mobilize public pressure on governments and others to stop the abuses.
Urban Agriculture	Primary Contact: Danny Ritter	djritter@edisto.cofc.edu
CofC for Urban Agriculture aims to further the cause of bettering the environment, public health and the local economy through supporting and implementing urban agricultural iniatives, including but not limited to, community gardens, victory gardens, community supported agriculture, edible shoolyards and roof gardens. The organization seeks to educate the student body and local community of the manifold benefits of fresh, organic, sustainable and local produce, with a focus on heritage varities.
Ducks Unlimited	Primary Contact: James McMillan	mcmillangl@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of College of Charleston Chapter of Duck Unlimited is to inform students about the need to conserve North American wetlands and the many important ways each person can help in conservation, restoration, and protection.
Film Club*	Primary Contact: Jessica Steele	jesteele@edisto.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 filmmaking.
Gay Straight Alliance*	Primary Contact: Rebecca Schillizzi	rjschill@edisto.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: Kathryn Humphries	kfhumohr@g.cofc.edu
The purpose of the Honor Board is to provide leadership in all areas affecting the College of Charleston Honor System.
The Knockdown Society	Primary Contact: Grace Kennedy	gekenned@edisto.cofc.edu
The Knockdown Society was established for the expressed purpose of developing awareness of the history of traditional North American music, or Old Time Music. The organization will encourage student musicians at all levels to participate in preserving and promoting America's musical heritage.
Table Top Gaming	Primary Contact: Jacob Weisner	jrweisner@g.cofc.edu
Pulsera Project	Primary Contact: Nikki Scioscia	nssciosc@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: Jana Kitch	jbkitch@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: Tim Drevins	tdrevins@gmail.com
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.
Songwriter's Club	Primary Contact: Barrett Lipkin	BaLipkin@gmail.com
To provide a conscious collection of Songwriter's a forum to share ideas; to promote songwriting as an art form; to work closely with Miscellany, proving through our actions the numerous similarities between song writing & other artistic mediums, both literary and visual.
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: Elliott Wright	ehwright@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.
TOMS-CofC Campus Club	Primary Contact: Tyler Roach	throach@g.cofc.edu
The TOMS College of Charleston Campus Club will raise awareness about the TOMS mission and organization. This organization will take an active role in raising money or selling shoes to support the mission.
Urban Studies Club	Primary Contact: Jeri Mintzer	jeri.mintzer@gmail.com
The purpose of this organization is to further both our knowledge and interests in urban issues, policy, planning and social problems. It shall serve as a forum for discussion and shared interests of majors and non-majors, undergraduate and graduate students.
Vegan Club	Primary Contact: Taylor McAneney	temcanen@edisto.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	lcleblanc@edisto.cofc.edu
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: Erin Hoskins	edhoskin@edisto.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: Autumn Bennett	albennet1@g.cofc.edu
ONE*	Primary Contact: Elizabeth Feagan	feaganbg@g.cofc.edu
Semper Fidelis Society*	Primary Contact: Conor Bender	conorb@bellsouth.net

Student Media

Organization	Contacts	Email
College of Charleston Radio	Primary Contact: Mackenzie Armstrong	missmka@gmail.com
College of Charleston Radio operates as an educational, non-profit radio station that provides the community with entertainment, information and exposure to new music. College of Charleston Radio first began broadcasting on July 1, 2000. The first song played on the station was Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” The station has occupied frequencies at 97.5 and 90.3, but due to a full FM dial, College of Charleston Radio is currently focusing on online streaming.
Cougar Television	Primary Contact: Abby Frye	ahfrye@g.cofc.edu
CTV 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. CTV News is all about producing campus and local news that's interesting and relevant to students here at the College. CTV News produces a weekly "magazine" style newscast as well as a brief daily show with weather, news and events, called "The Breakdown." CTV Entertainment produces short comedy skits and places a heavy emphasis on writing. Come and help produce the next viral video! CTV is located on the second floor of the Calhoun Annex in room 201. CTV Entertainment meets Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and CTV News meets Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Still have questions? Email us at: ctv.info@gmail.com
George Street Observer	Primary Contact: Geoff Yost	geoff@cougarmedianetwork.com
The George Street Observer, or the GSO as it's known on campus, is the weekly student-produced newspaper at the College of Charleston. The staff of the GSO puts out an issue on almost every Wednesday of the academic school year to a readership of over 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students, along with hundreds of faculty and staff. All content, including stories, photos and design, is done entirely by the paper's student staff. The GSO is a division of Cougar Media Network, the home of Cougar Television, College of Charleston Radio and "Miscellany" Literary Arts Journal.
Miscellany Arts and Literary Journal	Primary Contact: Jamie Carr	jacarr@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."

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