| Adventure Society |
Contact Person: Richard Cain |
| The Adventure Society provides a broad forum of activities to outdoor enthusiasts. While the society initially began as a small group of rock climbers, it has developed into a larger network of law students with expanding interests in climbing, hiking, skiing, and whitewater rafting at the top of the list. Enthusiasm, not experience, is a requirement. |
| Appalachian Experience Club |
Contact Person: Fr. Jim O'Brien |
| The A.E.C. provides the Wheeling Jesuit University community an opportunity to enter more fully into the Appalachian culture, with periodic work experiences in southern West Virginia. These trips to southern West Virginia are usually over Fall, Spring, and Easter breaks. The club emphasizes the values of community, simple lifestyle, and the call for justice in a region often referred to as a domestic Third World. The Club's philosophy is in keeping with the ideals of service and concern for others, which characterize the educational philosophy of Wheeling Jesuit University. |
| Campus Activities Board (CAB) |
Contact Person: Robert Kulpa |
| The CAB promotes friendship and interaction among students, faculty and staff, through events such as dances, concerts, entertainers, parties and recreational activities. Members are rewarded for their hard work with the opportunity to participate in a number of retreats, conventions and leadership activities. CAB membership is open to all students who want to be in the middle of the action. |
| Circle K International |
Contact Person: Greg Sheperd |
| With a membership of over 10,000 college and university students in nine nations, Circle K International is the world's largest organization of college and university students dedicated to campus and community service. CKI also provides opportunities for making friends and having fun, developing leadership skills, and making career-building contacts. As a sponsored program of Kiwanis International, Circle K International shares the focus of serving the children of the world. |
| College Democrats |
Contact Person: Dr. Karen Hoffman |
| This organization strives to raise awareness of issues and ideas that are consistent with the beliefs of the Democratic Party, to encourage student activism and participation in local and national politics, and to give students a voice in shaping the political world. The College Democrats engage in activities that support and promote the Democratic Party. In the past three years, we have campaigned for candidates in West Virginia and for the John Kerry Campaign. |
| College Republicans |
Contact Person: Dr. Tom Michaud |
| We are quickly becoming one of the largest student organizations on campus, and we are more active than ever! As a group we focus on promoting responsible government, campaigning vigorously for Republican candidates, and serving our community, and we have a lot of fun while doing these things. We also pride ourselves on the many important people you can meet and with whom you can become active. The College Democrats engage in activities that support and promote the Republican Party. In the past three years, we have had the opportunity to volunteer and see President Bush visit Wheeling twice over the past several years. |
| Commuter Club |
Contact Person: Robert Kulpa |
| The Commuter Club strives to make commuter students feel more connected to Wheeling Jesuit. We are the voice of the students who travel to campus every day! The Commuter Club promotes student involvement, addresses the needs and concerns of commuter students, enhances the out-of-class experience for commuter students, promotes student leadership, and yes...to help you figure out where to park on campus. We hold regular meetings, co-sponsor events with other clubs and organizations, identify programs and services that may be of interest to you, and try to make your experience at Wheeling Jesuit both productive and rewarding. |
| Computer Club |
Contact Person: Pat Plunkett |
| The Computer Club or better know as C^2, was formed as a way for those with an interest in computers to get together. They offer with computer to those who need it and are engaged in service projects throughout the community. They also hold annual LAN parties and occasionally bring in speakers to their biweekly meetings. |
| Criminal Justice Club |
Contact Person: Dr. Larry Driscoll |
| This Organization is open to any WJU student with an interest in criminal behavior, judicial process, law enforcement, or corrections. The group is mentoring at-risk youth from the local community, as well as professional development. The CJC also participates in regional crime scene competitions and academic conferences. |
| French Club |
Contact Person: Dr. DeFilippis |
| This club promotes the language and cultures of the Francophone world. The club has a series of socials, a Christmas Party, and many other activities throughout the year. They are also actively involved in aiding the impoverished people of the French speaking country of Haiti. They also have a game night, a Mardi Gras, and takes trips abroad. |
| History Club |
Contact Person: Dr. John Cox |
| This Club gives all those who have an interest in history to take part in studies of history and to take trips to historical places. In the past, they have visited Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg National Parks and many local sites. |
| International Student Club |
Contact Person: Eileen Viglietta |
| This Club is a very active club made up of international students as well as American. They are involved in services projects such as the Disc Dance, and the Diwali Festival. They also tutor children in after-school programs and have an annual culture fest. They meet twice a month and have two retreats each year. They also publish a paper six times a year. |
| JAPOT |
Contact Person: Fr. O'Brien |
| JAPOT is a group dedicated to raising awareness of social injustice and to fighting injustice through concrete systemic change on local and global levels. Issues JAPOT has worked on in the past have included anti-war activities, conscientious objection education, sweatshops and workers’ rights, the Middle East conflict, fair trade coffee, and the School of the Americas. JAPOT was instrumental in working with WJU administration concerning the choice of our food service provider, and has been named WJU “Club of the Year.” |
| Mendel Club |
Contact Person: Ben Stout |
| The Mendel Club is a student-run club. Although sponsored by the Biology Department, the club is open to students from any academic program within Wheeling Jesuit University who are interested in topics relating to biology. The Mendel club strives to hold regular meetings. |
| OASIS (Open and Aware Students Helping Other Students) |
Contact Person: |
| This organization is an organized group of responsible, passionate, and motivated students who are committed role models for others in our Wheeling Jesuit University community. Through peer education they address wellness issues that our campus community faces on a daily basis. They focus on healthy decision making by promoting self-awareness and self-responsibility in themselves and others. Programming efforts target various topics pertaining to alcohol and other drugs, healthy relationships, tobacco, sexual health, and other well-being issues. OASIS also sponsors a variety of fun social activities. |
| Philosophy Club |
Contact Person: Dr. Beverly Whelton |
| Philosophy Club is a place where people can get together and discuss issues ranging from existentialism to the situation in the Middle East. Philosophy Club provides a forum for the free expression of thought and speech. Why do we do what we do? I am interested in philosophy because it provides me with opportunities to meet new and interesting people and talk about current issues in our society while tackling questions that people have been attempting to answer for centuries, such as what is the good life? |
| Political Science Club |
Contact Person: Dr. Karen Hoffman |
| The Political Science Club was established to provide extracurricular opportunities in politics for students, and to increase interest and activism in politics among the student body. The Club also provides leadership opportunities for those interested in becoming Club officers. The Club welcomes students from all majors. While the majority of Club members are political science majors or minors, the Club also attracts students from other majors such as Communications, History, and Environmental Science. |
| Psychology Club/Psi Chi |
Contact Person: Dr. Bryan Raudenbush |
| The Psychology Club promotes interest in psychology, informs others of the science of psychology, provides service to the local community, and helps students network among themselves and in the community. |
| Society for Women |
Contact Person: Leslie Liedel |
| This organization serves as a vehicle for voicing the concerts of women on campus. The organization is open to all students and heightens awareness and educates the campus community by providing and coordinating responsive programs about issues affecting women. The Society for Women advocates support for women via service projects no only with the local community, but the global community as well. |
| Spanish Club |
Contact Person: Christina Czajkoski |
| The Spanish Club seeks to provide cultural awareness and appreciation on campus through a wide variety of social and academic activities. Some of their past activities have included: dance lessons, coffee hours, invited speakers and cooking demonstrations. |
| Students for Life |
Contact Person: Jamey Brogan |
| The LIFE Club encourages Wheeling Jesuit University students, faculty, and administrators to become involved in protecting and respecting the sanctity of life. We work to recognize and share the intrinsic value of life, which comes from being created in the image and likeness of God. This goal maintains the ideals of Christian belief, concern for others, and the protection of all human life. The organization promotes Right to Life March, educational presentations, conventions, and social events related to respecting human life. |
| Student Nurses Association |
Contact Person: Denise Lucas |
| The SNA fosters the growth of nursing students in their personal and professional lives. Involvement in the local chapter may include community service activities, student recruitment, legislative activities, conventions, educational programs, and professional publications. This club is open to all nursing students. |
| Theatre Guild |
Contact Person: Dave Henderson |
| The Theatre Guild is responsible for everything that goes on behind the scenes for a show at WJU. They take care of the tickets, lighting, set building, sound and many other little things, but this does not prevent a member from being in a show. |
