Student Groups

At Augustana College we have a wide variety of student groups so there is something for everyone and if there isn't a club for your interest then you can easily start your own.

Athletic Organizations

Augustana Badminton Club
The Augustana Badminton Club is a recreational/athletic club that meets twice a week to play badminton. Anyone is welcome to play; no experience necessary.
President: Megan Gresholdt
Advisor: Don Umland
Phone: 794-7704

Augustana Cheerleading
The purpose of the Augustana Cheerleading Squad is to promote and uphold team spirit, to display good sportsmanship, to support good relations in the community, and between teams and squads during events. The organizational goal is to work with the team management and administration, other athletic teams and sporting organizations and in accordance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division Three) rules for cheerleading.
Captains: Erin Nelson & Stephanie Johnson
Advisor: Dean Evelyn Campbell
Phone: 794-7533
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Augustana College Fencing Club
The Augustana Fencing Club is a recreational group in which the primary focus is to learn and use the basic skills of fencing through instruction, practice, and bouting. No experience is necessary. It teaches those new to the sport how to fence and it provides a place for more experienced fencers to practice their skills.
President: Meghan Ginn
Vice President: Jessica Schlueter
Secretary: Laura Koester
Treasurer: Whitney Engstrom
Advisor: Tom Bengtson
Phone: 794-7406
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Augustana Crew Team
Crew at Augustana is a club sport. Our goal is to offer an opportunity to develop the whole person, and further, to foster teamwork, athletic skill, knowledge of and appreciation for the sport of crew. In addition to morning practices on the Mississippi and participation in regattas across the Midwest during the fall and spring, the crew team holds a number of fundraising events and social events through-out the year.
President: Dave Barefield
Vice-President: Amanda Auger
Advisor: Dave Weaver
Phone: 324-2121
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Augustana Dance Dance Revolution Club
The purpose of Dance Dance Revolution is to foster a community among students with an interest in music and rhythmic games such as DDR and Guitar Hero.
President: David Serrano
Vice President: Robert Stoltz
Secretary: Josh Ludeking
Treasurer: Dale Larkin
Advisor: Mamata Marme
Mamata Marmé
Phone: 794-7261

Augustana Equestrian Team
The Augustana Equestrian Team promotes a competitive outlet for Augustana Equestrians through the weekly form of team practices and ISHHA competitions against other area schools.
President: Kathryn Church
Vice-President: Allison Stoner
Advisor: Connie Ghinazzi

Equestrian Club
Equestrian Club provides an outlet for those interested in equestrian activities connecting these students with off campus riding opportunities and social activities centered around equines.
President: Kathryn Church
Vice President: Nicole Setar
Secretary: Lucille Slininger
Treasurer: Jessica Devore
Advisor: Connie Ghinazzi
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Augustana Men's Lacrosse Team
The team competes in the Midwestern Illinois Lacrosse League and competes on the collegiate level against other colleges and universities. LaCrosse equipment is required, but no experience is necessary. Activities include t-shirt sales and a charity raffle.
Advisor: Dr. Joe McDowell
Phone: 794-7672
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Augustana Men's Volleyball Club
The team competes nationally at the club volleyball level and promotes men's volleyball by competing throughout the Midwest and nationally.
Contact: Don Umland
Phone: 794-7705
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Augustana Rugby Club
The goal of the Augustana Rugby Club is to play rugby at a competitive level and have fun.
Officers: Jason Chambers & Breck Westerly
Advisor: Earl Strapp
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Augustana Sports Medicine and Trainer's Organization
The Augustana Sports Medicine Club meets to improve the quality of the athletic training program. This includes providing increased membership in the program, additional educational opportunities, and creating an atmosphere conducive to proper medical care.
President: Kristy Boshela
Vice-President: Joel Campbell
Secretary: Brianne Weyers
Treasurer: Don Gelsomino
Advisor: Rochel Rittgers
Phone: 794-7573
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Augustana Tae Kwon Do Club
The purpose of this club is to educate students on Korean martial art, Tae Kwon Do. This club is run by student Black Belts, and accepts students from any martial art background. However, students who have no knowledge of martial arts are welcome. Classes are held three times a week for an hour, and a variety of different black belt instructors teach the class, to keep variety in the club. The basic blocks, kicks, and forms of Tae Kwon Do are taught, however, there is no contact/sparring allowed.
Contact Person: Dalsem Yang

Augustana Vikettes Poms Squad
Augustana Poms performs creative dance routines during half-time at football and basketball games.
Co-Captains: Angela Mitchum & Jenny Carlson
Social Chair: Lindsay Erickson
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Augustana Weightlifting Association
Augustana Weightlifting exists to provide a forum for those who wish to pursue not only weight lifting but all physical fitness regimens. We provide information on nutrition, weightlifting and related issues as well as work with members to ensure maximum fitness benefits.
Advisor: Don Umland
Phone: 794-7705

Augustana Women's Lacrosse
We are a club sport on campus for women interested in playing lacrosse. We are part of a league and play in tournaments with schools in our region. Practices are usually held three times a week, all year long. The main season begins spring term, with a possible tournament held late fall term.
President: Christina Pontikes
Vice President: Mallory Wiegman
Secretary: Alisson Bormet
Treasurer: Meghan Matejka
Advisor: Amy Zero
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Augustana Women's Club Volleyball
Contact/President's Name: Amanda Marneri
Box #1428
Advisor: Kathi Fox

Collegiate Klutzes: Juggling Club
The juggling club teaches people to juggle, learn and practice juggling tricks and perform at several off-campus and on-campus events.
President: Lauren Bjorn
Advisor: Dr. Mariano Magalhaes
Phone: 794-7731

Fighting Flounders
The Fighting Flounders is an organization for students who wish to participate in intramural sports but may not get a chance.
President: Tim Koltvcit
Vice-President: Andrew Messelschmidt
Secretary: Kenny Knepler
Treasurer: Kevin Hickey
Advisor: Bill Coker
Phone: 794-7212

Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The S.A.A.C. is a NCAA mandated organization run by a faculty athletic representative and Thomas Schmulbach. Students must be current members of a varsity sport team. The Advisory board will consist of one student representative and one alternate from each of the college’s 19 sports teams. It attempts to enhance the experience of student-athletes by promoting student-athlete opportunity, by protecting student-athlete welfare, and by supporting a positive student-athlete image.
President: Matt Young
Vice-President: Brad Monier
Secretary: Kerri Hess
Treasurer: Ben Coon
Adviser: Mr. Thomas Schmulbach
Phone: 794-8731
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The Stonecutters: Ultimate Frisbee
The Stonecutter Ultimate Frisbee Team is a competitive club sports team. This co-ed team is made up of individuals with different levels of experience. Our scheduled practices make it possible to travel to a number of tournaments around the Midwest.
President: Kristopher Orton
Vice President: Sean Murphy
Treasurer: Don Umland
Phone: 794-7303
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Broadcasting / Publications

Augustana Observer
The Observer is Augustana’s student newspaper, published weekly seven times each term. Anyone is welcome to write or take photos by coming to our weekly meetings. For more information, stop by the Observer office in the Old Main basement, call 794-7485 (Business and Editorial), 794-7484 (Advertising Desk), or 794-3460 (Fax), or email us.
Editor in Chief: Scott Kretzmann
News Editor: Tushar Rae
A&E Editor/Online Editor: Jonathan Butz
Features Editor: Jason Perine
Opinions Editor: Josh Branch
Sports Editor: Jordan Brewner
Advisor: Mark Ridolfi
E-mail: MRidolfi@qctimes.com

Augustana Web Guild
This group has two main directives: to educate the campus community in the tools of web development and uses of the Internet, and to provide students with experience in web development and exposure to entrepreneurial skills. Membership is for novice as well as experienced web designers. The group holds seminars for the campus community in topics such as content design, PhotoShop, WYSIWYGs and HTML. The group also operates as a web development company, bringing together students with many different skills and interests.
President: Shaun Callighan
Vice-President: Timothy Shearouse
Advisor: Doug Tschopp
Phone: 794-7426
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SAGA Literary Magazine
Augustana's biannual literacy and art magazine is edited by a student staff and pub-lishes student art, prose and poetry. Deadlines are at the end of the fall and winter terms. SAGA annually awards more than $1000 in prizes for the best submissions. Activities include publication of two issues and an award ceremony.
Co-Presidents: John Bianchin & Mike Messerle
Advisor: Rebecca Wee
Phone: 794- 7242
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WAUG 570 AM
The student-run radio station broadcasts carrier-current on 570 AM to residence hall rooms and the College Center. It is available in Erickson and Westerlin on 97.9 FM. Students are invited to become involved in the many aspects of radio broadcasting, from production and announcing to producing a show. WAUG generally features an "alternative music" format with over one hundred students work-ing in paid and unpaid positions each year. Academic credit is available for radio production. Activities include broadcasting home sports events, trivia contests and promotions.
General Manager: Breck Westerly
Directors: Michael Piff & Alyssa Ali
Advisor: Wendy Hilton-Morrow
Phone: 794-7349
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WVIK 90.3 FM
Augustana's National Public Radio affliate serves the Illinois-Iowa community 24 hours a day at 90.3 FM. A professional staff prog-rams classical music, news and public affairs, as well as jazz and specialty shows. WVIK also operates a reading service for the blind involving volunteers from the college and the community. A number of Augustana students are involved in the publicly financed operation, principally as reporters.
Contact: Herb Trix
Phone: 794-7551
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Computer Technology

Governing

Andreen Hall Council
Andreen Hall Council programs activities for residents of the hall. It also acts as the hall’s governing body, seeking to provide a unified and friendly atmosphere. Activities include a Halloween Trick-or-Treat party for faculty and staff children, Andreen formal, Easter activi-ties, movie nights and Mocktail/Casino Night.
President: elected in the Fall
Adviser: Danielle Clarizio
Phone: 794-7417
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Erickson Hall Council
Erickson Hall Council provides quality educational and social activities for residents of Erickson Hall. It develops and maintains a healthy atmosphere within the residence hall by working to improve physical facilities, developing social standards, and serving as a unified voice of the community. Activities include sponsoring programs on alcohol responsibility, fire safety, a Quad Party, Dating Game, Homecoming participation, and Fall Fest.
Elections held in fall.
Adviser: Mr. Jeter Smith
Phone: 794-8922
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Greek Council Executive Board
Greek Council, the governing board of fraternity and sorority life, comprises a 13 member executive board and two representatives from each chapter. This service-oriented body meets weekly and is responsible for facilitating Greek relations with Augustana faculty and community, creating policies that support the expectations and standards of the Greek system and Augustana College, and discussing topics relevant to Greek Life.
President: Nick DeMarchi
Vice-Presidents: Randi Higel & Ryan Mackey
Treasurer: Tina Tuider
Secretary: Sarah Mayer
Advisers: Amy Mynaugh
Phone: 794-2695
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Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Residence Hall Association has the following purpose: To promote, integrate, and exchange ideas of the individual residence hall councils. To act as a liaison between the residence halls and the administration, to provide the residence hall community with educational, cultural, and social programming, to promote campus activities and services that enhance residential living and serve as an information source for the students and staff living in the residence halls. President: Josh Morgan
Vice President: Samantha Wong
Secretary: Jackie Chalmers
Treasurer: Heather Hermann
Advisor: Juan Wilson
Phone: 794-6277

Seminary Hall Council Seminary Hall Council strives to provide a variety of activities for its residents through-out the year. These include holiday events, finals food, and an annual end-of-the year charity cook-out to benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
Officers to be elected in the fall
Advisor: Zach Berkley

Student Government Association ( SGA )
The Augustana Student Government Association reflects and advances the fulfillment of student needs in the academic and social com--munity. A united student body exerts significant influence in the operation and policies of the college. The Student Govern-ment Association seeks to channel, define, and embody that collective strength. To fulfill its charge, Student Government must maintain a constant exchange with the student body. All students are encouraged to attend SGA meetings.
President: Bob Lyons Vice President: Emily M. Johnson Secretary: Amy Hultquist Treasurer: Brian Fritz & Jillian Riggert Adviser: Dr. Evelyn Campbell
Phone: 794-7533
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Westerlin Hall Council
Westerlin Hall Council works to develop a sense of community within Westerlin Hall. The governing body is responsible for hall programming, providing recommendations for hall improvements, and serving as a sounding board for student concerns through representation on campus com-mittees. Activities include Finals Food Baskets, Christmas party, a sex education program, a project for Bethany Home, Faculty Children's Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Fest and a Quad party.
Officers elected in the fall
Adviser: Christina Lorge-Grover
Phone: 794-2686
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Greek Life

Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA)
GAMMA promotes pro-active and progressive programming regarding the mature management of alcoholic beverages within the Greek System at Augustana College.
Adviser: Amy Mynaugh
Phone: 794-2695

Fraternities
Alpha Sigma Xi (Alpha Sig)
Alpha Sigma Xi aims to develop a brotherhood and provide a social outlet as well as a support system for our members.
President: David Wunderlich
Vice President: Derek Walker
Secretary: Scott Cooney
Treasurer: Erik Anderson
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Beta Omega Sigma (BOS)
Beta Omega Sigma is dedicated to enriching its members with experience in their years at Augustana College and beyond. This is accomplished through service, social, and vocational opportunities, using the advantages of Augustana College. The Brothers of Beta Omega Sigma strive for a cooperative bond within the Greek System as well as the Administration and Faculty of Augustana College, to insure not only its continual growth towards excellence as a Social Fraternity, but also for its Brothers.
President: Todd Britt
Vice President: Scott Ott
Secretary: Billy Grunde
Treasurer: Brian Spring
Advisor: Glenn Robinson
Phone: 794-7253
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Delta Omega Nu (DON)
Delta Omega Nu aims to provide its members with a well-rounded college experience, with an emphasis on its social, academic, and philanthropic aspects.
President: Elliott Tinnes
Vice President: Julius Gylys
Secretary: Kevin Rach
Treasurer: Dave Yonk
Advisor: Norm Moline
Phone: 794- 7303
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Gamma Alpha Beta (GAB)
Organized in 1917, in order to promote the spirit of brotherhood among those students at Augustana College desirous of enjoying the benefits of congenial social activities and to foster the true Augie spirit.
President: Nick DeMarchi
Vice-President: Petar Tomicic
Treasurer: Nick Cosentino
Secretaries: Alex Rathe and Andrew Schweitzer
Contact: Student Activities
Phone: 794-2695
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Omicron Sigma Omicron (OZO)
Omicron Sigma Omicron is a social fraternity that stresses individualism and organizes social outlets and ways to escape from the daily routine. The OZOs seek to improve continual growth towards a strong brotherhood.
President: Josh Ruffner
Vice President: John Hayes
Treasurer: Ian Gustafson
Secretary: Sean Williams
Advisor: Student Activities
Phone: 794-2695
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Phi Omega Phi (Poobah)
Phi Omega Phi is an organization designed to support and encourage its members in all aspects of life. The brothers of Phi Omega Phi rely on each other and the organization as a whole while striving for excellence in everything that is attempted.
President: Breck Westerly
Vice-President: Nathan Lutz
Secretary: Brian Kerr
Treasurer: Dan Rukavina
Advisor: Dr. Dara Wegman-Geedey
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Sororities
Chi Alpha Pi (CAP)
Chi Alpha Pi is a Greek organization founded in 1976, that strives to promote unity and everlasting friendships between its members, as well as academic excellence on the campus at Augustana College.
President: Andi Golden
Vice-President: Nicole Martinus
Secretary: Laura Cygan
Treasurer: Katie McTavish
Parliamentarian: Clare Webster
Advisor: Christie Anderson
Phone: 794-8613
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Chi Omega Gamma (COG)
Chi Omega Gamma was founded in 1925. This organization fosters growth and independence through the promotion of individuality. The women of Chi Omega Gamma, also known as COG, participate in many different academic and social activities throughout the year including Homecoming, Dance Marathon, and various other volunteer opportunities.
President: Sarah Baumgartner
Vice-President: Paulina Jakubczak
Treasurer: Megan Gullickson
Advisor: Beth Swanson
Phone: 794-7176
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Delta Chi Theta (Delta Chi)
Delta Chi Theta is a social organization that recognizes the importance of service, leadership, academics and genuine friendship on Augustana's campus.
President: Brittany Griganavicius
Vice President: Jenny Buchholtz
Treasurer: Stacey Anderson
Adviser: Dr. Jayne Rose
Phone: 794-7586

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Phi Rho
The members of the Phi Rho sorority pride themselves in their founding principles, which are betterment of school and community, growth as an individual, and the establishment of faith in God. Phi Rho acts as a family for its members and fosters life long friendships through social gatherings, personal growth opportunities, and service projects.
President: Julia Hogren
Vice-President: Jenny Carlson
Co-Secretary: Emily Charlesworth & Jaime Mieszala
Treasurer: Sarah Hauser
Advisor: Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren
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Sigma Kappa Tau (KT)
The ladies of Sigma Kappa Tau feel that campus and community involvement is an integral part of the college experience. They support each other’s interests and celebrate the diversity of our involvement. On average, the women are actively involved in campus organizations ranging from academics, service, sports and more.
President: Jessi Spinder
Vice-President: Kristen Krakovec
Secretary: Sarah Garthe
Treasurer: Rose Davidson
Advisor: Dr. Darrin Good
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Sigma Pi Delta Sorority (Speed)
Sigma Pi Delta, establish in 1908, was the first sorority on the Augustana Campus. The symbol of the Speeds is the snowflake and motto is "Individually Unique, Together Complete," because we pride ourselves on being individuals who each bring something beneficial to the group to help all of the members learn and grow together. Through-out the school year we participate in social, service, intramurals and other school events.
President: Tess Lawrence
Vice-President: Cambria Cook
Secretary: Abby Munson
Treasurer: Ashley Biess
Adviser: Pastor April Johnson
Phone: 641-521-2157
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Honorary Departmental Organizations

Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society (Sociology)
Alpha Kappa Delta is an international sociology honor society. The Illinois chapter is known as Omicron of Illinois. Alpha Kappa Delta recognizes seniors majoring in the department who have shown excellence in the study of sociology.
Adviser: Dr. Peter Kivisto
Phone: 794-7296

Alpha Psi Omega (Theater)
Alpha Psi Omega is the national theatre honor society. Here on campus, this group strives to promote theatre and community through various performances and service projects.
President: Kevin Wender
Vice-President: Brian Bengtson
Secretary: Katie McCarthy
Treasurer: Meghan Leahy
Advisor: Mr. Jeff Coussens
Phone: 794-7320
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Beta Beta Beta (Biology)
Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honor Society is an honor society for those students who dedicate themselves to improving the overall understanding and appreciation of Biology, while also striving to achieve further knowledge of the subject through scientific research and individual student projects.
President: Tom Goebel
Vice-President: Sunshine Pavez
Secretary: Stephanie Dillard
Treasurer: Nicole Nelson
Historian: Maciej Zawierucha
Adviser: Dr. Kevin Geedey
Phone: 794-3437
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Eta Sigma Phi (Classics)
Eta Sigma Phi is the national honor society for Classics, recognizing and fostering achieve-ment, both curricular and extra-curricular, in Classics.
President: Aaron Burns
Advisor: Dr. Emil Kramer
Phone: 794-7578
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Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography)
Gamma Theta Upsilon furthers professional interest in geography and to advance the status of geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation.
Adviser: Dr. Reuben Heine
Phone: 794-7318

Phi Alpha Theta (History)
This is an international honor society. Students are invited to join based on their history coursework and gpa. Phi Alpha Theta is the largest accredited honor society in the United States
President: Ben Locke
Vice-President: Tom Geraci
Adviser: Dr. David Ellis
Phone: 794-7363
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Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
Pi Mu Epsilon is an organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions.
Adviser: Dr. Douglas Nelson
Phone: 794-7749

Psi Chi (Psychology)
Psi Chi is a national honor society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests, and who meet the minimum qualifications. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS).
Adviser: Dr. S.A. Fenwick
Phone: 794-7355
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Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Physical Science)
Sigma Gamma Epsilon is a national honor society that recognizes and promotes schol--arship and professionalism in earth sciences. To be eligible, a student must main-tain at least a 3.0 gpa in all earth science courses and an overall gpa of 2.67. Activities include regular meetings. Officers perform duties such as writing the weekly Geology Department newsletter and helping to organize field trips and meetings of the Udden Geology Club.
Adviser: Dr. Michael Wolf
Phone: 794-7304
Adviser: Dr. Jeffrey Strasser
Phone: 794-7218

Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics)
Advisor: Cecilia Vogel
Phone: 794-3403

Sigma Tau Delta (English)
Sigma Tau Delta promotes interest in literature and the English language and fosters the disci-pline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing. The society was founded in 1924; the Pi Phi chapter on the Augustana campus was chartered in 1987. Membership is by invitation to English majors for distinguished work in writing and in literary criticism.
Contact: Dr. David Crowe
Phone: 794-7607

Honorary Organizations

Aristeia Honor Society
Augustana's first-year student honor society recognizes academic excellence. Membership requires all A grades (A+, A or A-) during one of the first three terms at Augustana.
Adviser: Stephen Backmeyer
Phone: 794-7502

Kappa Delta Pi
Adviser: Dr. Jack Garrett

Mortar Board
The purpose is to uphold the ideals of this National Honor Society. We do different activities throughout the year that include service, leadership, and scholarship. Our national service project has the theme "reading is leading" and we work to emphasize the importance of reading by holding a trick-or-read party in October, by reading at libraries, etc. We have also made Valentine's Day cards for retirement communities, we have held socials, and we work each year to pick the next year's group of students.
President: Josh Lyphout
Vice President: Christiane Morton
Secretary: Hannah Brasch
Treasurer: Laura Wittland
Adviser: Dr. Ellen Hay
Phone: 794-7311
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The National Order of Omega
The Sigma Beta chapter of the Order of Omega is a Greek academic and leadership honor society recognizing those students who have attained a high level of academic achievement.
President: Krista Carlson
Contact: Amy Mynaugh
Phone: 794-2695

Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)
As a national leadership honor society, ODK recognizes junior and senior students and faculty who, in addition to excelling in scholarship, have demonstrated exceptional leader-ship in other campus or community activities. No more than three percent of the students may be elected to this local circle.
President: Meghan Hayes
Vice-President: Ben Locke
Secretary: Angie Mitchum
Treasurer: Laura Luloff
Adviser: Dr. Dan Lee
Phone: 794-7258
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Phi Beta Kappa, Zeta Chapter of Illinois
This national academic honor society recognizes scholarly achievement, character, integrity and independence. To be eligible, a student must have a minimum of 90 credits in liberal arts and sciences, have completed a major (or its equivalent) in a "liberal" discipline with at least 17 credits in upper-division courses, and be in the upper 20% of the graduating class. Students meeting these minimums are care-fully screened in their graduation year, and approximately half of those eligible are elected. A detailed description of election conditions /procedures is available from the Dean's Office.
Contact: Dr. Douglas Nelson
Phone: 794-7749
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Interest Groups

Sociology Club
An academically focused group of students interested in the discipline of sociology. We are committed to further enhancing our education experience through speaker and lectures, community outreach, and off-campus observation.
Adviser: Dr. Marsha Smith
Phone: 794-7270

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Performing Arts Organizations

Augustana Chamber Singers
The Augustana Chamber Singers is a small ensemble that performs primarily a cappella chamber works from madrigals to vocal jazz. Performances include a traditional Lessons and Carols program in December and a concert in the spring as well as campus and community events throughout the year.
Adviser: Dr. Jon Hurty
Phone: 794-7233

Augustana Choir
Augustana Choir is an academic choir that students register and receive credit for. The Augustana Choir serves the community of Augustana and the Quad Cities by providing excellence in choral music.
President: Angela Mitchum
Co-Vice President: Amy Keipert
Co-Vice President: Howard Eckdahl
Advisor: Dr. Jon Hurty
Phone: 794-7233
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Augustana Concert Band
This band provides concert band playing experience for all interested students, and can be a credit or non-credit course. The band rehearses twice weekly and presents a concert every term.
Adviser: Dr. Rick Jaeschke
Phone: 794-7343
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Augustana College Theater (ACT)
ACT presents a major mainstage production each term, as well as an annual series of short plays directed and designed by students. Aud-itions are open to all Augustana students and any student is welcome to participate on construction or running crews. College credit in Fine Arts can be earned through significant work on a mainstage production. The theatre program is a division of the speech communication and theatre arts department.
Adviser: Mr. Jeff Coussens
Phone: 794-7320

Augustana Dance Company
The purpose of the Augustana Dance Company is to introduce culture and art through the creativity of dance to the Augustana community as well as the Quad Cities. This organization provides an opportunity to be involved creatively in the choreography, presentation, and performance of dance.
President: Katie Giambeluca
Vice-President: Christen Cleveland
Secretary: Shaina Bengtson
Treasurer: Kori Cline
Advisor: Margaret Ellis
Phone: 794-7333
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Augustana Inspirational Gospel Choir
Augustana Inspirational Gospel Choir aims to promote the spiritual promotion and encouragement to the Augustana community and the Quad City area through ministry of music. We are not here for personal attention or gain, but to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
President: Trisha Fain
Vice-President: Katie Gandhi
Leaders: Annie Chang, Davita Carter, Ashley Liggett, Jeff Trask, Ashley Mulligan
Adviser: Pastor April Johnsonn
Phone: 794-7430
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Augustana Jazz Ensemble
Students are provided the opportunity to study, perform and create jazz in its many forms and to present this music to interested audiences both on campus and in the metropolitan area. Auditions are open to all students.
Faculty Adviser: Steven Grismore
Phone: 794-7239
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Augustana Pep Band
A fun-loving group of instrumentalists who show their school spirit by playing at football and basketball games, the Pep Band is open to anyone who wants to come have fun playing his or her instrument.
President: Maureen Harkins
Vice-President: Brian Kling
Librarian: Kim Studer
Advisor: Dr. James Lambrecht
Phone: 794-7424

Augustana Symphonic Band
The Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly Augustana Concert Band) is the oldest musical organization on campus, created in 1874. The Band performs a wide variety of music written for band and wind ensembles, as well as 7-15 concerts a year, including a spring tour. Auditions are held in the fall and are open to all students. Activities include performing six concerts and serving as Pep Band at all home football and basketball games.
Adviser: Dr. James Lambrecht
Phone: 794-7424
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Augustana Symphony Orchestra
The 85-member orchestra presents four programs yearly, performs the representative orchestral repertory, and accompanies the Handel Oratorio Society.
Contact: Dr. Daniel Culver
Phone: 794-7233
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Augustana Women's Ensemble
This ensemble is comprised of students from across campus. Augustana Women's Ensemble provides an opportunity to develop musical skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation of various styles of choral music. Performances include traditional concerts on campus each term along with a variety of campus and community activities throughout the year.
Contact: Ms. Sonja Hurty
Phone: 794-7804

Collegiate Chorale
Through participation in Collegiate Chorale, students develop musical skills and understanding of choral music through study and performance of varied repertoire. Performances include traditional concerts on campus each term along with a variety of campus and community activities throughout the year.
Director: Dr. Michael Zemek
Phone: 794-7656
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Handel Oratorio Society
Open to all college and Quad City residents, the Handel Oratorio Society consists of a 250 voice chorus and 75 piece orchestra which performs Handel's Messiah in December and another oratorio in the spring.
Adviser: Dr. Jon Hurty
Phone: 794-7233
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HeyWire Productions
Heywire provides the Augustana community with fast-paced, original, comedic entertainment, primarily improvisational and sketch comedy. We enjoy cooking up comedy for many events on campus, as well as our own numerous Improv jams, and have been serving up the laughs for eight years and counting. Catch HeyWire at such gags as Mr. Augustana, the UMOC Auction, the homecoming Talent Show, Dance Marathon, and our own End-of the Year Show, where we perform for your guffaws one last time. HeyWire - The best free entertainment money can buy.
President: Nathan Klaus
Adviser: Megan Kelly
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Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble
The Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble is a select women's ensemble for the singer who wishes to develop advanced choral skills. Performances include traditional concerts on campus each term along with a variety of campus and community activities throughout the year.
Advisor: Dr. Michael Zemek
Phone: 794-7233
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Martini Swingers
The Martini Swingers is a swing dance club created to teach swing and other social dances (like Latin and Ballroom) free to the Augustana Community, and to encourage them to experience and share the joy of learning and performing these styles of dance. We're a laid back and friendly group, open to dancers of all levels of experience. Performance opportunities are available to those who wish to participate (examples include dancing for the Homecoming Show, the Mr. Augustana Competition, the Spring Swing Showcase, and various community events), but everyone is invited to attend our free weekly lessons and open dance floor.
President: Stephanie Ewing & Timothy Ade
Vice President: Kat Vandervennet & Megan Ferris
Secretary: Jessica Spitzer
Treasurer: Cindy Lau
Adviser: Elma "Mooch" Gay
Phone: 794-7655
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Opera @ Augustana
Opera@Augustana provides opportunities for singers to explore some of the lighter operatic repertoire. Students who enjoy the combination of singing and acting are encouraged to audition early in the fall term.
Director: Dr. John Pfautz
Phone: 794-7344
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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha is a national music fraternity. The object of this fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit, the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students, the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater. Upholding these ideals, the Zeta Beta chapter at Augustana continues to encourage service and fellowship through music.
President: Clyde Walter
Vice-President: Jeffrey LaRocque
Secretary: Christopher Kassl
Treasurer: Joshua Youngs
Adviser: Dr. James Lambrecht
Phone: 794-7424
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Sigma Alpha Iota
SAI is a national, professional music fraternity for women, which promotes music and related activities throughout the campus and community with a focus on service. It is not limited to majors.
President: Jess Schlueter
Vice Pres of Membership: Julianne Medel
Vice Pres of Ritual: Shannon Pahl
Treasurer: Melissa McKenna
Advisors: Sangeetha Rayapati & Dr. Susan Stone
Phone: 794-7238
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Multicultural Dance Troupe (UNYK)
The Multicultural Dance Troupe consists of members from various ethnic backgrounds who perform a variety of dances designed to uphold the positive image of Augustana and everything for which the college stands. The group performs shows on- and off-campus during the school year.
President: Susan Forsell
Adviser: Dr. Dave Smigo
Phone: 794-7247
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Professional & Departmental Organizations

Advertising Developers (ADs)
The ADs group at Augustana is a chapter of the AAF (American Advertising Federation), a national professional organization, dedicated to the development of student understanding of advertising and marketing communication. The chapter focuses on the professional development of its members through programming, networking, portfolio building, social functions, and mentorship. Programming includes preparation of a competitive case study for the National Student Advertising Competition, professional speakers, analyzing commercials, and practical experience.
President: Michelle Neptune
Vice-President: Pamela Larson
Membership Directors: Kelly Morgan & Jonathon Schultz
Advisor: Doug Tschopp
Phone: 794-7426
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American Chemical Society (ACS)
This nationally affiliated society helps familiarize students with chemistry careers, special areas of interest within the field, and current news. Activities include a Chemistry Open House during National Chemistry Week, performing chemical demonstrations at local grade schools, speakers on topics of interest, field trips to local sites of interest concerning chemistry, pizza parties, picnics, and barbecues.
President: Haroon Hussain
Vice President: Charles Serrano
Secretary: Zak Rajput
Treasurer: Max Petersen
Advisor: Mary Ellen Biggin
Phone: 794-3467
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American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
ACDA strives to educate future music teachers and choral musicians about teaching choral music. This is a national organization. ACDA meet once a week and discuss issues related to choral music. ACDA also brings in guest speakers as well as coordinate special experiences for choral students in the community.
Student Advisors: Amy Keipert & Danielle Oester Conducting & Literature Coordinator: Kyle Severson Activities Coordinator: Howard Eckdahl Advisor: Dr. Michael Zemek Phone: 794-7656

American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
American String Teachers Association is a pre-professional teacher organization that is designed to give students the opportunities and experiences necessary for becoming an informed and knowledgeable string teacher, whether it be in a private lesson situation or a public school in the future.
President: Kelly Helmich
Vice President: Stephanie Faraci
Secretary/Treasurer: Heather Lofdahl
Advisor: Dr. Janina Ehrlich
Phone: 794-7299

Augustana Accounting Association
The mission of the Augustana Accounting Association is to inform Augustana students of the many opportunities in the field of accounting after college, as well as to assist accounting majors in the difficult process of deciding what they would like to do with their degree after graduation.
President: Missy Bumbales
Vice-President: Emily Gang
Treasurer: Andy McCarter
Secretary: Jackie Fox
Adviser: Dr. Pamela Druger
Phone: 794-7394
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Augustana Artisans
Artisans' purpose is to appreciate, create and share the love of art. A focal point is to pro-mote exhibitions of Augustana student art, especially in the library coffeeshop. This club is open to all interested students; the only requirement is an interest in art. The club meets weekly to work on art projects or workshops. Art sales are held to raise money for charities.
Co-Presidents: Nicole Smith & Jessica Merchant
Adviser: Rowan Schusseim-Anderson
Phone: 794-7490

Augustana Mathematics & Computer Science Club
The purpose of Mathematics and Computer Science Club allows math and computer science majors to get together and discuss math related issues and organize professional events and meet with other professionals. President: Kevin Young
Vice-President: Katie Luehrs
Advisor: Dr. Douglas Nelson
Phone: 794-7749

Augustana Physics and Engineering Society
The physics club is dedicated to the advancement of physics related to education of the Augustana community outside of the class-room setting. Through demonstrations, projects and talks, we seek to raise awareness of what's happening in the field of physics.
President: Laura Luloff
Vice-President: Gabriel Caceres
Secretary: Alaina Orwitz
Treasurer: Jessica Belle
Adviser: Dr. Cecilia Vogel
Phone: 794-3404
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Augustana Student Education Association
This organization encourages student interest and involvement in education with discussions concerning teaching trends, professional opportunities and current issues affecting future educators. Goals include development of a professional attitude and exposure to relevant ideas and experiences. Activities include hosting a speaker on writing across the curriculum, videos, a trip to the Illinois State Reading Convention and an annual picnic and senior banquet.
Adviser: Dr. Mike Schroeder
Phone: 794-7283

Student Speech-Hearing Association (ASSHA)
ASSHA is a Communication, Sciences, and Disorders department-based organization that participates in clinic and community service opportunities as well as providing opportunities for members to hear from professional and other Speech-Language Pathologists
President: Melanie Green & Megan Gresholdt Vice-President: Alyssa Wilson
Secretary: Sarah Borge
Treasurer: Jamie Boehm
Adviser: Dr. Allison Haskill
Phone: 794-7388
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Business Club
Augustana Business Club is a student-run organization that involves learning experiences and opportunities through business for students of all majors. Students interact with employees and business leaders from various industries. This club provides Augustana students with the information and opportunities required for success in career development by establishing an interactive, professional atmosphere through educational resources and corporate involvement.
President: Rafael Romero
Vice-President: Eric Janssen
Secretary: Kari Reynolds
Adviser: Karen Petersen
Phone: 794-7456

Club Ed
Club Ed is the education department's academic/social organization. It provides education majors and department members with social outings, workshops and child-oriented service projects. The club facilitates an atmosphere in which education majors can congregate out-side of the class-room to investigate additional aspects of becoming an effective teacher.
President: Layne Heling
Secretary: Julie Roy
Adviser: Dr. Mike Schroeder
Phone: 794-7283

Collegia Classica Augustana
Advisor: Dr. Emil Kramer
Phone: 794-7378

Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC)
CMENC is an organization that provides information and opportunities for professional growth in all music careers. Membership is open to both music and non-music majors. Activities include hosting guest speakers on music education techniques, fundraising, and attending the annual convention.
President: Maureen Harkins
Vice-President: Pam Lee
Secretary: Amy Keipert
Treasurer: Tom Ruzinok
Adviser: Dr. Rick Jaeschke
Phone: 794-7343
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Debate Union
The Augustana Debate Union is committed to providing competitive debate opportunities for all students at all levels of experience and participation.
Advisor: Dr. Katherine Lavelle
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Deutsch Klub
The Deutsch Klub introduces and promotes German culture and language within the Augustana community. They show German films, hold lectures, social activities and other events associated with the German culture.
President: Nicole L. Anderson
Adviser: Dr. Kim Vivian
Phone: 794-7606

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French Club
The French Club provides students with the opportunity to speak French and to learn about France and its culture, while also bringing together those interested in French through social activities. Activities include La Table Française - a weekly lunch gathering for speaking French - Christmas caroling, and viewing films.
President: Jaime Fialek
Vice-President: Sondra Seilstad
Treasurer: Anna Renkosiak
Adviser: Kathleen Suchenski
Phone: 794-7663
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Geography Club
The purpose of Geography Club is to aid geography majors, minors, and enthusiasts in learning more about the discipline of geography.
President: Shawn James
Vice President: William Jarrett
Secretary: Mariah Grupp
Treasurer: Samantha Carlson
Adviser: Dr. Reuben Heine
Phone: 794-7325
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History Club
The History Club provides a forum for students to pose historical questions and to seek to answer them outside the classroom. The purpose of the History Club is also to enhance the academic community by providing lectures and activities that bring together students and professors to discuss and analyze historical issues.
President: Ben Locke
Vice President: Tom Geraci
Secretary: Kristin Butnik
Treasurer: Catie Cooper
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Warren
Phone: 794-7467

Lindahl Biology Club
Lindahl Biology Club is open to any student in various aspects of biology. The club sponsors lectures, field trips, and social outreach programs focusing on plants, animals, the environment, and medicine throughout the school year.
President: Heather Moore
Vice President: Kristin Sentman
Secretary: Shaniya Khan
Treasurer: Emily Doemland
Adviser: Dr. Kristin R. Douglas
Phone: 794-3443
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Portuguese Club
Portuguese Club is an organization for anyone who is interested in learning the language Portuguese and the Brazilian culture.
President: Raquel Barros
Vice-President: Eduardo Marquez
Secretary: Kristin Butnik
Treasurer: Amanda Auger
Advisor: Mariano Magalhaes
Phone: 794-1734

Pre-Law Club
Pre-Law Club is not a departmental organization. It is entirely student run and provides the opportunity for students to visit law schools, hear speakers, and to practice for the LSAT together.
Adviser: Dr. David Dehnel
Phone: 794-7235

Psychology Club
Psychology Club is open to people of all majors. The club attempts to incorporate psychology into all aspects of life and academics. They hold service projects and social events, host speakers from different areas of Psychology and go to conferences. They also have social events including movies, ice skating and bowling. President: Lisa Platt
Vice President: Erica Gilmore
Advisor: Dr. Ruth Ann Johnson
Phone: 794-7346
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Scandinavian Club
The Scandinavian Club is a student/faculty organization which encourages the study of Scandinavian languages and culture. Activities include a yearly visit to the 19th-Century Swedish settlement in Bishop Hill, participation in the Midwest Scandinavian Retreat in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and numerous on-campus events. They meet approximately once a week to discuss upcoming activities. Over the past year, they've gone on trips to Scandinavian festivities and held festivals of their own. They held two dinner meetings to outline possibilities for Scandinavian Studies majors.
Elections are held in the Fall.
Contact: Dr. Larry E. Scott
Phone: 794-7329
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Spanish Club
Since 1965, the Augustana Spanish Club has given students the opportunity to practice the Spanish language and to explore Spanish, Latin American, and Hispanic-American culture in a non-academic setting. It is open to all students, faculty and staff interested in any aspect of the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Members may participate in several social as well as cultural activities throughout the year. Activities include a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Day, Independence Day Celebration of Central American countries, Homecoming participation, a Christmas party, Latin dance lessons, traditional foods and festivals, Spanish movie presentations, a Chicago trip, Pan-American Day celebration, and attending and sponsoring cultural events.
President: Elisabeth Rutkowski
Advisor: Ana Borderia-Garcia
Phone: 794-7330
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Udden Geology Club
Named in honor of the famous 19th century geologist and Augustana College professor, J.A. Udden, the Udden Geology Club meets informally each week for presentations and lectures in topics of geological interest by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers. In addition, the club sponsors local geology field trips on Saturdays as well as three major field trips each year. Recent trips have traveled to places such as southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, northern Wisconsin and Michigan, Minnesota, Death Valley, central Arizona, and Big Bend National Park. Anyone interested in the earth sciences is invited to participate in meetings and field trips.
President- Dan Hadley
Vice President- Rebecca Saunders
Treasurer- Kristi Lyles
Adviser: Dr. Jeffrey Strasser
Phone: 794-7218

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Religious Organizations

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Service Groups

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Social Awareness

Amnesty International
The club is part of the larger Amnesty International organization seeks to raise awareness about and take action against human rights abuse around the world.
Co-Presidents: Katie Behrendt & Danielle Suiks
Advisor: Dr. Peter Kivisto

Augustana College Republicans
College Republicans are dedicated to promoting the ideals and candidates of their party to the Augustana Community. College Republicans is also for students interested in participating in local and national political activities as well as social events.
Advisor: Dr. Glenn Robinson
Phone: 794-7253
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Community Health Outreach Organization (ACHOO)
The mission of ACHOO provides health awareness and promote outreach to both students of Augustana College and the surrounding community. This is done through community service projects as well as promoting the sponsorship of programs for youth who are members of groups under-represented. Some of the events we have sponsored include a glasses drive, melanoma walk, organ donation awareness, and Smile Train fundraiser.
President: Kristin Sentman
Vice-President: Mary Messenger
Secretary: Ashley Caravelli
Treasurer: Ben Grace
Advisor: Dr. Dara Wegman-Geedey
Phone: 794-3445
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Augustana International Club
The Augustana International Club promotes understanding and cultural exchange among foreign and American students at Augustana. Open to all students, faculty and staff, it represents about 20 foreign students from 14 countries. Activities include trips to locations of historic interest and major mid-western cities, multicultural events, travel programs, holiday events, ethnic dinners and recreation.
President: Andreas Henninger
Adviser: Mr. Stephenen Backmeyer
Phone: 794-7502
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Augustana International Relations Union (IRU)
The Augustana International Relations Union seeks to promote peaceful international relations, enhance global cooperation, and expand understanding of diverse world cultures through discussion, public forums and interactive educational programs. IRU organizes student participation in simulated international organizations and diplomatic negotiations, schedule informative programs focused on contemporary international issues, and catalyze informed debate on critical global controversies.
Adviser: Dr. Jim Winship
Phone: 794-7214
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Right To Life
The stated purpose of this organization is to promote and educate the right-to-life from conception until natural death. It publicly and peacefully expresses concern for unborn human life, discusses abortion-related issues, and supports other local pro-life and abortion alternative organizations.
President: Peter Eckardt
Vice-President: Jessica Merchant
Secretary: River Stanford
Treasurer: Angelique Clark
Advisor: Dennis Hurd
Phone: 794-7309
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Students for Responsible Reproductive Decisions ( VOICES)
An organized group which advocates healthy childbearing and effective family planning; participates in political issues supporting reproductive choice to women; raises aware-ness of social issues such as abortion and adoption, and disperse information regarding access to infertility treatments.
Adviser: Dave Dehnel
Phone: 794-7235

Vegetarian Society
The Augustana Vegetarian Society supports Vegetarians and Vegans on campus with different activities and promotes the improvement of different food service options.
President: Kristin Maki
Vice-President: Danielle Duchene
Secretary: Lisa Huntsha
Treasurer: Melissa Johansen
Advisor: Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren
Phone: 794-7718
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Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. At the college level, students are paired with citizens in the community with disabilities, in hopes of establishing a lasting friendship. Throughout the year, the members of Best Buddies get together for group outings and various activities.
President: Niccole Kleeman
Co Vice-President: Lindsay Laatsch & Samantha Wong
Secretary: Ashley Fuqua
Treasurer: Krista Carlson
Adviser: Dr. Jayne Rose
Phone: 794-7586

Colleges Against Cancer
The purpose of Colleges Against Cancer is to raise advocacy, and education about cancer. It is also a main fundraiser on campus and sponsors Relay for Life through the American Cancer Society.
President: Megan Brickey
Vice-President: Nina DeJoy
Advisor: Ann Gordon
Phone: 794-7615

College Democrats
College Democrats seeks to promote political awareness on campus. The group supports Democratic candidates, hosts speakers on campus, attends conferences, and holds group social activities and fundraisers.
President: Kristin Maki
Vice President: Jolene Fritz
Adviser: Dr. Margaret Farrar
Phone: 794-7286
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Fair Trade Matters
President: Colleen Jaycox
Advisor: Dr. Esteban Loustaunau and Dr. Magalhaes
Phone: 794-7674, 794-7731

Global Affect
Global Affect exists for students who have an interest in the environment, whether it is helping to preserve it or to just enjoy doing activities within it. Their purpose is to work toward environmental preservation in a sustainable ecosystem through education and non-violent action. The organization helps with recycling for the residence halls, has campus/community clean-ups, and brings environmental issue awareness to the campus. Members also go on spelunking, wall climbing, and camping trips.
President: Rebecca Saunders
Vice-President: Christina Vandre
Secretary: Anna Vandervlugt
Treasurer: Kristin Sentman
Adviser: Jason Koontz
Phone: 794-3442
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity works with the Quad City affiliate of Habitat for Humanity to build houses in the Quad City Area and to raise awareness about homelessness. The group also performs community service and numerous fundraising activities.
President: Kyle Wood
Vice-President: Brianne Weyers
Treasurer: Jackie Fox
Secretary: Emily Weller
Advisor: Dr. Pam Druger

Latinos Unidos
Latinos Unidos attempts to both celebrate and educate the campus about the Latino/Hispanic culture. The group is also actively involved in the local Quad Cities community. They volunteer at local elementary schools and the Boys and Girls Club while also giving presentations to 7th through 12th graders about the importance of a college education. The group is open to all students who wish to join.
President: Carmen Carrizales
Vice-President: Cristal Rios
Treasurer: Xochitl Lopez
Secretary: Kim Hernandez
Advisor: Esteban Loustaunau
Phone: 794-7674
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PRISM: Augustana Gay/Straight Alliance
PRISM, formerly known as Augustana Gay/Straight Alliance, is geared toward celebrating and bringing awareness to the diversity of Augustana campus and its surrounding community, especially in the terms of sexual orientation and gender expression. All students who wish to participate in fun, innovative programs and activities are encouraged to do so. Activities include weekly meetings, a quarterly program development for campus forums that deal with homosexuality and trips to other college campuses to participate in educational programming and social activities.
President: Liz Oller
Vice-President: Audi Rush
Treasurer: Amy Gallagher
Advisor: James Simonson
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Promoting Alcohol Responsibility Through You (P.A.R.T.Y.)
P.A.R.T.Y. promotes the responsible use or non-use of alcohol on and/or off campus by providing educational programming, written sources, and non-alcoholic centered activities.
President: Stephanie Hortsman
Vice-President: Rebecca Cook
Secretary: Christopher Tou
Treasurer: Nicole Anderson
Adviser: Danielle "Izzy" Clarizio
Phone: 794-2686
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Social Groups

The Ladies of Vital Essence (L.O.V.E.)
Ladies of Vital Essence, established in 1980, serve to promote unity and diversity among women. Our organization is open to all women with a strong mind, determined will, and elegant character. The Ladies of Vital Essence promote unity among all women through love, respect, dedication, participation and honor. We express this through social and service events throughout the Augustana community. We are a sisterhood that conducts it self with the highest levels of academic integrity, leadership, and maturity. President: Tiffany Curry
Vice-President: Lisa Johnson
Treasurer: Melissa Bumbales
Secretary/Historian: Jamie Haney
Advisors: Nikki Smith & Dean April Johnson
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Majestic Gents
Majestic Gents was formed in 1979 to promote a positive multi-cultural image on and off campus to give service to the surrounding neighborhoods as well as be an alternative to Greek life.
President: Desmond Cunningham
Vice-President: Chris Donelson
Secretary: Brandon Anderson
Treasurer: Justin Bertland
Adviser: Eric Rowell
Phone: 794-7575
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Majestic Hearts
The Majestic Hearts formed the organization to promote unity and diversity among women on the Augustana campus. We are affiliated with the Majestic Gents and perform volunteer activities, social, and academic.
President: Christina Garrett
Vice-President: Jennifer Rubio
Secretary: Vanessa Miranda
Treasurer: Ashley Hardaway
Adviser: Eric Rowell
Phone: 794-7575
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The Order of Phoenix
The Order of Phoenix is a multi-cultural service and social organization for males at Augustana College. We serve to promote cultural diversity on campus and bring a positive and healthy change within the Augustana community by participating in fundraisers and volunteer activities. We seek to build the bonds of brotherhood between the members of The Order of Phoenix.
President: Kyle Wood
Vice-President: Adam Dola
Secretary: Matt Pautz
Treasurer: Emanuel Balleno
Advisor: Jeter Smith
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