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Clubs and Organizations

The Office of Student Activities encourages students to form and maintain viable organizations that provide opportunities for personal growth and development, support the mission of the University and contribute to the quality of campus life. There are nearly 50 recognized student organizations at Salve Regina. Students who are interested in establishing a new student group should contact the director of student activities at (401) 341-2225.

Accounting and Finance Club

The Accounting and Finance Club works with the accounting and finance programs to explore options for careers in the financial world.

Administration of Justice Club

The Administration of Justice Club engages students interested in administration of justice - including law and law enforcement - by going on outings, holding fundraisers and hosting guest speakers.

American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association is a professional organization for students interested in furthering their study and practice of marketing. The Salve Regina chapter provides marketing resources and education by offering professional development activities and networking opportunities. National competitions and local community service projects not only enhance members' skill and knowledge, but also promote ethical decision-making and responsible citizenship.

Anthropology and Sociology Club

The Anthropology and Sociology Club explores ideas related to the social scientific fields of anthropology and sociology. Members of this group, not exclusively anthropology and sociology majors, participate in meetings, go on trips, attend film screenings and plays, engage in intelligent (and entertaining) conversation and make friends.

Art Guild

The Art Guild is a club for any artist - major, minor or not. The club provides an artistic outlet and network for all students. Our goal is to bring out the creative abilities of the Salve Regina community and help them shine on campus.

ASSIST

ASSIST is a multidimensional student organization devised to bring about the consistent presence of student spirit at events on and off campus. ASSIST is a coalition of like-minded leaders from various segments of the student body. The organization incorporates many majors and extracurricular interests around the common goal of creating a more vibrant, student-centered campus. ASSIST is responsible for creating a livelier and energetic atmosphere at school-hosted events. From competitions to information sessions, ASSIST is there to serve the interests of students by taking care of the little things that make the effort to participate worthwhile.

Best Buddies

Best Buddies works to build friendships with members of the community who have intellectual disabilities.

Campus Activities Board

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a volunteer student organization that supports the mission of the University and meets the needs of its students by providing social, recreational and developmental programs that promote learning and social development. CAB designs and implements a wide range of student activities, including live comedy shows, dances, off-campus trips and recreational activities.

Campus Kitchen

Campus kitchen is a cooking club which encourages students interested in cooking and baking to improve their skills in the kitchen.

Circle K

Dedicated to service, Circle K provides students with many opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community. Various projects are planned throughout the year, such as the Salvation Army soup kitchen, bingo with the elderly and trick or treat from UNICEF.

College Democrats

College Democrats encourages student participation in the democratic process. In weekly meetings, the organization discusses important issues facing the local community and the nation as a whole. Through volunteering within the community, hosting guest speakers and communicating one-on-one with public servants, College Democrats seeks to broaden students' understanding of the government process and develop a better sense of what it means to be a Democrat.

College Republicans

College Republicans gives young conservatives an outlet to share, learn and discuss their beliefs. The organization volunteers for candidates at a local, state and national level, has fun and grows as a community of like-minded friends.

Council for Exceptional Children

The Council for Exceptional Children hosts events for people with special needs.

Cultural and Historic Preservation Club

The Cultural and Historic Preservation Club encourages a strong bond within the major while spreading the mission of preservation to the Salve Regina community.

English Guild

Open to all disciplines, the English Guild enhances the appreciation and understanding of literature, media communications and film through events such as open mic nights and literary field trips.

Environmental Club

The Environmental Club spreads awareness of environmental issues to help us all be better stewards of the earth.

Film Club

The Film Club provides students with the opportunity to express their creativeness by viewing films as well as producing them. Films shown will enhance members' understanding of the art form, and projects will allow members to collaborate with each other.

Gay Straight Lesbian Bisexual Alliance

The Gay, Straight, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance provides a safe place for all to find and give information pertaining to GLBTQ issues, outside social activities and a place for members to communicate easily.

Graphic Design Club (Chapter of AIGA)

This AIGA student group works to educate students outside of the classroom to be prepared for the professional world.

Gymnastics Club

The gymnastics club encourages healthy exercise by providing tumbling, gymnastics and dance opportunities in a safe and supervised environment. The club strives to build a community of camaraderie that encourages sportsmanship, leadership, team-building and fun.

Love146

Love146 raises awareness about child sex slavery and exploitation while creating a strong bond between the members of the group. The club raises funds for safe homes for the victims of this grave injustice. They also strive to educate the Salve Regina and Newport community on child sex slavery and what can be done to eliminate the problem. Love146 holds movie nights, brings speakers to campus and writes to legislatures to influence legislation to protect the victims and eliminate the illegal trafficking of slaves. Love protects, love defends, love restores, love empowers.

Math Club

The Math Club is comprised mainly of math majors and minors. The club attends conferences and competitions, hosts a Math Night for Learning Unlimited, works at Special Olympics and tutors in Middletown and Newport.

Model United Nations

Model United Nations gives interested Salve Regina students the opportunity to become personally involved in world politics and foreign affairs outside the traditional classroom. Club members attend intercollegiate conferences where they represent the position of an actual country during deliberations on a wide range of political, economic, social and environmental issues. The club runs practice simulations, invites guest speakers, takes field trips and prepares its delegation to participate in the upcoming conference.

Mosaic News

Mosaic News is Salve Regina’s student-run newspaper, a source of campus news, sports and entertainment stories. The online version is published biweekly.

MyTurn

MyTurn is a movement of young people who use their power to fight to end the crisis of poverty in the world. This group was established by Flying Kites, an organization helping to raise the standards of care for children in struggling nations such as Kenya. The club works to raise awareness of the poverty the youth of our generation are facing, as well as funds to fight poverty affecting those in struggling nations.

Multicultural Student Organization (MSO)

The Multicultural Student Organization strives to raise awareness about different cultures on campus. The organization hosts multiple events throughout the year in honor of these cultures in order to further educate students and faculty.

Philosophy Club

Not exclusive to philosophy majors and minors, the Philosophy Club explores issues pertinent to today's expanding global interdependency from a philosophical standpoint. It includes the debating of ideas ranging from scientific to theoretical as well as exciting trips to philosophy conferences in the area.

Political Science Club

The Political Science Club is open to all students with an interest in politics. The club offers students a chance to actively participate in their love of politics through group discussions, guest speakers, workshops and other events both on and off campus.

Protect Our Wildlife

An organization with the best interests of animals at heart, Protect Our Wildlife (P.O.W.) strives to raise awareness about the conditions of habitats, natural and manmade, and about the way people treat creatures around the world. In addition to serving as an eye-opener, P.O.W. encourages individuals to come together to form a united front against animal cruelty and injustice, promoting action above all else, even if it be simply telling a friend about a particular event. It is the hope of P.O.W. that one day, the natural order of life will be restored and that one day, humans and animals will live together in a world full of understanding and respect, a world without exploitation and mistreatment. The future lies in your own two hands. What will your course of action be?

Pre-Med Club

The Pre-Med Club is an organization for students interested in pursuing a career in health professions, with a variety of informational meetings, volunteer opportunities and a graduate preparation. The Pre-Med Club is dedicated to helping undergraduates become future leaders in the world of health.

Psychology Club

The Psychology Club aims to develop and enhance the learning experience of students interested in the field of psychology.

Renewal Bible Study

The Renewal Bible Club provides a nondenominational Bible study for everyone.

Salve Medical Assistance

Salve Medical Assistance provides opportunities for all students interested in providing assistance to the medical field through volunteer work and fundraising.

Salve Music Ensemble Club

The Salve Music Ensemble Club gives students the opportunity to sing and play music in an informal atmosphere.

Social Work Club

The Social Work Club works to achieve social justice and equality to all people. The club works locally, nationally and globally to enhance the lives of others.

Special Olympics

Comprised of Salve Regina students, the Special Olympics committee provides volunteers, donations, team spirit and more.

SRU Dance

SRU Dance explores different genres of dance. This exploration of student choreography is showcased at the end of each semester in a public performance for the Salve Regina and surrounding community.

StageFright

StageFright provides the enjoyment and craft of theater to its members and to the Salve Regina community. The group presents opportunities for students to learn about and participate in various aspects of theater through putting on productions and taking part in workshops. The group fosters an appreciation for theater arts through exposure to different theatrical productions throughout the year.

STAND

STAND, the Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, works to ensure human rights around the world.

Student Education Association

The Student Education Association allows education majors to support one another as well as participate in events with local schools.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association serves as the liaison between students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Student Nurse Organization

The Student Nurse Organization contributes to nursing education, provides programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns, and aids in the development of the nurse as a whole.

Surf Club

Learn about local beaches and coastlines through the Surf Club. Get involved and have the opportunity to organize fundraisers, take part in beach cleanups and attend local surf movie premieres while exploring the various aspects of surfing. Meet guest board shapers and surf legends along with other influential surfers in the local community. Beginning and experienced surfers can advance their skills with group lessons and informative meetings. The Surf Club provides an environment where all surfers with diverse abilities can meet and further their knowledge about surfing in and out of the water. Non-surfers welcome.

Tango and Latin Dance Club

This club exposes students to Latin dance techniques and culture.

VIRGO - Volunteers Invested in Reaching and Guiding Others

VIRGO, Volunteers Interested in Reaching and Guiding Others, raises awareness of college mental health issues. Events include self-defense, depression and alcohol screening, domestic violence awareness and stress busters.

Willow Literary Magazine

Willow is Salve Regina's literary journal containing poetry, prose, short stories, photography and art.

WSRU Seahawk Radio

WSRU Radio is Salve Regina's on-campus radio station run by the students, for the students. WSRU has a live audio and video stream from the studio, DJs events year-round, hosts giveaways and creates a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for the Salve Regina community and listeners all across the world. Visit WSRU on Facebook.