About clubs and student organizations
Western Oregon University encourages membership in student organizations and clubs as a great way to enhance a students experience while attending the university. There are many various organizations and clubs on campus that reflect a wide range of interests. Club activities may encompass but are not limited to a student’s interest in popular culture, sports, academics, politics, religion, multicultural diversity, as well as service and social events.
Club SportsClub and intramural sports promote athletic activities ranging from casual fun to fairly competitive events.
For more information on club sports please see the listings with contact information below.
To learn more about intramural sports visit the Campus recreation web page .
Have questions?
If you have questions about an existing organization, are maybe interested in starting a new club, or don't see your organization listed here, please call the
Student Organization Coordinator for the Associated Students of Western Oregon University, at 503-838-8683.
Types of clubs or organizations
Social | Athletic | Religious | Cultural | Educational | Service | Honorary | Political | Advocacy
| Organization |
Advisor |
Phone |
Student contact |
Phone |
| Social |
| Anime Club | Laura Stahman | 503-838-8512 | John Sheythe | 503-917-9713 |
| Boggle Club | Deron Carter | 503-838-8868 | Matt Buche | 971-221-3307 |
| Harry Potter Club | Galen Ciscell | 503-838-8304 | Kelly McMahon | hp_da_wou @hotmail.com |
| PRAXIS | Dean Braa | 503-838-8270 | Francesca Morrison | 503-864-4291 |
Society for
Independent Thought | Patrick Berry | 503-838-8192 | Jessica Bonar | 503-751-4641 |
| Athletic |
| Men’s Soccer | Rod Fretz | 503-391-1090 | Rick Misar | 503-740-7128 |
| Water Polo | Melissa Ineck | 503-838-8860 | Chelsea Fuller | 503-838-6197 |
| Western Oregon Lacrosse |
Aaron Worley | 503-838-8514 | Keith Broyles | 503-490-9164 |
| WOU Crew |
Bob Turner | 503-838-8277 | Gelina Inches | 503-480-9802 |
| WOU Men’s Rugby | Mark Baldwin | 503-838-8089 | Joey Hake | 503-812-5535 |
| WOU Women’s Lacrosse | Maria Bonifacio | 503-838-8236 | Melissa Heideman | 503-705-9449 |
| WOU Women’s Rugby | Mark Baldwin | 503-838-8089 | Erin McNulty | 503-975-4412 |
| Wrestling Club | Mark Girod | 503-838-8518 | Blake Barr | 503-606-2682 |
| Religious |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Ryan West | 503-838-8476 | Carissa Tindle | 503-290-8428 |
| Catholic Campus Ministry | Nancy Ganson | 503-838-8808 | Tom Shafer | 503-845-6746 |
| Fellowship House | Denvy Saxowsky | 503-838-8760 | Ann Bowersox | 503-838-6301 |
| LDSSA | Kurtis Kidd | 503-838-8343 | Ann Zeller | 208-284-2145 |
| Northwest Collegiate Ministries | Kris Dalton | 503-838-8482 | David Perry | 503-302-3061 |
| Cultural |
| Anthropology Society | W.M. Smith | 503-838-8372 | Kelly Hatteberg | 503-838-0194 |
| ASL Club | Debi Duren | 503-838-8729 | Mary DeGroaf | |
| International Club | Neng Yang | 503-838-8424 | Ermie Buncal | 503-999-9893 |
Japanese Culture Club
(Monmouth Taiko) | Warren Allen | 503-838-8266 | Chie Nakagawa | 503-409-7754 |
| MEChA | Anna Hernandez-Hunter | 503-838-8403 | Viri Pozos | 503-838-8403 |
| Multicultural Student Union | Anna Hernandez-Hunter | 503-838-8403 | Viri Pozos | 503-838-8403 |
| Oregon Students of Color Coalition | Dean Braa | 503-838-8270 | Stephanie Patricio | 503-984-5931 |
| Students in German Club | G. Hoobler | 503-838-8715 | Scott Zagar | 503-510-7559 |
| Educational |
| Business and Economics Club | Mark Seabright | 503-838-8359 | Brian Butler | 503-318-0404 |
| CEVA |
Elaina Jamieson | 503-838-8229 | Rochelle Holbert | 503-349-3389 |
| Club Ed |
Caroline Gilbert | 503-838-8534 | April Spradling | 503-507-1934 |
| Forum For Values, Science, and Religion |
Ken Kirby | 503-838-8298 | Melanie Ball | 503-838-1269 |
| French Club |
Christine Ferris | 503-838-8540 | Travis Wright | 503-380-4189 |
| Interpreting Club |
Elisa Maroney | 503-838-8735 | Ben Cavaletto | 503-999-4967 |
| Los Lobos |
Gianna Martella | 503-838-8430 | Thomas Shafer | 503-845-6746 |
| Natural Science Club | Mike LeMaster | 503-838-8136 | Kelly Hatteberg | 503-838-0194 |
| Math Club |
Klay Kruczek | 503-838-8829 | Jen Carmichael | 503-391-6259 |
| Microgravity Flight Team |
William Schoenfeld | 503-838-8165 | Avery Cotton | 503-606-0128 |
Monmouth-Independence
Tenants Union |
Peter Callero | 503-838-8352 | Holly Tucker | 971-218-3030 |
| Model United Nations | Mary Pettenger | 503-838-8301 | Travis Moore | 503-363-9157 |
| Philosophy Club |
Ryan Hickerson | 503-838-8762 | Milly Thiringer | 503-409-6342 |
| Pre-Professional Health Club |
Lonnie Guralnick | 503-838-8863 | Amber Stefani | 503-551-5898 |
| SAGE (Students Advocating Gender Equality) |
Emily Plec | 503-838-8819 | Tiffani McCoy | 541-377-1202 |
| Speech Club |
Emily Plec | 503-838-8819 | Maria Nelson | 503-547-9200 |
| Sports Management Club |
Lynn Lashbrook | 503-445-7105 | Karla Narvaez | 503-703-2343 |
| Triangle Alliance |
Galen Ciscell | 503-838-8304 | Elizabeth Chambers | 503-751-4741 |
| Western Oregon University Psychological Student Association | David Foster | 503-838-8805 | Amanda Miles | 503-803-2573 |
| Service |
| Camp Adventure |
Mary Bucy | 503-838-8794 | Allison Ogden | 541-729-9704 |
| Circle K International |
Denvy Saxowsky | 503-838-8760 | Nikole Allen | 503-856-6216 |
| WOU Environmental Club |
Mary Pettenger | 503-838-8301 | Justin Tomlin | 503-508-0534 |
| WOU Student Volunteers |
Michael Hampton | 503-838-8648 | Jonathan Thaher | 503-606-0680 |
| WOU YMCA |
Darin Silbernagel | 503-838-8176 | Janet Costello | 503-810-3138 |
| Honorary |
| Phi Alpha Delta | Mark Henkels | 503-838-8544 | Aislyn DeCorte | 503-910-1441 |
| Phi Alpha Theta |
John Rector | 503-838-8294 | Kimberli Ranay | 503-560-3445 |
| Sigma Tau Delta |
Marjory Lange | 503-838-8307 | Andrea Forrette | 541-292-0896 |
| Political |
| College Democrats |
Ed Dover | 503-838-8264 | Carl Fisher | 503-751-4619 |
| College Republicans |
Debbie Kenyon | 503-838-8293 | Amber Olson | 503-930-9502 |
| Advocacy |
| Students for Faculty |
Molly Mayhead | 503-838-8536 | Steven Sharp | 541-981-9176 |
Have questions?
If you have questions about an existing organization, are maybe interested in starting a new club, or don't see your organization listed here, please call the
Student Organization Coordinator for the Associated Students of Western Oregon University, at 503-838-8683.
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