Issued by Office of International Student Services Revised January 2010 table of contents
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Student Clubs and Organizations*Asterisk denotes Organizations that are not currently active Service Organizations ASC-US - The ASC-US committee is responsible for repre senting and voicing the students' needs regarding auxiliary services such as Gourmet Dining food services, the bookstore, laundry rooms and the mail room. It coordinates with the director of auxiliary services in order to voice students' con cerns regarding these essential issues. Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) - Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) is a program created to help eliminate cancer by initiat ing and supporting the programs of the American Cancer Society on college campuses. It is a program designed and administered by college students from across the country and is supported by the American Cancer Society. The program is designed to allow students and staff to work through many different channels to eliminate cancer. These channels are our strategic directions - advocacy, cancer education, Relay For Life and survivorship. Commuter Council - This organization is a representative body for commuter students. This group also plans events that relate to the social life and welfare of commuter stu dents and resident students alike. For information: commutercouncil.fdu@gmail.com. FDU American Red Cross Chapter - The FDU American Red Cross Chapter works alongside the local Bergen-Hudson Chapter in order to engage in ongoing and novel service proj ects that seek to impact both the local and international com munity. FDU Green Team - This organization provides a platform for people interested in making the world a better place by recy cling, creating and administering green initiatives and being a platform for change. For information: FDUGreenTeam@gmail.com. MultiCultural Council - The MultiCultural Council serves as the umbrella organization for all cultural student organizations on the Metropolitan Campus. The organization provides cultur al student organizations with a voice in critical campus issues, a forum for discussion of cultural issues concerning all students and a vehicle for affecting change on campus. For information: mccmulticulturalcouncil@yahoo.com.
and maintain a setting of community living that is educational, stimulating, comfortable and secure. For information: rha_fdu@yahoo.com.
For information: fdumetro_sga@yahoo.com. Student Programming Board - This organization coordi nates and implements social, cultural, intellectual, recreation al and educational events for all students. The board provides an outlet for creative and entertaining programs ranging from comedians and musicians, to lecturers, performers, day trips and leadership activities. For information: fdumetro_spb@yahoo.com.
of unity by providing a voice for the activities of the various groups on campus through entertainment such as news pro grams, talk shows, interviews and public service material. For information: tfm_fdu@yahoo.com.
Media Organizations The Equinox Student Newspaper - This bi-weekly student run, edited and printed newspaper provides a means of mass communication and dissemination of student-related news, features, entertainment and opinion, from and throughout the University campus and serves as a forum for varying ideas and opinions of the Metropolitan Campus community. For information: equinoxfdu@gmail.com. Knightscapes - Knightscapes is the Metropolitan Campus' art and literary magazine. Published every semester, Knight scapes strives to enhance and showcase the University's artis- tic and literary community by offering readings, discussions and writing workshops. For information: knightscapes54@gmail.com.
For information: wfdq91_9@hotmail.com. MultiCultural Clubs and Organizations African Heritage Society - The purpose of the organization is to create awareness of African culture, society, people and places in order to diminish the stereotypes associated with the African continent. For information: ahsfdu@yahoo.com. Asian Club - This organization brings together students from many different Asian backgrounds to share information about themselves and their cultures to foster a greater understanding of this ethnic group. For information: fduasianclub@yahoo.com. BARKADA Filipino Club - The goals of the BARKADA Fil ipino Club are to stimulate the academic, cultural and social interests of Filipino-Americans and introduce the Philippine culture to the campus community. For information: barkada_fdu@yahoo.com. Black Men Alliance - The purpose of this organization is to promote an environment that encourages achievement and stresses the importance of academics within the black commu nity and to provide and recognize positive role models for minority students. For information: black_men_alliance@yahoo.com. Caribbean Connection - This organization aims to educate all students by developing a better understanding of Caribbean culture, topics, issues and diversity. Chinese Students Friendship Association (CSFA) - This organization promotes Chinese culture at FDU and enhances a mutual understanding among students from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds'. The organization brings together Chinese students as well as alumni to develop constructive and cooperative relations and support dialogues with local communities. For information: fdumetro_csfa@yahoo.com. Francophone Club - Featuring an environment to speak French, learn about Francophone countries and eat food from around the world, the Francophone Club is open to any stu dent interested in learning more about Francophone countries and their heritage. Haitian Cultural Association - This club's main purpose is to increase awareness and educate the campus about Haitian culture and increase awareness of issues in the Caribbean in general. For information: hcametro_fdu@yahoo.com. Indian Cultural Experience - This organization aims to pro mote Indian culture, heritage and unity through interaction with Indian students and the general campus community by sponsoring a wide variety of events and programs. For information: http://icefdu.org. International Student Association (ISA) - The purpose of the international Student Association (ISA) is to spread, devel op and carry out - in a spirit of fraternity, equality and collab oration - all cultural expressions of the countries it represents. For information: www.isafdu.orgorisafdu@gmail.com. MultiCultural Council - The MultiCultural Council serves as the umbrella organization for all cultural student organizations on the Metropolitan Campus. The organization provides cultur al student organizations with a voice in critical campus issues, a forum for discussion of cultural issues concerning all stu dents and a vehicle for affecting change on campus. For information: mccmulticulturalcouncil@yahoo.com.
For information: fdu.meca@gmail.com. Latin Exchange Organization - The purposes of this organ ization are to promote the cultural exchange and integration among the FDU students and the Morris County community about the rich culture and traditions of the South American continent; as well as to serve as a support organization for the students from different countries. Nubian Ladies Making Vital Progress - The main purpose of this club is to support, encourage, enlighten and praise all women no matter what race. it provides a forum for open and systematic group activities that allow the members to open up their horizons about a wide variety of topics. For information: nubianladies_mvp@yahoo.com. Organization of Latin Americans (OLA) - This organiza tion was established to raise awareness of Latin-American heritage and influence in the community and around the world. It strives to reach out to many groups through the Metropolitan Campus by creating a wide range of programs and service projects. For information: 0Ia2905@hotmail.com. PISA Italian-American Club - The Proud Italian Students Association's (PISA) goal is to spread both the italian language and culture on and off campus. It works closely with many other college Italian clubs throughout the northern and central New Jersey areas, including but not limited to Rutgers Universi ty, William Paterson University, Drew University, Montclair State University and FDU's College at Florham. PISA members regu larly attend meetings and functions of those other clubs. PISA is a member of Amici Della Cultura Italiana (Friends of the Ital ian Culture), a foundation started by Joseph Coccia, a gener ous benefactor who wishes to see the Italian culture passed on to this and future generations. For information: fdupisametro@yahoo.com. Organizations of Faith Christians on Campus - This club provides all FDU students, staff and faculty with a forum for open discussion regarding Christianity, religion and life. The club sponsors Bible studies throughout the semester. Hillel-Jewish Student Union - This union strives to cele brate Jewish heritage and culture. The organization creates programs throughout the academic year, from movie nights to Sabbath dinners and holiday parties. For information: hilleUdu@yahoo.com. Inspirational Gospel Ensemble - The Inspirational Gospel Ensemble allows all FDU students to exhibit and exercise their vocal, instrumental and other musical talents. It works with the Christian Fellowship to bring awareness of God through music and songs. For information: ige_fdu@yahoo.com.
Academic and Professional Clubs and Organizations Accounting Society - This organization's main goal is focused toward informing students about current accounting topics and enhancing professional and career-development skills. In addition, the society promotes friendly relations among faculty, students and alumni as they work with other organizations within FDU. For information: fduaccountingclub@yahoo.com. AS CD Student Chapter - The FDU chapter of the Associa tion for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) brings together students focusing on education. Its programs include lectures, trips and conferences.
For information: chapsfdu@yahoo.com. Communication Honor Society - The purposes of this honor society are' to recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies; stimulate interest in the field of communication by promoting and encouraging professional development among communication majors; to provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication; and to establish and maintain closer relationships and mutual understanding between communication studies faculty and students. For information: upsilon.omegaJhs@yahoo.com. Computer Science Information Technology Club - The purpose of this club is to provide FDU students with a formal venue to gather and work in groups to receive assistance in computer-related technology. Criminal Justice Club - This student association is commit ted to education, excellence and civic service. It is committed to helping students interested in criminal justice build strong networks in the field, providing educational and training opportunities and giving back to students' communities. Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Society This professional organization of inn-keeping and restaurant students engaged in industry, government and education aims to foster the individual welfare of its members, both individu ally and as a group, and to advance the theory of scientific management, wherever it may apply, through research, edu cation and discussion. For information: fdu_hotelsociety@yahoo.com. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) The IEEE student branch provides an opportunity for men and women studying in the field of engineering and technologies to network among their peers, develop social skills for commu nity relations and work on projects together in an academically challenging and friendly environment. Math Club - This club enables students to further explore mathematical topics with their peers and to provide help for struggling students. National Society of Black Engineers - This society provides an outlet for students of color whose career focus is engineer ing. The group's portfolio of activities includes guest lectures, field trips and engineering and leadership conferences. Pre-Health Professional Club - The main purpose of the organization is to provide information and guidance to stu dents of the FDU community who desire to learn about any of the health professions. It offers a wide range of programs from guest speakers to field trips to professional schools. For information: phpfdu@gmail.com. Psychology Club - The purposes and objectives of the Psy chology Club are to foster awareness for the students; to pro mote participation in the field of psychology; to provide information about the field of psychology; to promote aca demic achievement in the field of psychology; and to encour age participation in activities involving psychology. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - The SWE provides an outlet for women studying in the field of engineering and technologies. Networking, information sessions, lectures and conferences are just a few of the opportunities the organiza tion offers its members. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - This organization is a communication vehicle where the FDU student-athletes and the athletic administration discuss the student-athlete experience, while encouraging the involvement and unification of the campus community along with the surrounding commu nities. Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society - This honor society brings together science majors who share a common interest in the biological field. For information: bbbfdu@gmail.com.
Fraternities Alpha Chi Rho - Alpha Chi Rho was founded in 1895 at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. It is a social organization proud of its anti-hazing policies and its long-standing reputa tion as a close and truly diverse brotherhood. Membership is guarded against excessive numbers to promote comradeship and strong affiliation, and it is open to all who possess solid intrinsic worth. For information: fdumetro_axp@yahoo.com. Alpha Phi Alpha - Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University by seven college men who rec ognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. lambda Theta Phi Fraternity Inc. - Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc., the first nationally recognized Latin-Greek organ ization, was founded in December 1975, at Kean College (now University) in New Jersey. Lambda Theta Phi provides the Latino college student with the opportunity to be part of a family with a mission. Sigma lambda Beta - Sigma Lambda Beta International Fra ternity Incorporated is a Latino-based organization with a large multicultural membership. It was founded on April 4, 1986, by 18 diverse men at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. It prides itself on four principles: brotherhood, scholarship, community service and cultural awareness. Sigma Lambda Beta's member ship is nationwide, spanning from the East Coast to the West Coast as well as all four corners of the U.S. Its national mission states: "To nurture and further a dynamic, value-based environ ment which utilizes our historically Latino-based fraternity as a catalyst to better serve the needs and wants of all people." Sigma Pi - Sigma Pi is an NAIC social fraternity, founded in 1892 at Vincennes University. Since then, it has giOwn to more than 120,000 brothers and alumni and continues to grow each year. The Epsilon Xi Chapter was recolonized at the Met ropolitan Campus on January 30, 2005, by a group of gentle men looking for a "new kind of fraternity" This strong group of young men, united in brotherhood, continues to cultivate their fraternal bond and represent the ideals/ethics/principles of Sigma Pi. For information: fdumetro_sigmapi@yahoo.com. Sororities Alpha Epsilon Phi - Alpha Epsilon Phi was founded in Octo ber 1909, and the Phi Xi Chapter at FDU started in September 1987. Alpha Epsilon has built a heritage based on community service, social interaction and academic excellence. For information: aephiatfdu@hotmail.com. Alpha Kappa Alpha - Since 1908, the sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha has responded to the world's increasing com plexity. It continues to empower communities through exem plary service initiatives and progressive programs. For information: fdumetro_aka@yahoo.com. Alpha Sigma Tau - Alpha Sigma Tau is a national collegiate sorority founded on November 4, 1899, at Michigan State Nor mal College (now Eastern Michigan University). Since its foun dation, its members have lived up to the same ideals, "To be active, self-reliant and trustworthy." They are a diverse group of women dedicated to advancing members, serving the commu nity and building lifelong friendships through fulfilling their pur pose, which is "To promote the ethical, cultural and social development of its members." For more than 1 00 years, Alpha Sigma Taus have believed true friendship is forged in tradition. For information astfdu@gmail.com. Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority Inc. - Lambda Theta Alpha (LTA) was founded in 1975 at Kean College (now University) in New Jersey. The goals of this sorority are to promote and main tain high academic standards, leadership and scholastic excel lence. LTA is a community-oriented organization that strives for the advancement of the Latin community. For information: fdumetroJta@yahoo.com. Omega Phi Chi - Omega Phi Chi is a multicultural sorority that was established on November 9, 1988, at Rutgers Univer sity in New Jersey by eight women of Asian, African-American and Latina descent. The eight founding mothers were an active group of young woman leaders who felt the absence of any organization on the Rutgers campus that spoke to their needs across diverse backgrounds, distinct cultural roots and commit ment to womanhood. They came together to found a multicul tural sorority, a different type of organization, that would not be categorized by ethnicity or culture. Zeta Phi Beta - Zeta Phi Beta was founded in January 1920 by five women at Howard University. The sorority currently has chapters in the United States and West Africa. The objectives of the sorority are finer womanhood, sisterly love, academic scholarship and community service. The FDU chapter motto is "Quality Not Quantity." For information: zetaphibetasorority@yahoo.com. Political Clubs and Organizations Amnesty International - Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to pro mote all human rights. Amnesty International is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. It does not support or oppose the views of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights. For information: amnestrymetro@gmail.com. Young Democrats - The purpose of the organization is to unite politically oriented students in an open and intellectual organization. They create awareness of the Democratic cam paign on campus and are committed to increasing political awareness in the surrounding community. They run work shops, lectures and bring speakers from political parties to campus and are open to any political affiliation. For information: youngdemocratsfdu@yahoo.com. FDU College Republicans (FDU-CR) - The Fairleigh Dickin son University College Republicans (FDU-CR) is comprised of students who are dedicated to fostering awareness and alle giance to American principles of government and public service and opposed to political corruption, and who want to promote honest and free electoral methods, encourage public attention to the discussion of government and civic concerns and engage the interest and activity of young voters. For information: fducollegerepublicans@gmailcom.
Sport Clubs Bowling Club - This club is committed to fostering integrity and excellence in academic, social, recreational and competi tive atmospheres through participation in the game of bowl ing. Crew Club - This club practices regular crew races against other schools and universities in the area on the Hackensack River. Cricket Club - This club is open to all FDU students interest ed in the sport of cricket. Instruction is provided for new play ers as well as opportunities for experienced players to further improve their skills. Roller Hockey Club - The purpose of this club is to broaden the horizons of the athletic programs offered at the Metropoli tan Campus by increasing the athletic interest among current and future students in the field of roller hockey. Fine and Performing Arts Clubs Knightscapes - Knightscapes is the Metropolitan Campus' art and literary magazine. Published every semester, Knight scapes strives to enhance and showcase the University's artis tic and literary community by offering readings, discussions and writing workshops. For information: knightscapes54@gmail.com. Motion Defined - Through the integrating teaching of ball room, step, Latin and R&B dance, Motion Defined provides stu dents with a forum for dance in both teaching and learning capabilities. Pri'sizhen - This club provides students with the opportunity for creative expressions through dances, step and stroll. The University Players (TUP) - The University Players (TUP) is the student theater group of the Metropolitan Campus. Membership in TUP is open to all students, faculty and staff who present theatrical performances for the campus commu nity and the public. For information: tup_fdu@yahoo.com. NOTES International Student Reference Directory Directory: legacy legacy -> Chapter sm 1 Heat Exchangers for Heating Applications legacy -> Ivan Allen Jr. Civic Responsibility Essay Contest legacy -> U. S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Selected Accomplishments, 2013 legacy -> Antitrust division legacy -> - legacy -> Scientific Software Group legacy -> Appendix recalling a personal best leadership experience legacy -> Seting up an ip sec vpn legacy -> Latency adtran submission to ntia/rus 4-13-09 Introduction legacy -> Teach 3 Resource Set: Engage Students at All Learning Levels Download 243.3 Kb. Share with your friends:
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