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Ad Ink
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| President: |
Erin Funk |
| Advisor(s): |
Lisa Bishop, Jacquie Lamer |
| Mission: |
AdInk is Northwest Missouri State University's student-run club, always striving to offer students access to career opportunities related to advertising, marketing and media. |
| Purpose: |
AdInk's primary purpose is to expose as many interested students to the workings of the business of advertising and marketing. To do this, AdInk organizes guest speakers who work in various jobs in the advertising industry. AdInk also oraganizes a number of trips, taking students to professionally organized advertising networking events in Kansas City. |
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Alternative Spring Break
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| President: |
Jamie Harrison |
| Advisor(s): |
Amy Nally |
| Mission: |
ASB's mission is to serve areas in need during our time off for spring break while also providing a life-changing experience for students. |
| Purpose: |
The goal for the ASB organization is to progressively improve the experience of true service-learning for Northwest students and successfully incorporate classroom learning in real world situations. Students will encounter difficult circumstances that place them outside their comfort zone, as volunteerism frequently requires willingness to benefit others, regardless of personal apprehension. Volunteering gives students the opportunity to meet new friends, network, and make a difference in someone's life.
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Bearcat Heroes for the American Red Cross
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| President: |
Joseph Landrum & Anissa Evans |
| Advisor(s): |
April Haberyan |
| Mission: |
Strive to represent the American Red Cross with in the Northwest Missouri State comunity.
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| Purpose: |
Educate Northwest students on the oppurtunities offered by the ARC.
Fundraise within the Maryville community for the ARC.
Find and offer volunteer oppurtunities for Northwest students within the ARC.
Partner with the ARC for educational oppurtunities. |
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Block and Bridle
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| President: |
Kayley Reedy |
| Advisor(s): |
Callie Walker |
| Mission: |
To educate animal science majors and give them opportunities to grow within the animal science and agriculture industry. |
| Purpose: |
The purpose is to bring animal science majors together to better themselves, the Agriculture Department and the community with educational activities. |
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Business Women of Missouri
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| President: |
Beth Broich |
| Advisor(s): |
Stacey Stokes |
| Mission: |
To acheive equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information
To elevate the standards for women wherever they are employed
To promote interests of working women and to bring about a spirit of cooperation among all working women in Missouri
To extend opportunities to working women through education, information and fellowship |
| Purpose: |
To reach out to the women at Northwest and open them up to opportunities and to encourage them to continue in their education and be a strong business women. |
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College Republicans
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| President: |
Jacqueline Long |
| Advisor(s): |
Mark Jelivich |
| Mission: |
Inform students of the Conservative Mindset |
| Purpose: |
Meet and inform students about the conservatives |
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Council for Exceptional Children
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| President: |
Alan Reed |
| Advisor(s): |
Dr. Shirley Steffens |
| Mission: |
The worldwide mission of The Council for Exceptional Children is to improve educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. |
| Purpose: |
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the welfare and education of exceptional children and youth. |
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DigEm (Digital Media)
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| President: |
Wendy Whelan |
| Advisor(s): |
Christopher Graves, Carol Spradling, and Jody Strauch |
| Mission: |
DigEM (di-j 'm) is an organization for IDM majors, Multimedia minors, and non-related majors interested in Digital Electronic Media. |
| Purpose: |
The DigEM organization serves to promote the following:
1. An increased knowledge of design, development, creativity, and applications of IDM.
2. Greater interest in computer programming, new media, and visual imaging.
3. A means of communication between persons having interest in all areas of IDM and those people working in the professional environment. |
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Fellowship of the Tower
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| President: |
Brienne Murphy |
| Advisor(s): |
Wayne Chandler |
| Mission: |
To promote social gaming. |
| Purpose: |
To provide opportunities for social gamers to meet other gamers with whom to share their hobby and interests. |
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Horticulture Club
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| President: |
Bryce Webb |
| Advisor(s): |
Rego Jones |
| Mission: |
To promote an interest in horticulture among students at Northwest Missouri State University and give our members a greater understanding of the industry by maintaining greenhouse space on campus, going on tours of facilities nearby, hosting guest speakers, and participating in regional organizations. |
| Purpose: |
1.To hold meetings to assist students with concerns regarding any horticultural matter be it classes, trips, conferences, etc.
2.To unite students with interests in the field of Horticulture and increase knowledge and awareness by attendance at horticultural events, holding displays
and seminars.
3.To recognize the horticultural students as a separate movement within the student body with different interests and needs. |
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Independent Filnmakers Club
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| President: |
Dominique Evans |
| Advisor(s): |
Will Murphy |
| Mission: |
The hands-on experience to know the ins and outs of making a movie |
| Purpose: |
Students to get a hands-on experience to work in Cinema (movies, short films music vids and etc. Also to just have fun making videos |
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Kind Individuals Dedicated to Students (K.I.D.S)
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| President: |
Kelsie Cass |
| Advisor(s): |
Kristina Alexander; Thomas Smith; Michele Veasey; Robin Gallaher |
| Mission: |
KIDS is dedicated to serving children in the Maryville community with positive one-on-one interactions with college students through a fun and exciting atmosphere. |
| Purpose: |
KIDS is dedicated to serving the children of Maryville in grades K-4th by being a postive mentor and role model to the children while at monthly parties hosted by the college students. Through a buddy system college students will help further children's education and learning environment.
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Loess Hills Chapter of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists
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| President: |
Brian Hunter |
| Advisor(s): |
Dr. John P. Pope |
| Mission: |
Geology |
| Purpose: |
The purpose of the Northwest Missouri State University AAPG Student Chapter is to promote all aspects of the study of the geosciences, especially as it relates to petroleum, natural gas, and other energy mineral resources, by both undergraduate and graduate students; to promote the technology of exploring for, finding, and producing these materials; to disseminate information relating to geology; to foster the spirit of scientific research; to maintain a high standard of professional conduct on the part of the members; and to advance the professional well-being of its members.
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NETwork Against Malaria
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| President: |
Miriam Sutton |
| Advisor(s): |
Kristina Rittel and Alice Foose |
| Mission: |
The mission of NETwork Against Malaria shall be to raise funds for the prevention of malaria through the production and sales of jewelry. |
| Purpose: |
The purpose of the organization shall be:
a) To promote global awareness of the need to help our fellow man kind.
b) To raise funds to support the non-profit organization NETwork Against Malaria whose purpose is to buy bed-nets for families in Uganda to protect them from the possibility of contracting malaria.
c) To allow students of Northwest Missouri State University to have a place to develop skills in charity organization.
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Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness
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| President: |
Brittany Page |
| Advisor(s): |
Kristina Martinez |
| Mission: |
To promote an educated environment to better the safety and health of animals. |
| Purpose: |
Collaborate to help the New Nodaway Humane Society and to manage a healthy Feral Cat trap and release program, also to educate the community to promote an animal friendly environment for all animals. |
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Northwest Coalition Against Violence
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| President: |
Justin Grothe |
| Advisor(s): |
Jennifer Kennymore |
| Mission: |
To promote an educated environment to better the safety and health of animals. |
| Purpose: |
Collaborate to help the New Nodaway Humane Society and to manage a healthy Feral Cat trap and release program, also to educate the community to promote an animal friendly environment for all animals. |
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Northwest Missouri State University Anime Club Society
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| President: |
Preston Webb |
| Advisor(s): |
Kenton Wilcox |
| Mission: |
To promote healthy, safe and mature Japanese animation viewing experience. |
| Purpose: |
To serve Japanese animation fans by putting them in contact with others who have similar interests |
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Northwest Student Veteran Association
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| President: |
Cody Alexander |
| Advisor(s): |
Dr. Mark Corson and Chuck Fox |
| Mission: |
The Northwest Student Veteran's Association assists veterans, active duty, guard, reserve make an easier transition into the academic community. This group provides camaraderie and support to enhance the student veteran experience. Our focus is simply three pillars: to help remove barriers student veterans through an emphasis on transition support through campus life; to provide connection to resources both on and off campus to assist student veteran; and to give due recognition of the serve members. |
| Purpose: |
The purpose of the Northwest Veteran's Association is to provide veterans and active duty servicemen the opportunity easily transition into the academic and social activities enhancing their Northwest experience. |
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NWMSU Equestrian Team
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| President: |
Eleanor Kraybill |
| Advisor(s): |
Michelle Allen |
| Mission: |
We are a group of Northwest students dedicated to an equestrian lifestyle, hobby, or sport. Open to all students at Northwest! |
| Purpose: |
To promote an equestrian lifestyle or hobby in a safe manner at Northwest and give students a place to share a common interest. |
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Percussive Arts Club - NWMSU Chapter
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| President: |
Katherine Famuliner |
| Advisor(s): |
Dr. Douglas Overmier |
| Mission: |
The mission of the Percussive Arts Club (PAC) is to increase the knowledge of percussion as it relates to collegiate performers, educators, and composers. |
| Purpose: |
The Percussive Arts Club (PAC) is a non-profit service organization. Its purpose is educational, promoting drums and percussion through a viable network of performers, teachers, students, enthusiasts and sustaining members. |
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Pre-Law Society
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| President: |
Jordan Raffety |
| Advisor(s): |
Daniel Smith |
| Mission: |
We, the full time undergraduate students of Northwest Missouri State University, forming the Pre-Law Society strive to bring a sense of professional and legal education to the Northwest student body. We seek to assist in the development of critical thinking and test taking skills amongst our members necessary to succeed in a law school atmosphere. Our priority is to provide Northwest students with support needed in pursuit of the law school acceptance. |
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Science Fiction Society of Northwest
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| President: |
Jeston Del Dulin |
| Advisor(s): |
Dr. Wayne Chandler |
| Mission: |
To expand public awareness and acceptance of science fiction literature and film through heightening appreciation of the genre’s artistic and intellectual qualities. |
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To provide an opportunity for people interested in or curious about science fiction—regardless of their level of experience with it—to read, watch, and discuss substantive examples of the genre. |
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Shirtless Bearcats
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| President: |
Joseph Landrum |
| Advisor(s): |
Jason Sack |
| Mission: |
We strive to support Bearcat athletes and Bearcat sports teams. Or slogan is --- LOUD and PROUD!! We also strive to support self esteem and with being comfortable with who you are. |
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A. To produce a positive and enthusiastic environment at athletic games through various forms of body-painting.
B. To lead the student sections in building a loud atmosphere with
cheers and chants for our Bearcat teams.
C. To promote school pride in the Northwest Missouri State University and Maryville communities.
D. To promote sportsmanship in all its forms. |
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Sigma Alpha Sorority
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| President: |
Brandi Stagner |
| Advisor(s): |
Lurinda Gilliland |
| Mission: |
The objective of this sorority shall be to promote its members in all facets of agriculture and to strengthen the bonds of friendship among them. It is the purpose of its members to strive for achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service, and to further the development of excellence in women pursuing careers in agriculture. |
| Purpose: |
Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority organized to foster the study of agriculture among
women by promoting scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. |
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Sigma Society
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| President: |
Katie Sutton |
| Advisor(s): |
Allison Hoffman and Casey Abington |
| Mission: |
As a member of Sigma Society, I pledge to serve my school and my community, to cooperate in promoting high standards and ideals in campus activities and leadership, and to strive towards a high personal concept of citizenship and loyalty to my country. |
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To be of service to the university and community through various volunteer opportunities, - To allow women to enrich their college experience by getting involved in meaningful community service, - and to prepare young women to assume leadership roles in the business and professional world and in community affairs. |
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Student Activities Council
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| President: |
Lauren Hansen |
| Advisor(s): |
Angel McAdams |
| Mission: |
SAC follow Northwest's mission which focuses on student success - every student, every day. |
| Purpose: |
The purpose of Student Activities Council is to plan and administer activities for the student body, in order to contribute to a more well-rounded social, recreational, and cultural life for the Northwest campus and community. |
| Student Health Advisory Committee |
| President: |
Ashley Blanchard |
| Advisor(s): |
Jennifer Kennymore |
| Mission: |
The purpose of SHAC is to act as a liasion between Wellness Services and the student body regarding health and wellness issues that face the campus community. |
| Purpose: |
To help Wellness Services better serve Northwest students by providing a student voice in Wellness Services operations. |
| Students Taking Action Through Service |
| President: |
Jason Williams |
| Advisor(s): |
Connie Murphy |
| Mission: |
To encourage Inner City youth to reach for a four year college education. |
| The Northwest Missouri State University Cinema Society |
| President: |
Matt Meier |
| Advisor(s): |
Will Murphy |
| Mission: |
The NWMSU Cinema Society strives to bring students and public many popular and classic films for the enjoyment and cultural enrichment that is watching movies. |
| Purpose: |
The NWMSU Cinema Society will have movie nights on a bi-weekly basis, with the purpose of showing films from the past and present, with no obligations from any members. |
| TOMS Campus Club |
| President: |
Jena Danner |
| Advisor(s): |
Venus Brown |
| Mission: |
The TOMS Campus Club at Northwest Missouri State University exists to promote conscious consumerism and the One for One mission while making a statement about and promoting the shoes we wear. |
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To bring about fellowship and community with people who are interested in and have a passion for TOMS Shoes, the One for One movement, and/or giving back to and making a difference within the community. |
| To Write Love on Her Arms- NW Missouri |
| President: |
Brett Mayekawa |
| Advisor(s): |
Erin Hunolt |
| Mission: |
TWLOHA-- Northwest Missouri State is affiliated with TWLOHA, Inc., a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA, Inc. exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also invest directly into treatment and recovery. |
| Purpose: |
TWLOHA UChapters is dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. UChapters exist to inspire, encourage and invest directly into treatment both locally and around the world. By building community, UChapters can organize gatherings, cultivate awareness and create a network that actively raises funds and reaches people with a message of hope and help. |
| Up 'til Dawn |
| President: |
Alan Reed (Executive Director) |
| Advisor(s): |
Kat Donovan |
| Mission: |
To create opportunities for the children of St. Jude by motivating the students at Northwest Missouri state university through awareness, sponsorship, community support, and fundraising. |
| Purpose: |
To create hope for the children and families at St. Jude and support them in their fight against childhood cancer. |
| Zombies vs. Humans at Northwest Missouri State University |
| President: |
Aviry Christy |
| Advisor(s): |
Dr. Daniel Smith |
| Mission: |
The mission of Humans vs Zombies at Northwest Missouri State University is to bring the popular game of Humans vs Zombies to Northwest. As a organization we hope to help students at Northwest have the same experiences as players from around the world have had. Humansvszombies.org states, " Many players report that Humans vs. Zombies is one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives. The game creates deep bonds between players, instantly removing social boundaries by forcing players to engage as equals and cooperate for their survival."
Our mission is to help creates deep bonds between players and remove social boundaries, while having fun. |
| Purpose: |
The organization will work with players, administration, and other groups on campus to implement, manage, moderate Humans vs Zombies game(s) on Campus. By having a "Go to" group of students and staff, players and non players will not only more fully enjoy the game(s) but the game(s) will be safer and well understood. |
