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Active Minds

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    The goal of this organization is to reach out and help students in need, increase awareness of mental health issues, symptoms, and references in the local community, and serve as liaison between IPFW students and mental health professionals.

  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Fifty-one perce of the total membership must be currently enrolled students at IPFW and only those members may vote, hold office and represent the organization/university in an official capacity.
  • Primary Contact:
    Denise Hall 260-894-0563 www. activeminds.org

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African Student Organization

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    Our mission is to provide easy integration of incoming students into the University community in conjuction with the IPFW student's affairs and various departments through education all people about the diversity in the Africa culture and include everyone in this learning process.

  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Fifty-one perce of the total membership must be currently enrolled students at IPFW and only those members may vote, hold office and represent the organization/university in an official capacity.
  • Primary Contact:
    Rebecca Mikobi (260) 482-8102, (260) 467-0131 mikors01@ipfw.edu

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Anime 101

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To promote interest in Japanese Animation, provide safe and fun events and activities for members and community and to encourage personal growth and pursuit of various hobbies.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Membership is open to all IPFW students and non-students. One-half membership may consist of non-students.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Weekly meetings, “All-day Anime”. Trips to conventions (C-kon, Ohayo-con, and Pentacon), Possible co-sponsored event, “Hug a Geek Day”
  • Primary Contact:
    Mary Jo Cooper (260) 387-5115 pennwrite@yahoo.com
  • Organizational Information:
    Web site: groups.yahoo.com/group/anime101us/

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ASL Pah! Club

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To promote American sign language and culture in a positive way on the IPFW campus and to give IPFW students who are studying ASL an opportunity to use and improve their beginning skills and learn more about deaf culture.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Membership is open to IPFW students and members of the community. In order to become voting members or hold office the member must be an IPFW students currently enrolled in at least one credit hour and pay dues each semester. $1.00 per semester dues.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    It's a Deaf, Deaf World, field trips, lectures, community service, social events with the deaf community.
  • Primary Contact:
    Lisa Kleinheksel (260)485-6489 kleilm01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    On-campus office: Neff 279
    Office phone: (260) 481-6410

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Bangladesh Students Association

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To provide academic, social, and cultural support to the Bangladeshi students and to cultivate a spirit of unity and friendship between Bangladeshi and all other students at IPFW.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Open to all IPFW and other colleges and universities students and may include a limited number of non-student not to exceed 1/3 of the total membership unless granted by simple majority vote of the voting membership.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Bangladesh Night 2007, Ramadan Party 2007, IFTAR Party 2007, General meetings
  • Primary Contact:
    Dr. Ahmed Mustafa (260) 481-6328 mustafaa@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Web site: http://sweb2.ipfw.edu/~bsa/

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Black Collegian Caucus

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    Explore the heritage and culture of African-Americans as a means of clarifying our self-image and enhancing self esteem, draw knowledge and strength from this history, and celebrate the lives and contributions of our people. Our objective is to contribute to the quality of life of black students and to acquaint all people with African Heritage.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Membership is open to any student at IPFW interested in our club. Attend meetings, uphold constitution, participating in meetings, maintaining a non-discriminatory policy. Dues: Regular members $5.00 Associate members $6.00
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Fashion Show, Museum Expo, Maskqurade Party
  • Primary Contact:
    DeAngelo LaVatte laveda01@ipfw.edu.
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: bcc@ipfw.edu
    On-campus office: WU 214

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Blue Crew

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    Create an atmosphere of school spirit throughout the campus & awareness of activities and events.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Must be an IPFW student. Must pay $5.00 which covers the cost of the t-shirt.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Attendance @ IPFW Athletic & University Events. No single event planned other than few membership dues.
  • Primary Contact:
    Ron Clark 260-705-1708 clark@ipfw.edu

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Student Association

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    Bonding: To form friendly relationships between Bosnian IPFW students, Bosnian students from other universities, and the Local Bosnian community. 2. Honoring: To cultivate a spirit of unity and friendship between Bosnian and all other students at IPFW through academic social, and cultural activities, while honoring and respecting the individual differences, cultures and traditions.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Minimum membership requirement is 8. Membership fee is $10.00 per semester. Membership in this organization shall be open to all IPFW students and may include a limited number of non-IPFW students and non-students. 50% of total membership must be IPFW students. Members may be expelled for unbecoming conduct and for violations of the student code of conduct.
  • Primary Contact:
    Adnan Hrelja 348-4864 hrela01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: bh@ipfw.edu
    Web site: http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~bh

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Camera Clique, (The)

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To promote new & creative ideas with others of similiar interest. To prepare, through continued education, creative styles of photography. To provide the opportunity to share new photgraphic experiences with others.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    No dues required. Voting membership open to all students currently enrolled in at least 3 credit hours @IPFW. Non-voting members- faculty, staff-alumni, non-ipfw students, or community members.
  • Primary Contact:
    Randy Jackson 493-6156 rjackson1973@verizon.net
  • rjackson2973@verizon.net

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Campus Atheists & Agnostics of IPFW

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To establish a community of atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, and all other friendly toward thinking critically about religious claims, to provide a welcoming and safe atmosphere for such persons to discuss their experiences with institutions that promote religion and other supernatural claims and to promote skepticism toward religious claims in the wider campus community.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Voting membership will be awarded upon request to any student currently enrolled in at least one credit-hour at IPFW who has attended at least two regular meetings. Expulsion procedures are outlined in constitution.
  • Primary Contact:
    Chad Butterbaugh 444-5819 butcr01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: god.free.ipfw@gmail.com
    Web site: http://www.facebook.com/home/php?#group.php?gid=124313038484

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Campus Hope

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To bring hope and healing to the student facing an unplanned pregnancy. To communicate an accurate message on the advantages of healthy relationships, provide assistance in accessing single-parent scholarships, and act as a referral to community resources.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Open to all IPFW students and a limited number of non students. No dues.
  • Primary Contact:
    Heidi Wheeler (260) 447-3282 threewheelers8@msn.com
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: campushopestudents@yahoo.com
    On-campus office: WU 214B
    Office phone: (260) 481-5403

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Campus Libertarians

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To educate people about the philosophy of libertarianism.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Minimum of 8 members, 51% of members must be enrolled at IPFW, membership is free from descrimination, no financial obligations, no oath to libertarianism, voting membership given only to currently enrolled students, certain other types of membership possible.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Weekly meetings, movie nights, and volunteer drives.
  • Primary Contact:
    Cory Craig (260) 580-9387 craicr01@ipfw.edu

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Campus Scouts

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To provide students of IPFW a means of identifying with the Girl Scout and Boy Scout movements, and opportunities through fellowship for service within the Girl Scout and Boy Scout community.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    All members must provide a current email address and attend at least one meeting or event a semester to be considered "active" in the organization.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Bonfire, Help with Boyscout Unviersity, camping trip
  • Primary Contact:
    Amy Drefke 260-341-6531 amy_drefke@yahoo.com
  • ipfwcampusscouts@yahoo.com
  • http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~cgs

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Chess Club

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To meet in a fun, social environment to learn and play the game of chess.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    See constitution
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Weekly meetings and spcial tournaments
  • Primary Contact:
    Joseph Wright 260-415-1209 wrigjp02@students.ipfw.edu

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Chinese Club

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To promote awareness of the Chinese and international culture, to introduce the Chinese language to all students, to provide Chinese social activities and to provide a multicultural environment.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Voting membership open to all students currently enrolled in at least 8 credit hours at IPFW. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Opening Ceremony
  • Primary Contact:
    Bosco Lo 260-246-1325 lotware@gmail.com
  • Org Email: ipfwchineseclub@gmail.com

Circle K

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    Circle K International is for college and university students who are responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to community service worldwide.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Members are responsible for paying any dues set by the district and international sectors unless a contribution is made from Kiwanis or the club.
  • Primary Contact:
    Elizabeth Zwierko zwieea01@students.ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: circlek@ipfw.edu
    Web site: http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~circleK

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Club Seoul Korean Culture Organization

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To foster an interest and understanding of Korean culture, to introduce students of IPFW to study abroad opportunities in Korea.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Korean Film Festival Feb. 3-19th
  • Primary Contact:
    Rashelle Prater 574-268-8284 pratrl01@students.ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: cs@ipfw.edu

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College Republicans

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party. To aid in the election of Republican official. To encourage and assist in the organization and functioning of the Republican Party. To develop political skills and leadership abilities. To prepare for the future.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Shall be open to all IPFW students and a limited number of non-students. 51% of total membership must be enrolled as students.
    Minimum number of students is eight. Participation must be free from discrimination/harassment. Officer Qualifications: IPFW Student, 2.0+ GPA, Member of organization for at least one semester, Been elected by voting membership of organization
  • Primary Contact:
    Joe Menze 260-479-9046 defy36912@yahoo.com
  • Organizational Information:
    Web site: http://ipfw.collegerepublicans.org
    Email: IPGOP@ipfw.edu

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Common Difference

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To promote diversity on campus; to facilitate dialogue; to bring awareness of campus cultures; to unify the IPFW campus; and to promote acceptance and not just tolerance of others.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    The organization is open to all students and no dues are required. The only "agreement" to be a member is to be respectful of others regardless of personal beliefs or opinions. "The only thing we have in common is that we are all different." Members/officers can be expelled for violent or negatively aggressive behaviors towards other members.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Common Difference film project; museum trips; round table discussions
  • Primary Contact:
    Brandon Stump 260-755-9103 stumbl01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Web site: http://www.commondifference.org

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Dancin' Dons

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To show school spirit, promote sisterhood and enjoy the art of dance.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Members are obligated to come to practice, be involved in organization and be dedicated to the team.
    Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    To dance at basketball games and school functions.
  • Primary Contact:
    Zuri Maiden (260) 797-6027 maidzm01@ipfw.edu

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Dagorhir Club

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To train, practice, and play the sport of dagorhir in a safe friendly environment, and to promote exersize through alternative methods.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    The game is open to anyone physically able to play and free. To be a voting member able to travel to competitions. There is a $10 seasonal fee.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    TBA
  • Primary Contact:
    John Adams adamja03@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: furyan_5@msn.com
  • Website: Dagorhir.com

Delta Sigma Pi

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Members must pay a semester due of $65, attend chapter events, and maintain a GPA of 2.0 as a business major.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Professional Activities, Community service, fundraising, faculty forums, and social events
  • Primary Contact:
    Jessica Niese 260-341-7764 nieseja@hotmail.com
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: iota_lambda_chapter@yahoo.com
    Website: http://www.ipfw.edu/dsp~

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Ducks Unlimited IPFW Chapter

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To raise money for wetland conservation.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Members can be IPFW students and may include a limited number of non-students. Voting members must be enrolled in at least one credit hour at IPFW. .
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Fundraisers, Waterfowler Parties, Greenwing Day
  • Primary Contact:
    Gregory Miller 219-363-4281 middgd02@students.ipfw.edu

(F.I.L.M.) Foundation of IPFW's Leading Moviemakers

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and guests to learn all aspects of videography and filography. Develop, execute, and distribute high quality videos/film capable of submission. Use video to interact with the community.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    All students can be members. Non-students may also be members. Dues are expected of all members at $10/semester. Members are expected to attend regular meetings, one per month. the dates of these meetings are announced beforehand. Any member that cannot attend must get permission from the president. Two absences=probation, more absences=expulsion. Any unbecoming behavior is subject to expulsion procedures.
  • Primary Contact:
    Stephanie Lochbihler 260-441-6102 lochsl01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: ipfwfilm@yahoo.com
    Web: www.myspace.com/ipfwfilm

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Hispanos Unidos

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To provide a support group and social activities for hispanic students. As well as any students that would like to get involved. To promote awareness of the Hispanic culture at IPFW and Fort Wayne.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Students enrolled in at least one credit hour at IPFW and are interested in Latino culture are encouraged to join. Knowledge and fluency in Spanish is not required to join. Membership dues are $5/semester per students and $10 for non students. Participate and attend all meetings and annual events.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Weekly meetings, Noche de Gala, Latin favors, Hispanic Heritage Month, Movie Night, Field trips, Social activities, dancing lessons, etc.
  • Primary Contact:
    Raquel A. Kline 260-492-4302 aramr01@ipfw.edu

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International Students' Organization

  • Purpose and Goals of Organizations:
    The ISO seeks to introduce and promote friendship and unity among students, facutly, staff, and members of the community from different nationalities, background and cultures.
  • Membership requirement and obligations:
    Any IPFW students enrolled in at least one credit hour at IPFW are encouraged to join the ISO.
  • Primary Contact:
    Ms. Helga Portela 260-486-9784 hportela@yahoo.com

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Mastodon Planeswalker

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To provide gaming opportunities to both campus students and members of the community with a special emphasis on "Magic: The Gathering."

  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Membership shall be free, contain a minimum of two members, and fifty one percent enrolled in at least one credit hour at IPFW. For more details, see constitution.
    Primary Contact:
    Adam Fellon adamfellon@gmail.com

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Media Render Evolution

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To discover pipelines in Animation and learn how to utilize them in a group environment.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Interest in learning animation and following rules stated in our charter.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Meetings planned biweekly
  • Primary Contact:
    Scott McCaffrey (260) 705-3998
    mccasa02@gmail.com

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Miss IPFW Scholarship Organization

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To provide scholarships to young women under the guideline of Miss America Org, to mentor and build life skills in women for improved interviewing skills, organization skills, and self esteem, to provide valuable life skills for all involved in areas of organizational leadership, team building, and communication skills.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Pageant Membership: Must follow Miss America eligibility, no dues required. Support Staff Membership: Open to all IPFW students enrolled in at least 2 credit hour. Sduents will commit to organization for entire school year and indcuted at first meeting; expulsion occurs only for conduct unbecoming- proceedings initiated by majority petition. .
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Miss IPFW Scholarship Pageant
  • Primary Contact:
    Kami Kinney 260-410-0350
    kamikinney@yahoo.com



Model United Nations of IPFW

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    Support the Model UN team by providing training in the skills necessary to participate in Model UN simulations.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    IPFW organization handbook rules
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Hold orginzational meetings, recruit people for the team, expand membership, participate in Model UN in Missouri.

 

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Student Affairs Today and Tomorrow

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To create relationships between students and professionals, promote ethical standards that lead to a multicultural campus, explore opportunities in the field, participate in national organizations, and learn about graduate schools.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Members must contact the president within 24 hours of a meeting if he/she cannot attend. Excused absences include work, class, doctor appointments, and emergencies, Members missing two consecutive unexcused meetings will be placed on probation. Members may be expelled for unbecoming conduct or violations of the student code of conduct. The member will be notified 7 days before the vote. A majority vote by secret ballet constitutes expulsion.
  • Primary Contact:
    Kathleen Monroe 260-417-5019 monrka01@ipfw.edu

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Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT)

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To encourage more involvement of the student Athlete population on campus events and community projects; to design and provide programs which will encourage academic achievement, mental, physical and healthy choices and general awareness.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Membership does not require any financial obligation. Members are recommended by their head coach (2 per team) and are active for one year unless recommended again (the next year.) Expulsion is based on conduct unbecoming and violations of the student code of conduct.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Adopt a Christmas Family through Salvation Army, 1 Major Service Activity per Semester.
  • Primary Contact:
    Christine Kuznar kuznarc@ipfw.edu 481-6192

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Student Dance Organization

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:

    To become more involved with the theatre department and to allow more hands on experience in the art of dance through experimentation with different dance techniques.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Open to all students, $10 dues/semester pending constitution revision, attend meetings and events organized by the SDO.
  • Activities and Events:
    Purely Dance, Studio Show, workshops,parties...
  • Primary Contact:
    Kelly Horne 260-466-8564 hornkm01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: ipfwstudentdanceorg@hotmail.com

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Student Housing Community Council

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:

    To develop leadership among members; encourage academic success in students;foster political action and student involvement on campus, in the IPFW Student Housing community and in Fort Wayne.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Be an IPFW student living in Student Housing, who maintains a 2.0 cumulative GPA. There are no dues.
  • Activities and Events:
    Various social events in Student Housing, Various community service projects
  • Primary Contact:
    Paul Haun 481-0190 hahnp@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Office: Cole Commons 481-4180



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Students For Life

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:

    Work to save lives threatened by induced abortion, euthanasia and destruction of human embryos for research. Promote respect for life at IPFW on a local, state and national level.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Official members must try to come to one meeting a semester if no classes at meeting times. No dues, no real induction. Expulsion from group if fail to miss three meetings without informing the executive committee.
  • Activities and Events:
    Chalk walks, speakers, volunteer projects
  • Primary Contact:
    Seth Kirby 765-480-8816 kirbsl01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    Email:sfl@ipfw.edu

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United Sexualities

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) IPFW students and community members for socialization and activities as well as promoting awareness on campus.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    There are no membership requirements, and all are welcome to attend our meetings and/or become members.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Drag Shows, Camping Trip, Bowling, Discussion Meetings.
  • Primary Contact:
    Andrew Stackhouse 419-571-7920 stacac01@ipfw.edu

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University Democrats

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:

    To further educate IPFW students in political areas and get them further involved in the political process.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
     Express interest and supply an email address.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Voter registration drive, Debate watching parties, meetings, topic discussions, election night watching
  • Primary Contact:
    Leyla Mansour-Cole 260-750-5350 leyla1389@gmail.com
  • Organizational Information:
    Email: universitydemocrats@gmail..com

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Vietnamese Student Association

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:

    Promote diversity and knowledge of other culture on campus and in the community, promote networking and cooperation among student organization with similiar objectives and make positive contributions to community and campus life through club activities.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
     All students are welcome.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    VSA Lecture series and particiipation in events by Department and Student Organizations and attending regional VSA annual meetings.
  • Primary Contact:
    Hoang Tran 260-637-3406
    email: tranh01@students.ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    On Campus Office: KT 269

 

Voices of Inspiration

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To perform traditional spirituals and contemporary music, which espouses the Black/African-American heritage, to build a team which fosters unity and a backdrop of spiritual support for IPFW students to be a positive entry and model of IPFW student leadership in the community and abroad.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    See constitution for requirements
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Haven Missionary Christian, Christmas in Paris with Global Christian Fellowship, Campus Ministry, Indianapolis Summit with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and Fort Wayne I Be, Spring Concert.
  • Primary Contact:
    Danielle Jones Brooks (260) 387-7130 jonedm03@ipfw.edu

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Women of the World

  • Purpose and Goals of Organization:
    To promote feminist throught and support for discussion of feminist issues. To provide a safe environment for exchange and activism.
  • Membership Requirements and Obligations:
    Must be enrolled in at least one credit hour; must participate in a WOW or WOST community service project or activity; cannot miss more than two meetings per semester without penalty.
  • Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
    Brown bag lunches series; lectures;fellowship/support meetings;exam jam.
  • Primary Contact:
    Mandy Parker (260) 349-8261 parkam01@ipfw.edu
  • Organizational Information:
    On Campus Office: CM 33
    Office Phone: 260-481-0283

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Student Organization Handbook

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