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Special Interest Groups

Accounting Club
An organization which advocates and supports students pursuing accounting as a profession.
Advisor: Scott Hanson
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2143

Agriculture Club
The primary purpose of the Agriculture Club is to develop agricultural leadership and promote agriculture on local, state, and national levels. The club stresses development of character, citizenship, and patriotism. It also attempts to coordinate a closer relationship between students and future employers. All Dickinson State students with a close tie to agriculture may join.
Advisor: Dr. Seth Soman
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2475

Art Club
The purpose of Art Club is to offer students experience in applied art activities (advertising design, illustration, sign painting, etc.). By participating in work-related experiences in the visual arts, students explore the relationship between art and commerce. Through involvement in projects for pay (and community service projects), the group earns income which allows the offering of either a low-cost cultural tour to a major city selected by the members or studio workshops conducted by professional artists. Other activities include speakers, discussions, and social events. Any student may join.
Advisor:Carol Eacret-Simmons
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2312

Business Club
The Business Club provides opportunities for students to develop mutually beneficial relationships with the business community. Speakers are invited to share their knowledge and experience with students. Business tours are arranged so that students may learn about the organizational structure and growth of entities that may offer potential employment opportunities.
Advisor: Holly Forsness
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2118

Cheerleaders
The Cheerleaders are a group of students who promote school spirit and participation in intercollegiate athletics. This group cheers at all football and basketball contests. Try outs for this squad are conducted once each semester. Participants can receive academic, physical education credit for their involvement.

Captain:  Jessica Aparicio

Contact number: 406-299-3138

Chess Club
The purpose of this club is to promote positive social interaction, intellectual stimulation, and the opportunity for the entire DSU community to participate in the great game of Chess.
Advisor: Dr. Charles Conrick IV
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2106

Chorale
Dickinson State University Chorale is the principal vocal ensemble on campus. The group performs choral literature from Renaissance to contemporary. Participants are offered one hour of academic credit and meet four times per week. The Chorale appears in concert at least once each semester and takes frequent tours.
Advisor: Dr. Bruce Southard
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2084

Choral Union
The Choral Union is a large choral ensemble comprised of University students and interested singers from the tri-state region. This ensemble rehearses Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning in late September or early October. The term culminates with a performance featuring Handel's Messiah in early December. Participation is open to any interested singer.
Advisor: Dr. Bruce Southard
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2084

Circle K
The objects of this organization is to emphasize the advantages of democratic life, provide leadership training in service, encourage participation in group activities, promote good fellowship and high scholarship, to improve all human relationships and to afford useful training in the social graces and personality development.

Collegiate 4-H
This group is open to all Dickinson State University students that have an interest in 4-H ideals and public service. Through our goals of service, leadership, and personal development, we will work toward achieving a single, greater goal: to make the best better.
Advisor : Sandy Klein
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2566

College Republicans
The goals of the College Republicans are to inform the University community of local, state and national issues as they pertain to the G.O.P. and to encourage student involvement in the Republican Party.

Color Guard
This Color Guard works closely with the Marching Band to perform at the home football games. The group uses teamwork to choreograph the flag and dance routines and learn the different techniques involved in the performance. Anyone who is interested in being in the squad can join. The Color Guard meets three times per week until the football season is over.
Advisor: Dr. Michael Compton
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2596

Concert Band
This group meets three times per week to prepare music for concerts and tours. Requirements include the student's having performed in high school organizations and possessing a willingness to work with a great group of students. The individual need not be a music major or minor to participate in this group.
Advisor: Kyle Norris
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2596

DSU Computer Society
This Club was formed in Fall 2009. Since Fall 2010 it has been a class for a credit. A student has not to be a major in Computer Science to join this club. Anybody who is interested in computers can join the club and be a member. New members are welcomed every semester. The main objective of this club is to make students, faculty and staff more familiar with Computers. Their programs include meetings, seminars in computers, different guest speakers related to computers.
Meeting room: Klinfelter 327
website: http://www2.dsu.nodak.edu/users/computersociety/ 
Advisor: Dr. Molisa Derk.
                                                    Advisor phone: (701) 483-2126. 

English Club

This organization provides a forum for the discussion of literature and promotes social interaction through other informal activities such as movies, poetry readings and coffeehouse discussion groups. The English Club works with the Department of Language and Literature to promote and sponsor visiting scholars invited to Dickinson State . The English Club actively interacts with fellow collegiate departments in North Dakota as well. 

Filmmakers

A special interest organization aimed at promoting and developing the talents of students interested in filmmaking.
Advisor: Dr. Ken Haught
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2060
 

 Friends of Internationals
The purpose of this organization is to meet the unique physical, social, and spiritual needs of international students who attend DSU and to build relationships between American and international students on the DSU campus.

Global Leadership Club
The purpose of this club is to provide opportunities for students at DSU to develop their leadership skills through educational, intercultural and humanitarian programs.

GSA – Gay, Straight Alliance
A partnership of students, faculty and staff that meets routinely to discuss differences and to foster a community of tolerance through education and dialogue.
Advisor:  Jamie Jung
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2088

History Society
An academic based student organization designed to promote the study and discussion of history to attain a healthy and balanced view of current day world events that shape our lives.

International Club
The mission of the International Club at DSU is to promote intercultural knowledge and learning and creating a learning environment for all DSU students and community through educational programs designed to celebrate and promote cultural diversity. The international Club encourages an environment of tolerance for all and address and resolve needs and concerns of the DSU student community. All DSU students regardless of age, gender, color, nationality or religion are encouraged to be active members of the International Club
Advisor: Holly Forsness
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2322

Jazz Band
Requirements for this group include the performance of an instrument used in jazz band: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum, bass, guitar, or piano. The individual need not be a music major or minor to participate in this group.

Lions Club
A campus-based service organization connected to the international Lions Club that provides community support and service in various philanthropic projects and community-wide programs. Volunteering in community events and programs is a major part of the Lions Club efforts.  

CMENC (National Association of Music Education)
The organization will provide educational, musical, social and professional experiences that put the student’s course of study in the real life situation, show students professional opportunities and career options in the field of music and help develop professional leadership skills.
Advisor: Dr. Michael Compton
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2596

Pep Band
This instrumental group performs for home football and basketball games. It is made up of players from the concert band.
Advisor: Kyle Norris
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2596

Psychology Club
An organization open to all students interested in learning more about the academic study and profession of psychology.
Advisor: Dr. Andrew McGarva
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2519
 

Rodeo Club
The purposes of the club are to conduct wholesome activities in horsemanship for recreation and entertainment, to promote our western heritage through activities sponsored for the campus and community, and to support a competing team in National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association competition.
Advisor: Jen Obrigewitch
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2325

Science Club
The purpose of this organization is to promote and generate interest in the many aspects of science. This organization is open to anyone enrolled in science at Dickinson State University.
Advisor: Dr. Corinne Brevik
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2575

Speech and Debate Society
The purpose of this organization is to develop student’s skills in public speaking, advocacy, rhetoric, logic and argumentation. The society will also help increase students’ awareness and critical evaluation of current political, social, economic and cultural issues while preparing students to enter the world as strong leaders and effective communicators.
 
Student Ambassadors
This group exists to promote and strengthen the University. The Ambassadors provide services, programs and activities designed to foster a stronger relationship among students, the University, and the Alumni Association. Membership is by nomination from the faculty and administration, followed by an interview process.

Student Inter Tribal Organization
Student Inter Tribal Organization was formed to promote Native American awareness to the campus community, Dickinson, and surrounding communities. The organization is open to anyone who has a willingness to learn about different cultures but is structured to be a support system for any students indigenous to the America ’s. The organization meets weekly to learn Arts and Craftwork of Native Peoples, and bi-monthly for regular organization officer and member meetings to discuss issues relevant to the diverse campus population.
Advisor: Holly Forsness
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2599

 

 

 

Student Organization for Unity and Liberation (SOUL)
The Student Organization for Unity and Liberation is a student organization to promote the education and culture of African-American students on campus.

 
Student Senate
This organization is a governing body of the students. Student Senate is responsible for protecting the students interests dividing up student dollars, and also representing the students in the best way possible.
Advisor: Lydia Dworshak
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2091

Students Other Than Average (S.O.T.A.)
Not all university students are between the ages of 18 and 21. S.O.T.A. was formed to offer a resource for a large percentage of the DSU student population who happen to be non-traditional students. This group meets the first and third Monday of every month at 6 p.m., Student Center 18, and discusses issues relevant to the needs of a diverse campus population.
Advisor: Sandy Klein
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2566

University Players
The club exists to promote the theatre arts within the University and community of southwest North Dakota . The Players also serve to encourage student participation in the theatre arts and enrich the existing DSU Theatre Department.
Advisor: Ron Gingerich
Advisor phone number: (701) 483-2323

Young Democrats
The goals of the young Democrats are to inform the University community of state and local issues, assist individuals to become involved in the democratic system of government, and promote candidates who share the same or similar political ideology as the Democratic Party on all levels of government.