Clubs and Organizations
A great way to find like-minded friends is to join a club or organization. If you don't find one that interests you, you can become a founding member of a new one!
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 tries to coordinate a closer relationship
between students and future employers. All Dickinson State students with a close tie
to agriculture may join.
Advisor: Dr. Chip Poland
Art Club
The purpose of Art Club is to offer you experience in applied art activities (advertising
design, illustration, sign painting, etc.). By participating in work-related experiences
in the visual arts, you explore the relationship between art and commerce. Through
involvement in projects for pay and community service projects, the group earns income.
This 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: Greg Walter
Psychology Club
Psychology Club focuses on the practical world of psychology. Members enjoy intellectual
exchanges on psychological topics and social interaction with peers and faculty. Mental
hospital tours are arranged in addition to guest speakers on careers and topics in
the psychological sciences.
Advisor: Dr. Wendy Wilson
Science Club
Science Club promotes and generates interest in the many aspects of science. This
organization is open to anyone enrolled in science at DSU.
Advisor: Colin Strine
Student Education Association (SEA)
The DSU Student Education Association (SEA) is an organization for students preparing
for a career in education. As a member of this organization, you can begin your professional
development by participating in activities that help develop professional networks.
These activities provide both resource materials and strategies that can be utilized
now and in the future. DSU has two SEA chapters: one on the Dickinson campus and one
on the Bismarck campus. Both chapters are affiliated with the National Education Association
and the American Federation of Teachers through Student North Dakota United (SNDU).
SNDU is a part of North Dakota United, serving teachers and public employees in North Dakota.
Advisor: Sarah Crossingham
International Club
The mission of the International Club is to promote intercultural knowledge and learning and to create a learning environment for all DSU students and community. The club does this through educational programs that celebrate and encourage cultural diversity. We frequently hold cultural events on campus and visit culturally significant sites in the region, including Mt. Rushmore. All DSU students regardless of age, gender, color, nationality, or religion are encouraged to be active members of the International Club.
Advisor: Rus Kiser
Multicultural Committee
The Multicultural Committee consists of DSU staff and faculty members dedicated to
enriching students and the community with various cultural perspectives. This committee
hosts diverse presentations and events such as Global Table, Global Classroom, Global
Exploration, Global Gala, Global Art Show, Global Movie Night, and other sessions
relevant to culture and diversity for the campus community to enjoy.
Advisor: Paul Amberg
National Association of Music Education (NAfME)
The organization provides educational, musical, social, and professional experiences.
This puts your course of study in a real life situation, shows you professional opportunities
and career options in the field of music, and helps you develop professional leadership
skills.
Advisor: Mackenzie Hicks and Adam Mitchell
Nursing Students' Association
Nursing Students' Association is a campus-based pre-professional organization that
prepares you for involvement in professional associations such as the American Nurses'
Association and National League for Nursing. Membership is open to all individuals
enrolled in or planning to enter the Dickinson State nursing programs.
Advisor: Tracie O'Donnel
Sigma Beta Delta
Sigma Beta Delta is an international honor society for business, management, and administration
that recognizes and rewards students with the top scholastic achievement within these
areas. To be eligible for membership in Sigma Beta Delta, a business student must
rank in the top 20% of the junior, senior, or graduate class. They must also be invited
to membership by faculty officers.
Contact person: Amy Kass
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is the national history honors fraternity, open to both men and women.
It sponsors regional and national conferences and publishes a journal in which undergraduates
can publish their research.
Advisor: Jeff Wells
University Players
University Players promotes the theatre arts within the university and the 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:
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.
Advisor:
Blue Hawk Catholic
Blue Hawk Catholic’s goal is to minister the spiritual and fraternal needs of not
just Catholic students, but any student desiring to encounter the Lord. We desire
to create a Christian community on the DSU campus.
Advisor: Jeff Wells & Austin Comito
Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
A campus organization with national ties that celebrates the spiritual development
of college and university students.
Advisor: Kim Thiel
Chi Alpha
An organization that promotes the spiritual and social life of the young people of
Dickinson State University by providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, and
evangelism.
Advisor: Toby Stroh
Pacesetters
Pacesetters helps interested students grow and develop as Christians through regular
and meaningful study of the Bible. We also provide occasional opportunities for all
interested students to interact and discuss main issues in Christian thought.
Advisor: Trent Myran
Campus Activities Board
CAB provides an excellent opportunity for involvement and leadership through the programming of campus events. CAB sponsors game nights, coffee houses, movie nights, comedians, concerts, dances, and many other fun events!
Advisor: Mackenzie Hicks
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Collegiate Farm Bureau aims to get students informed and involved in current issues
affecting agriculture. Meetings alternate from recreational team building activities
to discussion and guest speakers about current topics. Funding is provided to help
students attend state and national Farm Bureau Conventions.
Advisor: Toby Stroh
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
FBLA is a student organization in which you explore college and career opportunities.
You participate in academic business skills competitions, community service projects,
fundraising activities, and networking events with business professionals at state
and national leadership conferences.
Advisor: Amy Kass
Gaming Club
The DSU gaming club offers a safe environment for students to engage in gaming in all forms whether it be PC, console, tabletop games, or otherwise. You can participate in networking opportunities and other forms of community engagement at DSU and within the broader community. The club also supports DSU esports including but not limited to varsity esport activities.
Advisor: Josh Nichols
Rodeo Club
The purposes of the club are to conduct wholesome activities in horsemanship for recreation
and entertainment and to promote our western heritage through activities sponsored
for the campus and community. The Rodeo Club supports a competing team in National
Intercollegiate Rodeo Association competition.
Advisor: Eudell Larsen
Range Club
Students with a desire to further their range education join the Range Club. Club
members participate in the National Society for Range Management. Participation in
this club helps you forge relationships for future job opportunities.
Advistor: Danielle Harper
Shooting Sports
Advisor: Rus Kiser