Special Interest Organizations

President: Samantha Sevin (samantha.sevin@selu.edu)

Advisor: Frances Fonza (frances.fonza@southeastern.edu) 

Requirements for Membership:  A member should be interested in choral music and have a strong desire to learn more about the choral community and professional world. heart. 

Amount of Dues: $15 per year to renew membership

Description of Organization: This Organization helps foster choral singing and the education of those interested in chorale type music. This Organization also promotes artistic experiences in choral music for all members.

President: Chloé Williams (chloe.williams-6@selu.edu) 

Advisor: James Winter (james.winter@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: 2.0 GPA; Attend 1 APO event Usher one performance at either APO SELU Mainstage of Columbia Theatre; Get 16 service hours.

Amount of Dues: $10

Description of Organization: Alpha Psi Omega is a National Theatre Honor Society for participants in collegiate theatre. It began in the early 20th century as a result of the growing interest in dramatic arts among colleges and universities throughout America, with the aim of encouraging dramatic production at every step in a person's academic career.

President: Autumn Smedley (autumn.smedley@selu.edu)

Advisor: Tom Walto (thomas.walto-2@selu.edu)

Requirements for Membership:Students must attend Southeastern Louisiana University and help maintain an open, learning environment for all members. Members do not just have to be students of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. 

Amount of Dues: N/A

Description of Organization: The Arts and Culture Association is a student-led organization with the goal of fostering both the appreciation and creation of art. Events will focus on networking, skill development, and forwarding student artists.

Website: https://www.aws.org/home

President: Louis Dering (trent.cure@southeastern.edu)

Advisor: Anthony Blakeney (anthony.blakeney@southeastern.edu)

Requirements for Membership: Be a current member of the American Welding Society

Amount of Dues: $15 annual fee

Description of Organization: The American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization that aims to join the welding community together & lead the development of welding technology & processes. The American Welding Society is a supportive group that does not discriminate or discourage anyone from joining, all are welcome.

Website: https://www.aws.org/home

President: Salvador Cuellar (salvador.cuellar@southeastern.edu) 

Advisor: Dr. Aristides Baraya (abaraya@southeastern.edu)

Requirements for Membership: 2.5 GPA or higher and enthusiasm for the cause of the club

Amount of Dues: None

Description of Organization: Assisting Latin American students in their educational progress and adaptability within the University, providing a permanent forum between Latin American students and the community. 

President:Autumn Kennedy (autumn.kennedy@southeastern.edu)

Advisor: Darlencia Avant (darlencia.avant@selu.edu)

Requirements for Membership: Membership is open to Southeastern students enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours with a GPA of 2.3 or higher.

Amount of Dues: $15 per semester, $30 per school year

Description of Organization: The purpose of the Black Student Union is to inspire, educate, and stimulate African-Americans to the benefit of their whole person and their fellow brother.  Since its founding, BSU has striven to improve race relations on campus and in the community by creating an environment that is in the community by creating an environment that is receptive to African-American culture.  BSU fully stands by the unification of African-Americans but are not limited to it.  This organization is open to all students enrolled at Southeastern. 

Website: https://bsuselupr.wixsite.com/bsuslu

President: Jamari Sonia (jamari.sonia@southeastern.edu)

Advisor: Yazmyn Smith (yazmyn.smith@southeastern.edu)

Requirements for Membership: Must be a female student at Southeastern

Amount of Dues: $25

Description of Organization: Emerging leaders inspire through excellence. E.L.I.T.E. Women is a women's empowerment organization with a primary focus on mentorship and networking.  Our mission is to develop a network of women to improve knowledge sharing, provide personal and professional development resources, and encourage excellence in all aspects of life by effective methods of instruction and leadership.

President: Danielle Smith (danielle.smith-6@selu.edu) 

Advisor: Marie Bernard (marie.bernard@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: Must be an SLU student. They must participate in group projects when appropriate (does not apply to beginners). Beginners must be willing to learn new things.

Amount of Dues: No dues required

Description of Organization: The Knitty Gritty is a fiber arts club that allows students of all backgrounds and levels to come together as a community and craft.

President: Rosemary Matthews (caroline.matthews@selu.edu)

Advisor: Marc Settembrino (marc.settembrino@southeastern.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: Students must attend Southeastern University and maintain an open, safe space for all members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and its allies.

Amount of Dues: None

Description of Organization: Lavender Lions is a student-led community organization that aims to provide an accepting and safe space for all members of the LGBTQIAP+ community as well as their allies, by providing social support, education, programming, and opportunities to participate in campus events.

Discord Address: https://discord.com/invite/zUSjrpu6YP

President: Melena Strade (melena.strade@selu.edu)

Advisor: Allanah Sewell (allanah.sewell@southeastern.edu)

Requirements for Membership: 

-Minimum GPA pf 2.5

-Enrolled as a Southeastern student

Amount of Dues: $5 - $10 potentially

Description of Organization:If anyone is interested in helping animals in need, helping our local shelters /humane societies, and or has a passion for animals and animal welfare, then they should join the new SELU Lion P.A.W.S club! The P.A.W.S stands for "people for animal wellness and support". It's a club advocating for animals and their welfare through service, fundraising and awareness. The club will fundraise for shelters/animals in need, raise awareness for shelter animals & adoptable shelter pets, collect pet toys, food, blankets, collars, and much more for our local animal shelters, as well as spread the word/message of animal advocacy and animal welfare.

President: Sonja Bhatta (sonja.bhatta@selu.edu)

Advisor: George Gibson (george.gibson@southeastern.edu)

Requirements for Membership: All students are welcome to be a part of NSAS.

Amount of Dues: $15

Description of Organization: An organization for Nepalese Students studying at Southeastern. NSAS is a special interest organization, focused in supporting Nepalese students at Southeastern, while at the same time sharing Nepalese culture and customs with the campus community.

President: Matthew Cox (matthew.cox-2@southeastern.edu)

Advisor: Stephen Suber (ssuber@southeastern.edu

Requirements for Membership: 2.0 GPA Cumulative or Semester in good standing and a passion for music

Amount of Dues: $82 national dues; $75 chapter dues

Description of Organization: Secret National Music Fraternity 

President: Keri Wilkinson (keri.wilkinson@southeastern.edu)

Advisor:David Burley (david.burley@selu.edu)

Requirements for Membership: A current Southeastern student.

Amount of Dues: $0

Description of Organization: The student-run enviromental sustainability organization.

President: Natalie Brown (natalie.brown-7@southeastern.edu)

Advisor: Yvette Baldwin (yvette.baldwin@selu.edu)

Requirements for Membership: Any student not right out of high-school or not a traditional incoming college student.

Amount of Dues: $10 per semester.

Description of Organization: The purpose of this organization is to offer resources, emotional support, build social networks, and open professional networking opportunities that promote academic success fro non-traditional students attending Southeastern Louisiana University.

Advisor: Pamela Bentivegna (pamb@southeastern.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: A current Southeastern student and willing to come to meeting with an open mind and heart. 

Amount of Dues: None

Description of Organization: The purpose of our organization is to educate students about pro-life issues and why pro-life activism is so important. We will also serve in our community by helping women/families who may find theirselves pregnant. We hope to be a positive light on campus where students also know they can come to us for resources if they find their self in an unplanned pregnancy. 

Advisor: Jared Reno (jared.reno@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: A current Southeastern student and willing to come to the meeting with an open mind and heart. 

Amount of Dues: Dues will be $100 every year (2 full semesters).

Description of Organization: The Southeastern Louisiana University Fishing Team will be focusing on Bass fishing and competing in tournaments across the United States. We will be competing in the MLF, ACA, and BASS tournaments and if qualified the National Championships. Our group is open to all wanting to join, even if the individual does not want to compete in the tournaments. We will have monthly meetings in which all members are required to attend. Once established we will have mandatory community service events all members MUST attend.

Advisor: Ryan M. Grenn (ryan.grenn@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: N/A. 

Amount of Dues:

$100 to join

$50 to rent helmet

$300 for brand new helmet to keep.

Description of Organization: The Southeastern Louisiana University Men's LAcrosse is a physical, outdoor sport.

President: Makaila Selders (makaila.selders@selu.edu)

Advisor: Samantha Anders (samantha.smith-3@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership:  Must be a Southeastern Louisiana University Student; Mus pay dues to be an active member, but everyone is welcomed.

Amount of Dues: $25 (including a T-Shirt)

Description of Organization: The organization would mainly focus on the mental health of all students at the university. It would help them gain the skills and knowledge they need to battle their mental health while trying to navigate through college. It would also help people that are battling anxiety, depression, and spiritual health. Although I know we have the University counseling center, most people are afraid to go ask for help professionally. This would be a great opportunity for many of us to come forward and see that they are not going through this illness alone.

President: Romayne Mayne (romayne.mayne@selu.edu)

Advisor: Johnnie Bankens (johnnie.bankens@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership:

1. Any student at the collegiate level interested in the study of voice or the teaching of singing is eligible to be an active member.

2. Only members who are enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana University may hold office.

3. Each Member must pay their dues at the appropriate time to the Secretary/ Treasurer otherwise they will not be considered a member of the SLU SNATS organization.

4. Participation in SLU SNATS must be without regard to arbitrary consideration of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

5. Each member according to the University must have a satisfactory Grade Point Average which is established as a 2.0 GPA throughout their association with SLU SNATS organization.

6. Each member must show up to 3/4ths of the meetings established by either the President or the Advisor if not their membership can be called into question by the voted officers.

7. Thereby, if a situation arises and a member is seen as damaging to the group as a whole this member can be placed on probation until a meeting is established, by the officers, as to indicate whether or not to revoke the member's current status in the organization.

Amount of Dues: $20

Description of Organization: An Organization of students that can meet, hold events and discussions, participate, pratice, and learn more about voice teaching as a profession.

President: Micah Rizzuto (micah.rizzuto@selu.edu) 

Advisor: Dr. Lee Lind (llind@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: 

Section I: Membership in the Southeastern Louisiana University College Republicans shall consist of all full-time or part-time students for the current year and who are commited to Republican ideals. 

Section II: Membership shall not be denied on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or disability.

Section III: Membership in the organization shall be limited to those who are registered for that semester at Southeastern Louisiana University as students in good academic standing.

Amount of Dues: $10.00 per semester 

Description of Organization: 

Section I: To make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party among members of the Southeastern Louisiana University campus and community.

Section II: To aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of the government.

Section III: To encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party at the local, state, and national levels.

Section IV: To aid in the development of students' political knowledge and understanding of the major political parties and ideologies and thereby create more effective and better-informed citizens and candidates.

Section V: To develop political skills and leadership among Republican students as preparation for future service by them to the party and community.

Section VI: To support and promote in every way the candidates, principles, activities, and platforms of the Republican Party.

Section VII: To work to ensure the existence of a conservative form of government with Southeastern Louisiana University, local community, state, and nation by supporting conservative Republican candidates.

Section VIII: Activities that result in undue physical stress or any subtle or covert technique that will impair, make captive, or destroy an individual's freedom of thought will not be tolerated.

Advisor: Fay Boudreaux (fay.boudreaux@southeastern.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: 

1. Good Academic Standing 

2. At least 2.5 GPA

Amount of Dues: $5

Description of Organization: This club aims to create a space with our peers to learn and practice the art of debate in order to help strengthen speech, communication, and critical thinking skills. Students in this club would learn skills that they can carry with them throughout their lives and help improve upon their professional and personal experiences. 

Advisor: Russel Castro (rcastro@selu.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: Membership shall be open to all students with an interest in sociology and social change.

Amount of Dues: None

Description of Organization: The purpose of our organization is to educate the student body and our community about social issues, as well as to engage in actions which promote social change. We are a pro-working class, antiracist, antisexist, anti-imperialist, anti-homophobic and anti-transgenderphobic student organization. We oprate on the principles of participatory democracy, meaning we believe that every member's voice counts and that they should be respected by others members of the group.

President: Elijah Phifer (elijah.phifer@southeastern.edu)

Advisor: Christian Harris (crhistian@southeastern.edu)

Requirements for Membership: To be a member, all we ask is that you support Veganism (especially at events) and give an effort to reduce the consumption of animal products.

Amount of Dues: $10 per academic year.

Description of Organization: We raise awareness of systematic animal cruelty and the positive benefits of a vegan diet for one's health and environment.

President: Peyton Laskie (peyton.laskie@southeastern.edu) 

Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Achee (bonnie.achee@southeastern.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: Be a woman interested in computing and technology.

Amount of Dues: N/A

Description of Organization: An organization designed for women who have interest in computing and technology. We strive to support, celebrate and advocate for women in computing.

President: Caroline Cardinal (caroline.cardinal@southeastern.edu) 

Advisor: Dr. Lara Gardner (lara.gardner@southeastern.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: Students and faculty must be enrolled part-time or full-time at Southeastern Louisiana University. Members must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Members must attend 4 meetings/events a semester. Membership should not be denied based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, color, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Amount of Dues: $10 per semester

Description of Organization: Southeastern Louisiana University’s Women in Business program is a student-led organization and registered non-profit. Our mission is to empower the women of Southeastern from the classroom to their careers. Our vision is to cultivate businesswomen into community leaders. 

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12630081/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southeasternwib

President: Chloe Catanese (chloe.catanese@southeastern.edu) 

Advisor: Lisa Kuhn (lisa.kuhn@southeastern.edu) 

Requirements for Membership: Any woman with an interest in STEM are welcome, wheter or not they are pursuing a STEM degree.

Amount of Dues: $0

Description of Organization: A community of women with interests in STEM whose purpose is to promote and encourage women to pursue STEM fields, provide information about future career opportunities through guest speakers, and create a community of women with similar interests to help and support each other throughout their college experience.