Special Interest Organizations

President: Ashton Persick ([email protected]

Advisor: DeJuan James ([email protected])

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.

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President: Orrin Cobb ([email protected])

Advisor: Anthony Blakeney ([email protected])

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: Autumn Smedley ([email protected])

Advisor: Tom Walto ([email protected])

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: Teresa Huerta ([email protected]

Advisor: Dr. Aristides Baraya ([email protected])

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: Keryon Smith ([email protected])

Advisor: Darlencia Avant ([email protected])

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

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President: Quinesha McGowan ([email protected])

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: Rowan Merritt ([email protected]

Advisor: Marie Bernard ([email protected]

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.

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President: Matt Matthews ([email protected])

Advisor: Marc Settembrino ([email protected]

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

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President: Swastika Paudel ([email protected])

Advisor: Pradip Panta ([email protected])

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.

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President: Oreoluwa Onafowokan ([email protected])

Advisor: Linda Collins ([email protected])

Description of Organization: The Nigerian Student Union is a diverse cultural entity. Our main mission is to unite all cultures present on campus as well as to promote understanding and acceptance of difference cultures. We serve as a support system to international students and strive to create a blend of all cultures. Our goal is to promote togetherness, unity, friendship, and diversity. Meets every other Friday at 4pm

President: Connor Planchard ([email protected])

Advisor: Stephen Suber ([email protected])

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 

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President: Keri Wilkinson ([email protected])

Advisor: David Burley ([email protected])

Requirements for Membership: A current Southeastern student.

Amount of Dues: $0

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

President: Cayden Reily ([email protected])

Advisor: Jared Reno ([email protected]

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.

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President: Seth Johnson ([email protected])

Advisor: Ryan M. Grenn ([email protected]

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 ([email protected])

Advisor: Samantha Anders ([email protected]

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: Charlotte Bradley ([email protected]

Advisor: Russel Castro ([email protected]

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 operate 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: Carrington Wynn ([email protected]

Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Achee ([email protected]

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 ([email protected]

Advisor: Dr. Lara Gardner ([email protected]

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. 

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

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

President: Chloe Catanese ([email protected]

Advisor: Lisa Kuhn ([email protected]

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.