Approved Student Organizations - 2006/2007
African Student Association - Back to top
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The purpose of this organization is to build unity between people with different African backgrounds.
This unity will evolve to create a movement that will bring an African culture to the campus.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
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The objectives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are to stimulate the
ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the
cause of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the
highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid down trodden humanity in its
efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.
Alpha Psi Lambda (APL) - Back to top
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This group provides a supplementary educational, social, and cultural
experience for its members. It is an advocate for the needs and concerns of the
Hispanic/Latino students and promotes positive relations between the Greek
system, the university administration and the outside community. It's purpose is
to enhance the student's educational experience through social and cultural
activities and to assist in the development of members' leadership ability.
Amateur Radio Society (PARS)
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No description available.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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This group works with other engineering and technical societies to strengthen
the role of the engineering profession. Members advance the standards of
engineering and promote the exchange of information among engineers and others.
Also, this group promotes original research and fosters engineering education.
Biology Club - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Black Student Union (BSU) - Back to top
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The purpose of the Black Student Union is to provide encouragement and
support for our academic and social growth here at Purdue University Calumet.
The Black Student Union provides an organized collective structure that defines,
protects and develops our interest as Black students. We seek to enlighten the
entire university community and to share our commitment, talent and strength. To
this end we engage in discussion groups, social gatherings and service
activities and invite any PUC students to join us, regardless of race, creed or
ethnic origin.
Blaze Christian Ministries (BCM)
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No description available.
Campus Ministries (CM)
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No description available.
CARE formerly Student Vegetarian Coalition (SVC)
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Our purpose is to raise awareness about meat production, namely animal
maltreatment. More precisely we, as a group, oppose factory farming, along with
all other forms of animal abuse. This is why we promote a vegan diet, as a way
to reduce animal suffering. We have a website to be used as a resource for those
looking to go vegetarian/vegan, as well as to let students at Purdue Cal and in
the community know about events our organization has coming up.
Chemistry & Physics Club (CPC) - Back to top
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To enhance the knowledge, experience, and community of PUC students
interested in chemistry and physics.
Chinese Student Association
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To unite all the Chinese students, communicate their knowledge and help each other. To accelerate Leadership and creativeness. Promote Sino-American Students Interactive cultural Communication.
Chronicle © - Back to top
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Dedicated to reporting campus news and events, the Chronicle publishes weekly
issues during the spring and fall semesters and offers a wide variety of
journalistic experiences to the prospective student-member. From attending
workshops with professional journalists to designing paper layouts, a
student-member can discover the fascinating world of the newspaper.
Students who have a genuine interest and desire to work on the Chronicle can do
so by filling out an application in room C-344F of the Library Building, where
the friendly, helpful staff will be more than willing to "stop the presses" and
give them a listen on the double!
Criminal Justice Club (CJC) - Back to top
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The purpose of the Criminal Justice Club is to educate fellow students about
our criminal justice system through guest lectures, tours of criminal justice
agencies, debates, conferences, and seminars, and also to update the student
body on all state and federal law enforcement exams. The Criminal Justice Club
would also like to strengthen the relationship between the students and faculty
of the Criminal Justice department.
College Mentors for Kids (CMK) - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Fine Arts Student Association (FASA) - Back to top
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The purpose of the Fine Arts Student Association is to create an environment
for Purdue aspiring artists to produce artwork for campus and public display.
Hoosier A.D.A.P.T. (HA) - Back to top
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Hoosier A.D.A.P.T. empowers students with or without disabilities, through a
flexible range of information and opportunities, to make informed choices and be
in control of their education. It advocates individual decision making in
pursuing activities and becoming part of university and community life.
Indiana Student Education Association (ISEA)
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The Indiana Student Education Association welcomes all students interested in
careers as future educators. This organization keeps abreast of changes in
certification and newly mandated testing and laws in the field of education. It
plans local campus activities and seminars that benefit and relate to future
educators.
Institute of
Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
International Business Club - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
International Relation Club - Back to top
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The purpose and goal of this club are multifunctional. We seek to facilitate the educational process through debates, analysis of International Relation issues and open
dialogue.
International Student Org.
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This organization welcomes all students to participate in a culturally
diversified team and broaden their own understanding of different cultures. ISO
seeks to establish a constructive cultural community by creating a platform for
sharing of cultural experiences. By providing students from different countries
with opportunities to interact, ISO helps them develop lasting friendships and
socialize with cultures around the world.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF)
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The purpose of INTERVARSITY is to build a collegiate fellowship that engages
the Purdue Calumet campus with the gospel of Jesus Christ and makes disciples
who live out biblical values. INTERVARSITY chapters are on over 800 campuses
across the United and on some 20 campuses in Indiana. If you're a Christian and
would be interested in meeting with other Christians through bible study, prayer
and various camps and conferences throughout the year... then INTERVARSITY IS
FOR YOU! If you're interested in knowing more about the person of Jesus Christ
and what it means to follow him, then we extend to you an invitation to come and
discover this person who over 2,000 years ago revolutionized the world through
his radical teachings. All are welcome! There are no chapter dues.
Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Questioning and Allies
(LGBTQQ&A) - Back to top
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To create a social atmosphere where all orientations and allies feel welcome.
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) - Back to top
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MAPS is an affiliate organization of the Student National Medical Association
(SNMA). Its purpose is to provide PUC Pre-Health students with the resources
needed to become successful Health Care Professionals.
MovieWatchers (MW) - Back to top
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To encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of the differing
social and political perspectives offered by the independent film.
Multiplayer Gamers United Online - Back to top
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No Description is available.
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
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The MSA serves the best interest of Islam and of the Muslims. The association
promotes unity among the Muslims and conducts social, cultural and religious
activities in the best traditions of Islam. This group holds congregational
prayers and Islamic religious festivals. It promotes friendly relations between
Muslims and non-Muslims.
National Society of Black Engineers
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NSBE develops intensive programs for increasing the participation of Blacks
and other underrepresented groups in the fields of engineering and the
engineering technologies. Members attend national and regional conferences,
retreats and workshops. Membership provides opportunity for scholarships,
awards, and career and academic counseling and mentoring.
Organization of Pre-Health
Students (OPHS) - Back to top
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To help students prepare for their specific field of interest. Whether it
be pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharm, or any other persons with interest in
medicine.
Phi Alpha Theta/History
Association (PAT) - Back to top
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This professional society promotes the study of history. It encourages
research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas
among historians. The society seeks to bring students, teachers and writers of
history together for intellectual and social exchanges. It promotes and assists
its members with historical research and publication in a variety of ways.
Pi Sigma Alpha(Pi SA) - Back to top
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Pi Sigma Alpha, Tau Psi Chapter, is a national honor society composed of students of government and other majors with the goal of promoting worthwhile curricular and extra curricular activities in cooperation with our members, our university, and our community to stimulate scholarship and interest in the subject of government by providing tangible recognition to students who have excelled in the field.
Psi Chi (PC) - Back to top of page
This organization is open to Psychology majors in the upper 35% of their
class, with at least a "B" grade point average, who have completed 8 semester
hours of Psychology courses. Membership in the group provides academic
recognition for scholastic achievement and stimulates professional growth.
Activities will include national and regional conventions, research award
competitions and certificate recognition programs.
PU Gamers Guild (PUGG) - Back to top
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This organization welcomes all peoples and cultures of any age to meet
together to enjoy role playing with others with similar interests. The scenarios
range from early Middle Ages to science fiction. PUGG requires no experience to
join, only a desire to learn and have fun.
PUC Construction Organization
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Purdue Alumni Association Calumet
Student Delegates (PAACSD)
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Promotes communication and involvement between alumni and current students
with the purpose of continuously improving student life and the overall learning
environment at Purdue University Calumet.
Purdue Digital Gamers Society - Back to top
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To bring people together to have fun, unwind, and meet new people.
Purdue Indian Students
Association (PISA) - Back to top
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Organizations events such as festivals and occasional get-togethers. Helping
out new Indian students during initial settlement. Pick-ups from airport for the
first time arrival of students. Making students aware of academic seminars and
programs..
Purdue Music Association - Back to top
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To provide an environment in which students can engage in musical activity,
which includes, but is not limited to : informal meetings, small performances
and assisting CCLD in finding musical talent for performances on campus.
Purdue Theatre Company (PTC) - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Purdue University Calumet
Siggraph - Back to top
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Organized and operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes to
promote increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design,
development, construction, languages, management and applications of modern
computing.
Purdue University
Marketing Association - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. (SGR) - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Sigma Lambda Gamma (SLG) - Back to top
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We are a Multicultural sorority which puts an emphasis on academic excellence
and the promotion of cultural awareness. The sorority serves the wants and needs
of all people by respecting the views of others through acceptance, thereby
enhancing our understanding of one another and bettering our community, country,
and our world. Activities range from academic study tables to extracurricular
activities.
Social Justice Club (SJC) - Back to top
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The Social Justice Club is open to all members of the campus community. The
club sponsors many events and activities intended to make the world a more
humane place.
Society of Automative Engineers
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The Society of Automotive Engineers is about more than engineering and
manufacturing. It’s an adventure for all PUC students. A cross-functional team
of students gets together to lead, plan and implement solutions to problems that
face the selected project.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
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The purpose of SHPE is to provide a professional atmosphere which will cater
to the needs of Hispanics and other minority groups whom attend Purdue Calumet.
Such needs include the following:
- Increase the number of Hispanic students in the engineering disciplines at
Purdue University Calumet.
- Promote the advance of Hispanic engineers technologists, and scientists in
education and employment.
- Develop and participate in programs with industry and the university which
benefit students seeking technical degrees.
- Improve the retention of Hispanic students to fulfill their career goals
within the collegiate and high school levels.
Society of Human Resources Management
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This organization's purpose is to provide and promote a better understanding
of the functions and values of Human Resource Management. The group informs
students of current developments in the field and endeavors to develop a nucleus
of truly professional human resource managers. Emphasis is on developing the
individual abilities of its members and promoting fellowship and the free
exchange of ideas.
Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME) - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Society of Success & Leadership
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This national award-winning organization provides the support, motivation,
and tools to help students achieve their goals and improve their lives. The
society provides membership benefits such as: networking groups, access to
nationally known speakers, scholarships, resume enhancement, graduate
recognition and job databases. The organization participates in local community
service projects. All students may join, and honorary membership is available to
students with a 3.3 GPA or greater.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
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The purpose of this organization is to inform young women, their parents,
counselors and the public of the qualifications and achievements of women in
engineering and the opportunities available to them. Also, members engage in
community service activities.
Student Chapter of American Society of Safety
Engineers - Back to top
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Promotes the advancement of the safety profession and safety education and
to foster the professional well being and development of its members within
its campus and community.
Student Government Association
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The Student Government Association is currently going through a restructuring
process. Please visit the website for more information about how you can play a
role and learn more about what is going on.
Students with Children Support Group (SCSG)
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Tau Alpha Pi(TAP) - Back to top
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There is currently no description available for this organization.
Union for Democratic Communications (UDC) - Back to top
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To raise awareness about role of Communication.
University Village Hall Council - Back to top
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To represent the residential living facility students in all aspects of campus life.
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