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Special Interest Groups
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Academic Honors Society Public Relations Student Society of America |
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PRSSA is a national organization that works with students in the field of Public Relations. This organization is designed to give students the opportunity to explore the world of PR and not exclude non PR minors. This is an organization that is open to anyone interested. |
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Brian Vannice | vannice@usfca.edu |
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Ryan Noland | rbnoland@usfca.edu |
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Kristina Brooke | kristina.brooke@gmail.com |
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Matt Hummel | mthummel@att.net | | |
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Amnesty International |
| Amnesty International is a chapter of a larger organization that focuses on human rights issues. We focus primarily on educating others, but also on fostering activism and dialogue. We concentrate on one human rights issue per semester, about which we host an event on campus. Concurrently, we investigate other issues through letter-writing campaigns and collaboration with other clubs and organizations. |
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Mike Duffy | duffy@usfca.edu |
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Amber McChesney-Young | puella@pacbell.net |
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Melanie Raygoza | mrraygoza@usfca.edu | | |
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Back to da Roots |
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We at "Back to da Roots" believe consumerism, over consumption and other forms of every day choices that detach individuals from a self-sustained life style has led to war, economic slavery, starvation and unnecessary suffering world wide. Through self-reliant/sustainable methods we will continuously explore hands on techniques to preserve the earth and live in peace with our communities, interact with and inform the USF, San Francisco, and greater communities through communal gardens, literature distribution, and gatherings. |
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Steven Zavestoski | smzavestoski@usfca.edu |
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Nicholas H Agnew | nagnew@usfca.edu |
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Joseph Griffin | jjgriffin@usfca.edu |
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Michael Aguilar| maguilar@usfca.edu | | |
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Best Buddies |
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It is the goal of Best Buddies to integrate those with intellectual disabilities with the rest of the community by building one-on-one friendships between them and our club members. |
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Jani White | whiteJ@usfca.edu |
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Andrew Schreiber | aschreiber@usfca.edu |
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Cortnie Rains | cjrains@usfca.edu |
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Amanda Leal | ALeal419@yahoo.com | | |
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Christian Life Community |
| Christian Life Community is an international organization of small faith communities based on the Gospels and spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, that meets weekly to focus on spirituality, community, and service to integrate faith with the realities of life. |
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Don Crean | crean@usfca.edu |
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Christine Brady | brady.christine@gmail.com |
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Dawn Dinh | ddinh@usfca.edu | | |
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Club Managers Association of America |
| A Student Colony of the national Club Managers Association of America designed to bridge the gap between students interested in and professionals within the Club Management Industry. Students participate in educational and professional development programs, network with peers and exchange information on subjects of mutual concern. |
| Advisor |
Tom Costello | costellot@usfca.edu |
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Michal Swerdlow | mswerdlow@usfca.edu |
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Amy Peterson | amychips@46@yahoo.com |
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Christine Zack | cpzack@usfca.edu |
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www.usfca.edu/clubs/cmaa | | |
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College Republicans of USF |
| The College Republicans seek to promote and uphold the conservative philosophy on the University campus. It is our goal to combat political bias present on campus and create a safe environment in which people feel safe to express their views and opinions without fear, thereby opening the paths to dialogue. |
| Advisor |
Anthony Ribera | ribera@usfca.edu |
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Elizabeth Moyer | miss.moyer@gmail.com |
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Stephen Luda | slucia@usfca.edu |
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www.usfca.edu/clubs/crc | | |
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Democracy Matters |
| Democracy Matters informs and engages college students and communities in efforts to strengthen our democracy. With campus-based chapters throughout the country, we focus on the issue of private money in politics and other pro-democracy reforms. Democracy Matters in this way encourages the emergence of a new generation of reform-minded leaders. |
| Advisor |
Anne Hieber | hieber@usfca.edu |
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Ashley McGovern | aemcgovern@usfca.edu |
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www.usfca.edu/org/democrats | | |
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EnVision |
| EnVision is a student-run environmental organization committed to bring environmental awareness and change to the USF community and beyond. |
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Deneb Karentz | karentzd@usfca.edu |
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Casey Farmer | cfarmer1@usfca.edu |
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Miles Braten | mnbraten@usfca.edu | | |
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Family Business Association |
| The USF Family Business Association will work to bring students and family business together, offer substantial learning and networking opportunities through various events, and provide direction for students to further their personal and professional development. Our signature dinner event celebrates the fundamentals and success of family businesses while giving back to the community and enables interaction with USF students to create a mini forum per table in a comfortable environment. |
| Advisor |
Eugene Muscat | muscat@usfca.edu |
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Sean Smith seanwsmith@gmail.com |
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www.usfca.edu/org/fba | | |
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Knitting For Neighbors |
| The purpose of Knitting for Neighbors is to knit and crochet hats, scarves, and other warm clothing items to be donated to San Francisco homeless shelters and community centers to be distributed to our neighbors in need. Knitting for Neighbors uses yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks that have been donated to us, so members don't need to provide anything. Everyone is welcome, and we can teach you how to knit or crochet if you want to learn! |
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Shelly Federwisch | knitting@usfca.edu |
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Jennifer Fernandez | knitting@usfca.edu |
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Kali Thomas | knitting@usfca.edu | | |
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Model UN |
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MUN is a club modeled after the United Nations. Students will have the option to attend conferences throughout the school year where as a club, we will represent USF amongst other universities. It is an opportunity to learn about the structure of the United Nations and the issues that the United Nations have to work on. We will be discussing current events, international conflicts, and issues dealing with the international community as well as foreign policy and diplomacy. |
| Advisor |
Stephen Zunes | zunes@usfca.edu |
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Andrea Hightower | arhightower@usfca.edu |
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Veronica Ramirez | rlesnar@aol.com | | |
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MVP |
| MVP is the sports business club designed as a network for undergraduates interested in a career in the sports industry. Members have the opportunity to be placed with mentors in the Mentorship Program, who are currently in the sports industry or Sports Management Program, learn about internship/job openings, plan sporting events and promotions, network with industry speakers and learn more about the various jobs in the industry. |
| Advisor |
Bill Hogan | Hogan@usfca.edu |
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Barney Garcia | imalivinglegend@hotmail.com |
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Kenan Jue | kenanjue@usfca.edu |
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www.usfca.edu/clubs/mvp | | |
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Real Life |
| Real Life is the name of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at USF. InterVarsity is on over 500 campus across the USA and in over 100 countries around the world, made up and students who love Jesus and want to grow deeper in their relationship with Him. As a Christian fellowship we desire to be part of God's purposes in the world, and specifically at USF. We are not affiliated with any one church but encourage students to attend a healthy church in San Francisco. |
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Bruce Wydick | wydick@usfca.edu |
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Eliese Rulifson | erulifson@usfca.edu |
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Matthew Nault | matthewnault@yahoo.com |
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www.usfca.edu/clubs/reallife | | |
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Residence Hall Association (RHA) |
| Campus living is alot different then living at home with your parents. Sure you have RA's to help you make the transition, but what if you really want to make a difference, have your voice be heard. Well then my friend, the Residence Hall Association is here for you. RHA is the only organization on campus thats sole goal is to represent the students who live on campus. From planning fun activities, to making changes to the living conditions of the residence halls, USF RHA is there to help make living on campus a more enjoyable experience. |
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Betsy Trapp | ertrapp@usfca.edu |
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Paige Nakasuji | paigen15@aol.com |
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Veronica Ramirez | RLesnar@aol.com |
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www.usfca.edu/org/RHA | | |
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School of the Americas Watch |
| The School of the Americas Watch is a club designed for those who stand in opposition the School of the Americas. The club participates in lobbying, protesting against the School of the Americas, and educating the USF campus about the issue of SOA/WHINSEC. |
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Mike Duffy | duffy@usfca.edu |
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Ryan Ericksen | rtericksen@usfca.edu |
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Justine Chmielewski | jchmielewski@usfca.edu |
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www.usfca.edu/org/soawusf | | |
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USF Students Take Action Now (STAND) |
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STAND is an organization for concerned students to have opportunities to get involved in the efforts to end genocide all around the world. Stands four objectives include:
* Increase consciousness, both nationally and abroad, about presently occurring genocides * Take nonpartisan political action for a swift and sustainable solution to the crisis * Raise funds for humanitarian relief of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) * Coordinate national and international efforts to achieve the three goals above |
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Heather Hoag | HJHoag@usfca.edu |
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Amanda Keating | amandajayne@keating-law.net |
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Maria Caruso | MTCaruso@usfca.edu |
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Sarah Glatt | SKGlatt@usfca.edu | | |
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Students for a Free Tibet |
| SFT has been involved in every major justice protests involving the Tibetan cultural preservation works and political campaigns in major venues such as the Chinese consulate in San Francisco and United Nation's headquarter in New York. SFT members have been actively involved in e-mail campaigns and other campaigns aimed at restoring the basic human rights of the Tibetan people. Within the campus, SFT has organized numerous cultural shows, harmony among different faith talks and also have participated in community service works such as April Action |
| Advisor |
Tom Nazario | nazario@usfca.edu |
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Dawa Dorjee | ddorjee@usfca.edu |
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www.usfca.edu/clubs/free-tibet | | |
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Umthombo Club |
| Umthombo Club is an offspring of Umthombo Research & Action, based in Durban, South Africa. We aim to educate the USF community on the social problems of South Africa, especially the plight of street children and the spread of HIV/AIDS by raising funds and increasing awareness. |
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Heather Hoag | hjhoag@usfca.edu |
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Lindsey Chorn | lchorn@usfca.edu |
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Lara Zanzucchi | lmzanzucchi@usfca.edu |
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www.usfca.edu/org/umthombo | | |
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USF Fencing Club |
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The USF Fencing Club wishes through teaching the Olympic art of Fencing to expand the minds and hearts of students while helping to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Fencing is an art that develops both the mind and body in an environment that promotes respect and courtesy. In order to truly be able to help create a more humane world it is necessary for students to have an open mind and to experience as much as possible so as to have empathy for others and a vast array of skills to help the world with. |
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Leo Bello | L1bello1@aol.com |
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Czarina Marasigen | cmarasigen@usfca.edu |
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Josh E. Vice | jegged@usfca.edu |
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Kit Decker | cjdecker@usfca.edu | | |
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USF Lone Mountain Runners |
| Lone Mountain Runners has been established for the purpose of getting in good physical shape while having fun and building friendships and feelings of belonging and self-confidence. This will service the Jesuit Catholic mission of the university in that it will help build self-confidence and a sense of well being to its members. |
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Tad Fichetl | ttfitchel@usfca.edu |
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Joseph Peterson | joepskier05@hotmail.com |
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Ryan Caskey | rcaskey27@aol.com | | |
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USF Paintball |
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USF Paintball was formed to grow the interest of paintball in the USF community as well as compete in local and potentially national tournaments across the United States. |
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Bruce Wydick | wydick@usfca.edu |
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Ryan Manzana | rpmanzana@usfca.edu |
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Peter Tran | pdtran@usfca.edu |
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Casey Chew | ckchew@usfca.edu | | |
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The USF Spanish Club will strive students to participate in cuturally and linguistically enrichening events held here in San Francisco. As a cohesive group representing the university, we will become active participants in the Spanish speaking communities of San Francisco in hopes of broadening students own cultural horizons. |
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James Severance | severancejb@usfca.edu |
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Priyam Sawhney | psawhney@usfca.edu |
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Kelly Krempko | kkrempko@gmail.com |
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Sage Nichols | ksnichols@usfca.edu | | |
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USF Philosophy Club |
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The Philosophy Club is a group with the aim to conduct and host philosophical events on topics drawn from current events, literature, films, music, and any other aspect of life. These events will allow for thought-provoking, respectful discussion with peers and professors in the absence of classrooms, grades, competition, or judgment, for in such a context, people may best develop and clarify their thoughts to themselves and others. |
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Ronald Sundstrom | rrsundstrom@usfca.edu |
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George Fourlas | asimplied@gmail.com |
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Amir Karimabadi | amirzzz@gmail.com | | |
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USF San Quentin TRUST Alliance |
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The purpose of the USF San Quentin TRUST Alliance is to help incarcerated men who have a desire to change themselves as well as their communities; to assimilate back into society as constructive and productive members of said free societies. This organization is an affiliation of the San Quentin TRUST (Teaching Responsibility Utilizing Sociological Techniques) promoting unity and solidarity between the development of incarcerated men and the community at large. |
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Kim Richman | kdrichman@usfca.edu |
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Maggie Mullen | mmullen@usfca.edu |
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Briana Gonzalez | gonzalezbri@gmail.com | | |
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USF Rugby Football |
| The USF Rugby Footbal Club has been established for the sole purpose of providing a Rugby team for the students of USF and to promote student awareness and involvment in the sport of rugby. |
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Mike Kelly | kellymt@usfca.edu |
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Keving Hurley | kthurley@usfca.edu |
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Clark Braunstein | clarkbraunstein@gmail.com | | |
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