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Special Interest Groups

Academic Honors Society Public Relations Student Society of America

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.

Advisor Brian Vannice | vannice@usfca.edu
Contact

Ryan Noland | rbnoland@usfca.edu

Contact Kristina Brooke | kristina.brooke@gmail.com
Contact Matt Hummel | mthummel@att.net
 
AIESEC

Global non profit organization which promotes student exchange and cultural awareness.

Advisor Peggy Takahashi | takahaship@usfca.edu
Contact

Rebecca Wolfe | wolferebecca@gmail.com

Contact Nicole Rommero | no email posted
Contact

Jordan Ching | jordan.ching@gmail.com 

 
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.
Advisor Mike Duffy | duffy@usfca.edu
Contact Amber McChesney-Young | puella@pacbell.net
Contact Melanie Raygoza | mrraygoza@usfca.edu
 
Back to da Roots

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.

Advisor Steven Zavestoski | smzavestoski@usfca.edu
Contact

Nicholas H Agnew | nagnew@usfca.edu

Contact

Joseph Griffin | jjgriffin@usfca.edu

Contact

Michael Aguilar| maguilar@usfca.edu

 
Best Buddies

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.

Advisor Jani White | whiteJ@usfca.edu
Contact

Andrew Schreiber | aschreiber@usfca.edu

Contact

Cortnie Rains | cjrains@usfca.edu

Contact

Amanda Leal | ALeal419@yahoo.com

 
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. 
Advisor

Don Crean | crean@usfca.edu

Contact Christine Brady | brady.christine@gmail.com
Contact Dawn Dinh | ddinh@usfca.edu 
 
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
Contact Michal Swerdlow | mswerdlow@usfca.edu
Contact Amy Peterson | amychips@46@yahoo.com
Contact Christine Zack |  cpzack@usfca.edu 
Website www.usfca.edu/clubs/cmaa
 
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
Contact Elizabeth Moyer | miss.moyer@gmail.com
Contact Stephen Luda | slucia@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/clubs/crc
 
Discourse
n/a
Advisor David Stump | stumpd@usfca.edu
Contact

Katherine Knapp | tragickat@gmail.com

Contact

Kathryn Cantrell | krcantrell@usfca.edu

Website www.usfca.edu/org/democrats
 
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
Contact Ashley McGovern | aemcgovern@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/org/democrats
 
EnVision
EnVision is a student-run environmental organization committed to bring environmental awareness and change to the USF community and beyond.
Advisor Deneb Karentz | karentzd@usfca.edu
Contact Casey Farmer | cfarmer1@usfca.edu
Contact Miles Braten | mnbraten@usfca.edu
 
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
Contact Sean Smith seanwsmith@gmail.com
Website www.usfca.edu/org/fba
 
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!
Contact Shelly Federwisch | knitting@usfca.edu
Contact Jennifer Fernandez | knitting@usfca.edu
Contact Kali Thomas | knitting@usfca.edu
 
Los Locos
Los Locos is the Official Student Booster group for the University of San Francisco Athletics.
Advisor Colin Allen | ctallen@usfca.edu
Contact Patrick Wagner | pmwagner@usfca.edu
Contact Ryan Dunlop | rsdunlop@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/clubs/loslocos
 
Model UN

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

Contact

Andrea Hightower | arhightower@usfca.edu

Contact

Veronica Ramirez | rlesnar@aol.com

 
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
Contact Barney Garcia | imalivinglegend@hotmail.com
Contact Kenan Jue | kenanjue@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/clubs/mvp
 
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.
Advisor Bruce Wydick | wydick@usfca.edu
Contact Eliese Rulifson | erulifson@usfca.edu
Contact Matthew Nault | matthewnault@yahoo.com
Website www.usfca.edu/clubs/reallife
 
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. 
Advisor Betsy Trapp | ertrapp@usfca.edu
Contact  Paige Nakasuji | paigen15@aol.com
Contact  Veronica Ramirez | RLesnar@aol.com
Website www.usfca.edu/org/RHA
 
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.
Advisor Mike Duffy | duffy@usfca.edu
Contact Ryan Ericksen | rtericksen@usfca.edu
Contact Justine Chmielewski | jchmielewski@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/org/soawusf
 
Soul Step
soulSTEP is USF?s first student-run and student choreographed dance team that?s here to explore the world through the fusion of rhythm and beat as we dance to the music of yesterday and today to come together and make one sole step.
Advisor Rebecca Seeman  | seeman@usfca.edu
Contact Catherine Santos | charmin808@hotmail.com
Contact Kristine Arangcon | karangcon@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/clubs/soulstep
 

USF Students Take Action Now (STAND)

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

Advisor Heather Hoag | HJHoag@usfca.edu
Contact

Amanda Keating | amandajayne@keating-law.net

Contact

Maria Caruso | MTCaruso@usfca.edu

Contact

Sarah Glatt | SKGlatt@usfca.edu

 
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
Contact Dawa Dorjee | ddorjee@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/clubs/free-tibet
 
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.
Advisor Heather Hoag | hjhoag@usfca.edu
Contact Lindsey Chorn | lchorn@usfca.edu
Contact Lara Zanzucchi | lmzanzucchi@usfca.edu 
Website www.usfca.edu/org/umthombo
 
USF Democrats
USF Democrats mission is to promote the democratic party at USF, locally in San Francisco, and nationally.
Advisor Kathryn Nasstrom | nasstromk@usfca.edu
Contact Ashley McGovern | aemcgovern@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/org/usfdems
 
USF Fencing Club

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.

Advisor Leo Bello | L1bello1@aol.com
Contact

Czarina Marasigen | cmarasigen@usfca.edu

Contact

Josh E. Vice | jegged@usfca.edu

Contact

Kit Decker | cjdecker@usfca.edu

 
USF Future Teach Alliance
A group to promote the teaching profession, provide service to the community, and act as a professional resource for its memebers.
Advisor David Galles | galles@usfca.edu
Contact Thanh-Lam Nguyen | tnguyen5@usfca.edu
Contact Katie Matl | kmatl@usfca.edu
Contact Maria Herrera | mjherrera@usfca.edu
Website www.usfca.edu/org/usffta
 
USF Gospel Choir (Spiritual Notes)
A musically inspiring organization supportive of the University of San Francisco community. Established in order to priase and tell the good news through song.
Advisor Rawn Harboer | rdharbor@usfca.edu
Contact Julianne Fazio | jfazio@usfca.edu
Contact Alison Badrous | aabadrous@usfca.edu 
Website www.usfca.edu/org/usfgc
 
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.
Advisor Tad Fichetl | ttfitchel@usfca.edu
Contact Joseph Peterson | joepskier05@hotmail.com
Contact Ryan Caskey | rcaskey27@aol.com 
 
USF Paintball

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.

Advisor Bruce Wydick | wydick@usfca.edu
Contact

Ryan Manzana | rpmanzana@usfca.edu

Contact

Peter Tran | pdtran@usfca.edu

Contact

Casey Chew | ckchew@usfca.edu

 

USF Spanish Club

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.

Advisor James Severance | severancejb@usfca.edu
Contact Priyam Sawhney | psawhney@usfca.edu
Contact Kelly Krempko | kkrempko@gmail.com
Contact Sage Nichols | ksnichols@usfca.edu
 
USF Philosophy Club

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.

Advisor Ronald Sundstrom | rrsundstrom@usfca.edu
Contact

George Fourlas | asimplied@gmail.com

Contact Amir Karimabadi | amirzzz@gmail.com
 

USF San Quentin TRUST Alliance

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.

Advisor Kim Richman | kdrichman@usfca.edu
Contact Maggie Mullen  | mmullen@usfca.edu
Contact Briana Gonzalez  | gonzalezbri@gmail.com
 
USF Queer Alliance
n/a
Advisor n/a
Contact

Haley Waterson | hwaterson@usfca.edu

Contact

Mariana Lopez | milopez@usfca.edu

Contact

Eric Asmar | ecasmar@usfca.edu

 
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.
Advisor Mike Kelly | kellymt@usfca.edu
Contact Keving Hurley | kthurley@usfca.edu
Contact Clark Braunstein | clarkbraunstein@gmail.com
 
USF Student Music
n/a
Contact Nick Chen | nwchen@usfca.edu
 
 
 
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