Campus Activities
Special Interest Groups
Ambassadors
The Ambassador organization is a group of volunteer students who work closely with the Admissions Office. They show the campus to visitors and provide a student’s perspective of campus life. They also assist with many special campus events. Selection is based on an application, personal interview, communication skills and enthusiasm for their Nebraska Wesleyan experiences.
Advisor: Heather Oneill
Email: honeill@nebrwesleyan.edu
American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association on
the Wesleyan Campus is a group created to get a better
understanding of the field of marketing. We usually
invite a few speakers from a related marketinf field
every semester, conduct appropriate projects for our
sponsers from various companies/businesses, and try
to have a sfocial every now and then as well. We also
have the chance to attendd the collegiate conference
every year! Mostly, we're just a group of creative,
motivated students who are looking for a chance to get
involved with marketing and have some fun.
President: Julie Vacek
Email: jvacek@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Loy Watley
Email: ldw@nebrwesleyan.edu
American Red Cross Chapter
The Campus Red Cross (CRC) works with
the Lancaster Chapter of the American Red Cross in training
members to provide services to the Wesleyan and Lincoln
community.
President: Tania Tennant
Email: ttennant@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Nancy Hansen
Email: njh@nebrwesleyan.edu
BACCHUS GAMMA
President: Nicole Smathers
Email: nsmather@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Dana Bates
Email: dbates@nebrwesleyan.edu
Environmental Action(CBA)
President: Megan Larsen
Email: mlarsen@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Dr. Dale Benham
Email: dbenham@nebrwesleyan.edu
Global Service Learning (GSL)
Global Service Learning is committed to service immersion experiences that teach students. Each year students engage in local, national and international service experiences that include much processing and reflection.
President: Jarryd Widhalm
Email: jwidhalm@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Janelle Andreini
Email: jsa@nebrwesleyan.edu
H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E. is a college and
university based international association that is affiliated
with the BACCHUS/GAMMA association. The association
promotes peer education on topics dealing with drug
and alcohol prevention and other student health and
safety issues. HOPE promotes the development of healthy
lifestyles by making responsible choices. The Wesleyan
Chapter is also in charge of the annual Alcohol Awareness
Week Campaign in March.
President: Sarah Sedivy
Email: ssedivy@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Kathy Shellogg
Email: kms@nebrwesleyan.edu
International Relations Organization (IRO)
The purpose of IRO (International Relations Organization) is to provide an opportunity for the U.S. and international students to interact and to educate each other, exchanging ideas and learning about each other's customs on the campus and in the community.
President: Paula McGlone
Email: pmcglone@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Yoko Iwasaki-Zink
Email: yiwasaki@nebrwesleyan.edu
Meeting of Students Addressing Intercultural Concerns (MOSAIC)
This student organization's purpose is to educate, celebrate, and support. We are dedicated to celebrating different cultures from around the world as well as addressing issues of discrimination on our campus and educating people about these issues. We encourage students that our interested in learning about other cultures and students who want to act as a social change agent to join this group.
President: Malcom Wade
Email: mwade@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Karri Sanderson
Email: ksanders@nebrwesleyan.eduVisit the Mosaic Website at:
http://students.nebrwesleyan.edu/student_groups/mosaic/
New Student Orientation (NSO)
NSO is a group of upper–class student who help facilitate activities with incoming first–year students and transfers during Summer Registration and August Orientation. The purpose of NSO is to help students become familiar with the Nebraska Wesleyan community and develop relationships with other students that will continue throughout the school year.
Coordinators: Lauren Lineweber & Cliff Trehearn
Email: llineweb@nebrwesleyan.edu
ctrehear@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Karri Sanderson
Email: ksanders@nebrwesleyan.edu
Plains Pride
The purpose of Plains Pride is to provide support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning members of the Wesleyan community and the community at large, as well as their allies. Plains Pride will create and promote activities that are inclusive and provide education, dispel myths, and work against hatred and discrimination in hopes of creating a safe and welcoming environment for all member of the Wesleyan Community.
President: Christine Valish
Email: cvalish@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Borchardt
Email: lborchar@nebrwesleyan.edu
Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC)
Reserve Officer’s Training is available to both male and female Nebraska Wesleyan students through Air Force and Army programs conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Scholarship funds covering Nebraska Wesleyan tuition and fees are available through theses ROTC programs to qualified students.
Contact: ROTC at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Phone: 800.742.8800 ext. 2473
Society of Scholars
Society of Scholars is a
group of students recognized for their academic record.
First-year students are invited for membership based
on their ACT score and high school class rank, and upper-class
students may continue their involvement by achieving
certain academic goals. Members participate in social
events and topical discussions throughout the year.
Advisor: Geri Cotter
Email: gec@nebrwesleyan.edu
Students for Choice
Nebraska Wesleyan University Students for Choice provides education and an increase public awareness of a woman's right to reproductive freedom. Students for Choice provides information regarding family planning, contraception, and they encourage a woman's right to choose.
Advisor: Dr. David Iaquinta
Email: dli@nebrwesleyan.edu
Wesleyan Entertainment Board (WEB)
WEB is an organization
which coordinates campus events. The committees consist
of Comedy, Concerts, Cultural, Special Events/Study
Breaks, Big Event, and Homecoming.
President: Nicole Kauk
Email: nkauk@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Karri Sanderson
Email: ksanders@nebrwesleyan.edu
Wesleyan Alumni Student Association (WASA)
WASA is an organization
of students designed to enhance relationships between
alumni and the current students of the University. This
is achieved by setting up various activities, including
events like Wesleyan Weekend, throughout the year. WASA
introduces students to the crucial role both the alumni
and the current students play in the advancement of
Nebraska Wesleyan University.
President: John Buller
Email: jbuller@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Rachelle Hadley
Email: rhadley@nebrwesleyan.edu
Women’s Resource Center (WRC)
The WRC serves as a resource
on campus for both men and women who are looking for
information pertaining to a developing person's mental,
psychological, emotional, and physical health and well
being. The WRC offers campus programming, resources,
and has peers available in the center to help students
with all issues.
President: Breanne McHargue
Email: bmchargu@nebrwesleyan.eduAdvisor: Karri Sanderson
Email: ksanders@nebrwesleyan.edu