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Written by: Isabelle Jones | Lifestyle Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for ways to get involved outside of classes? Western provides a plethora of clubs that can entice any type of student. Whether it\u2019s furthering knowledge within a degree, getting to know other people in the community or creating change, Western has so much to offer \u2014 come out and join a club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOU ASL Club (Instagram @wouasl)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An organization for the Deaf, Deaf+, Hard of Hearing and Hearing students at Western.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aspiring Teachers Association (Instagram @wou.ata)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting future educators from step one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associated Students of Western Oregon University (Instagram @aswou)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advocators for students\u2019 rights to the Western administration as well as the state of Oregon and the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board Game Club (Instagram @wou.board.game.club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring games and find new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business And Economics Club (Instagram @woubeclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A space for students to have discussions, speakers, workshops and networking opportunities for the business and economics fields. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative Writers\u2019 Guild (Presence <\/strong>https:\/\/wou.presence.io\/organization\/creative-writers-guild<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A place where all creative writers of any writing medium are welcome to write and share their work with the guild. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criminal Justice Club (Instagram @wou.cjclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This organization discusses the justice system events and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CRU (Instagram @cruatwou)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re real people dealing with the real problems of living out a real faith in the real world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise Science Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise science students get to connect with different community members in order to provide members with unique opportunities, networking, recreational activities and insight into potential future professions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings on the third Tuesday of every month in the Richard Woodcock Education Center, room 208.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiber Arts Club (Instagram @wou.fiberartsclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a club open to anyone, be it someone who has been crocheting or knitting for years or a complete beginner interested in learning a new craft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filipino American Association at Western Oregon University (Instagram @faa.wou)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encouraging and promoting the culture of the Philippines among Filipinos and other students who want to learn about the customs and culture of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gerontological Society of America Student Chapter (<\/strong>https:\/\/www.geron.org\/<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This campus chapter focuses on sharing gerontological knowledge, expertise and interest. A welcoming space for all students interested in gerontology to participate in social events, networking and service learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. (Instagram @kdchibetadelta)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sisterhood based on serving the community, upholding the values of unity, honesty, integrity and leadership, while also prioritizing academics, service and sisterhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KWOU Radio (Instagram @kwoustudios)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student-run online radio station who are blasting away tunes, growing a music library and adding to the broadcast equipment supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Math Club (Instagram @woumathclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open to anyone; come participate in Estimathon and Pi Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MECHA (Instagram @mechadewou)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A group focusing on community, support, activism and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model United Nations (Instagram @wou_mun)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An organization participating in a simulation of the United Nations where students act as delegates and work together to solve global issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monmouth Student Nurses Association (Instagram @monmouthstudentnurses)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students practicing diversity and inclusion through community outreach projects and volunteerism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Native\/Indigenous Culture Club (Instagram @wounativeclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advocating for connections and friendships among the students at WOU who identify under the umbrella term of Native\/Indigenous and corresponding supporters within a purely respectful space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Science Club (Instagram @wou_natural_science_club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing hands-on, real-world activities beyond the lecture and lab, offering social and academic networks for students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. (Instagram @wou_knights)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brotherhood dedicated to the needs and concerns of the community, which promotes the traditional values of unity, honesty, integrity and leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Med Club (Instagram @woupremedclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Striving to be a safe space for any interested in pre-health and provide valuable connections and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Nursing Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A resource for students interested in the nursing field through virtual and in-person events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Health Club (Instagram @wou.publichealthclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provides a place for students interested in community health education and public health. Opportunities in networking, leadership, service learning and pre-professional training are available. Meetings are held Mondays bi-weekly from 12 – 1 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resonate Church (Instagram @resonatemonmouth)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come make lasting friendships and discover the purpose that one was made for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanish Club (Instagram @wou_spanishclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vibrant community where those come together to explore the language and Hispanic culture through a multitude of activities in a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Northwest Passage (Instagram @wounp)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Passage has been in publication in one form or another for 80 years, supporting the creative arts every step of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unidos Club (Instagram @unidoswou)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building community and creating a safe and supportive environment to help empower students to bravely fight social justice issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Western Oregon Swing Dance Club (Instagram @wouswingdance)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concentrating on West Coast Swing and Single-Time Swing. No experience required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Western Oregon University Fellowship (Instagram @wou_fellowship)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating diverse communities where students are safe to seek answers to spiritual and faith-based questions or concerns in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOU Digital Games Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created for the purpose of maintaining a safe space for Western students to enjoy video games, and to foster such a community at Western. Meetings are 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the ITC, room 303.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOU Student Veterans of America (Instagram @wousva)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, camaraderie and empowerment among student veterans, active-duty service members and their families within our university community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thespians Club (Insta @wouthespiansclub)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Thespians Club here at Western provides, supports and advocates for educational, social and performance opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If interested in finding out more about Western affiliated clubs, check out their Involve pages at https:\/\/wou.presence.io\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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