Student Life Clubs and Organizations
AMERICAN RED CROSS CLUB
The American Red Cross Club is a student organization that seeks to promote the work of the American Red Cross and provide opportunities for students to serve locally and nationally in the mission of the Red Cross. Opportunities for service include: disaster relief services, safety services (First Aid, CPR, etc.), service to the armed forces members and their families, and blood donations. For more information, contact the American Red Cross Club at americanredcross@franciscan.edu
ANIME CLUB
The purpose of the Anime Club is to relieve the stress of university life with friends who share interests in Anime. The club will organize regular screenings of Anime films on campus, ensuring that the content is suitable. We also intend to spread appreciation for traditional Japanese food and deserts by serving them at festivals. For more information, contact the Anime Club at animeclub@franciscan.edu
BARON PEP BAND
The purpose of “Baron Pep Band” is to promote spirit and pride on the Franciscan University campus. We work to establish fraternity among our members and the student Body while cultivating solid integrity, leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. With Christ at the center of our endeavors, we continuously work to develop Christian character. This dynamic musical group provides an energy-driving atmosphere for Baron Fans.
For more information, contact the Baron Pep Band at BaronPepBand@franciscan.edu
BOARD GAME ASSOCIATION
The purpose of the Franciscan University BGA is to provide an opportunity to play strategic board games in a friendly but competitive atmosphere where the members may meet new friends and learn about the concepts of strategic gaming. This association seeks to accomplish this by scheduling many opportunities to play different board games, including a few lengthy sessions per semester. The goal of this association is to build stronger community and to develop the mind through the art of strategy.
For more information, contact the Board Game Association at BoardGameClub@franciscan.edu
BREAKING BARRIERS CLUB
The purpose of Breaking Barriers is to advocate for, and promote the destruction of the stigma surrounding, individuals with disabilities, both on campus and in our society. The club aims to create an environment for individuals with disabilities free from stigmatization, judgement, or condescension, where students can be themselves, and express their differences. We also aim to influence the environment of campus to be more accepting and understanding of students’ differences, and to advocate for students to receive the accommodations and modifications they need in order to be successful. For more information, contact the Breaking Barriers Club at BreakingBarriers@franciscan.edu
BYZANTINE CLUB
The mission of the Franciscan University Byzantine Club is to bring the riches of the Byzantine tradition to Franciscan University. The group hosts Byzantine prayers on campus and also sponsors talks. Membership is available to all students at Franciscan regardless whether they follow the Byzantine rite. For more information, contact the Franciscan University Byzantine Club abyzantineclub@franciscan.edu
CHESTERTON SOCIETY
The Chesterton Society provides opportunities for a deepening of faith through exploration of Chesterton's literary ideas with his books and worldview. The society hosts notable Chesterton scholars and speakers and sponsors screenings of EWTN's Saints and Scoundrels, The Golden Key, Father Brown Mysteries. For more information, contact the Chesterton Society at ChestertonSociety@franciscan.edu
THE COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB
The purpose of the Computer Science Club is to promote computer skills and programming in a fun and enjoyable manner. Also, to help each other become better programmers, to learn stuff, and to gather a group of totally awesome people to (hopefully!) become friends!
ENGINEERING CLUB
The purpose of the Engineering Club (Franciscan Engineers, Inc.) is to foster an environment for students interested in the field of engineering to connect with other like-minded students, support each other in their studies, and continue to grow and learn while discerning their vocation through both social and academic activities. For more information, contact the Engineering Club at Engineeringclub@franciscan.edu
FAITH, FAMILY AND SMASH BROTHERS CLUB
The club seeks to provide the faith filled communal environment centered on the video game series, "Super Smash Bros". FFSB hosts various Smash Bros tournaments at the University throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as friendly matches between club members. With this, we hope to continue the growth and improvement of the Super Smash Bros. scene at Franciscan, as well as build the faith of the gaming community located on and off campus. For more information, contact the Faith, Family and Smash Brothers Club at FFSB@Franciscan.edu
FR. MICHAEL SCANLAN SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY
The Fr. Michael Scanlan Scholarship Society is open to any person who has competed in the Fr. Michael Scanlan Scholarship competition. As Scanlan Scholars, students strive to integrate faith and reason in a manner that honors the Franciscan University mission as set forth by the school’s fourth president for which the society is named, and to follow Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, seeking to answer his call to “rebuild my church” and transform the culture. For more information, contact the Scanlan Scholarship Society at scanlanscholarship@franciscan.edu
FILIPINOS FOR CHRIST
The primary focus and mission of Filipinos for Christ is to enhance, nourish and support the Filipino American Community at Franciscan University by means of the two pillars of our Catholic Faith and our Filipino Culture. It is our sincere desire to grow in our appreciation and love for our heritage while also growing deeper in our relationship with Christ and one another. We plan to accomplish this mission through various cultural and faith-based activities/events throughout the semester. For more information, contact the Filipinos for Christ Club at FilipinosforChristClub@franciscan.edu
THE GADFLY
The Gadfly is an attempt to “bite the sleeping horse,” in the spirit of Socrates. It is a student publication whose purpose is to facilitate discussion concerning campus and cultural issues as they pertain to students at Franciscan University. We aim to be a forum for open, well-thought out, and honest discussions toward the end of knowing and loving truth in its most robust sense. Satire is also recognized as a means of attaining this end. For more information, contact The Gadfly at gadfly@franciscan.edu
THE GAME DEVELOPMENT CLUB
The Game Development Club has the primary mission of bringing glory and honor to God through the media of video games and interactive storytelling. This mission is to be accomplished by creating thoroughly Christian video games. A secondary purpose of the club is to develop in its members an understanding of both theology and computer science, and of how the two can be used in conjunction with each other for catechetical purposes. For more information, contact the Game Development Club at gamedevclub@franciscan.edu
GERMAN CLUB
The German Club is an organization that promotes the value of learning a second language, specifically German, and of appreciating aspects of the culture of the German-speaking countries. For more information, contact the German Club at germanclub@franciscan.edu
HOUNDS OF THE LORD – DOMINICAN SPIRITUALITY GROUP
The group exists to promote the Dominican tradition of spirituality at Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS), particularly the spirituality of study. We accomplish our mission through the embodiment of the four pillars of Dominican life: Prayer, Study, Community and Apostolate. We will promote Dominican apostolates such as the Rosary Archconfraternity and Angelic Warfare Confraternity. For more information, contact the Hounds of the Lord at HoundsoftheLord@franciscan.edu
INTERCOLLEGIATE DEFENSE OF EQUALITY AND SOLIDARITY (IDEAS)
The purpose of this club is to give Franciscan students a voice in domestic and international society through advocacy among peers and representing American youth on the international stage at the United Nations. The club's aim is the flourishing of every human life through the respect of human dignity. Its activities are guided by the understanding that human life is sacred, and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. For more information, contact the Intercollegiate Defense of Equality and Solidarity (IDEAS) at IDEAS@franciscan.edu
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE CLUB
The purpose of the Franciscan University International Coffee Club is to promote a culture of leisure, drawing from Joseph Piper’s Leisure the Basis of Culture, using coffee as our vehicle towards fostering community. We aim to be that much needed watering hole in the desert of commotion. This time set aside will allow individuals to slow down, think, and discuss their experiences—allowing them to delve into contemplation and focus on the important questions in life. This will all be achieved through weekly cupping sessions in which students will be presented the opportunity to try three different coffees from around the world, each brewed using three different brewing methods.
For more information, contact the International Coffee Club at CoffeeClub@franciscan.edu
IRISH DANCERS
The purpose of the Franciscan Irish Dance Club is to promote a deeper appreciation for Irish culture, to cultivate new friendships, and to glorify God through dance. The club is a way for students to become more familiar with Irish culture, to learn both traditional and nontraditional dances, and to also get a thorough workout. For more information, contact the Irish Dance Club at IrishDancers@franciscan.edu
JUVENTUTEM CLUB
The goal of Juventutem Club is to provide for interested students an opportunity to learn more about the rich liturgical heritage of the Catholic Church. This group is a local chapter of the international organization “Juventutem Foederatio Internationalis.” Juventutem is a movement of young Roman Catholics between the ages of 18 and 35 who are devoted to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. Juventutem seeks to foster among its members a love for the Latin Mass, to strengthen relationships between its members and to assist them in developing their faith. For more information, contact the Juventutem Club at Juventutem@franciscan.edu
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, the order has been called “the strong right arm of the Church” due to its support of the Church and her apostolic mission. Our members are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope. Our council has been serving Franciscan University since 1988 and is probably best known for its barbecues. In Service to One, In Service to All. For more information, contact the Knights of Columbus at KofC@franciscan.edu
KNITTING NOOK
The goal of the Knitting Nook is to foster a welcoming and relaxing community for men and women who knit and crochet. As a group, we strive to enrich the community with our work, through helping others, fostering an importance for craft, and developing friendships with each other. We hope to share our experiences and to learn new techniques from each other, making teaching and sharing an integral part of our club. We aim to be generous in donating our time and projects to those in need. Lastly, we strive to integrate knitting and crochet into fun, productive meetings and events, decided by the interests of the group, which will bear fruit for the community and ourselves. For more information, contact the Knitting Nook at KnittingNook@franciscan.edu
LATINOS FOR CHRIST
Students in Latinos for Christ promote the unique blend of Hispanic and Catholic culture on campus through social and spiritual activities that demonstrate the diversity of the Catholic Church. For more information, contact Latinos for Christ at Latinosforchrist@franciscan.edu
LIFE RUNNERS
The purpose of the Franciscan University of Steubenville Life Runners is to pray and run/walk as a team until we cross the finish line that ends abortion. We run as a prayer: to build endurance, awareness, and charity believing in the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. For more information, contact the Franciscan University of Steubenville Life Runners at
FUSLifeRunners@franciscan.edu
MARY’S MEALS
The mission of Mary’s Meals FUS is to support the work of the Mary’s Meals international organization through prayer, financial support, and raising awareness of the organization both on campus and in the community. Mary’s Meals is an international movement to set up school feeding projects in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Mary's Meals provides daily meals in schools for over 4,000,000 children in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. For more information, contact Mary’s Meals at MarysMeals@franciscan.edu
MERCY THROUGH MARY
The Mercy Through Mary Club, aspires to spread the message of Marian Consecration and Divine Mercy. We aim to empower the students at Franciscan to grow in personal holiness through Marian Consecration, the surest, quickest, and easiest way to become a saint. Our vision is to inspire a millennium of young adults to win souls for Christ under the generalship of Mary Immaculate starting with Franciscan students. The club will facilitate studies of St. Faustina’s Diary promoting Catholic Teaching throughout campus. For more information, contact the Mercy Through Mary Club at MercythroughMaryClub@franciscan.edu
MILITIA IMMACULATA
The Militia of the Immaculata was created by Saint Maximilian Kolbe to promote total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary of the purpose of spiritual renewal for individuals and society. Through Mary, we will attain the ultimate purpose of the Militia of the Immaculata: the greatest possible glory of God. The Franciscan University chapter of the Militia Immaculata (MI) seeks to remain in conformity with the goals of the worldwide MI and in contact with the national office of the MI. For more information, contact Militia Immaculate at MilitiaoftheImmaculata@franciscan.edu
MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE
The purpose of the Franciscan University Musical Theatre Troupe is to provide an outlet for students to participate in all aspects of the production of a musical from acting to directing and everything in between. For more information, contact the Franciscan University Musical Theatre Troupe at MusicalTheatreTroupe@franciscan.edu
OUTDOORS CLUB
The mission of the Franciscan University Outdoors Club is to foster a greater awareness of God’s earthly creation and to promote student bonding through recreational activities including skiing, snowboarding, and paintballing. For more information, contact the Outdoors Club at outdoorsclub@franciscan.edu
ROTC CLUB
The mission of the Franciscan ROTC Club (Reserve Officer Training Corps) is to bring the Army ROTC program to Franciscan students, including those not contracted to the program. ROTC provides training to students to be future officers in the Army and in life. The ultimate goal of this club is to allow Army ROTC to better operate here at Franciscan and bring more students into the program. For more information, contact ROTC atrotc@franciscan.edu
ST. JUSTIN MARTYR DEBATE CLUB
The purpose of the St. Justin Martyr Debate Club is to help students learn how to form coherent arguments about important issues and debate those arguments in a positive way with students from other Universities. This will be achieved by practicing and learning debate on campus, and then taking debate skills to other schools for inter-collegiate debate tournaments. For more information, contact the St. Justin Martyr Debate Club at STJMDebateClub@franciscan.edu
ST. VITUS SOCIAL DANCE CLUB
The club encourages students to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ under the guidance of the Holy Family and Saint Vitus, patron saint of dance, in the form of dancing. The dancing will include but not be limited to: waltz and other ballroom dances, swing, line and folk. For more information,
contact stvitussocialdanceclub@franciscan.edu
SELF IMPROV-ment CLUB
The purpose of 'Self Improv-ment' is to assist students who would like to strengthen their public speaking, social interactions, creativity, confidence in their gut reactions, and understanding of other people. It hopes to promote clearer communication and stronger skills in teaching, talking and leading. Students will grow in confidence that can be brought into their everyday lives, future careers, and relationships. The club will organize improv games and learn how to structure a joke, a scene and a show. For more information, contact the Self Improv-ment Club at ImprovClub@franciscan.edu
STUDENT CREATIVE ARTS NETWORK
The purpose of "S.C.A.N." is to connect student creatives with each other in order to assist in the production of the individual and group projects, fostering a community of teamwork and collaboration. For more information, contact the Student Creative Arts Network at studentcreativeartsnetwork@franciscan.edu
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Franciscan University Student Government represents students’ needs, concerns, and ideas to the administration body. It is made up of the executive staff, student senate, and justices. Elections for executive and senate positions are held in the spring. For more information, contact Student Government at sg@franciscan.edu
STUDENTS FOR LIFE
Students for Life is a student-run organization that seeks to promote a greater respect for the dignity of all human life, from the moment of conception to a natural death. Members of the organization do this by means of prayer, education, and action together in order to bring about conversion of hearts and minds in themselves, the Church, the nation, and the world. For more information, contact Students for Life at studentsforlife@franciscan.edu
VERITAS SOCIETY
The mission of the Veritas Society is the promotion of intellectual exchange and endeavour among students at Franciscan University, encouraging members to grow in their understanding of, and appreciation for, a Catholic Christian worldview, and in their ability to explicate and defend it. Our activities include organizing regular philosophy-culture seminars and the organising of other talks, dialogues, and debates. For more information, contact the Veritas Society at VeritasSociety@franciscan.edu
VOICE OF THE MARTYRS CLUB
The purpose of the Voice of the Martyrs Club is to increase awareness of the current persecution of Christians in the world through prayer, advocacy, and projects, with the aim of bringing about a greater fellowship of Christians at Franciscan University. For more information, contact Voice of the Martyrs at voiceofthemartyrs@franciscan.edu
YOUNG AMERICANS FOR FREEDOM
The mission of the Franciscan Young Americans for Freedom is to foster the growth of students as conscientious citizens with a focus on defending the United States Constitution in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church. It seeks to do so through intellectual activities as well as issue advocacy. For more information, contact Franciscan Young Americans for Freedom at YAF@franciscan.edu