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The mission of Access Opportunity Success (AOS) is to facilitate access to Southwest Minnesota State University's academic programs through programs and services that contribute to individual students' development of academic skills and thinking processes necessary for academic success.

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AOS provides a TRiO Student Support Services Best Practices program for:

1. Outreach/recruitment and retention of underrepresented students (low-income, first-generation and students of color)

2. To provide advising and supportive services to enable participants to be retained and graduated and, where appropriate, to enroll in graduate and professional programs.

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Welcome to Accessibility Services at Southwest Minnesota State University. We coordinate accommodations for students with disabilities and serve as a resource for faculty, staff and the university community in an effort to assure equal access to learning for all.

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The purpose of the Accounting Club shall be to supplement the education of the accounting students at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) through practical experience, to promote the pursuit of accounting as a career, to develop the community's understanding of the accounting profession, and to aid SMSU students to a better understanding of the role of accountants.

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Your success story begins at Southwest Minnesota State University! We are so happy you've decided to check us out online and we are ready to share all of the great things about SMSU with you! SMSU offers 50+ majors, 100+ clubs and organizations, athletics, fine arts and much, much more!

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The African Student Association will provide Pan-African cultural enrichment and promotion. African and all students and faculty are encouraged to join. Members will gain greater campus life commitment and increased unity, solidarity, and support among members. Intra and Inter-cultural learning will be emphasized along with community service opportunities.

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The purpose of the SMSU Agriculture Club is to supplement the education of agriculture students at SMSU through practical experience, to promote the pursuit of agriculture as a career, to develop the community's understanding of agriculture professions, and to familiarize the club with the role of agricultural companies. The Agriculture Club sponsors activities and lectures; as well as interacts with agricultural businesses in Marshall and the surrounding area.
We meet monthly. Food provided!

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The purpose of the American Marketing Association is to give an opportunity for students to learn about the marketing field and participate in a variety of activities, fundraising, career development, and social events around campus and the community.
Mission Statement- The AMA hopes to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual helpfulness among students through social activities. As an organization of Students at Southwest Minnesota State University we have formed this club for the purposes listed;
1. To embark on educational outings to various business firms every year.
2. To provide educational opportunities through occasional lectures and discussions by guests invited to speak on topics concerned with the business world.
3. To provide opportunities to work as a team and become more involved in the school and surrounding community.
4. To enjoy our stay at college through social gatherings throughout the school year.
5. To provide educational opportunities through fundraising activities.
6. To provide job opportunities through guest speakers and business trips.

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The purpose of Art Club is to give students creative experiences outside of school to benefit art and non art majors. We give students the opportunity to exercise their artistic abilities through projects, museum/gallery trips, and installing art shows.

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The AMO Club is a support and awareness organization founded to advocate for those on the spectrum and to build a community around them.

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The purpose of the Biology Club is to provide a variety of recreational, academic, and co-curricular experiences for all students interested in biology. Field trips to research labs, teaching hospitals, and industrial complexes allow students to learn.

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The purpose of this organization is to facilitate shared academic, social, and economic goals of African American students. The articles of this constitution are to create a harmonious & inclusive environment focused on vested interest of our students.

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Bridges International is a student organization that engages with international students through providing service activities, social networking, and spiritual resources. It is our purpose to develop a caring community of students who are transformed by Jesus Christ. We seek to welcome students from all nations, invite them to consider Christ. For those who choose to follow Christ, we help them to grow in faith, encourage them to passionately live life in a manner consistent with belief in the God of the Bible, and inspire commitment to advancing the purposes of God in the world.

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BEA is the premiere international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals. The association’s publications, annual convention, web-based programs, and regional district activities provide opportunities for juried production competition and presentation of current scholarly research related to aspects of the electronic media. These areas include media audiences, economics, law and policy, regulation, news, management, aesthetics, social effects, history, and criticism, among others. BEA is concerned with electronic media curricula, placing an emphasis on interactions among the purposes, developments, and practices of the industry and imparting this information to future professionals. BEA serves as a forum for exposition, analysis and debate of issues of social importance to develop members’ awareness and sensitivity to these issues and to their ramifications, which will ultimately help students develop as more thoughtful practitioners.

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The newly remodeled dining facility includes ten different stations featuring an all-you-care-to-eat dining area. Including options for: G8 Allergen-Friendly Station, Terra Vegetarian, All-Day Breakfast Grill, Hearth Stone Ovens Pizza & Pasta, and The Kitchen, which features carved meats and home-style entrees.

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Career Services provides comprehensive career resources to assist SMSU students and alumni with their career development and employment goals. The role of Career Service is not to act as a placement center. Career Services strives to equip students with resources to successfully manage their career development during their academic experience and beyond their graduation.

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Career Services can assist you in choosing a major, developing career plans, applying to graduate schools, or looking for internships and full time employment.

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The Center for International Education (CIE) at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) serves students from around the world and the wider community to promote international education and cross-cultural understanding.

CIE provides advice, counseling, and advocacy regarding international student visas, academic issues and personal matters for international students.

CIE serves the wider university community by supporting study abroad initiatives and promoting a campus environment conducive to international education and intercultural awareness via educational, social, and cross-cultural programming.

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The CIE is the primary contact for international students from the time of application to graduation. We look forward to assisting you while you attend Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU)! We will do our best to make SMSU your "home-away-from-home."

Throughout your studies we will do what we can to help you adjust to the culture and support you as you strive to accomplish your academic and career goals. Not only is our office is here to assist you whenever we can, we also host many university events throughout the year. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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The Chemistry Club has been in existence since 1972. The chemistry club at SMSU strives to maintain an active chapter in a variety of ways. One of our primary activities is outreach with area K-12 schools. We love sharing our enthusiasm for science and trying to inspire future scientists. We do this in part by performing demonstration shows and making by liquid nitrogen ice cream. We do on-campus shows for specific school groups, with hands-on activities when possible. We also take our show on the road and travel to area schools for demonstration shows and hands-on activities. Additionally, we participate in the SMSU Homecoming Parade, attend ACS-sponsored webinars, visit graduate programs of universities in our region, invite area chemists and alumni to speak, and attend ACS Meetings. We try to keep our activities fun and interesting and continually try to recruit new club members from our existing and incoming student population. We hope they love sharing and doing chemistry as much as we do!

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The SMSU Chorale is the university's elite, mixed choral ensemble. The ensemble specializes in the performance of a wide range of sacred and secular choral literature of all historical periods, voicings, and nationalities. Repertoire includes unaccompanied works for a cappella choir as well as works performed with professional instrumental ensembles. The SMSU Chorale is open to all students, regardless of major, by audition. Students who are interested in participating should enroll in MUS 355.

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College Democrats promote the discussion of policy issues important on the local, state, and national level. The College Dems are also active in promoting Democratic and DFL candidates at every level.

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The Clubs goal is to promote and inspire Civic action and Conservative principles amongst the student body, Support Republican candidates and inform people of their principles and positions, and further advance diversity in Political thought process.

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Collegiate DECA is a student-driven organization that values competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. We prepare students for careers by integrating skills learned in the classroom into real-world experiences. Specifically, Collegiate DECA nurtures competent, entrepreneurial, self-reliant, cooperative leadership in a variety of professional areas.
Collegiate DECA programs assist in developing academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Our students major in a variety of academic programs with a strong focus on business-related fields. Collegiate DECA conferences and other activities give students unique access to internships, scholarships, competition, and professional networking.

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As an integral component of academic instruction, Collegiate DECA activities can provide authentic, experiential learning methods to help members succeed in college and prepare for careers.
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Collegiate DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous projects. based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
Connects to Business:
Partnerships with businesses at local, national and international levels provide student members realistic insight into the industry and provide internships and career opportunities.
Promotes Competition:
As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives our members to excel and improve their performance. Campus competition teams also bring recognition to students and academic programs.

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Why Join?
• excel in the classroom in areas such as marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and entrepreneurship
• gain a competitive edge in the global job market
• develop strategic decision making and project management skills
• network with business and industry experts and nearly 15,000 students and advisors
• receive awards and recognition through competition and leadership action
Collegiate DECA helps students make informed career choices by providing opportunities to explore fields as diverse as e-business/e-commerce, advertising, wholesaling, fashion/apparel, design, food/foodservice, sales/sales management, retail management, human resource management, financial services, advertising/promotion, sports and entertainment, hospitality/travel/tourism, culinary arts, international marketing, business-to-business marketing and other management and marketing-oriented careers.
Collegiate DECA’s programs and competitive events are clustered around 6 academic areas.

What are the advantages of being a member?
• An opportunity to work and learn with people who share similar career interests.
• A local chapter in which a member can learn, compete and be eligible for state and international recognition.
• Encouragement of individual and group initiative and effort on a competitive level.
• Employment opportunities through State Business Partners and National Advisory Board (NAB) companies.
• Awards and recognition for demonstrating outstanding skills and knowledge.
• The Collegiate DECA GUIDE, a set of guidelines published to help advisors and members participate in Collegiate DECA’s special activities and in the competitive events program.
• Leadership opportunities at the local, state and international levels.
• Cooperation with business to upgrade student employment.
• Enhancement of efforts by colleges to prepare responsible, employable citizens.

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The SMSU Office of Communications and Marketing is responsible for communications, public relations, promotions, and marketing on behalf of the University through the distribution of information in a variety of formats.

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The Computer Science Club unites students eager about algorithms, competitive programming, cloud computing, Agile methodology, machine learning, and more! We exchange real-world insights from internships and explore available paths for undergrads.

The SMSU Computer Science Club is open to ANY student. We meet once a week for about 45-60 minutes. The club is full of bright, friendly individuals looking to get more out of college. We work on and discuss everything from websites, algorithms, programming contests (such as Digi-Key DKC, ICPC, and Data Derby), artificial intelligence, cloud computing, project management, applications, hardware, robotics, 3D printing, and more. There are also senior students with on-the-job experience willing to discuss the most important skills to practice.

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The purpose of Converge shall be to bring together students from different churches and faith backgrounds as a united, gospel centered, outward-focused community. Eligibility for membership in this organization shall be restricted to currently enrolled students, faculty and staff of Southwest Minnesota State University.

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The Criminal Justice Club allows students to explore different aspects of the justice system, from going on prison tours to inviting professionals in to speak. The club also works to find volunteer opportunities in the community. Meetings are held in the CJ Club Room CH 131.

In case of a schedule change or room change please read the emails sent out by the CJC.

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Culinology Club exists to provide networking, career building, and food science experiences for its members. This will be accomplished through hands on experience, guest speakers, and other activities.

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This is a club for people who are interested in learning about food, products derived from food, where food comes from, and the science behind its production. We offer students hands on experience to what they learn in the classroom from knife skills, to fermentation, to sugar work.

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The SMSU Dance Team provides entertainment for fans by performing during several Mustang events, primarily football and basketball halftimes. The team practices several times each week and all performances are 100% member choreographed.
The SMSU Dance Team performs during Mustang football and basketball halftimes. The team practices several days each week and all performances are 100% member choreographed.
If you are interested in joining our team, tryouts are held two times a year. They usually take place in August and November. Please contact our captains if you have any questions! Emails: Anna.boltjes@my.smsu.edu and Grace.Mcgaughey@smsu.edu

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The Deeann Griebel Student Success Center at Southwest Minnesota State University strives to engage each student equitably throughout their experience at SMSU. We holistically support students in achieving their academic, social, and professional success.

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Delight seeks to establish a college women's community that grows together, serves together, learns together and does life together while chasing the heart of God. Delight is intentional about learning from one another through stories and experiences while potentially discovering or continuing to grow in relationships with Christ.

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The goal of this club is to provide a community where people can improve their skills and learn to compete at a higher level. Membership is open to any and all current students of SMSU. To be a voting member, you must attend most meetings.

Players must have a valid PDGA membership for the applicable time frame while participating in collegiate events and will abide by the PDGA standards during competition as well as travel to and from them.

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SMSU's student-run organization of individuals who enjoy and take part in theatre. We have a season every year in our Black Box Theatre of at least two full-fledged productions, and other various activities that people can take part in.

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The Drama Club provides all students, regardless of their major, with the opportunity to learn all aspects of theater through hands-on experience. Drama Club provides a meeting ground in which people from the University community, with a common interest in theater, can grow and learn from one another.

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The D&D club is here for anyone who enjoys playing the game or for those who know nothing or very little about the game. We strive to have a friendly environment and welcome all with an interest.

The club is here to create a sense of community for creative and open-minded individuals. As well as expand the ability to think creatively and critically in theoretical situations. All while teaching how to play and give a further understanding of Dungeons and Dragons.

Each week we have sessions available for people to join. If you are interested in more of our community we have fundraisers, discussions, and simple introductions into different parts of the D&D community. Each week is an adventure, and we would love for you to join us.

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EMAE is a statewide active organization made up of those studying to be in the education profession. EMAE focuses on the development and connections for all education majors at SMSU and around the state of MN. EMAE is affiliated with Education Minnesota, American Federation of Teachers, and the National Education Association.

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Enactus: Entrepreneurs, Action, Us.
What is Enactus?
Enactus is an international student organization with teams at more than 1700 colleges and universities in 33 countries. The goal of Enactus teams all over the world is to “change the world” by engaging in projects that improve their communities and the lives of people all across the globe. Enactus team members implement programs that create real economic opportunities for members of their communities. The effectiveness of their programs is judged at competition. Each national Enactus organization conducts a national competition, which is judged by leaders from its business community. Our Enactus team is a very competitive organization. We have advanced to the national competition each year since 2001, and our team was ranked one of the top 8 teams in the nation multiple years in a row.

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Help change the world and inspire communities to change! Our projects focus on social, economic, and environmental issues that will change the world. Join us, Tuesdays at noon ST218!

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The SMSU Theatre Program provides students from any major the opportunity to participate in theatre productions as an extracurricular activity and also offers academic and co-curricular opportunities through the Theatre major, minors, and classes.

Students from any major can participate in SMSU Theatre productions as an extracurricular activity. The Theatre Program also offers a major, 3 minors, and classes in all areas of theatre. Classes are open to all students.

The Theatre Program produces 3-4 plays and musicals each year in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre and the Black Box Theatre (FA 112). Auditions for SMSU Theatre productions are open to all students and community members.
Every year, the SMSU Theatre Program takes students to the Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, a celebration of college and university theatre in the upper Midwest. Students take part in acting, directing, design and technical competitions, attend workshops, and see shows from other universities during this weeklong festival. SMSU students and productions have received awards and recognition at the festival. Other Theatre trips include a Spring Break New York theatre tour and a London theatre tour in alternating years.

SMSU students also take part in and run the Drama Club. Two productions each year are directed, performed, designed, and sometimes written, by students. Drama Club is open to all SMSU students. Drama Club meets every Tuesday at noon in the Black Box (FA 112).

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This club is dedicated to getting students and the community to become more active in their surroundings. Members of the Environmental Awareness Club learn basic environmental problems that are affecting our Earth and community, and work to make a change.

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The Exercise Science Club's principal objectives are to provide professional, development, and education opportunities for students through conferences, speakers, community service, and networking.

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The mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is “To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”

FCA is a Christian community that is led by those who serve FCA’s mission as its representatives, including all of FCA’s directors, officers, employees and volunteer leaders, each of whom is an integral part of the community. Both FCA’s mission and the association of FCA’s representatives are an exercise and an expression of FCA’s Christian beliefs.

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This club will provide a space for like-minded individuals to support and encourage one another as first generation students, and/or supporters. First Gens are defined as students whose parents, or guardians did not graduate from a four year institution.

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Services are provided for individuals who identify as or support students who identify as being first generation. Members will learn to network, grow, and raise awareness about first generation college students.

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This organization's goal is to help aspiring guitarists improve in a variety of ways relating to guitar skills and teaching. The University will benefit from this organization through the promotion of a more musical and lively campus. Membership will be open to all majors and is not exclusive to any proficiency level in guitar playing.

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The History Club is dedicated to enhancing awareness of current political events as well as our historical roots as members of this state, nation and broader world community. This organization is also concerned with increasing awareness of SMSU and the community to the forces and factors that shape events in the world around us. The History Club's primary tools for accomplishing these goals include the sponsoring of informative lectures and panel discussions, attending area political and historical events, and creating displays and exhibits to commemorate key historic and political events.

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The Honors Club is dedicated to furthering the educational experience of members of the SMSU Honors Program. The club organizes trips, activities, films and speakers on a wide variety of topics. While membership in the club is primarily made up of students enrolled in the Honors Program, any student with an interest in furthering their education outside of the classroom is welcome to join.

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The HR Club strives to provide opportunities for anyone interested in learning more about careers, the job market, and human resource functions. All majors are welcome. Club members have the opportunity to attend the annual Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management Conference in October. This conference is attended by human resource professionals from organizations throughout Minnesota. Students attend workshops on topics related to the human resource field and also engage in networking opportunities with HR professionals at the conference. In addition, the club participates by providing volunteer support to Career Services on an as-needed basis. We have helped with Job Fairs and resume workshops in past years. Finally, club members help provide funds for the club through fundraising activities during the year.

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SMSU Information Technology Services strives to be both a proactive and responsive service organization that fully supports the University community in the innovative utilization of information technology resources. Our mission is to provide a wide spectrum of quality information technology services and support that meet the requirements of the entire University community.

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SMSU chapter of the International Honor Society in Psychology.
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society of Psychology. The purpose of this organization is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of all students at Southwest Minnesota State University, particularly students that major and minor in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. This Club provides opportunities for students to enhance their awareness of opportunities and choices, and to open avenues to them in the field of psychology. Psi Chi is an active organization that provides many programs for its members. In addition to the programs, some of the activities Psi Chi sponsors include peer advising, a psychology careers day, establishment of a folder on career opportunities in psychology, and providing information to underclass students on taking the GRE and application procedures to Graduate Schools. Psi Chi is a rewarding and enhancing opportunity that goes beyond the classroom experience.

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Southwest Minnesota State University is the melting point of many cultures and origins, represented by students and faculty from 30+ countries around the globe. The International Students Organization, better known as the ISO, was started in 1979. The purpose of this organization is:
1. to promote international understanding, goodwill and interaction between international and American students.
2. to promote unity and welfare of the students and help them achieve their academic goals.
3. to help international students get acclimated to the new environment when they first step into the United States.

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1. Purpose of the Intramural Sports Program
Intramurals (IM’s) is a program that serves Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) students, faculty and staff by providing and organizing various sporting events and activities. Intramurals provides activities for those who wish to participate at competitive or recreational levels.

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The SMSU Jazz Ensemble performs a variety of standard and new jazz works of all difficulty levels and styles. Emphasis is placed on the authentic performance of this truly American style of music and enhancing technical and theoretical skills associated with playing this music. Participation in the Jazz Ensemble is open to all SMSU students (although an audition may be required on some instruments).

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The Mission of Club Latinx is to promote success, leadership, and support, and to provide resources to students and community members.

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Through an organized club, we will:
• Promote Community Involvement
• Promote Leadership
• Promote and Celebrate DIVERSITY
• Collaborate with committed individuals to enhance the awareness of the Latinx culture
• Support proactive and goal-oriented programs

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The LGBTQ+ Center offers a welcoming environment with couches, a table and chairs for studying or meeting, a reading chair, and a computer. Students, faculty, and staff who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome to spend time in the center, enjoy a beverage, meet with others, browse the library, and make use of our free resources.

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The LGBTQA+ is a safe place for LGBTQ+ people and allies who need a place they can be "out" and welcome. Meetings and activities center around our culture as a marginalized group and current events. Through support, educational programs, and social events, this club hopes to increase sensitivity and knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues within a cis-heteronormative society while creating a safe environment free from discrimination for its members. These events will be open to the public in order to promote understanding among the wider community.

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The organization sponsors spiritual, educational, social, and service-oriented activities to promote Christian values and principles on campus and in the surrounding community. The organization is a Lutheran club but is accepting and affirming of all.
The organization functions in an effort to help sponsor spiritual, educational, social, and service-oriented activities to promote Christian values and principles on campus and in the surrounding community. Though the organization is a Lutheran club we are accepting and affirming of everyone, no matter religious affiliation (or no affiliation) gender/sexual orientation, or identity. We hope to be a safe space for every person, all while building community, deepening faith, expanding minds, and inspiring service.

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The McFarland Library provides diverse teaching and learning opportunities to the SMSU community through access to essential resources, instruction, services, and spaces.

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The McFarland Library promotes the success of the SMSU community by providing access to high-quality resources, instruction, services, and spaces that support research, teaching, and learning in an inviting and inclusive environment.

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The SMSU Media Club is for students interested in broadcasting & digital media. Club members help in the production of various campus events, feature programs, and sporting events. The club provides amazing resume building and vocational experience
Students in the media club help in the production of various campus events, feature programs. and sporting events. Club members can also have their own radio show on Mustang Radio, a part of SMSU Media's broadcasting and production facilities. Students have the opportunity, to produce, write, film, edit, and announce for these programs. Students of all majors are welcome to join the club and training is available for those with no media experience. The club provides amazing resume building as well as vocational experience and training.

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Mustang Minecraft is a club where we play Minecraft on a public server, and help students enjoy their time at SMSU.

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Our mission is to promote understanding of Islam by creating a community of people who support and care for one another for the sake of Allah (God). We seek to clear up misconceptions and stereo types. We want the MSA club to represent Islam with activities and events that will strengthen community ties. To unify the student population on and off campus, to use Islam as a means to cross bridges of language, culture, nationalities, and form of meaning.

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The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at Southwest Minnesota State University was started in 2005. Our local chapter is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.7 million members.
Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. As of 2024 we have 1,333 members who have access to:
• More than $400,000 in scholarships.
• An exclusive NSLS job board.
• A personalized letter of recommendation.
The NSLS leadership program teaches the interpersonal skills that employers seek to give you an edge in the job market. Hear directly from current members as they share how their experience has changed their life.

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Some of the common questions we receive are listed below. If you have any other questions, visit nsls.org to chat with a team member or email help@nsls.org.
What do I have to do to become inducted?
Our five-step program takes approximately 12 hours over the course of the semester at your pace.
Is this recognized on campus?
We are a Registered Student Organization (RSO). As of 2024, we had 1,333 in our chapter and there are more than 1.7 million members nationwide.

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If you become a member, some of the other benefits are:
• Learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.
• Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).
• Overcome challenges with success coaches shortcutting your way to success.
• Access to private networking events.
Visit the NSLS website to learn more about and accept your nomination.

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The Newman Club is an integral part of the Roman Catholic campus ministry at SMSU. The club serves as a vehicle for students to enjoy fellowship with their peers and to engage in a variety of activities, including worship services, retreats, and spiritual development programs, community service work, and social/recreational events. The club works closely with the Catholic Campus Ministers.

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The NTSO exists to provide a supportive atmosphere to those who consider themselves to be non-traditional students. Non-traditional can mean many things. Many non-traditional students are making an attempt at higher education later in life, are returning to school after taking time off, or are parents. Others may be international students or students with disabilities. The NTSO club strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where non-traditional students can support one another's goals and form relationships that will last a lifetime.
The NTSO club room is located in CH 121 and is a comfortable, quiet place to relax, study, eat your lunch, and chat with friends. Members can use the club's two computer stations and printer, study table, refrigerator, microwave, and comfortable sofa!

"We have become not a melting pot, but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams."
Jimmy Carter

"Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness."
Ola Joseph

"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place."
Margaret Mead

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Oyate= Indigenous Peoples/Nation. Sharing information, learning, and growing with similar aspirations to all things Native. Having fun, exchanging stories, experiences. College recruitment and helping each other excel on and off Campus.
Oyate means The People, used to describe the Native American Peoples as a whole.
The purpose of this club is to provide a place where students, Native American and those interested in Native American culture, can share their interests and goals. Our club deals with all things Native American. Sharing information, learning, and growing with similar aspirations. All are welcome. Things we focus on are:
-Recruitment to SMSU and Higher Education as a whole.
-Education of Traditions and the Culture of Different Native Groups. Such as; art, dances, traditional food, and spirituality.
-Memorializing Native American History as a part of American History, and Native groups as a whole.
-Community service to Native Americans, and also Local Marshall Community.
-Promoting Environmental awareness and protection.
-Introducing the Campus and Community to Native American Culture.
-Providing a safe place where members will feel safe and can further their education.
-Exchanging stories, studying, hanging out, and furthering our education.
-Helping those who may be in need.
-Supporting school spirit and other school clubs and organization.
These are just some of the most basic things our club sets as goals. New ideas and members are welcome and encouraged to participate. We strive to support and help each other with their goals.

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The Mustang Pep Band is a high energy performance ensemble that enhances the game day environment for Football Games and Men's and Women's Basketball Games at SMSU. Most students participate in both the Spring and Fall, although this is not a requirement. The band plays arrangements of some of the most driving popular music selections from the past 4 decades in order to provide entertainment to the widest possible audience. Members of the Mustang Pep Band come from many degree programs throughout the university. All full-time, student members of the Mustang Pep Band receive a $200 scholarship for the fall semester, and $100 for the spring semester of participation

The previously offered Star of Minnesota Marching Band was changed to a primarily Pep Band format due to budget constraints. However, this group will still march one show in the fall for the Homecoming game and for the Pursuit of Excellence festival which is co-hosted by the SMSU bands and the Marshall High School Music Boosters.

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Perceptions is an art and literary journal designed to showcase the artistic ability of the SMSU community. Work may be submitted by students, faculty, staff, and alumni of SMSU. Categories of accepted work include fiction, nonfiction, flash fiction, poetry, graphic novel, plays, photography, and visual art.

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The purpose of the Philosophy Club is to facilitate a group of students who are interested in philosophy. Philosophy is best practiced when it is discussed with others.

Philosophy encourages us to question everything. By questioning everything, philosophy gives us the ability to try and understand what we don't understand. As a collection of knowledge grasping the human condition through the questioning of diverse wisdom and traditions, philosophy promotes the idea that we only know what we do not know. As such, the study of philosophy instills the continuation of life-long learning.

You do not have to major or minor in philosophy to participate in Philosophy Club. You simply have to be interested in philosophy.

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Students with a similar interest in photography can come together and collaborate with new ideas.

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Members will get to learn about the field of photography and techniques. The University will be impacted by having a new art to display.

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The SMSU Pickleball Club provides a fun, inclusive, and accessible space for students to learn, play, and connect. Open to all current and former SMSU students, we welcome players of all skill levels.

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The Political Science Association informs students who are interested in Political Science of the career and educational opportunities available and serves as an informational and networking agent for community events relating to politics, speakers, rallies, and political information are some of the activities the Political Science Association plans. Membership is open to anyone interested.

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The Pre-Health Professions Society's mission is to provide a network of students who are interested in following health related careers through workshops, community service, speakers, and conferences.

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PAS is an organization that strives to be a bridge that unites education and industry in support of agriculture. PAS has a variety of real-life application competitions. It is like FFA; however, it is focused on preparing students for their careers.
PAS provides individual growth, leadership, and career preparation opportunities for students. It is a student-led organization that builds and strengthens students' workplace skills and provides networking opportunities with industry representatives.

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The mission of the SMSU Registration & Records Office is to provide excellent and timely service using current best practices for registration, records management, advising, transfer evaluation and degree completion management.

In addition, we will strive to educate and empower SMSU students, faculty and staff to know and understand SMSU academic policies and services to maintain academic integrity.

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As part of our community, you will have many opportunities to influence your living environment. A residence hall is more than a place to live. It is a place to learn and grow as individuals. We will make every effort to make you feel at home while you live in our halls.

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You'll make new friends quickly when you live in one of SMSU's Residence Halls. Resident Assistants connect students to all kinds of events and programming to help you make the most of your campus life. You have your whole life to live off-campus. Live close to everything. Live engaged in academics, activities, and community. Live supported by other students. Live connected to the campus community. Prepare for a life-changing experience. Live on campus and live your best life. #LiveLifeOn

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The Soccer Club at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) was established to engage students in a sport that is both leisurely and highly athletic. Our primary goal is to foster skill development while creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy the game. Through a cooperative, positive, and most importantly respectful atmosphere, we believe our soccer club will thrive and be a great success.

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The purpose of the Social Justice Club shall be to offer a safe space for students to gather and discuss relevant issues pertaining to the issues faced by students today. The organization shall provide resources and support for students of all cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds. Along with providing resources, the club will also provide a setting that will promote solidarity among the students of SMSU and of the surrounding areas through activism and awareness. This supportive foundation will help many students to come together and educate themselves and each other on the works of the world and how that has affected their livelihood and futures. This group will provide education concerning health, sexuality, advocacy, feminism, equality, and politics to name a few. Together we will raise the issues and implement goals, if needed, within SMSU and the surrounding communities.

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The Sociology Club provides a social and academic environment where students can network and practice their sociological imagination. There are opportunities for aspiring students to understand the sociological world by attending annual conferences and meetings with sociological perspectives and goals. Come join us!

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The Speech Team (previously "Forensics") is a student supported co-curricular activity that is open to all students who are enrolled at SMSU. Students from all majors are welcome to be members of the team. No previous experience with speech activities is required. Students who make up the team are highly motivated individuals with a desire to improve their communication abilities and generally come from all majors on campus. The budget of the program is funded jointly through the administration and student activity fees. Cost of involvement to the individual student is minimal. The team sponsors on-campus events such as showcase performances and a high school tournament. The mission of SMSU Speech is primarily an educational one. Academic credit can also be earned for participation in the activity.

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SAC serves as the primary programming body for SMSU, planning, coordinating, and evaluating programs and events in the areas of Club Entertainment, Special Events, Novelty/Variety, Recreations & Travel, Music, and Public Relations. SAC, in conjunction with the University recognized clubs and organizations, serves as the primary programming group and provides the focal core of a diverse University activities program.

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SAFAC is nine voting SMSU student members as appointed by the Student Association Senate, with up to three alternates. SAFAC is charged with: Reporting Student Activity Fee Allocations to the Student Senate annually and then submitting the recommendations of SAFAC and SA Senate to the University President; Consultation with the Senate in reviewing the fee rate structure for the collection of student activity fees at SMSU; Submitting their allocation report to the Student Senate by May 1 of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the allocation is being made.

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The SMSU Student Alumni Association's focus will be to promote Mustang pride and SMSU traditions on campus and throughout the community. We will cultivate relationships between students and alumni through networking opportunities that will enhance the college experience through fun and memorable events.
CONNECT. SERVE. LEAD.

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The Student Association is composed of every student enrolled for classes at Southwest Minnesota State University. Along with other collective bargaining groups, the Student Association strives to improve life for SMSU Students. The Student Association has been recognized by the University and by the MnSCU Board as the primary student government group at Southwest Minnesota State University. Elected representatives of the student body serve as the members of the Student Senate and as officers for the Student Association, as composed in five areas.

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Health Services is located in BA 158 with office hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 3:30pm. If your need to see a medical provider, we can assist with scheduling through ACCESS Health-Marshall or you may contact them directly at 507-476-4800.

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The Student Hospitality Opportunities Club at Southwest Minnesota State University provides a realistic, hands-on learning environment that prepares our students today to be the outstanding hospitality professionals of tomorrow. Our club events offer a fun social context in which our members can gain deeper exposure to skills that they will use throughout their education as well as in their future careers. The club provides a forum for interested students to increase their knowledge and to enhance their ability to pursue careers in this industry.

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The purpose of the Student Investment Group and Management Association (SIGMA) is to allow students to gain experience and knowledge in investing and portfolio management as a means of supplementing academic course work. The club aims to increase awareness of and the status of the finance program at Southwest Minnesota State University and offer experiences in the investment field through portfolio challenges, guest speakers, and sharing current news articles.

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The organization encourages Social Work majors to network with each other and gain further information in their career choices. The Association's primary aim is to enlighten members and become a responsive, socially-aware group. Any student is encouraged to join.

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The Symphonic Chamber Winds and the Concert Band are the
concert ensembles for winds and percussion. The Symphonic Chamber Winds is and auditioned group that meets in the spring. The Concert Band is open to all students each semester.
The Symphonic Chamber Winds is SMSU's premiere concert ensemble for winds and percussion. Members include music majors as well as outstanding musicians from degree programs throughout the university. The Symphonic Band plays the highest quality literature available for bands and chamber ensembles in a variety of styles and difficulty levels. Students must successfully audition for this ensemble each year. Auditions are held during the fall semester, and are publicized on SMSU Today and with posters.
The SMSU/Community Concert Band is open to all SMSU students and community musicians looking for the opportunity to perform on wind and percussion instruments. No audition is required. This group meets on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 9:20 p.m. and performs 1 to 2 times each semester. The Concert Band performs the finest literature written for larger wind bands including standards of the repertoire as well as new literature in varying styles and formats.
The SMSU Bands encourage the development of new wind band literature through commissioning efforts. Recent participation in commissioning consortia have resulted in the writing of Star Crossed by Andrew Boysen (2013); Streets of Honor by Daniel Kallman (2006); and KRUMP by Scott McAllister (2007). The bands at SMSU travel regularly. Destinations have included: Beijing & Shanghai, China (2008); London, England (2006); the Carribean (2004); Washington D.C. (2001); and Australian (2000).

Music is social activity that can be enjoyed throughout one's life. The SMSU/Community Concert Band is designed with this idea in mind. Musicians young and old will benefit from sharing their skills, experiences, and love of music with one another. The SMSU/Community Concert Band is open to any SMSU student as well as community members and high school students from Marshall and the surrounding communities. The Concert Band rehearses from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

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The Mustang Blueprint is a student-led podcast initiative, sponsored by the North Star Mutual School of Business Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with The SMSU Media Creation Lab.
The purpose of the Blueprint is twofold:
* To provide students with an experiential learning opportunity by engaging in all aspects of podcast production, from planning to execution.
* Serve as a platform to inspire, inform, and connect the broader university community and the local community.

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We are the student voice of SMSU. The Mustang Buzz is SMSU's only official student-run newspaper. We report on news, sports, and other activities and events on and around campus. We welcome all students to contribute!
We are the student voice of SMSU!

The Mustang Buzz is SMSU's only official student-run newspaper. We report on news, sports, and various other activities and events on and around campus.

Feel free to reach out to one of our staff members and we will be happy to respond to any questions or comments you may have regarding our publication.

Join our staff of writers today! We are always looking for student reporters interested in the news writing, publication, or management process.

Keep up with Mustang Buzz on Instagram and Twitter.

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To participate in programs and competitions with other similar associations to include local communities, state, and regional.
1. To heighten awareness of the Second Amendment (The Right to Bear Arms) and the benefits of organized competition and recreational applications of firearms, as well as instructions for their safe and proper usage.
2. The club’s services will be provided for any interested students, staff, and faculty at Southwest Minnesota State University.
3. As a result of membership in the USA individuals will receive an increased respect for the purpose behind the Second Amendment as well as an increased respect for firearms safety and their applications.
4. As a result of its presence on campus, the USA will be a potential asset to the University in the areas of student recruiting, retention, and public relations.
5. To participate in programs and competitions with other similar associations to include local communities, state, and regional.

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The SMSU Veterans Club offers a place for Veterans, their family and friends to gather for camaraderie and friendship. The club helps make veteran's issues better known to the campus community and the community at large. The Veterans Club works to promote relationships with veterans in providing leadership, supporting diverse projects and fundraisers. The club has focused on supporting currently deployed troops and supporting our older veterans in nursing home care.

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The Vocal Ensemble consists of two performing groups: the SMSU Glee Club and Alta Voce. The groups have been recognized with high regard in the United States and abroad.

Each ensemble functions differently with varied purposes of nurturing educational, cultural and artistic needs of the students, in addition to preserving historically and culturally unique music.

The SMSU Glee Club is an exciting and dynamic choral ensemble that focuses on music for low voices. Open to all male-identifying and non-binary singers with tenor, baritone or bass voices in the Marshall area, by audition, the SMSU Glee Club performs music from wide ranging and varied repertoire. Students who are interested in participating should enroll in MUS 352, section 01.

Alta Voce is Southwest Minnesota’s premier choir for soprano and alto voices. Membership is open to all female-identifying and non-binary students and members of the Marshall community with soprano, mezzo-soprano, or alto voices, by audition. Alta Voice performs music from a wide ranging and varied repertoire. Students who are interested in participating should enroll in MUS 352, section 02.

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SMSU Women's RFC is established for the purpose of developing leadership skills and awareness of the rules and regulations in which the sport of rugby is played. The club will provide its members with an opportunity for social interaction, fun and leadership growth. It will bring to the college and the community a chance to learn more about a tradition rich and fast growing. We compete in National Collegiate Rugby's Prairie States Conference Division III and have two seasons, Fall XVs and Spring 7s. Practices are Mon, Wed, Fri from 6:30-8pm. Locations vary due to weather. See our events for practice locations and times.

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Located in BA 527, the SMSU Writing Center serves to help undergraduate and graduate students with their writing needs. Writing Center tutors can work with you on any style of paper throughout varying disciplines. Whether you need help identifying a topic, organizing ideas, or learning how to cite appropriately, tutors will guide you through the writing process while helping you to become a more independent writer.

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