The Leadership Center
1000 Rim Drive, 171 Student Union
Durango, CO 81301
970/247-7394
970/247-7487-fax
Registered Student Organizations 2009-2010
For more information please contact The Leadership Center in SU 171 or (970) 247-7394
ACM - Association for Computing Machinery
ACM works to further the advance of science and application in computer science. The group’s purpose is to assist in the education of Information Technology while having fun.
AmberJoy Watkins ajwatkins@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/ACM/default.aspx
AIBL- American Indian Business Leaders
AIBL is a student issued organization designed to promote and support the American Indian business student entrepreneur.
Wilbert John, Jr. wjohn@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/AIBL/default.aspx
A.I.G.A Graphic Design Club
The purpose is to get students in touch with professional designers and experience with industry standard software through conferences, guest speakers, and seminars.
Joe Ancell jlancell@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/AIGA/default.aspx
AISES - American Indian Science and Engineering Society
AISES promotes academic, spiritual, and professional advancement among its members. The group attends national conferences and hosts regional conferences that help promote such things among members.
Kerry Chicharello kachicarel@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/AISES/default.aspx
Amnesty International
This group focuses on international social justice and gathers to watch movies and conduct letter writing campaigns.
Laura Beth Waltz lwaltz@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/amnestyinternational/default.aspx
Anime
The major purpose of the Anime Club is to give students the opportunity to learn more about the Japanese art culture of Anime and Manga. Our club gives its members the option of choosing what they read or watch, and they are given the opportunity to attend special events, such as the Annual Anime convention in Denver.
CD Ramsey cdramsey@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/anime/default.aspx
Anthropology Club
Through thinking globally and exploring locally, the Anthropology Club provides community service and academic resources for anthropology students and the surrounding community. Join us for lectures, the annual trip to Chaco Canyon, and other community focused field trips; as well as the second annual Cow Drop. Be there, be in the square.
Stephen Matt smmatt@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/anthropology/default.aspx
Aquaholics
The Aquaholics is FLC’s only swim club, which exists to provide swimmers of all skill levels the opportunity to improve while having fun.
Rachel Lasiewicz rlasiewicz@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/aquaholics/default.aspx
ASFLC - Associated Students of Fort Lewis College
By representing students of Fort Lewis College, the ASFLC Student Senate assists with issues of administrative, academic, legislative, cultural, and/or social nature. Senate also advocates autonomy of the student organizations under the ASFLC constitution, promotes education through constructive dialogues, and allocates student fees in the most responsible and effective manner possible.
Michelle Kenney mlkenney@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/ASFLC/default.aspx
Badminton
This club promotes friendship by playing stellar badminton.
Ito Takayuki tito@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/badminton/default.aspx
Black Student Union
This organization promotes cultural awareness, social gatherings such as field studies, and promotes Black awareness and history.
Eric Price ejprice@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/blackstudentunion/default.aspx
Beta Alpha Psi
http://soba.fortlewis.edu/bap/
Beta Alpha Psi is an international honors society for students majoring in accounting, finance, or computer information systems. The goals of the club are to help students bridge the gap from college to career with a focus on professional development and service to the community.
Kevin Emrich kmemrich@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/betaalphapsi/default.aspx
BIO CLUB/Tri Beta
Biology Club is designed to support all students of the sciences, and to fuel interests and explorations in biology. Members participate in community and campus service projects and recreational activities.
Sarah Jones sajones@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/bioclub/default.aspx
B-Boyz and Girlz
This group exists to practice and perform break dancing.
Daniel Rohde dgrohde@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/bboyzandgirlz/default.aspx
Business Club
http://student.fortlewis.edu/flcbc
Our Mission is to increase value-adding activities and networking opportunities that enhance personal and career growth potential. We are an effective organization of like-minded students and college community that facilitate personal and college growth. We participate in multiple programs and activities such as Mud Football, Intramurals and Golf tournaments.
Joseph Burtoni FLCBC@ortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/businessclub/default.aspx
Chemistry Club
This organization helps students achieve educational goals and promotes interest in Chemistry as well as working with students to attend the annual American Chemical Society meeting.
Sean Eubanks smeubanks@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/chemclub/default.aspx
Circle K International
Circle K International (CKI) is the largest collegiate community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. With more than 11,000 members in 17 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every single day. CKI blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet other college students around the world. General requirements for Circle K membership include a willingness to serve, commitment to humankind, and dedication and adherence to the organization’s ideals.
Lexy Congdon jlcongdon@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/circlek/default.aspx
Climbing Club
Climbing Club's goal is to educate and expand awareness within the FLC student body in regards to climbing in the Four Corners area through weekly meetings and climbing trips as decided by the club members.
Chris Ricci cmricci@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/chemclub/default.aspx
Club del Centro
Club del Centro is a place to have fun and learn more about the Hispanic culture. It also provides a link to the campus at large and the Durango community.
Theresa Rodriguez terodriguez@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/clubdelcentro/default.aspx
Dance Co-Motion Club
Dance Co-Motion is an outlet for students and community member to express themselves through dance. Each semester, we put on a dance show, which showcases club members as both dancers and choreographers.
Sarah North senorth@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/dancecomotion/default.aspx
Engineers Without Borders
EWB is an international student and professional organization dedicated to providing sustainable engineering solutions to villages and communities around the world. This chapter works on projects in Ecuador and Asia. All majors and interests are welcome.
Megan Schooley mnschooley@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/EWB/default.aspx
EC - Environmental Center
http://envcenter.fortlewis.edu/
The EC is a resource for social and ecological awareness, dialogue, and activism in the college community and surrounding region. The EC sponsors Earth Week, publishes the newsletter "Green Freedom," maintains a resource library, coordinates campus recycling education, creates and plants the EC Organic Garden, and more.
Marcus Renner renner_m@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/EC/default.aspx
Feminist Voice
Feminist Voice is a student run organization that instigates equality by promoting self regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexuality. As an open and diverse group, Feminist Voice welcomes everyone from all different walks of life with an interest in breaking through stereotypes to reveal social truths.
Andrea Rossi ajrossi@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/feministvoice/default.aspx
Film Club
http://student.fortlewis.edu/filmclub/
The film club exists to give students as much experience as possible with film and to build connections between the campus and town of Durango.
Meg Book mebook@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/filmclub/default.aspx
FLC Democrats
This organization works to promote the democratic process and will attempt to eradicate political apathy on campus.
Sally B. Lyle sblyle@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/flcdems/default.aspx
FLC Republicans
This organizations exists to encourage and engage Republican (or interested) students of Fort Lewis College in political affairs, to create strong conservative leaders, and to encourage all FLC students to be knowledgeable of both sides of the election and the political parties.
Tiffani Waters tfwaters@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/flcrepublicans/default.aspx
FLC Students for REAL Change
Miguel Rivera marivera@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/flcstudentsforrealchange/default.aspx
French Club
The French Club holds meetings for everyone who is interested in the French culture, providing an outlet for people who are interested in French movies, food, and the language. No knowledge or experience with the French language required.
Teresa Salazar tmsalazar@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/frenchclub/default.aspx
Geology Club
The club provides students who are interested in geology and other geo-science related material opportunities to see local and non-local geologic features and to learn about ancient environments.
Amber R. Vasquez arvasquez@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/geoclub/default.aspx
History Club
The History Club's purpose is to promote historical knowledge, awareness, and appreciation throughout the campus.
Chris Elias ccelias@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/historyclub/default.aspx
Images Literary Arts Organization
Images works to publish the creative voices and artistic explorations of Fort Lewis students.
Joshua Shipman jjshipman@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/rsoimages/default.aspx
Independent Student Newspaper
http://indy.fortlewis.edu/
The Independent provides campus with a forum for free and responsible expression of student opinion and presents well-balanced, locally-researched coverage of issues of interest to campus. The Independent also provides education through hands-on, broad-based, practical experience in the production of a weekly newspaper.
Tirrell Thomas tothomas@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/indy/default.aspx
International Student Club @ Fort Lewis College
The club goals are to promote intercultural relations between FLC students and International students and to enjoy and learn about new countries.
Scott Miller miller_scott@fortlewis.edu
RSO Officer Access to SharePoint Site: https://adminsp.fortlewis.edu/LeadershipCenter/international/default.aspx
John F. Reed Honors Club
The John F. Reed Honors Club provides a place for admitted, prospective, and interested students from all honors societies and organizations to meet, discuss, and coordinate programs which promote academic and social involvement.
Teresa Salazar tmsalazar@fortlewis.edu
Juggling Club
Come throw things around at Juggling Club. Learn to juggle or teach something new. All circus activities welcome.
Miguel Picasso mapicasso@fortlewis.edu
Lights Out
This organization exists to promote understanding and raise blind awareness. Lights Out will help the sighted individual to become familiar with the tools and techniques a blind person utilizes on a daily basis.
Sacheen Smith sachmsmith@msn.com
KDUR Fort Lewis College Community Radio
http://www.kdur.org/
KDUR is the Fort Lewis College campus radio station and can be tuned in at 91.9 and 93.9 F.M. or on the web at www.KDUR.org. KDUR reflects the diversity of the campus and the Durango community through alternative and progressive music, news, and public affairs programs.
Nancy Stoffer stoffer_n@fortlewis.edu
Knitting/ Crochet Club
This club facilitates the learning of knitting/crochet skills in order to complete service projects which will be donated to various charities locally and globally.
Cordia Perez cmperez1@fortlewis.edu
Martial Islands
Members practice and continue the martial arts of the Philippine Islands.
Ashton Poole ajpoole@fortlewis.edu
Master Plan Ministries
MPM is a non-denominational student Christian organization that focuses on the person of Jesus Christ and the Biblical basics of living the Christian life at FLC. Activities include Tuesday Night Connect Meetings, Thursday night dinner-fun-fellowship times, daily hang-out time in the Hungry Hawk snack bar, small group bible studies, retreats, and lots of fun weekend activities like hiking, camping, biking, fishing, hunting, snowboarding, skiing, and tubing.
Chris Hardrick cehardrick@fortlewis.edu
Matthew's House
Matthew's House works to establish a relationship with the college and provide opportunities to FLC students to be in a safe place no matter where you are on your spiritual journey.
Crystal Moore cdmoore@fortlewis.edu
Music Educators National Conference
This affords students an opportunity for professional orientation and development while still in school. MENC enables students to gain an understanding of the philosophy and function of the music education profession and the music industry’s role in support of music education.
Jared Wright jewright@fortlewis.edu
NAHS - Native American Honor Society
http://student.fortlewis.edu/nahs/
NAHS is devoted to promoting and recognizing academic excellence among Native American students at Fort Lewis College.
Myra Britton Britton_m@fortlewis.edu
Native Campus Ministries
Exploring Faith. Discovering Beauty. Experiencing Power. Native Campus Ministries believe that being Native and Christian is beautiful and that God wants there to be a community on the Fort Lewis College campus where there is space for Native Students to know, worship, and follow Jesus in ways that remain true to their cultural identity.
Megan Krischke mkkrische@fortlewis.edu
Newman Club
The Newman Club is a Catholic-based organization open to all regardless of faith tradition. The club promotes awareness of social justice issues and offers opportunities for spiritual enrichment through retreats, weekly mass, and sacramental preparation.
Caitlin Smith cmsmith1@fortlewis.edu
NRHH - National Residence Hall Honorary
NRHH represents the top 1% of on-campus student leaders. The group emphasizes student and faculty recognition as well as community service.
Dorian Owen owen_d@fortlewis.edu
Pejuta Tipi Society
http://student.fortlewis.edu/pejutatipisociety/
PTS seeks to foster for future generations the knowledge and teachings of the traditional use of peyote as a divine herb in connection with bona fide Native American Church/ Azee’ Bee Nahagh’a ceremony in accordance with the teachings of elders and with the guidance of traditional medicine men and women.
Joey Dell jedell@fortlewis.edu
Philosophy Club
The Philosophy Club provides students the opportunity to discuss philosophical issues. In addition to regular gatherings for informal philosophical discussion, the club will bring professional philosophers to campus for an annual philosophy lecture series.
Sarah McConaghie sarah0830@comcast.net
PRISM
http://student.fortlewis.edu/prism/
PRISM is Fort Lewis College’s LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) organization. Our purpose is to provide everyone with a safe, friendly atmosphere to talk about issues facing the community on and off campus. LGBTQ individuals and allies are welcome.
Laura Beth Waltz lwaltzfortlewis.edu
Psychology Club
The Psych Club purpose is to create a lounge for psych majors, offer assistance, and be involved in psych activities.
Kyle Peary kvpeary@fortlewis.edu
ROCA – Residents On Campus Association
ROCA is the leadership organization representing the entire population of students living on campus in the residence halls and apartments and serves as a resource of information and assistance for these students. ROCA creates and coordinates cultural, educational, recreational and social activities for all residents and promotes a positive living and learning environment throughout all on-campus communities.
Joanna Gonzalez Jjgonzalez@fortlewis.edu
Recreational Leadership
The Recreational Leadership Club provides students a chance to succeed in recreation leadership by giving the opportunity to run and organize an on campus event to boost student involvement in Intramural and Club Sports. It also gives the opportunity for some of the senior members of the group to go to the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association Conference and network with schools in hopes of getting a graduate assistant position.
Crystal Johnson cajohnson@fortlewis.edu
SASS - Small Axe-Small Steps
SASS seeks to create awareness on campus about various issues facing Native American communities by helping students get involved with hands-on activities and building leadership skills through small group communication and establishing networks with other Native organizations.
Robyn Jackson rljackson@fortlewis.edu
SATA - Student Athletic Trainers Association
SATA works to promote and educate students in the field of athletic training as well as those outside the field of athletic training. It also gives students an opportunity to increase networking within the sports medicine field.
Tyler Koses takoses@fortlewis.edu
Scarlet Letters
This is a group dedicated to self expression through the art of writing. It is intended to be an outlet for students to receive feedback on their own writings and to help develop their writing skills. Other activities include work shopping with published writers and organizing open mic programs as a further outlet for students’ writings.
Jennifer Martin jamartin1@fortlewis.edu
Secular Humanism & Intellectual Thinking Society
This group seeks to explore and spread awareness of secular humanism through such activities as debates and q&a sessions. The hope is to encourage free, rational, and evidence-based thinking in addressing irrational claims.
Brendan White bwhite@fortlewis.edu
SEEDS - Campus Ecology
http://www.fortlewis.edu/community_culture/evcenter_projects/seeds-campus_ecology.asp
SEEDS- Campus Ecology is dedicated to making a positive environment and social change at Fort Lewis College. Through student action, the group creates alternative choices for the institution while having a lot of fun along the way.
Benjamin Downing bzdowning@fortlewis.edu
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta is the English Honor Society. Its purposes are to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature and to promote interest in language and literature.
Erin Rielly eereilly@fortlewis.edu
SPC - Student Programming Council
http://www.fortlewis.edu/current_students/student_clubs_orgs/spc.asp
The Student Programming Council is responsible for programming a variety of shows, special projects, and events. SPC is a student organization that operates with student fees and program revenues to program for the Fort Lewis College community. Join us and share your ideas about what type of programming and entertainment we bring to campus.
Ali Smith aosmith@fortlewis.edu
Veterans Club
www.flcvetsclub.com
This organization creates and promotes student veteran academic achievement by means of networking, involvement in activities, and acting as a resource for the student veteran.
Grant Birtcher gbirtcher@fortlewis.edu
Swing Dance Club
The Swing Dance Club plans to give lessons and provide a place to dance weekly for veteran dancers. The club will host swing dances in winter and summer.
Steven Talmage sdtalmage@fortlewis.edu
Teacher Education Club
The purpose of TEC is to form a network of people interested in the field of education, with a goal of providing support and resources for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students in the Teacher Education program through informational meetings, gatherings, and outings in order to form an active, involved and engaged membership of educators.
Kari-Anne Grant ksgrant@fortlewis.edu
TNF - Thursday Night Fellowship
We exist to know Jesus and to make him known. Every Thursday and 7pm we meet at Grace Church to have dinner, worship, and study the Bible- all to get to know God and each other more. We also hang out a lot- camping, hiking, doing community service, going on trips and to concerts, watching movies- even skydiving. Come be a part of helping to share God with students at FLC.
Chelsea Augustine cdaugustine@fortlewis.edu
US - Uniting Students through Wellness
US is charged with educational programming based on health related issues for "the typical" college student. Members receive interview training, a peer educator certification, and travel opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Wes Graham whgraham@fortlewis.edu
Wanbli Ota
Wanbli Ota’s goal is to promote cultural diversity on campus as well as in the surrounding community. The club hosts the biggest cultural event in Durango, Hozhoni Days, which includes a basketball tournament, pageant, pow-wow, 5K run/walk and speaker series.
Vincent Salabye vrsalabye@fortlewis.edu
We Are Change Durango
The purpose of this group is to awaken the public on the 9/11 cover up, as well as the new world order, through peaceful progressive activism.
Cara Werner cmwerner@fortlewis.edu
Westerners Club
Westerners Club promotes agricultural involvement and acts as a link between the agricultural community and the college. Westerners Club hosts a Barnyard Day on campus each spring to encourage agricultural involvement in younger generations living in La Plata County.
Elizabeth Risley ejrisley@fortlewis.edu
