Mission Statement: We create exclusive opportunities for members to gain practical knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional growth. Our goal is to become the most influential student organization at Marian University by providing strong industry connections and impactful events for aspiring business leaders.

Activities: The Business Club hosts guest speakers, field trips, professional development experiences, and various other developmental sessions. Activities often provide direct contact with local industry professional, allowing for great opportunities to secure connections, open lines of communication, and access internships. Networking and professional development serves as the pulse of our events, often supported by Marian Alumni.

Why Should You Join: If you’re looking for unique and exclusive networking opportunities and industry exposure, the Business Club can guide you with our connections. Through club interaction, you can fulfill new relationships with other, like-minded individuals seeking to find their true niche and fulfill their passion in the business world. 

Mission Statement: The purpose of FSA is to advance the fields of forensic science, develop a greater sense of community, promote understanding, and stimulate both academic achievement and excellence.

Activities: We host multiple major and minor events, including a must-see mock crime scene and Wisconsin Wednesdays, a forensic science-themed lecture series.

Why Should You Join: You should join our organization if you are interested in crime scenes, criminal justice, or if you would like to simply know more about what forensic science actually is.

Mission Statement: As nursing students and soon to be professional nurses, we will not discriminate against creed, ethnic origin, sex, religion, or politics. It is our utmost duty to provide competent professional care to all patients we encounter in our commitment to the nursing profession, treating each person with dignity and respect. We  provide care that will not harm or endanger our clients, and we do so confidentially.

As we continue throughout our nursing careers, it’s our responsibility to never stop learning and keep up-to-date on current nursing trends to ultimately provide high-quality, skillful care and support our health care teams.

We will, to our best ability, honor the international code of ethics applied to nursing, maintaining our professional and ethical integrity as nurses.

Activities: We offer a number of guest speakers,  community-oriented service projects and  multiple extracurricular events throughout the year. These events include cohort challenges, volunteer opportunities such as Presents for Pediatrics and Christmas caroling, and an opportunity for students to attend the Nurses’ Convention.

Why Should You Join: You should join our organization because we will be able to provide opportunities for insight into the nursing field, hosting a variety of events with experts and other guest speakers from the industry.

The Science and Math Association (SMA) is open to all students. SMA provides a positive and welcoming attitude, enthusiasm for Marian and on-campus activities and desire to better its community. SMA provides a positive and welcoming environment for students to explore interests, either tangentially or directly, related to science and math. SMA has a desire to enrich the community by participating in on-campus and off campus activities. SMA was the recipient of the President’s Cup Award for Most Outstanding Student Organization in 2008, 2009, and 2017.

Who can join? Anyone is welcome to join, it does help to have an interest in science and/or math but is not necessary.

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Black Student Union is to help build bridges and breaking barriers with students, faculty, and staff of Marian University. Black Student Union advocates for all students, especially students of color through role-modeling the core value of Social Justice and Community in the community and in and out of the classroom.

Activities: We participate in Community Service projects, educational events, and other fun events. We host a little bit of everything.

Why Should You Join: Students should join our organization because it is a safe space where students will not be judged. It is a great place to get to know people.

Mission Statement: Grounded in the Catholic tradition and therefore respectful of people’s distinct backgrounds, Campus Ministry offers the entire Marian University community opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Everyone is invited to participate in liturgies, service, and retreats as well as Bible Study, prayer groups, and other discussion groups.

Activities: We host Bible studies, Mass, faith talks and go on a variety of field trips to religious sites. In addition, we also work closely with the Family Resource Center.

Why Should You Join: Students should join Campus Ministry to gain perspective and strengthen their relationship to God. We offer opportunities to expand a student’s resume through volunteering. Lastly, we offer campus mission trips and joining this club can be a stress reliever.

Mission Statement: Developing college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service.

Activities: We host a variety of volunteer events including: volunteering at Ruby’s Pantry, Lakeside Park clean up, and Trick or Treat for Canned Goods. We also participate in various fundraisers.

Why Should You Join: Students should join Circle K because it is the largest student-led collegiate service organization with chapters across the globe. Circle K is the collegiate branch of Kiwanis International.

Mission Statement: The purpose of Diversity Club is enhance the multicultural knowledge of university students and the community. Diversity Club strives to bring awareness regarding each student’s cultural diversity and provide a place for students to learn more about their peer’s culture and increase their knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion. Lastly, Diversity Club strives to grow the culture of inclusivity on campus including but is not limited to religion, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, physical and mental disability, age, marital status, and other protected class under the Federal and State laws.

Activities: We host anything related to DEI, including national coming out day, various cultural events/holidays and blackout games.

Why Should You Join: Students should join our organization if they are looking for a place to belong on campus. We are also a place to celebrate DEI and have tough conversations in a safe place.

More information coming soon.

Mission Statement: The Pickleball Club at Marian University is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Through both recreational play and community building initiatives, the club and its Executive Board strive to create a welcoming space where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels can connect, express themselves, and grow on and off the court. We celebrate unique perspectives and experience each member brings. Using pickleball as a platform to promote teamwork, collaboration, and campus unity. 

Activities: We offer open play sessions with rotating games, organized leagues with seasonal standings, and tournaments featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. Our round robin formats and social mixers provide fun, structured opportunities to meet and play with a variety of players. We also host fundraisers, charity events, and off-court social gatherings that strengthen our pickleball community both on and off the court. 

Why You Should Join: Joining our pickleball community means more than just playing games, it’s about meeting great people, staying active, and having fun in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re here for friendly competition or social connection, you’ll quickly feel like part of something great. 

More information coming soon.

More information coming soon.

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to provide a voice for student-athletes. SAAC promotes leadership, teamwork, and Sabre spirit while encouraging student-athletes to make a positive impact on campus and in the community.

Activities: We participate in community service projects, campus events, and athletic games. SAAC also helps plan student-athlete appreciation events and initiatives that support athlete well-being and school spirit.

Why Should You Join: Students should join SAAC to have a voice in improving the student-athlete experience. It’s a great opportunity to build leadership skills, meet athletes from different teams, and make a difference both on and off the field.

The Student Senate strives to empower students to develop their strengths and improve their community.

Each class is represented by a Senator in the Student Senate. Meetings are held every other week and are open to all students. The Student Senate office is located in the Hornung Student Center and the Student Senate can be reached via email at: studentsenate@marianuniversity.edu.

Description: As your representative body, Student Senate believes in making fair and passionate decisions that foster positive social change on campus. We want to ensure that your experience at Marian University is uplifting and inspiring.

Why should you join: Student Senate needs your voice and support in order to transform the campus into a community of better learners and leaders. Leadership positions open to students are Senators, and Executive Board positions. You are free to attend the assembly meeting, even if you are not a senator or on the Executive Board, every voice matters!

Who can join? All full-time undergraduate students have a voice in Student Senate! Whether you are a first-year or six-year, your opinions and leadership are valued!

Where can you find more information?
Further information about this year’s Student Senate can be found on the Marian University Student Senate Facebook Page.

Mission Statement: The primary mission of the Student Veterans Organization is to promote and develop a social network for student veterans and their families within the university. SVO works with other military veterans’ organizations to overall enhance benefits and services provided to the student veterans and their families, and provides an atmosphere that continues the traditions of fellowship and camaraderie for students with military service and future military service.

Activities: We meet every other Monday to go over how we can give back to the local veterans’ community.

Why Should You Join: Students should join our organization for the camaraderie, for additional support during your collegiate experience, and to give back to veterans.

More information coming soon.

Sigma Tau Delta provides English majors an opportunity to interact with others in their major for enjoyment, increased intellectual and aesthetic awareness and a better overall sense of their discipline’s career opportunities. Sigma Tau Delta offers information, publishing opportunities and organized events and activities students can use to fully realize their potential as English majors.

Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society that strives to foster literacy within society and connect English students with each other and opportunities in their field of study.

Meeting Times: Bi-weekly

Major Events: Campus Book Club and attendance of the Sigma Tau Delta National Convention

Membership: Candidates for undergraduate membership must have completed a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in freshman English. The candidate must have a minimum of a B or equivalent average in English and in general scholarship, must rank* at least in the highest thirty-five percent of his/her class, and must have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of college course work. (Local chapters may raise, but not lower, these criteria.) Candidates for undergraduate membership need not be majoring or minoring in the discipline of English. *This requirement may also be interpreted as “have an overall B average in general scholarship” (e.g., 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale).

Advisor: Jodi Wagner-Angell