Student Organizations

Allied Health Club

Want to join in on fun social activities, learn more about your possible careers in healthcare, and make friends who share the same passion and interests as you?
Come join our Allied Health Club where our purpose is to bring students together through fun social activities, educational opportunities, and to connect with others who share an interest in healthcare. We strive to build a space where students can learn, make friends, explore healthcare careers, and grow together in Christ by keeping Him at the center of everything we do and finding ways to serve others through Him.

President: Atira Leeds
Sponsor: Randy Bishop

American Advertising Federation

Our mission is to create a community where students can connect, create, and grow beyond the classroom. Through real-world projects, professional opportunities, collaboration, and creative experiences, AAF aims to prepare students for the advertising industry while encouraging excellence, integrity, leadership, and meaningful impact.

President: Michelle Mita
Sponsor: Michael Finch

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

To help our members grow academically and professionally as mechanical engineers.

President: Rylan Patterson
Sponsor: Daniel Howard

Art Club

Come together through art!

President: Evan Eslava
Sponsor: Giselle Hasel, Zach Gray

Asian Club

The purpose of Asian Club is to promote awareness and appreciation of the diverse Asian cultures represented at Southern Adventist University. The club seeks to build community among students of all backgrounds through cultural, social, academic, service, and spiritual activities while encouraging inclusivity and Christian fellowship.

President: Maryjoy Guirnalda
Sponsor: Laurie Stankavich, Chanda Daggs, Kurt Miyashiro

Associated General Contractors of America

To connect students interested in construction and related industries with professionals, industry leaders, and career opportunities through the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The organization will promote professional development, networking, leadership, education, and hands-on learning while preparing students for successful careers in the construction industry.

President: Caleb Teron
Sponsor: Andy Baker

Biology Club

The purposes of the Biology Club organization, established by this constitution are as follows:
1. To allow students with an interest in biology to become better acquainted with each other.
2. To promote better relationships and increased interaction between the biology faculty and the students.
3. To foster a spiritual atmosphere among members.
4. To increase the visibility of the biological sciences on the campus of SAU and the community around us.

President: Jacob Koh
Sponsors: Abhishek Thavamani, Tise Suzuki

Black Christian Union (BCU)

To Curate on campus a meaningful community, through the sharing of black culture, the serving of the community as well as the sharing of the Gospel in behavior and events.

President: Isaiah Lawrence
Sponsors: Candy Dolcy

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club

The purpose of this club shall be: To allow those who want to start or continue a martial art on campus. This can either be for recreational purposes or for self-defense purposes. This club will define the importance of knowing an effective martial art such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which can help you physically and mentally.

President: Joshua Handa
Sponsor: Manuel Gomez

Brick Builders Club

The Brick Builders Club shall promote an environment for the purpose of constructing, learning, playing with LEGO bricks*. Other objectives include providing a safe environment for LEGO enthusiast to connect and foster heathy connections in the LEGO fan base. The Brick Builders Club shall be a space where creativity, team building, and social skills are promoted.
Please note the following
*The Brick Builders Club is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the LEGO Group. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this club.

President: Brandon Starr
Sponsor: Mills McArthur

Business Club

To provide community and events for business students.

President: JV Wongkaren
Sponsor: Ben Schnell

Caribbean Heritage Association

The purpose of the Caribbean Heritage Association is to create an all-inclusive space for Southern’s
students to learn about, express, and experience Caribbean culture. To express our cultural backgrounds in a way that glorifies God and follow God’s calling by extending our community into the outside
communities through social activities, service, and artistic displays.

President: Lauren Pritchett
Sponsor: Chamra Anthony

Chemistry Club

To build community within the chemistry department and across other STEM departments.

President: Abigail Gilliland
Sponsors: Bruce Schilling

Chess Club

The purpose of the Club is to promote the game of chess, provide opportunities for chess enthusiasts to gather, improve their chess skills, and foster a sense of community among its members. While recognizing our affiliation with Southern Adventist University and the Seventh-day Adventist faith, the Club welcomes members from all backgrounds.

President: Aidan Jung
Sponsors: Sonja Fordham

Coalition of Black Social Workers

The Coalition of Black Social Workers exists to engage, connect, and empower Black social work students and professionals in the community, with the goal of increasing awareness about issues specific to the Black community and cultivating a network of support.

President:Chynna Romero
Sponsor: Candy Dolcy, Stephanie Guster

Eastern European Student Association

To provide a community on campus that supports, celebrates, and educates on Eastern European culture.

President: Evelyn Shtereva
Sponsor: Ivan Vakal

Education Club

Provide a club for Education majors and those who are interested in the activities that we have to offer.

President: Selah Garcia
Sponsor: Kalicia Clements, Alexis Waters

Engineering Club

The Engineering Club shall promote an interest in engineering, its branches, and associated studies. Its specific objective is to provide opportunities for students who are interested in engineering to learn, expand their skill sets, and socialize together; a space for creativity, team building, and fun. 

President: Melina Swaisgood
Sponsor: Sean Walters

English Club

The purpose of the English Club is to increase the literary and cultural awareness of students on our campus and to provide opportunities to attend cultural activities in our surrounding community.

President: Isabella Dixon
Sponsor: Dr. Emily McArthur, Dr. Jodi Ruf

Forge: The Entrepreneurship Club

To equip student entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and community to build real ventures — ventures that create value for customers, serve communities, and reflect the conviction that business done faithfully can benefit people now and for eternity.

President: Chase Slikkers
Sponsor: Sergio Bellino

Generation. Youth. Christ. Southeast.

GYCSE is a fast-growing movement within the Seventh-day Adventist Church of youth from the southeastern geographical region of the United States of America who yearn to demonstrate Nehemiah’s leadership, Daniel’s integrity, Mary’s humility, Paul’s passion for evangelism, and Christ’s love for God and humanity on the campus of Southern Adventist University. All of the events , programs, activities, and opportunities provided by the GYCSE aim to mobilize and train young adults who are fully committed to the distinctive message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and who desire to take it to the world.

President: Kean Jagitsch
Sponsor: Seth Shaffer, Michael Hasel

HOPE Initiative

The purpose of the HOPE Initiative is to bring practical hope to underserved communities through student-led healthcare service, direct community outreach, meaningful partnerships, and educational support.

HOPE will operate through two main branches: a healthcare service branch and an educational outreach branch. The healthcare branch will focus on supporting free or accessible health-related service opportunities, such as community health events, basic screenings, patient intake, triage support, health education, and clinic-day volunteering. This branch is designed to help serve individuals and families who may face barriers to healthcare, including cost, transportation, lack of insurance, or limited access to medical resources.

The educational outreach branch will focus on serving younger students through STEM enrichment, hands-on science activities, mentorship, career exposure, and college-readiness support. Through school visits, interactive demonstrations, and student-led mentorship, HOPE seeks to help students build confidence, curiosity, and a stronger sense of possibility for their future.

A central part of HOPE’s mission is partnership. The organization will seek to work with local clinics, schools, churches, nonprofits, healthcare providers, Southern Adventist University departments, faculty, and student volunteers in order to serve communities responsibly and sustainably. These partnerships will allow HOPE to connect university students with real community needs while making sure each service opportunity is organized, meaningful, and beneficial to the people being served.

Overall, HOPE exists to meet both immediate and long-term needs in the community. By combining healthcare service, educational outreach, and student leadership, HOPE aims to serve others with compassion while helping Southern Adventist University students grow into service-minded leaders

President: Benjamin Chun
Sponsor: Tony Lazcano

History Club

To build community among and provide an outlet for students who are interested in history at Southern Adventist University.

To provide opportunities for students to obtain community service hours and enrichment credits while engaging in their interests.

To encourage non-history majors to explore the History and Political Science Department.

President: Lydia Campbell
Sponsor: Mills McArthur, Brice Bowrey

Honeynet Cybersecurity Club

To foster a collaborative community of security enthusiasts dedicated to collective learning, knowledge sharing, and promoting cybersecurity awareness across our campus.

President: Peyton Wall
Sponsor: Scot Anderson

IEEE Student Branch

IEEE is an international organization, and this club is Southern's collegiate chapter of the organization. IEEE stands for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and is geared towards Computer and Electrical Engineers, and Computer Scientists as well.

President: Mischa Goffar
Sponsor: Nathaneal Griesert

Korean Club

Korean Club is committed to providing a safe environment for social connection between Korean and non-Korean students alike. We hope to expose as many as possible to the positive values of Korean culture, with the focus on growing spiritually together as the body of Christ through service and education.

President: Joseph Chung
Sponsor: Hyunsok Doh

Latin American Club

1. To have an organization led by the students of the university that fosters community and diversity and encourages individuals of all cultures to become members.

2. To share the love of Christ in numerous and various ways and motivate each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

3. To serve the university community through Latino music, drama, social activities, and educational opportunities.

4. To appreciate and express Latino heritage and cultural backgrounds on campus.

President: Jaziel Soto
Sponsor: Sandra Araujo-Delgado, Marco Swaisgood, Mary Neri

Lifestyle Medicine Club

To promote healthy living on campus by providing educational and social interactions

President: Gouldwin Phan
Sponsor: Beth Snyder

Movement Medicine Club

MMC exists to build Christ-centered relationships while promoting awareness of the physical therapy profession by serving through community events and helping people experience the healing power of medicine through movement.

President: Kyle Taylor
Sponsor: Christopher Stewart, Amanda Patton

Music Club

The purpose of Music Club is to create a space for those who enjoy music in its many different forms! There are no requirements to be a music major or minor, this club simply allows for those that enjoy music and provides educational opportunities like attending a symphony concert as well.

President: Allyson Stirewalt
Sponsor: Laurie Cadwallafer, Kurt Miyashiro

Nintendo Club

The purpose of the Nintendo Club is to officially create a place where people can participate in tournaments and other recreational activities related to Nintendo gaming. This club aims to create a space that is not solely based on school or work but rather a common hobby where members can connect with other students that they may not meet otherwise. This club does not intend to be tailored to any specific major or culture.

President: Donald Lloyd
Sponsor: Joey Tolbert

Nursing Club

The purpose of the Nursing Club is to bring nursing students together and help build a stronger sense of community within the program. We want to create opportunities for students to get to know each other, support one another, give back through service, and grow both personally and professionally as future nurses.

President: Brainna Reid
Sponsor: Kerry Allen, Marla Erskine, Tony Lazcano, Elani Dodd, John Singletary

Pickleball club

We plan to host tournaments throughout the semester. Hopefully bringing in new people into the sport instead of waiting on intermurals in the second semester.

President: Michael Munive
Sponsor: Ben Schell

Pre-Dental Club

The Pre-Dental Club is dedicated to supporting students on their journey toward a career in dentistry. Our mission is to provide members with the resources, academic support, and clinical exposure necessary to become competitive dental school applicants. We offer DAT preparation strategies, networking opportunities with dental professionals and a focus on community outreach.

President: Alison Scruggs
Sponsor: Keith Snyder

Pre-Law Society (Club)

The objectives of the club shall be to operate and function as a resource center, providing members with the relevant experiences and acting as a liaison for student interest in law and the following related fields: law school, politics, and government service.

President: Caroline Bridges
Sponsor: Shannon Martin

Pre-Medicine Club

The Southern Adventist University Pre-Med Club (PMC) is an organization dedicated to supporting students as they pursue careers in medicine. Its mission is to foster a collaborative community that prepares members for academic success, service, and grad school readiness through mentorship and networking. By creating a space where younger students can collaborate with those further along the path in medical and graduate education, the organization helps develop more informed and competitive candidates. Beyond professional development, the club provides extracurricular social, mental, and spiritual opportunities to support the holistic well-being of its members during their education at SAU.

President: Haley Ko
Sponsor: Tim Trott, Brent Hamstra

Pre-Physician Assistant Club

The purpose of the Pre-Physician Assistant Club is to support, educate, and empower students pursuing a career in physician assistant medicine. The organization serves as an essential campus resource to help members navigate PA school prerequisites, accumulate competitive clinical and patient care experience, and prepare for the CASPA application process.

Through guest speakers, application workshops, clinical skill training, and community service, the club connects aspiring healthcare professionals with industry insights and peer mentorship to foster both academic and professional success.

President: Joraimy Rodriguez
Sponsor: Paulo Dias

Psychology Club

The purpose of the Psychology Club is to create a supportive community for students interested in psychology. Members can gain a deeper understanding of the field through learning about psychological research, real-world applications, and psychology-related careers. The club also aims to promote mental health awareness on campus and encourage a strong sense of community and connection among students.

President: Esel Choi
Sponsor: Cristy Pratt

Red Cross Club

The American Red Cross Club at Southern Adventist University exists to mobilize students into meaningful and sustained service through blood donation, disaster preparedness, humanitarian outreach, community service, and educational initiatives. With a membership of 53 students and continued growth, the organization seeks to empower students to recognize community needs, lead with compassion, collaborate across disciplines, and create a lasting impact both on campus and in the surrounding community. Our goal is to build a strong, sustainable student-led service organization that connects students with opportunities to serve while advancing the humanitarian mission and values of the American Red Cross.

President: Heaven Robles
Sponsor: Isabel Bolanos

SAU Foreign Missions Society

To help students interested in a career in missions connect with organizations and resources that will help them reach there goal and help them connect with others who share their dream.

President: Amelia Meyers
Sponsor: Byard Parks

Social Work Club

The Social Work Club provides opportunities for students to connect with others in the Social Work program, build leadership skills, network, and collaborate as they plan their events for the year.

President: Yorleni Maldonado
Sponsor: Evie Baker

Southern Game Club

To provide a healthy resting environment in accordance to Southern Adventist University values.

President: Oneil Tucker
Sponsor: Dennis Lieu

Southern Mathematical Society

The Math Club is organized and shall be operated under the general goals of mathematical education and scientific advancement. The specific objectives are as follows:
1. To encourage and promote the study of higher mathematics on the Southern Adventist University campus.
2. To encourage interest and awareness of mathematics on the Southern Adventist University campus.
3. To provide opportunities for people interested in mathematics to share ideas.
4. To provide opportunities for members to participate in activities of common interest relating to mathematics.
5. To encourage members to make presentations on mathematical concepts and ideas.
6. To encourage social events with members of the club and friends.

President: Olivia Waterhouse
Sponsor: Kevin Brown

Southern Peace Fellowship

Southern Peace Fellowship is a club dedicated to bringing Adventist tradition to a modern context- one of peacekeeping and social justice. We take ‘for the healing of nations’ as a mission, and seek to raise consciousness about the centrality of peacemaking and social justice to the beliefs and heritage of Adventists. We support public service, activism, and advocacy that reflects the radical spirit of many Adventist pioneers.

President: Emily Livergood
Sponosr: Lisa Diller

Southern Reading Club

The purpose of the Southern Reading Club is to create a relaxed environment for students to explore various types of literature. We hope to channel this mutual love for reading to foster meaninful connection and growth.

President: Lindsey Mattenson
Sponsor: Blake Gorth

Southern Smiths Blacksmithing Club

Our mission is to teach people the skill of blacksmithing so that they can reach out to the community here at Southern, home, and/or abroad. We hope that by learning the skills of blacksmithing we can learn about ourselves spiritually and where we fit into God’s greater plan for us.

President: Marcelo Bullon
Sponsor: Girard Miller II, Mark Verbigghe, Hayden Rigsbee, Hayden Hostetter, Ben Williams

Southern WorldBuilding Club

To enrich student’s imaginations and creativity by sharing our worlds and their stories. To encourage and support on another in the hobby by offering feedback, ideas, and resources as desired.

President: Asher Riley
Sponosr: Blake Gorth

Student Archaeology Association

Mission Statement:
The purpose of this organization, under the auspices of the Institute of Archaeology at Southern, as established by this constitution, is as follows:
1. To facilitate an awareness and appreciation of biblical/Near Eastern archaeology within our campus and community.
2. To serve as a mission oriented organization through evangelistic outreach, led by students
To promote student academic research, training, and career development in the field of archaeology and cognate fields of study (e.g. biblical studies, theology, art, anthropology, geography, history, forestry).
To serve as a forum for exploring the discipline of archaeology (and cognate fields of study) for Southern Adventist University students majoring in archaeology or who express general interest in the field.
5. To be a general social outlet where students can grow closer together spiritually as well as through shared interests.

President: Karis McConnel
Sponsor: Michael Hasel, Seth Schaffer

Student Ministerial Association

We, the religion majors, of Southern Adventist University (hereafter referred to as “SAU,” “Southern,” or “the University”), as the future leaders of our church and as disciples of our Lord, in order to promote personal growth, mutual fellowship and spiritual guidance during our college experience, do hereby establish and organize the following constitution to govern our association. We uphold and commit to all standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its fundamental beliefs. We believe that we should exemplify Christ’s love and service to others

President: Melissa Hernandez
Sponsor: David Hartman, Esteban Hidalgo

Student Missions Club

To engage with Student Missionaries, both former and potentially interested by providing an outlet of fun, support, and community. We encourage SMs to share their experience bye plugging them into opportunities where they can speak at local churches as well as SAU. We plan fun retreats and vespers to mingle the former SMs with those who have a desire to serve with a soul purpose of growing the Kingdom of God.

President: Thomas Turk
Sponsor: Byard Parks

The Southern Stage

To give students the opportunity to be a part of a creative environment and to show a sense of creativity, cultural expression and collaboration through performing. One of our purposes is to educate and explore different techniques in terms of acting, directing, set and props design, costuming, building stage confidence, communication skills, and artistic growth for the club members. As well as to give the experience of rehearsing and putting on a live drama performance & learning to appreciate the arts and enrich the cultural life at Southern.

President: Ava-Caroline Schmidt
Sponsor: Jesse Rademacher

Women of Worth (WOW)

a) To uplift and support women from all backgrounds to establish a community.
b) Promote wellness, compassion, and confidence within oneself.
c) To encourage women to build a life based on Biblical beliefs and SDA teachings.
d) To launch personal and professional growth and success.
e) Stimulate interest and understanding of women in leadership and higher education.

President: Lauren Parchamento
Sponsor: Chanda Daggs