Student Organizations

African Counsel Committed to Enlightening Students & Society (ACCESS)
The purpose of this organization is to impact all round knowledge to the CUA society at large, by working with the various school offices and most especially to teach them about the various African cultures and what they are about. Contact Email

Alpha Delta Gamma
We were founded upon Jesuit Principles and live by, what we call, the 5 S's: Social, Service, School Spirit, Scholatic, and Spiritual.
Ryan Roller, President

Alpha Phi Omega
The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega is to serve is members, the campus, the community, and the nation.
Elizabeth Terroni, President

American Institute of Architecture Students
PROMOTE FOSTER ENRICH ORGANIZE Since 1956, the American Institute of Architecture Students has been the official voice of students to the educational system and the profession of architecture and design. The association helps to enrich the educational experience of students (of all ages) in (or interested in) architecture and design.
Lauren Babiak, President

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The purpose of this organization shall be to illustrate the applications of Civil Engineering, so there is a clear correlation between the classroom teachings and real world practice. ASCE shall create well rounded individuals who are well versed in the interviewing process, mentoring young people, and dealing with more aspects of Civil Engineering than just the traditional activities.
Boshra Iravani, President

American Society of Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
ASIS&T strives to provide greater access to information through technology, representing an essential link between information science and other disciplines including the arts and humanities and science and technology.
Nora Daly, President
Kathleen Powell, President

Amnesty International
Catholic University’s chapter of Amnesty International seeks to further Catholic University’s mission by discovering, preserving and imparting truth about human rights abuses. We have the need and the opportunity to be a human rights leader in the international community. Our organization follows the Christian understanding and principles of loving one another, forgiveness, and justice, from the person in prison to the abused woman or orphaned child of war or disease. Our organization enhances the treasure of human knowledge as it seeks to educate the campus community about human rights. Finally, this organization strives to serve the Catholic University of America, its community as well as the nation and the world.
Robert Byrne, President

Association of Graduate Library and Information Science Students
The purpose of AGLISS shall be to further the academic, intellectual, professional and social interests and relationships of the membership; and to generally enhance the experience of the graduate students in the School of Library and Information Science at the Catholic University of America. To this end, the proper functions of AGLISS shall include, but shall not be limited to: sponsoring speakers, films, discussion sessions, professional development seminars, other presentations, and field trips of interest to its members; publishing a newsletter for its members; purchasing printed and electronic publications and/or subscriptions of interest to, and for the use of the entire membership; hosting a variety of social events, including picnics, parties and receptions; purchasing equipment and supplies to support the programs, activities, events and facilities it offers its members
Caroline Jones, President

Association of Undergraduate Religion Students
The purpose of the organization is to gain knowledge and friendship among the Religion Majors and Minors and the Faculty and Staff of the School of Theology and Religious Studies. The purpose is also to promote every detail of studying Theology and Religious Studies in the Catholic University of America.
Marcelle Grano, President

Bachelor of Arts Social Service Organization (BASSO)
To promote fellowship among social work undergraduates so that they feel supported in their time at CUA.
Erika Buehler, President

Best Buddies
Break down the barrier between people with and without disabilities through friendship.
Katie Clemmer, President

Biology Club

Christine Hunkele, President

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

Thomas Giuliani, President

Cardinal Runners

Cardinal Student Association
To be the official advocates for the undergraduate student body of the Catholic University of America To serve as the liason between students and the adminstration and faculty of the university
Catie Picou, President

Cardinal Yearbook
While no one book can document all of the unforgettable memories that so many have at Catholic, The Cardinal strives to provide a journal of the year’s events. In creating the yearbook, we try to capture the CUA community and everything it entails- from organizations to student life, from freshman orientation to the winning shot at the basketball game. Contact Email

Centerstage Theatre Company
Centerstage Theatre Company is to allow all the students of the Catholic University of America to participate in good amateur theatre in all aspects thereof.
Jesse Palmer, President
Megan MacPhee, President

Class of 2008
“The purpose of the Class of 2008 Undergraduate Student Government shall be to concern itself with the advancement of the agenda for the Class of 2008 as a whole and to preserve, protect, and defend the rights, welfare and interests for the Class of 2008 while striving to achieve the goals and mission of the Catholic University of America.”
John Patrick Walsh, President

Class of 2009
The Cardinal Students Association (CSA) Officers of the Class of 2009 shall endeavor to serve the Class they represent in Christian spirit by nurturing its academic, sociable, cultural, spiritual, and charitable pursuits and to consummate the vision of The Catholic University of America.
Beth Anne Kramer, President

Class of 2010
The class council is a voice for the sophomore class to the Cardinal Student Association. All questions, comments, and concerns of the class are taken to the CSA meetings. Additionally, the council plans and carries out events that benefit the class, community, and the school while at the same time promoting school spirit.
Maureen Martin, President

College Democrats
We, The College Democrats at The Catholic University of America, recognize and appreciate the unique characteristics of the Democratic Party, and strive to promote recognition and appreciation of these characteristics and of Democratic ideals and goals throughout the community.
Joe St. George, President

Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC)
Puropses Include: (a) to conduct programs and activities to build a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public for the benefit and the general welfare of all persons (b) to ensure that every student shall have access in school to a balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction (c) to improve the quality of teaching, research, and scholarship in music (d) to promote the involvement of persons of all ages in learning music (e) to foster the utilization of the most effective pre-service and in-service preparation of music teachers. In furtherance thereof, the Conference may hold conferences, symposia, and other meetings; publish journals, books, and other publications; seek and accept grants, gifts, and contracts for any of the said foregoing purposes; and exclusively for the public benefit, use, publish, and otherwise make available to the general public on a nondiscriminatory basis the results of its collection of information deriving from the foregoing activities. The Conference may conduct any and all other activities in accordance with its Bylaws, which are designed to accomplish the foregoing purposes.
Alexander Cifelli, President

Construction Specifications Institute
Mission Statement The purpose of CUA-CSI is to help students develop a better understanding of the building construction industry through activities related to construction materials and methods, technical design techniques, and project management. There's not much you can do that means more to your professional development than joining CSI (except, of course, going to school here at CUA) . If you're a student in the School of Architecture and Planning or the School of Engineering, you owe it to yourself to check us out.
Magda Gomez, President

CRUX Literary Magazine

CUA Amateur Radio Club

Evan Heisman, President

CUA Ballroom

CUA Cheerleaders
The CUA Cheerleading program is a student organization whose mission is to support CUA athletics, promote school spirit, and act as ambassadors of the university in competitions and other CUA events.
Stacie Elliott, President

CUA Chess Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide students and faculty with opportunities to learn and enhance their chess playing abilities in both competitive and noncompetitive scenarios.
William Frame, President

CUA Equestrian
CUA Equestrian hopes to offer an opportunity for student involvement in an activity that encourages teamwork and sportsmanship. Horseback riding is a challenging sport that produces confidence in both riding and individual abilities. All levels of riding skill, from beginner to advanced, are catered to. Most importantly, the equestrian club gives students a chance to escape the stress of daily life. By traveling to areas beyond The Catholic University of America’s campus we are able to spread the morally upstanding values that are expected of us at this institution. The Equestrian team gives us a chance to apply our work ethic to an area outside of the academic world. It is our hope to apply the skills we have acquired while attending the Catholic University of America to our experiences in other areas of life, specifically, the art of horseback riding.
Emily Goudreau, President

CUA Golf

Chase McAlpine, President

CUA Ice Hockey
To serve as a recreational activity for the students of The Catholic University of America, to provide the student(s) of The Catholic University of America the opportunity to play competitive ice hockey, and to compensate for the lack of a varsity ice hockey team.
Matthew Scott, President

CUA Rowing Association
CUA Crew is open to all students who are interested in challenging their minds and bodies, willing to demonstrate teamwork and school spirit, and want to be a part of a fun and competitive sport.
Shannon Corcoran, President

CUAnime
CUAnime was formed to provide students with twice weekly screenings of Japanese animation, as well as provide a social and educational group for students to discuss elements of Japanese culture, visit area Japanese cultural events, attend area anime conventions, and meet people with similar interests.
Chris Needham, President

Cultimate
To compete in games and tournaments, learn more about the game, do well, and have fun.
Samantha McClellan, President

Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose drive and purpose is to provide and support assistance thhrough community based programs in local communities throughout the world. Contact Email

Engineers Without Borders
The Purpose of this organization is to provide a forum to bring together students that are interested in broadening their abilities and becoming more internationally responsible. EWB-CUA will create, apply and then design projects for developing communities or will conduct research on related topics, in alignment with Engineers Without Borders-United States of America (EWB-USA).
Brendan Gilmore, President

Filipino Organization of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
-Celebrating and learning the Filipino and Filipino-American culture. -Networking throughout the Filipino community -Raise awareness about filipino community in CUA “The youth is the hope of our future.” Jose Rizal Contact Email

French Club - Le Cercle Francais
The purpose of this organization will be to promote the culture and language of French speaking nations through activities on campus and in the Washington D.C. area.
Karen Mahowald, President

Friday Nights Planning Committee
The purpose of this organization is to plan and administer funding for non-alcoholic alternatives to the university's student body with Christian fraternity during weekly Friday night activities to be organized by members of the HOUSE.
Samantha Giusti, President

German Club

Salvatore Veniero, President

Green Club
The purpose of The Green Club shall be to raise awareness concerning our natural environment and promoting the enjoyment of our natural surroundings. As environmental awareness has become a great concern for all citizens of our planet, those aware of the grave dangers that our planet faces recognize their civil and moral responsibility to alert others and act towards better care of our earth. Therefore, as members of The Green Club, we pledge to promote conscious awareness to take a physical action in protecting, cleaning, and defending our environment. As The Green Club, we plan to promote awareness and advocacy of the earth’s grave dangers as well as enjoyment of the earth’s gifts by fostering an environmental community at The Catholic University of America.
Maggie Comstock, President

Habitat for Humanity
To alleviate the cause and effects of poverty housing and to get students aware of this.
Melissa Stunkel, President

Homecoming Committee
The purpose of this organization shall be to plan and promote a fun, spirited and student-involved Homecoming Week.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
CUA IEEE is a Student Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). We are located on the campus of The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC. Our mission is to foster interest in and develop a broader understanding of electrical and computer science engineering through tangible application of learned skills and natural talent. We wish to gain an appreciation for the global community which exists today through modern technology and work towards further utilizing such technology for the benefit of all.
Patrick Boughan, President

International Affairs Association

Andrew Vita, President

Kappa Tau Gamma
Through our talents and qualities we as Sisters will promote and deliver critical services to people in need. We intend to better serve our community both socially and spiritually as well as represent Christ’s mission through our ideals of true Christian Womanhood
Shannon Franklin, President

Latin Alliance
The purpose of this organization strives to respond to the social, political, cultural, and educational needs of the Latino community and to promote and publicize these needs to CUA at large. We are dedicated to fostering cultural awareness, political activism, and educational outreach. We will promote Latin American/Hispanic cultures so that there is a better understanding and relationship between students at CUA.
Christy Azarmanesh, President

Martin Maloney Chemistry Club
The objective of this organization is to foster a professional spirit among students in chemistry, to instill a professional pride in chemistry, and to provide an opportunity for students in chemistry to socialize with fellow students, faculty and guest speakers
Paul Kelley, President

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-CUA)

Jennifer Miles, President

Officer's Club
The Officer's Club will provide the campus community with opportunities to learn more about military leadership, to discover opportunities within the military, and to foster a sense of respect for and appreciation of the military.
Elizabeth Midgette, President

Pax Christi CUA
Pax Christi strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence to the campus community and beyond. This work begins in personal life and extends through our community. We advocate primacy of conscience, economic and social justice, and respect for creation. Pax Christi commits itself to peace education and promotes the gospel imperative of peacemaking as a priority in the Catholic Church. Through the efforts of all its members and in cooperation with other groups, Pax Christi works toward a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.
Joshua McElwee, President

Phi Sigma Tau
To promote an interest in philosophy and engender discusssion among students in the Catholic University of America community.
Genevieve White, President

Program Board
The purpose of Program Board is to plan and organize diverse events for all undergraduate students. These events are coordinated to entertain students and provide them with events that range from theatre programs to Movies on the Mall. Program Board consists of an executive board of nine members and additional general members. General members work with the executive board to decide upon and plan events. Program Board sponsors four different types of events. These areas of events are CUA Community, Film, Off-Campus and Entertainment.
Matthew Murphy, President

Psi Chi
To encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology and to advance the science of psychology.
Kelly McGinn, President

Residence Hall Association

Mallory Pelletier, President

School of Theology & Religious Studies Student Association (STRSSA)
The prime function of STRSSA is student representation. Representatives from each academic area, the Graduate Students Association and the Washington Theological Consortium address the concerns and ideas of their fellow peers at STRSSA board meetings. Various committee chairs dedicate their time and talents to STRSSA, while select STRSSA board members attend School faculty meetings, acting as non-voting liaisons between students and faculty, giving student reports, advice, suggestions and perspectives. STRSSA also provides opportunities for common prayer, an annual speaker series, socials, and centralized information of interest to theology students. STRSSA is committed to the quality of the academic programs in the School of Theology and Religious Studies, to the search for truth within the graduate theological disciplines, and to nurturing the spiritual, social, and intellectual lives of its members. In all of its endeavors, STRSSA strives to manifest the principles of solidarity, subsidiarity, and collegiality as it serves The School of Theology and Religious Studies and the University as a whole.

Shahan Debate Society

Rebecca Jackson, President

Society of Composers, Inc
To enrich the quality of success of CUA composers and bring much needed notoriety to the Rome School of Music.
Stamos Martin, President

Society of Women Engineers
The purpose of this organization is to make great leaders by providing opportunities for members to develop and demonstrate their leadership and management skills, educate women by providing programs that encourage girls and women to study engineering and promote diversity by including women from diverse backgrounds and establishing relationships with other professional organizations that speak for underrepresented groups.
Caitlin Matyas, President

Special Libraries Association
Our Mission We provide students interested in special librarianship: opportunities to meet librarians in the field; firsthand knowledge of special libraries through field trips and lectures; career preparation to enter the workforce or gain new skills; interaction with fellow students.
Kristen Fredericksen, President

Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is a student run organization that gives student-athletes a venue to express their needs and concerns about their overall well-being, and provides the opportunity to initiate and impact future improvements within the Athletic Department. The primary goal of SAAC is to promote a positive student-athlete image.

Student Nurses Association
To assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality of health care. To provide programs representative of fundamental interests and concerns to nursing students. To aid in the development of the whole person, his/her professional role, his/her responsibility for health care of people in all walks of life.
Thomas Gaffney, President

Tae Kwon Do Club
The purpose of our organization is to promote physical and mental discipline through the martial art of Tae Kwon Do.
Kenneth Chrznowski, President

Tower
The Tower is responsible for producing and managing all aspects of a weekly student newspaper.
Benjamin Newell, President
Ryan Reilly, President

Urban Dance Team

Katrina Bandong, President

Women's Rugby
The purpose of this organization shall be to learn and practice the fundamentals of the game of rugby, competitively participate in collegiate matches, leagues and tournaments, and foster an environment conducive to the sportsmanship, growth, and camaraderie of its members.
Claire Moore, President