USC Upstate: Special Interest Organizations UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE Giving News Map Campus Services Greenville Campus Current Students Faculty & Staff Search USC Upstate A to Z Index Admissions Academics About USC Upstate Student Affairs Athletics People Directory Library GREEK LIFE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD IMPACT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS Special Interest Organizations ACADEMIC CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Anime Club The Anime Club exists to provide students an opportunity to meet other RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS individuals interested in Japanese anime and to promote the understanding of animation For more information contact David Marlow at 864-503-5849 or David Coberly at 864-503-5830 SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS HONOR SOCIETIES PERFORMING GROUPS Black Student Leaders (BSL) Black Student Leaders (BSL) strives to increase cultural awareness, foster harmonious interracial relations among all the members of the University community, and promote the development of its members as individuals Annual participation in a variety of Black History Month and annual sponsorship of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week activities highlights the group’s active contributions to campus life BSL is open to all students For more information, contact Sarah Butler at 864-503-5968 Campus Activities Board (CAB) The purpose CAB is to involve students in creating and planning social events for the campus community CAB aims to provide a diverse range of programs for students that allow them to develop socially, while simultaneously attempting to create a more unified campus CAB serves as the student-led programming branch of the Office of Student Life The Carolinian The Carolinian is the bi-monthly campus newspaper It contains a wealth of information pertaining to student life, such as club news, athletic results, upcoming events, interesting features and much more The Carolinian is published entirely by students, and the staff is always looking for news and feature writers, sports reporters, photographers and advertising representatives For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 864503-5122 College Democrats at Upstate College Democrats strive to introduce and educate Upstate students on the ideas and platforms of the Democratic Party, to inform students, and to create interest in politics For more information, contact Trevor Rubenzer at 864-5035633 College Republicans at Upstate The College Republicans makes known and promotes the principles of the Republican Party among students at USC Upstate The members aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government and recruit USC http://www.uscupstate.edu/studentaffairs/organizations/special_interest/default.aspx?id=9216[8/24/2011 10:06:24 AM] Contact Us Office of Student Life 864-503-5106 Alumni USC Upstate: Special Interest Organizations Upstate students as members of the Republican Party The group also works to develop political skills and leadership abilities among students as preparation for future service by them to the Party and the community For more information, contact Jim Griffis at 864-503-5660 Collegiate Women The purpose of Collegiate Women of the Upstate is to promote leadership among women campus wide as well as empowering young women in the community academically, socially and professionally For more information, contact Sarah Butler at 8645-503-5968 Hispanic Awareness Association (HAA) The purpose of the Hispanic Awareness Association (HAA) is to provide support and guidance of Hispanic students and to educate and share the many facets of Hispanic culture with USC Upstate HAA is open to all students For more information, contact Dr June Carter at 864-503-5881 IMPACT IMPACT, a community service organization, helps unite the campus and community by promoting good relations among students, faculty members, and administrators, and serves as the student-led community service branch of the Office of Student Life Community service opportunities may include, but are not limited to: monthly service projects in the Greater Spartanburg Area, Spartan Day of Service, annual Fall Break Day of Service, Haunted Hollow, Angel Tree, and Annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) International Club The International Club strives to help others realize the values of other cultures and help the international students adjust to and navigate through American culture The International Club is open to all students For more information, contact David Marlow at 864-503-5849 Lion’s Club at Upstate The mission of the Lion’s Club is to assist our community that are in need, both on and off campus For more information, contact Dr Eugene Spiess at 864503-5372 NAACP The mission of the USC Upstate Collegiate chapter of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination For more information, contact Dr Warren Carson at 864-503-5634. Outdoor Club The Outdoor Club mission is to provide members with opportunities of recreational involvement and as an ultimate way to make friends and have fun during a student’s college experiences, and enjoy the great outdoors For more information, contact Mark Ritter at 864-503-5939 Political Thinkers The mission of the Political Thinkers is to educate the student body on how the American political system works Political Thinkers is not affiliated with any political party and is open to all students For more information, contact Abraham Goldberg at 864-503-5760 PRIDE PRIDE is a support group formed to educate stu¬dents and employees on a variety of GLBT issues The mission of PRIDE is based on the principle of People Respecting Individuality and Diversity through Education Following this principle, PRIDE provides GLBT awareness programs, activism, and social events for the community at large and the University of South Carolina Upstate This orga¬nization shall be non-discriminatory in providing these services and activities for GLBT students, faculty, alumni, and their allies This organization http://www.uscupstate.edu/studentaffairs/organizations/special_interest/default.aspx?id=9216[8/24/2011 10:06:24 AM] USC Upstate: Special Interest Organizations strives to promote diversity and education through¬out the entire campus community For more information, contact Andrea Davis at 864-503-5882 ROTC Club The ROTC Club provides an opportunity for Upstate students to learn about the branches of the Army and become familiar with various tactical skills including, but not limited to: basic first aid, basic rifle marksmanship, orienteering and foundational leadership skills For more information, contact Rosa Edgington at 864-503-5314 Softball Club The purpose of the Softball Club to provide recreational outlet for students wishing to compete in slow pitch softball enabling social interaction in college life For more information, contact Mark Ritter at 864-503-5939 Spartan Army The Spartan Army is the official fan group of USC Upstate athletics For more information, contact Mason Glick at 864-503-5893, STAND STAND brings together students to take steps towards the end of genocide worldwide by raising funds for relief and protection for victims, educating the students and the community of the University of South Carolina Upstate about current genocides, and providing ways for ordinary people to take action in resolving these crises For more information, contact Wayne Robbins at 864503-5818 Student Alumni Council Student Alumni Council aims to build upon and form relationships, to create and foster the “Spartan Spirit”, provide leadership opportunities to both the alumni and students of the University of South Carolina Upstate For more information, contact Leah Anderson at 864-503-5240 Student Government Association (SGA) The USC Upstate Student Government Association (SGA) is a self-governing entity of the student body It is the primary liaison between students, faculty, and administration SGA is your voice on campus Trap and Skeet Shooting Club The purpose of the Trap and Skeet Shooting Club is to introduce the fun and exciting sport of skeet and trap shooting and to teach gun safety For more information, contact Mark Ritter at 864-503-5939 Ultimate Frisbee Club Ultimate Frisbee Club is a coed club to allow members to learn the fundamentals of Ultimate and to practice their skills For more information, contact Benjamin Montgomery at 864-503-5764 Upstarts The purpose of Upstarts is to educate and communicate to the students and community the relevance and importance of feminism to today’s college-age women and men For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 864-503-5122 Upstate Dancing The purpose of Upstate Dancing is to express the feelings and emotions as it relates to different cultures and religions The University Dancers are incorporating different styles of dancing that explains who they are individually and collectively For more information, contact Hoyt Brynum Jr. Upstate Rock Climbing Club http://www.uscupstate.edu/studentaffairs/organizations/special_interest/default.aspx?id=9216[8/24/2011 10:06:24 AM] USC Upstate: Special Interest Organizations The mission of the Upstate Rock Climbing Club is to introduce students to a challenging activity that is both mentally and physically rewarding: Rock climbing! Members of URC will begin climbing indoors on simulated rock, learning the fundamental skills necessary to enjoy rock climbing and get the most out of their experience Students will gain new perspectives and be introduced to different cultures, allowing them to continue learning outside the classroom in a fun and safe environment For more information, contact Peter Caster at 864-503-5677 Upstate Swing Dancers The purpose of the Swing Dancers is to promote the appreciation and social dance in all forms of swing Swing Dancers will provide lessons for aspiring swing dancers, host on-campus social dances, and provide the history of all swing forms The group will teach East Coast swing, balboa, blues, Charleston, and Lindy Hop Swing Dancers ultimately serve as a forum and place for growth for swing dancers For more information, contact Trevor Rubenzer at 864-503-5633 Women’s Leadership Network Women’s Leadership Network is an honorary society for the women leaders on campus The members of WLN make valuable connections needed to collaborate and build both their organizations and community For more information, contact Gwyn Spearman at 864-503-5070 Back to Top 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303 1-864-503-5000 info@uscupstate.edu USC System Directory Map Event VIP Site Information The University of South Carolina Upstate is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and masters degrees Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033 or call 404 -679 -4500 for questions about the accreditation of USC Upstate http://www.uscupstate.edu/studentaffairs/organizations/special_interest/default.aspx?id=9216[8/24/2011 10:06:24 AM]