Student Groups and Organizations -
Engaging in university life
Student groups and organizations at Ohio State Lima are created by students for any educational purpose that supports the vision and goals of the campus and of the University. They add to your university experience by encouraging the development of interpersonal skills and the expansion of knowledge that will help you prepare to live in a multi-cultural society and to work in a global community. Joining the many opportunities for social, recreational, cultural, and educational activities, you will have fun and create pathways to personal growth and lasting friendships.
Student groups and organizations at Ohio State Lima are open to all eligible students on campus. Faculty, staff, alumni, and partners of students, faculty, staff, and alumni may join as associate members, provided associate members account for no more than 40% of the active membership.
Campus Student Organization Registration Applications
Animal Welfare Club
Activities: This club supports the Welfare of animals in Allen County and nationally through fundraising and supports the local animal rescue organizations.
Statement of purpose: To promote activities which raise awareness and fund for animal projects.
Advisor: Maryanne Kromer email: Kromer.12@osu.edu
ASL Club
Description: Spread knowledge of deaf community and teach others about the diverse culture that exists everywhere.
Types of Activities: Meetings, social events and concerts
Open To: OSU Students
Advisor: Jodi Pierstorff email: pierstorff.2@osu.edu
Asterism: Undergraduate Literary Journal
Description: International Literary Magazine
Statement of purpose: A magazine open to promoting the work of students worldwide.
Open to: OSU Students
Advisor: Erika Schnepp Email: Schnepp.7@osu.edu
Bible Club
Description: Christian Organization
Types of Activities: Meetings and service projects
Statement Purpose: The Bible Club is a faith based club, organized by students to study the bible and explore God’s for our lives.
Advisor: Tony Swygart email swygart.6@osu.edu
BIO Club
Description: For those with an interest in the biological sciences
Types of Activities: Field trips, informational program, guest speaker, and community service.
Statement of purpose: To encourage the pursuit of a high quality fun biological academic program. To provide students with the opportunity, and enrich in biological academic interest.
Advisor: Jacqueline Augustine email: Augustine.63@osu.edu
Black Student Union
Activities: This organization gathers and enriches cultural differences.
Statement of purpose: To foster a sense of community for all (minority) students.
Open To: OSU Students
Advisor: Temple Patton email: patton .112@osu.edu
Buckeye Scholars
Description: Students Club associated with the OSU Honors Program
Types of Activities: Please see the website
Statement of purpose: Under revision – please see website
Open to: OSU Students
Advisor: Margaret Young email: Young.1661@osu.edu
Business Club
Activities: Schedule speakers from community in businesses, sales, organize fieldtrips and stay connect to the Fisher College of Business in Columbus.
Statement Purpose: The business club is for OSU students majoring or interested in internships, jobs, travel geared toward business
Open to: OSU Students
Advisor: Temple Patton email: patton.112@osu.edu
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Description: A committee of creative, enthusiastic students who develop, plan and coordinate events on campus.
Types of Activities: Planning events such as: movie nights, comedy, massage day, May week, blood drives
Advisor: Amy Livchak email: livchak.2@osu.edu
Creative Writing Club
Description: Poetry, and creative writing
Types of Activities: Monthly open mic nights and volunteer at various agencies.Publish a journal two times a year.
Statement of purpose: Provide an opportunity to share the love of creative arts in a college setting
Advisor: Jacob King email: King.j@rhodesstate.edu
Dance at Heart Club
Description: Stress reliever, be creative and help the community.
Statement of purpose: to allow students not only be exposed to dance, but also be involved in their community.
Open to: OSU and RSC Students
Advisor: Nesha Johnson email: Johnson.7557@osu.edu
Education Club
Description: OSU education students
Types of Activities: Volunteer, meetings and community projects
Statement of purpose: Promoting education and new knowledge to students, staff and the community
Open to: OSU Students
Advisor: Britt Collier-Gibson email: collier-gibsonn.1@osu.edu
History Club
Description: Anyone interested in history
Types of Activities: Fieldtrips and movie nights
Statement of purpose: Promote a greater appreciation for history among the OSU student population and fosters careers of under graduate history majors and minors
Advisor: Blake Stanley email: Blake.166@osu.edu
The LBGT Club & Allies(LGBTA)
Description: LBGT Club
Types of Activities: Education, support and awareness
Statement of purpose: To spread awareness and provide support for LBGT issues and students
Advisor: Nesha Johnson email: Joshnson.7557@osu.edu
Lima Campus Veterans Association
Description: A military veteran's group providing fellowship for like-minded individuals in order to create a network of successful students and alumni; to provide leadership and professional development
Open to: Anyone interested who is or has been in the military
Advisor: Shane McCrory email: McCrory.6@osu.edu
Nerf Club
Description: a club were we meet once a month to shoot each other with nerf pellets
Types of Activities: Nerf games
Statement of purpose: To be involved and relieve stress
Open to: OSU and RSC Students
Advisor: Imed Jmiai email: jmiai.1@osu.edu
Newman Student Outreach
Description: Christian Organization
Types of Activities: Meetings, weekend events, service projects/trips
Statement of purpose: Our purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to explore their faith in Jesus Christ. Students will experience trips, volunteer adventures, events and devotions.
Advisor: John Snyder email: synder.4@osu.edu
Non Traditional Club
Description:
Types of Activities:
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Open to:
Advisor: Temple Patton email: patton.112@osu.edu
Ohio State at Lima Student Senate
Description: Ohio State Lima Student Senate
Statement of purpose: The mission of the Ohio State University Lima Student Senate is to represent the student perspective to University Admissions, as well as providing the tools and opportunities necessary for students to grow as leaders in the community
Open to: OSU Students
Advisor: Shane McCrory email: Mccrory.6@osu.edu
Open Source Club at Lima Campus, OSU
Statement of purpose: To raise awareness of, provide us of and contribute to open source solutions, in campus and community.
Kinds of activities: meeting, presentations and travel.
Advisor: Cosmin Roman email: Roman.37@osu.edu
Psych Club
Description: Research based
Types of Activities: fieldtrips, talks and other group experiences, Ohio State Lima's Project: Positivity
Statement of purpose: Psych Club offers opportunities to interact with faculty and students
Advisor: Joe Green email: green.301@osu.edu
Advisor: Samantha Haudenschield email: haudenschield.11@osu.edu
Social Work Club
Types of Activities: Volunteering and Awareness
Open to: OSU Students
Advisor: Maryann Kromer email: kromer.12@osu.edu
Student United Way
Description: Student Community Service Organization
Types of Activities: Please see the website
Statement of purpose: Provide community service to Allen County
Open to: OSU and RSC Students
Advisor: Courtney Gandy email: Gandy.8@osu.edu