Student Organizations

Lewis University recognizes organizations whose constitution and activities are consistent with the educational mission and Catholic tradition of the University. Once recognized, a student organization enjoys the privilege to hold meetings and sponsor activities on campus, to recruit new members, and to apply for allocation of funds. For more information about rules and regulations please click here: Student Organizational Manual.

Cultural Awareness Council (CAC)

The CAC is comprised of 3 (listed below) different clubs/organizations.  The purpose of the CAC is to provide the Lewis University community with organizations dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity through social and educational programming.

Black Student Union (BSU)
The BSU strives to promote tolerance, awareness and unity as they educate the Lewis community about the African American and Black culture. The BSU works to help the Lewis Community understand more clearly, the experience of the Black student and enhance the overall curricular and co-curricular experience of African American students.

International Student Association (ISA)
ISA promotes international cultures and builds strong coalitions with other student groups on campus to expose students to cultural experiences. The mission of ISA is to educate the Lewis Community on global cultures through social and educational activities

Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
LASO is an organization that provides unity, support, and community service among Latin American students on campus while promoting and sharing our Latin culture to the Lewis community.  The mission of LASO is to create as many opportunities for Latin American students to enhance their educational, cultural, and social well being. These objectives are promoted through programs, activities, and functions.

Commuter Council (CC)
The Commuter Council is composed of representatives of the commuter student population. The Council elects an Executive Committee composed of a President, Vice President and a Secretary/Treasurer from its membership. The president or designate of the CC is a member of the Student Governing Board. The CC assists in sponsoring activities for commuter students and provides feedback to the administration on how to improve the quality of life on campus for commuters.

Inter Fratority Council (IFC)
The InterFratority Council is comprised of 6 various Greek social organizations (listed below) which promote the ideals of Greek campus life and healthy community activity. The purpose of IFC is to achieve strong and active relationships with all Greek organizations and the Lewis population.

Inter Organization Council (IOC)
The InterOrganization Council is made up of 11 different representatives from the clubs/ organizations listed below. The IOC oversees the activities and acts as a voicing body to the Student Governing Board for organizations other than Greek Organizations.  The IOC is moderated by the Assistant to the Dean of Student Services.

  • Art Club
  • American Association of Airline Executives (AAAE)*
  • American Marketing Association (AMA) *
  • Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity *
  • Fellowship of Justice (FOJ*)
  • Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
  • Pre-Law Club *
  • Psychology Club*
  • Student Nurses Association (SNA)*
  • Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) *

*These clubs are also categorized under Honorary/Academic Clubs as well.  They currently fall under IOC because they have applied for and are eligible to receive funding from Student Governing Board.

National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC)
The NPHC is comprised of 9 different Greek organizations known as the Divine 9 and serves as the official coordinating agent of the NPHC member fraternities and sororities. At Lewis University there are six active organizations (listed below) under NPHC.  Its goal is to promote unity, knowledge and friendship and is designed to assure that member organizations cooperatively work together while maintaining their distinct identities. NPHC organizations have a profound commitment to providing community service.

Residence Hall Association (RHA)
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is comprised of resident students from 11 different residence halls.  The Council elects an Executive Committee composed of a President, Vice President, and a Secretary/Treasurer from its membership.  The president or designate of the RHA is a member of the Student Governing Board.  The RHA provides activities as well as feedback to the administration on the quality of life in the residence halls and dining hall. This Council also assists the Office of Residence Life by providing input into various policies and procedures related to the resident student experience.

Residence Hall Association

  • Founders Hall
  • Sheil Hall
  • Fitzpatrick Hall
  • North Hall
  • De la Salle South Hall
  • De la Salle North Hall
  • South Hall
  • Ryan Hall
  • Cody Hall
  • Mother Teresa Hall
  • John Paul II Hall

Service Council

  • STAND
  • Best Buddies
  • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
  • Up ‘Til Dawn

Scholars Council
Through its program of course contracts and out-of-class activities, the Scholars Academy promotes an engaged education.  The process for admission is simple. In an essay of 400-500 words, describe an experience that in a powerful way changed your way of looking at the world. The experience might be in the form of a reading, a visit to an unfamiliar place, an encounter with a stimulating person, or a deep conversation with a good friend.  For more information visit the website at http://www.lewisu.edu/academics/scholars/index.htm

Special Interest Organizations
There are many other associations and activities to get involved with on campus including: Peer Ministry, Gospel Choir, Intramural Sports, Theater, Radio Station and The Flyer.  Below is a list of the following:

Peer Ministry

  • The Peer Ministry Program intends to help students who serve as Peers:
  • To develop skills and gain valuable experience that will help them to become better Christian leaders and more effective helpers both while at Lewis and after college.
  • To represent faith to the University Community, to be expressions of God’s love, to evangelize and to help others develop a deeper relationship with God.
  • To encourage others to act justly and respectfully, to value the gifts and differences that others offer, and to face the world and its challenges with a conscience that is Christian.
  • To help others better understand their call to be ministers of Christ’s love in this world through practical day-to-day living and through life commitments.
    For more information, contact Steve Zlatic at x5289.

Gospel Choir
The Lewis University Gospel Choir was formed over twenty years ago by a small band of students interested in gospel music. Today, The Lewis University Gospel Choir is multi-cultured and diverse and has grown to more than fifty members. Anyone interested in gospel music is welcome to join. There are no prerequisites for becoming a member of the gospel choir.  Rehearsals are held every Monday at 7p.m. in Ives Hall of the Fine Arts Building. Singers, musicians, and other forms of ministry are always welcome.

Additionally, The Lewis University Gospel Choir offers students other ways to get involved, including "Daughters of David" praise dance Ministry, "A Step Above" step team, "Unspoken Praise" mime ministry, and The Lewis University Gospel Choir Praise team. For more information and for rehearsal times, email us at lewisgospelchoir@yahoo.com

Intramural Sports
The Intramural Sports Program at Lewis University provides students, faculty and staff with exercise, recreation and fun in a relaxed, yet structured environment.  The program offers a variety of individual sports for recreational and competitive play.  These events are scheduled during weeknights and weekends to avoid conflicts with classes.  Our wide range of events include; flag football, dodge ball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, wiffleball, paintball, bowling and many others.  Participants may join as many intramural events throughout the year as they like and as always nearly all events are absolutely FREE.

For more information, interested persons may contact the Intramural Coordinator by phone (815) 836-5831 or by email Burkhaad@LewisU.Edu, or Jill Siegfried, Director of Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness (815) 836-5277.

Theater
The Philip Lynch Theatre is student-centered in its philosophy. It seeks to develop performing skills in acting and directing, to develop technical skills in stagecraft and to provide an opportunity for involvement in the performing arts. The theatre also seeks to improve student-teacher interaction and to provide culture and entertainment for both the University community and the surrounding area, while preparing students for careers or graduate study in the performing arts. Auditions for all performances are open to all Lewis students regardless of major.

Mock Trial
Students interested in going to law school can participate in  Mock Trial class and attend local, regional, and national competitions.  The Lewis University Mock Trial team has members from 17 different disciplines, and has experienced great success.  It has been among the top ten regional teams six times, earning this honor for four consecutive years.  In 2004 the Mock Trial Team placed first in the American Mock Trial Association’s regional competition, and earned an automatic bid to the National Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament.

Radio Station
WLRA is the non-commercial educational radio station owned by Lewis University. Broadcasting at 88.1 on the FM dial, WLRA is a 250-watt station with potential listeners numbering around one million. Music, news, and educational material comprise Stereo WLRA's 24-hour broadcast day. Sports remote broadcasts have been transmitted to campus from across the country.  WLRA is located in De la Salle Hall and is operated by Lewis students under the direction of the Coordinator of Electronic Media and the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Flyer
The Flyer is the official weekly publication of the student community at Lewis University. The purpose of The Flyer is to report the news of the university community consistent with the accepted and highest norms of American journalism and in conformity with the University's Mission.

Students are encouraged to join The Flyer staff.  The paper also strives to assist the Journalism department by providing a practical learning environment for interested journalism majors. The Flyer office is located in De la Salle Hall. The newspaper is published by Lewis University students under the direction of the chairperson of the Journalism department.  A cooperating relationship exists with the Office of Student Services. For more information call 815.836.5234 or email thelewisflyer@yahoo.com.

Honorary Organizations & Academic Clubs
Honorary organizations are unique in that they operate in both the Academic and Student Services divisions of the University. Honorary organizations primarily serve the mission of the University in their efforts to promote the first value KNOWLEDGE, the third value WISDOM, and the fifth value ASSOCIATION. They are unique in this and differ substantially from special interest or social organizations because of their primary allegiance to the academic purpose of the University.

  • AAAE - Aviation
  • American Marketing Association – Marketing
  • Beta Beta Beta (Tri Beta – Biology Honor Society)
  • Chemistry Club
  • Club Prometheon – Computer Science
  • Delta Epsilon Sigma
  • Delta Sigma Pi – Business 
  • Fellowship of Justice – Judicial Law & Political Science
  • Math Club
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Phi Alpha Theta – History Honors
  • Phi Sigma Tau – Philosophy Honors
  • Philosophy Club
  • Pi Mu Epsilon – Mathematics Honors
  • Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Honors
  • Pre-Law Club
  • Psi Chi – Psychology Honors
  • Psychology Club
  • Sigma Pi Sigma – Physics Honors
  • Sigma Tau Delta – English Honors
  • Sigma Theta Tau – Nursing Honors
  • Student Nursing Association
  • Student Physics Society
  • Teachers of Tomorrow – Education
  • Theta Alpha Kappa – Theology Honors
  • Upsilon Pi Epsilon – Computer Science Honors