2010-2011 Whole Life Student Handbook

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this end we will engage in those activities which promote a healthy balance of mind, body, spirit, and an overall feeling of well-being in the community. This organization is founded in the beliefs of ServantLeadership and leading by the Service Model. This model shows us that by serving first, and focusing on other's needs, we can then become leaders ourselves. We are committed to forming partnerships with fellow students and community members.

group is open to all faculty and students of MSOE. We would like to hold banquets and fund raisers for the non-profit organization of Ducks Unlimited. Our goal is to help Ducks Unlimited restore and manage wetlands associated with North America’s waterfowl, which in turn benefit other wildlife and all people. Ecology Club (EC): Ecology Club provides MSOE staff, students and faculty the opportunity to help preserve the environment through activities such as fundraising, clean-up days and educational tours and speeches by professionals. Ecology Club wants members to have fun doing what they’re doing and provides ecological-themed activities such as camping hiking, canoeing, fishing, etc.

Fishing Team: The MSOE Fishing Team competes in both local and national college bass fishing tournaments, some of which are FLW and UnderArmour Nationals. We also aim to educate anglers of good stewardship of our natural resources, new angling skills and techniques and strengthen student camaraderie. Health Care Without Borders: Health Care Without Borders is designed to provide opportunities for students interested in the health care field to work in improving health care and hospitals in developing areas of the world. Students work to provide materials as well as expertise to underprivileged communities. International Student Association (ISA): The International Students Association (ISA), consisting of both international and American students, is a student organization dedicated to uniting both American and international students by helping international students adjust to life in the United States both on and off campus, organizing cultural events and outings and assisting each other with language barriers. MAGE (MAGE): MAGE is MSOE’s organization of fans of gaming, sci-fi, anime and chess. Our goals include the following: to provide and promote an area for safe and fun play of all games but especially those of role playing, miniature battle and collectible card genre; to promote the playing of games for recreational purposes; to support a healthy atmosphere for the playing of games; to discuss science fiction/fantasy books, films and television shows; and to provide a means of studentfaculty interaction. We are known on campus for being highly involved in campus activities and planning events of our own. Mont Pelerian Colloquium: To further in successive generations of American college youth a better understanding of the economic, political and ethical values that sustain a free and virtuous society. MSOE Nightingales: We are students who will learn about our own capacity to grow, change and serve others through direct interaction with community members in the greater Milwaukee area. As students, we have the desire to learn about our community and its needs. Our projects will be those that directly promote health and wellness in the community. To 20

Radio Control Club (RCC): The MSOE RC Club exists to support and promote the use of radio control vehicles in the student body. Weekly events are held to control various vehicles and teach students who may want to learn but have never had the chance before. Speakers are occasionally brought in to show the members the possibilities of this hobby. Society of Model Engineers (SOME): Our main goal is to provide a place for MSOE students to expand their knowledge of the hobby of model railroading through an environment where all share a common, broad interest in trains and railroading as well as to promote the hobby in our area. Straight and Gay Alliance (Gay / Lesbian / Bi-Sexual / Transgender) (SAGA): SAGA is designed to promote unity between MSOE’s GLBT and Straight community in fun, supportive and informational ways. As such, we provide a safe zone for members, friends and supporters of the GLBT community to be themselves, discuss relevant issues and to encourage equality in rights. SuperMileage Vehicle Club (SMVC): This club is created as a part of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in which students design and fabricate a vehicle that competes in annual events to achieve the highest fuel efficiency. Symphony Orchestra (SO): MSOE Symphony Orchestra is a unique group of talented musicians and singers performing music for its community and campus. The symphony orchestra consists of three groups: Orchestra, Choir and Band. The organization performs concerts throughout the year for the surrounding MSOE community. The MSOE Symphony Orchestra is open to all students, faculty and staff members of MSOE and provides a sense of unity as musicians. Theatre Troupe (TT): The MSOE Theatre Troupe is an organization run by students that promotes the performing arts through many different activities and programs.

Guidelines for Officially Registered MSOE Student Organizations Those groups of students or student organizations that wish to be registered by MSOE, the Student Activities Office and the Student Government Association, must observe the following guidelines. Violation of these guidelines is reason to recall the organization’s registration:

Registration 1. Submit an annual registration form. Forms can be found online at the Student Organization website. Completed forms should be turned in to the Student Activities Office by the deadline listed on the form. A copy of the most recent constitution and bylaws should be submitted along with the registration form. 2. Provide a roster of members to the Student Activities Office by the deadline announced by Student Activities. This includes officer and advisor changes and updates. Organizations will be held responsible for updating and ensuring the accuracy of membership lists.


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