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There are over 400 recognized student organizations at The University of Iowa and many more organizations recognized by academic colleges or departments.
 

1. American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Colleges Against Cancer (U of I)
   Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in college communities. The Colleges Against Cancer program is designed to allow students and staff to focus on many strategic areas to eliminate cancer. These areas include Relay For Life, Advocacy, Cancer Education, and Survivorship. This program raises awareness of cancer issues, and provides knowledge of prevention and early detection of cancer.
   Selective Membership: False
    
2. American Constitution Society
   Promote a progressive vision of the constitution, law and public policy; educate law students, lawyers and the public about the historic basis and vitality of such a vision; build a dynamic and diverse network of students, professors, lawyers and the public.
   Selective Membership: False
    
3. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
   The purpose of this organization shall be to align with the national professional organization, The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, in its mission to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics and to promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. Furthermore, the purpose of the University of Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is to bring together those interested in aerospace-related fields or hobbies for the enhancement of learning and social connections.
   Selective Membership: False
    
4. Arnold Air Society
   Serves as professional, honorary, service organization. It is community service based.
   Selective Membership: False
    
5. Art of Living Club
   AOL Club offers stress relief training for students and others,. We promote uplifting human values such as friendliness, compassion and service, share knowledge and scientific research findings re: life enhancing & stress-reducing yoga techniques as taught by the Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values, not-for-profit educational and service organizations having consultative NGO status with the UN.
   Selective Membership: False
    
6. Association for Computing Machinery Student Chapter (U of I)
   To learn about computing in a fun and friendly environment.
   Selective Membership: False
    
7. Campus Activities Board (CAB)
   To sponsor, integrate, and provide social, cultural, educational, recreational, and multicultural activities at the UI, constantly evaluating these programs and assessing the needs of the UI community to provide a more enjoyable and purposeful experience at the UI.
   Selective Membership: True
    
8. Craft, Critique, Culture Conference Planning Committee
   This conference is an interdisciplinary conference organized by graduate students for graduate students and faculty at The University of Iowa and surrounding universities.
   Selective Membership: False
    
9. Economic Human Rights Organization (U of I)
   To empower and educate people to join in an international dialog; to raise community awareness about poverty; to document human rights violations in the Iowa City area; to advocate with poor people for their economic human rights; to ally with interested persons and organizations; and to organize the entire community to join in the national movement to end poverty. We define poverty as anyone experiencing violation of their economic human rights, specifically to articles 23, 24, 25 and 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Included are the rights to affordable housing, livable wage, employment, a quality education, healthcare, childcare among others.
   Selective Membership: False
    
10. Gamma Iota Sigma
    The purpose of this chapter shall be to promote, encourage, and sustain student interest in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science as professions; to encourage the high moral and scholastic attainments of the chapter members; and to facilitate interaction of the home educational institution and the business community by fostering research activities, scholarship, and improved public relations.
    Selective Membership: False
     
11. Global Health Club
    The Global Health Club was established in 2007 to create a network of students, faculty, staff and community members who join together and focus on issues pertaining to global health. The Global Health Club strives to develop pathways for students to contribute to the larger academic and professional experience in globally related health issues; involve the UI campus and alumni in activities which promote awareness, understanding and active participation in global health; and promote scholarship, advocacy, activism, and discussion of health-related issues.
    Selective Membership: False
     
12. Hawks Nest
    Hawks Nest, the official student section of University of Iowa athletics, provides UI students the opportunity to unite and organize in order to most effectively support the Hawkeyes. We strive to create the most hostile atmosphere in the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA, as a whole, by having a “game-changing” impact on the outcome of Hawkeye competitions while upholding the highest level of sportsmanship.
    Selective Membership: False
     
13. Homecoming Council
    To provide a fun, safe and spirited Homecoming week, offering a variety of programs for students, alumni, faculty, and University of Iowa community members to enjoy. Homecoming activities provide a sense of school spirit, and commitment to the University for all those who participate in its programs.
    Selective Membership: False
     
14. I-Envision: Iowa Entrepreneurial Network
    The purpose of I-Envision is to provide a forum to facilitate the development of entrepreneurial innovation and creativity through the exchange of ideas, experiences and knowledge across all academic disciplines at The University of Iowa. We further believe that members gain value by engaging in activities that foster community and civic engagement and promote the entrepreneurial spirit.
    Selective Membership: False
     
15. Iowa Campaign for Human Rights
    To promote human rights awareness and education in the law school, to U of I students and to the Iowa City community in general.
    Selective Membership: True
     
16. Iowa State Education Association (ISEA)
    A professional organization for teacher education students.
    Selective Membership: True
     
17. Lecture Committee (University Charter Committee)
    To stimulate thought, discussion, and engagement, the University Lecture Committee presents an intellectually diverse program that brings the broader University of Iowa communities face-to-face with the world's notable thinkers throughout each academic year.
    Selective Membership: False
     
18. Music Teachers National Association Student Chapter
    To promote high standards of Music Education among its members and provide community service through music-related activities.
    Selective Membership: False
     
19. Presidential Community Initiative
    The Presidential Community Initiative shall be established and maintained with the purpose of community and university outreach. Within the domain of the organization, Presidential Scholar recipients shall have the opportunity to participate in far-reaching and beneficial community service, fundraising, or other philanthropic events that benefit the university and Iowa City community that show the Scholars' appreciation for their scholarship from the University.
    Selective Membership: True
     
20. Project Marrow (U of I)
    Increase awareness and recruit community members to join the National Marrow Registry.
    Selective Membership: False
     
21. RiverFest
    To organize and implement a Spring festival for University Students and the Iowa City/Coralville community.
    Selective Membership: True
     
22. RiverRun
    Plan the activities and events of the RiverRun, held the Sunday of the Riverfest activities.
    Selective Membership: False
     
23. Roosevelt Institution
    The purpose of the organization is to bring student ideas into the public discourse and in the process train and equip the next generation of our nation's leaders. The organization's aim is to improve the quality of the public debate on policy issues by infusing that debate with the progressive, tempered-idealism of university students.
    Selective Membership: False
     
24. SCOPE Productions (Student Commission on Programming Entertainment)
    To provide concerts and live entertainment for University students and community members.
    Selective Membership: True
     
25. Sigma Gamma Epsilon - Gamma Theta Chapter
    Promote leadership and service in the earth sciences.
    Selective Membership: False
     
26. Ski & Snowboard Club (U of I)
    To promote skiing and snowboarding on both recreational and competitive levels. To organize and travel to ski and snowboard resorts both in the Rocky Mountains and at local areas in Iowa and the Midwest.
    Selective Membership: False
     
27. Society of Composers, Inc. Student Chapter
    To actively promote and encourage the performance and understanding of new music to the public at large.
    Selective Membership: False
     
28. Students Today Alumni Tomorrow STAT Ambassadors (U of I)
    S.T.A.T. Ambassadors are student representatives of the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Alumni Association. The Ambassadors strive to be leaders and companions to fellow students, their families, alumni, and the Iowa City community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
29. Studio Artist Club
    The organization is provided to give people interested in art and studio art majors; the ability to learn artistic skills, socialize, come together, and learn about things we can do in the community. This organization also gives non-majors the opportunity to get to know artists and express their creativity.
    Selective Membership: False
     
30. Undergraduate Philosophy Club
    The Undergraduate Philosophy club exists to first and foremost, develop and nurture friendships based on articulate philosophical conversations. We do so by examining the interaction between religion, contemporary and classical philosophy. We hope to excite interest in Analytical thought and Qualitative Analysis, and we all have a special place in our hearts for corn-dogs.
    Selective Membership: False
     
31. University of Iowa Dart Club
    Promote the sport of darts throughout the university and Iowa City areas. Coordinate the activities, tournaments, and functions of the league, and positivley represent the U of I Dart Club on a local, statewide and national basis.
    Selective Membership: False
     
32. University of Iowa Leaders in Action - UILA
    To encourage positive change within students lives by providing them the tools and support they need to develop leadership skills and achieve personal success.
    Selective Membership: False