Student Organizations

Joining a professional organization is a simple process...and a rewarding one. Students share experiences with each other and learn from individuals who are eager to impart what they've learned in the workforce and in life. The American Marketing Association, the Campus Crusade for Christ, and the International Club are just three groups that are active on the Bellevue University campus...and focused on providing additional perspectives. Contact us today to find out more about all of our organizations and clubs. Below are the clubs and organizations that are active on the Bellevue University campus. Find an organization that is right for you, and get involved today!

• Alpha Chi
• Marketing Club
• Anime Club
• Campus Crusade for Christ
• Delta Epsilon Chi
• Institute of Management Accountants
• Hans Sennholz Economic Club
• International Club
• Multicultural Club
• Pi Gamma Mu
• Sports Management Club
• Student Advisory Council
• Student Veterans Organization

Alpha Chi

Faculty Advisor: Roxanne Sullivan

Purpose:

• Alpha Chi is a national college honors society that is by invitation only based on a student's academic achievement.

Marketing Club

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Julia Cronin-Gilmore

Purposes:

• Foster scientific study and research in the field of marketing
• Develop sound thinking in marketing theory and more exact knowledge of marketing principles
• Improve methods and techniques of marketing research
• Develop better understanding and appreciation of marketing problems
• Study and discuss legislation and judicial decisions regarding marketing
• Improve marketing personnel
• Record progress in marketing through the publication of outstanding papers
• Encourage and uphold sound, honest and ethical practices
• Promote friendly relations between students, faculty and business people
• Network with Professionals in the field of Marketing

Join us at a professional member meeting:

• American Marketing Association: Monthly meetings generally held the second Thursday of the month. http://www.amaomaha.org/
• Mid-America Direct Marketing Association: Monthly meeting generally held the first Wednesday of the month from September through May. http://www.madma.org/

Scholarships: The American Marketing Association and Mid-America Direct Marketing Association both offer a yearly scholarship in April and May respectively. Information is available via the website.

Anime Club

Faculty Advisor: Isis Prentice

Purpose:

• A nonprofit organization with the purpose of promoting the historical and social significance of Japanese animation.

Campus Crusade for Christ

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Carolyn Youssef

Purpose:

• To provide regular opportunities to study and discuss the Bible; worship, and pray all in a group setting, which provides opportunities for fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual development among members.

Delta Epsilon Chi

Faculty Advisor: Andrew Nicolarsen
President: Andrew Nicolarsen

Purposes:

• To nurture competent, entrepreneurial, self–reliant, cooperative leadership in a variety of professional areas with specific emphasis in the areas of marketing, management, merchandising, and entrepreneurship.
• To help students make informed career choices by providing opportunities to explore fields as diverse as advertising, wholesaling, fashion/apparel, design, food/food service, sales/sales management, retail management, human resource management, financial services, advertising/promotion, sports and entertainment, hospitality/travel/tourism, international marketing, business–to–business marketing and other management and marketing–oriented occupations.
• To encourage business activity that demonstrates civic, social, and moral responsibility.
• To recognize the importance of career education and to promote a willingness to use the training facilities provided by corporations to continually improve skills and knowledge in college and throughout life.
• To increase understanding of and appreciation for the system of free enterprise.

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Faculty Advisor: Monica McElhaney
Website: IMA Website

Purpose:

• To further the purpose and objectives of the Institute of Management Accountants and its members who are students at Bellevue University.

Hans Sennholz Economic Club

Faculty Advisor: Judd Patton

Purpose:

• To promote a deeper understanding of the system of private property, constitutional government, and free markets.
• To gain insight into the importance of personal and economic freedom and the principles of a free society.

International Club (BUIC)

• Advisor: International Student Coordinator
• Advisor: Curtis Freerking
• President: Elodie Koffi
• Vice President: Elizabeth Muganyizi
• Board of Representatives
  • Secretarial Representative: Naoko Yamada
  • Financial Representative: Sunil Pun
  • Coordinating Representative: Shilpa Nalgilkar
• Bellevue University International Club Constitution

Email address: buic@bellevue.edu.

Facebook Group for Bellevue University's International Club (BUIC)
*Please note this group is administrated by the Bellevue University International Club, and is not monitored by Bellevue University.

Purpose:

• The purpose of the BUIC is to promote and strengthen the educational and social needs and goals among Bellevue University students, including international students. In addition, the BUIC aims to broaden the international perspective of individuals at Bellevue University through campus–wide activities, which are designed to provide a better understanding of our global society. Also, the BUIC intends to provide leadership training for international students through offices available in the BUIC government. Furthermore, the BUIC tries to assist international students in adjusting to life at Bellevue University and in the surrounding community.

Multicultural Club

• Staff Advisor: Cristina Lamas
• President:Brittani Garnett
• Vice President:Jessica Jimenez
• Secretary:Hilda Estrada
• Treasurer:Karen Bonilla

Purposes:

• The purpose of the Multicultural Club is to be a liaison among students of diverse backgrounds, faculty and the administration
• To establish a strong cultural base for the general student population.
• To enhance the general student’s knowledge of other cultures.
• To develop a global perspective on the diversity that populates our culture at Bellevue University.
• To provide students the opportunity to participate in community activities.

Pi Gamma Mu – International Honor Society in Social Science

Faculty Advisor: Pat Artz
President: Samanga Amarasinghe

Purposes:

• To encourage the study of the social sciences among graduate and undergraduate students and faculty members in colleges and universities throughout the world.
• To recognize outstanding achievement through election to membership and the presentation of various awards for distinguished achievement.

Sports Management Club

Faculty Advisor: Brenda Michels

Purposes:

• The purpose of SMC is to enhance the educational experience of club members in the field of sports management through field trips, tours, lectures at and involving sports based activities.
• Additionally, the club looks to further the networking, internship and job possibilities for current sport management students.

Student Advisory Council

Student Activities Coordinator: Andrew Nicolarsen
President: Afi Ghangs

The Bellevue University Student Advisory Council is a college based organization. The Student Advisory Council operates as the intermediary for students and staff. The Student Advisory Council sponsors and holds events for student entertainment, and supports Bellevue University clubs in their activities, which are held throughout the year.

The Student Advisory Council consists of club representatives of all the clubs and organizations of Bellevue University. Each club representative is assigned the responsibility of giving feedback about their matters and on events concerning the school as well as students. This gives the Student Advisory Council the chance to reach every student who wishes to make a change, or wants to contribute for the better of their fellow students. The Student Council accepts any ideas for input. You can submit your idea via comment boxes, e-mails, or by phone.

Student Veterans Organization

Contact information: svo@bellevue.edu
President: Jennifer Gallanger

Bellevue University's Student Veterans Organization(SVO) - the first in Nebraska - is sponsored by our Military Affairs Department and joins over 200 chapters nationwide.

Membership is limited to Bellevue University's current or former students, alumni, and their spouses, who are active-duty, retired, disabled, prior-service, National Guard or Reserve. Either online, or in person, members provide support, guidance, career and professional advice and friendship to one another and their families.