Bonner Leader Program

The Bonner Leader Program aims to provide a unique college experience for a select number of students by empowering them to further the culture of service on campus and in the local community through the productive use of service, education, and leadership. To achieve this vision, W&L University, in conjunction with the Bonner Foundation and the Corporation for National Service (AmeriCorps), provide service-based scholarships. Students selected to be Bonner Leaders commit to 900-hours of service over two years. The Bonner Leader Program heightens the overall education of students, engaging students in ongoing service and developing student leadership skills and knowledge necessary for meaningful contributions to the community. The Bonner Leader Program functions as a replacement for traditional university work-study, allowing students otherwise committed to the fulfillment of financial obligations through work, the time and funding to pursue their interests in community service. Students are eligible to apply the January of their first and sophomore year.Advisor: Robert Turner, 458-8131
Email: RTurner@wlu.edu

Campus Kitchen Project

The Campus Kitchen Project is a ground breaking initiative that brings colleges and universities together with student volunteers, on-campus dining services professionals, and community organizations to combat hunger in cities across the United States.

Coordinator: Jenny Sproul, spoulj@wlu.edu, 458-5035
Student Intern: Melissa Caron, caronm@wlu.edu
Advisor: Robert Turner
Email: campuskitchen@wlu.edu

Committee for the Charity Ball

The goal of the organization is to provide an evening of entertainment during the Spring, with all proceeds going to the Cystic Fibrosis FoundationAdvisor: Paul Gregory
Email: charityball@wlu.edu

Ducks Unlimited

The W&L Chapter of Ducks Unlimited focuses on raising funds for national conservation projects by sponsoring an annual banquet.Email: ducksunlimited@wlu.edu

E-Matters Mentoring Program

President: Briana Gapsis '09
Undergrad Contact: CJ Joseph-Guevara '09
Advisor: Lenna Ojure
Email: ematters@wlu.edu

First Book

First Book is a nonprofit organization with a single mission: to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.

Chairs: Jessie Wang ’10 (founder), Kelly Gotkin ‘10
Secretary/Treasurer: Stephanie Dultz ‘10
Email: firstbook@wlu.edu

General Service

A co-ed service organization which serves the University and the surrounding community, General Service is dedicated to promoting volunteerism and fellowship among its members, while sponsoring various service projects.

Presidents: Katie Flippen’09, flippenk@wlu.edu, Kalin Harvard ’09, harvardk@wlu.edu
Treasurer: John Christopher '09
Advisor: Scott Dittman
Email: harvardk@wlu.edu and flippenk@wlu.edu

Habitat for Humanity

A nonprofit, Christian housing organization working in partnership with people in need, to build and renovate decent, affordable housing.

Construction Volunteer Coordinator: John Thackston ‘09
Publicity Chair: Claire Spadafora ‘10
Email: habitat@wlu.edu

Kathekon

Members of Kathekon serve as the voice of the students for visiting alumni. Kathekon members assist the Alumni Office with events such as Homecoming and Alumni Weekends.

Co-Chairs: Beau Allen ’09, Chris Santoro ‘09
Advisor: Kelli Austin
Advisor: AustinK@wlu.edu
Email: kathekon@wlu.edu

March of Dimes Collegiate Council

The Collegiate Council will fundraise to support future March of Dimes research and will work to spread awareness about preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality throughout the Washington and Lee community as well as in surrounding areas.Email: marchofdimes@wlu.edu

Nabors Service League

A student run network encompassing civic-minded campus and community organizations in the Lexington/Rockbridge area. NSL aims to heighten student awareness and interest and thus to increase the scope of volunteerism at W&L. NSL also works to foster collaboration amongst organizations, students, and the community and supports the development of new volunteer projects.

General Chair: Jenna Walls ‘09, wallsj@wlu.edu
Publicity Chair: Rosemary Kelley '10
Issues Awareness: Elliot O'Brien '10, Kushal Harjani '10
Advisor: Robbie Turner, 458-8131, rturner@wlu.edu
Email: nsl@wlu.edu

Nicaragua Project

We seek to encourage participation and fundraise in support of our annual Spring Break service trip to Nicaragua.

President: Mallory Ruymann ’09, ruymannm@wlu.edu
Vice Presidents: Mary Petrulis ’10, Caroline Habliston’10, Stephanie Bollheimer ‘09
Email: nicaragua@wlu.edu

Onyx

The mission of Onyx is to promote community interaction among Black students at Washington and Lee University. In order to achieve this mission, Onyx will provide a forum for the exchange of economic, political, social and cultural views of Black students; expose issues pertaining to Black students along with nurturing intracampus and intercampus relationships with other organizations; and perform community service within Rockbridge County.

: Jonathan Brown ‘10
Advisor: Tamara Futrell
Email: onyx@wlu.edu

Peer Counselors

The Peer Counseling program acts as a reference base and provides peer support by training students in listening, problem-solving, and dealing with issues common to the lives of other college students.

Head Peer Counselor: Rebecca Koval '09
Advisor: Kirk Luder

RACS Big Buddy Mentoring

: Liza Morten ‘09

SPEAK

The purpose of SPEAK is to decrease and prevent sexual misconduct and assault on campus through awareness and education. The mission is to raise awareness about sexual assault and to educate women about how to assist themselves or others who have been victims of sexual assault.

President: Taylor Hart '10
Advisor: Jennifer Sayre

Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger

The mission of Students Against Rockbridge Area Hunger is to provide an entertaining fundraiser which not only serves to bring the campus together but also to allow W&L students to give back to the community in which we live. All proceeds donated to combat Rockbridge area hunger.

President: Paul Stack ‘09
Email: sarah@wlu.edu

Student Consulting

W&L Student Consulting (WLSC) is a student-managed organization created to provide pro bono consulting services to for-profit and not-for-profit business and community organizations.

Executive Directors: Dan Mitaro ‘09, Katie Simpson ‘09
Advisor: Elizabeth Oliver, Robert Straughan
Email: wlsc@wlu.edu

Up 'til Dawn

Up ‘til Dawn is a student-led program that raises vital funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Help us save children by getting involved and forming a team.

Advocacy Chair: Jill Morris ‘09
Sponsorship Chair: Mallory Ruymann ‘09
Entertainment Chair: Grant Thomas ‘09
Advisor: Jason Rodocker
Email: uptildawn@wlu.edu

Women in Technology and Science

Women in Technology and Science (WITS) is comprised of University women in all majors. We work with a group of 36-40 female students from Maury River Middle School (6th-8th grades). We conduct hands-on activities and labs in science and technology-related fields with the hope of preventing the loss of interest in these subjects that often occurs among middle school girls. In addition, we often serve as judges for school- and county-level middle school science fairs.

President: Ali Hillyard ’09, hillyarda@wlu.edu
Advisor: Jack Wielgus
Email: wits@wlu.edu