General Clubs and Organizations
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ACTAction Change TomorrowPresident: Kushal Harjani '10Adviser: Tyler DickovickEmail: act@wlu.eduAction Change Tomorrow
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American Chemical Society Student AffiliatesThe official ACS organization for undergraduate chemical science majors. Members participate in a wide range of programs and activities that enhance their college experience and prepare them for successful careers.
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Craft GuildContact: Dwyn Jolly '09Adviser: Erich UffelmanEmail: jollyd@wlu.eduThe Washington and Lee Craft Guild provides a creative outlet for the students of our community, both for personal and charitable organizations in the Lexington area.
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FYLC (First-Year Leadership Council)The mission of the FYLC is to warmly welcome new students and create a commons environment for fun, growth, learning, and transformation at W&L and in Lexington.
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GAB-General Activities BoardAdviser: Clay Coleman and Teri CugliariEmail: gab@wlu.eduThe GAB exists to provide diverse entertainmment to the W&L University community. GAB specializes in bringing a wide range of concerts to W&L as well as comedians and other regular campus activities.
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GRC (Gender Relations Committee)Chairs: Shreya Durvasula '09 and Aaron Albert '09Publicity Chair: Audrey Fell '09Advisers: Jan Kaufman and Teri CugliariGRC is an organization committed to providing programming and education on campus to promote healthy relationships between students.
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KathekonChairs: Beau Allen '09 and Chris Santoro '09Adviser: Kelli AustinEmail: kathekon@wlu.eduMembers 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.
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Liberty Hall VolunteersAdviser: J. Holt MerchantEmail: libertyhall@wlu.eduThe Liberty Hall Volunteers participate in Civil War reenactments and living history events for the W&L community, portraying the unit formed of students from Washington College in 1862.
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Mock TrialPresident: Erin Coltrera '09Adviser: Beth BelmontEmail: mocktrial@wlu.eduMock trials will focus on the American legal system by simulating real life criminal cases and working through them. Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers in a court setting and learn further about the legal system.
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One in FourPresident: Ross Isbell '10Adviser: Jan KaufmanEmail: oneinfour@wlu.eduThe purpose of One in Four is to prevent sexual misconduct by educating men, and to prepare men to support women who are victims of assault.
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Parliamentary DebateEmail: pdebate@wlu.eduWebsite: www.apdaweb.orgThe mission is to form an elite team of Parliamentary Debaters who place on a consistent basis, as well as to provide an exciting forum for students interested in debate, talking, or developing their rhetorical and analytical skills.
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Peer CounselorsThe 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.
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Phi Eta SigmaAdviser: David LeonardEmail: phietasigma@wlu.eduPhi Eta Sigma recognizes academic excellence within the freshman class. We also bring speakers to campus, hold community service events, and have an annual induction ceremony in May.
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SARAH (Students Against Rockbridge County 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.
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SAO (Student Activities Organization)Adviser: Kary SmoutEmail: sao@wlu.eduThe Student Activities Organization is an all inclusive student run organization that connects students of diverse backgrounds and organizes participation in activities in and around W&L.
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Society of Professional JournalistsAdviser: Doug CummingEmail: spj@wlu.eduThe nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
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SPEAKThe 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.
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Spirit Committee*Student group dedicated to supporting the Generals. Look for members of this organization on game days!
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Student ConsultingExecutive Directors: Dan Mitaro '09 and Katie Simpson '09Advisers: Elizabeth Oliver and Rob StraughanEmail: wlsc@wlu.eduW&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.
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Student Recruitment CommitteeChairs: Wes O'Dell '09, Dima Slavin '09 and Cale Grove '10Email: src@wlu.eduWebsite: srctours.blogspot.comThe Student Recruitment Committee promotes the W&L experience to prospective students, organization campus tours, participating with special events, and serving as hosts to high school students.
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Students for LifeAdviser: Roger DeanEmail: studentsforlife@wlu.eduW&L Students for Life seeks to spread an appreciation for the fundamental right to life throughout the W&L community through education, awareness, and support of issues pertinent to the Pro Life Cause in a practical and compassionate way.
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TravellerAdviser: Ed BulgerEmail: traveller@wlu.eduTraveller serves the W&L community as a safe ride system. Traveller Dispatch deploys three vehicles that travel along a fixed route seven nights a week.
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University ScholarsPresident: Shreya Durvasula '09Email: universityscholars@wlu.eduWebsite: scholars.wlu.eduUniversity Scholars encourage active interaction while learning in classes which emphasize interdisciplinary studies; to facilitate opportunities for discourse among our most prepared students; and to create courses of personal interest to both students and professors.
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US Army ROTCAdviser: Cpt. Maj. Jimmy Kilbourne, VMIEmail: rotc@wlu.eduUS Army ROTC classes are available through the Virginia Military Institute. Students can join at any time during the school year.
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Williams Investment SocietyEmail: wis@wlu.eduWebsite: wis.wlu.eduThe Williams Investment Society is a student organization that manages a portion of W&L’s endowment in equity securities. The Society’s purpose is to provide students with a forum to develop their interest in investments and financial analysis by giving them the opportunity to actively manage real capital.