List of Student Organizations

American Chemical Society

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=163711340613

The mission of ACS is "to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.” We do this through outreach to local schools and the children's hospital, and providing a social support network for chemistry students.

American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leading the practice, teaching, and development of marketing worldwide. Our principal roles are: connecting, informing, and advancing.
Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their marketing expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

"American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods. - ASME.org
On Mercer's campus, we accomplish the ideals of ASME through meetings, informational sessions focusing on post-graduate preparation, service activities, and design projects (particularly for the Cherry Blossom Festival Bed Race and Soapbox Derby)."

Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students (APPS)

Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students (APPS) is a pre-health organization for students who are specifically interested in the Pre-Pharmacy track with the goal of attending Pharmacy School. Within the organization, members can attend informational meetings that include guidelines and tips for succeeding in undergraduate studies, the standardized PCAT entrance exam, and the application process. Occasionally, a guest speaker will be brought in to share more knowledge. Also, the organization will work with the other pre-health organizations on service and volunteer projects.

Biomedical Engineering Club

The Biomedical Engineering Club is an organization designed to enable biomedical engineering majors at Mercer University to meet students who share their major, meet and network with biomedical engineering professors, learn about combining biomedical engineering with pre-professional programs, and to learn more about careers and opportunities in biomedical engineering.

Delta Sigma Pi

Delta Sigma Pi is the professional business fraternity on Mercer's campus. We offer business students a chance to really bond with other students of their study as well as a chance to network all around the United States. We are a good alternative for business students who do not want to do social Greek but also have members who do both.

German Club

http://www.mercer.edu/fll/GermanClub.html

To promote the sharing of the German language and culture as well as providing extra opportunities for acquisition of language skills.

Honor Council

http://www.mercer.edu/provost/honor/

Completely student-driven, the Honor Council serves as the University's official board for academic integrity and operates directly under the Provost's Office. Justices work both to enforce the Honor Code and educate the student body about the importance of following the principles of academic ethics.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

http://www.mercer.edu/ieee

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world's largest technical professional society and is dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Mercer's IEEE chapter is dedicated to getting students involved and allowing them to appreciate all the opportunities this society has to offer.

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

http://www.iienet.org

The Institute of Industrial Engineers is a professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity.

Le Cercle français (French Club)

Mercer Accounting Club

Mercer International Mock Conferences Association

Mercer International Mock Conferences Association includes Model United Nations and Model Arab League delegations and allows students with interests in international affairs and debate to simulate policy making at regional and national models. Students of all majors are welcome to participate in our delegations and represent a wide variety of national interests at these conferences.

Mercer Latin Club

http://www.mercer.edu/fll/LatinClub.html

Latin Club strives to engage students in Roman culture and the Latin language through movies, foods, games, and other events. *Please note that the officers will be updated Fall 2012.

Mercer Math Club

This a group for any student at Mercer University who is interested in mathematics! We're working on several mathematical projects throughout the year, and no formal math experience is required. If you have any interest at all, please consider talking to some of our executive staff.

Mercer Pre-Law Society

Mercer Psychology Club

Psychology Club is a student run organization for anyone interested in psychology. Major or minor is not necessary for membership. Open for all!

Mercer Spanish Club

http://mercer.edu/fll/SpanishClub.html

We are the Spanish Club! A student led organization that creates a platform where students can become more acquainted with Hispanic culture. We participate in such activities such as an annual Hispanic dinner at the conclusion of every year and also a trip to the annual Hispanic Festival in Augusta, Georgia.

Mercerians for Liberty

A chapter of Students for Liberty, Mercerians for Liberty is a discussion-based group that fosters a culture of open inquiry and intellectual debate about relevant political and economic issues that we face as a society. Our goal is to use the medium of healthy and constructive discussion, among people with varied perspectives, to become more knowledgeable and to arrive at well-developed individual views about the efficacy of free markets, the importance of individual liberty, and the desirable role of government. As a group, we meet weekly in a roundtable manner and discuss excerpts from influential books and news articles, watch videos related to current events, and attempt to answer difficult questions. In the past, we have covered topics ranging from the role of the Federal Reserve to immigration reform to the legalization of organ sales.
We encourage all who are interested in growing through intellectual dialogue to attend our events – regardless of previous exposure to economics and public policy.

MerPMed

http://geocities.com/MERPmed

MerPMed aims to inform pre-health students about educational, volunteer, and career opportunities in the health sciences. MerPMed works to provide opportunities for pre-health students to connect with other students who have similar educational and career goals.

Mu Phi Epsilon

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mu-Phi-Epsilon-Delta-Tau-Chapter-Mercer-University/106856282769650
http://muphiepsilon.org/
"Mu Phi Epsilon is a coeducational, professional music fraternity whose mission is:
To advance music in the community, nation, and throughout the world;
To promote musicianship, scholarship, therapy, and education, with emphasis on service through music; and
To enhance loyalty to the Alma Mater and develop true bonds of friendship."

National Society of Black Engineers

http://www.mercer.edu/engineering/studentlife/NSBE/index.htm

NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible minority engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

SNMA MAPS

SNMA MAPS is the Student National Medical Association, Minority Association for Pre-medical Students. Anyone with an interest in a health profession is able to be a member of SNMA MAPS. (undergrad, post-bac, and grad)
Our goal is to improve minority student matriculation into all professional health related programs, with an emphasis in medicine. Join today!

Society for Technical Communication

STC is an individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. It is the largest organization of its type in the world. STC advances the theory and practice of technical communication across all user abilities and media so that both businesses and customers benefit from safe, appropriate, and effective use of products, information, and services.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

http://www.mercer.edu/engineering/studentlife/swe.htm

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an organization seeking to help undergraduate females and males, who plan to gain the necessary skills of an engineer. These basic skills include networking, being a leader, and communicating to one another. It creates an atmosphere for students to have teamwork to accomplish a common goal (whether it may be planning a fundraiser, a community outreach program, or just a fun activity.) Also it seeks to help students both in their academics and future careers, through resume workshops and sister-to-sister tutoring. Overall this organization’s purpose is to be a home where students can come and help one another become future engineers.

Ballroom Dance Club

To provide students with quality instruction in ballroom dancing. To instill in students an appreciation for the history and cultures associated with ballroom dancing. To encourage camaraderie amongst Mercer students.

Kali Martial Arts

Karate

Lacrosse

Mercer BJJ/Judo Competition Team

Mercer Club Soccer

Mercer Club Tennis

Mercer Club Volleyball

Mercer Cycling

The Mercer Cycling Club is a sports club that hosts group bike rides around the Macon area. The club participates in everything from relaxing mountain bike rides to high intensity collegiate-level competition. Whether you are an experienced racer or a beginner just trying to get in shape, this club can provide equipment, encouragement, and camaraderie for you to enjoy the sport of cycling.

Mercer Equestrian Club

http://www.mercer.edu/equestrian

To create an active community of riders and horse lovers as well as to sponsor and foster the Mercer ISHA Equestrian Team. 2012-2013 On-Campus Meetings are held in Duncan's Lounge (above the Fresh Food Co.) at 10:00 AM on designated Wednesdays and are open to all Mercer Students.

Mercer Swim Club

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233119778

Swimming offers a social outlet where students can take a break from academic or personal stresses. Working out with a group makes exercising easier and provides motivation to exercise.

Outdoor Adventure

Paintball

Running/Walking Club

Sports Officiating

Table Tennis Club

The Mercer Table Tennis Club meets weekly to play table tennis, more commonly known as ping pong, together. We welcome players of all skill levels to come out and play for fun. However, we do play competively as well. We are a member school of the NCTTA in the Georgia Division and travel to compete in district tournaments against schools including UGA, Georgia Tech, GSU, and more. Come out to compete and have fun!

Ultimate Frisbee

A.G.A.P.E.

http://www.mercer.edu/agape

A.G.A.P.E: All God's Anointed People Evangelizing. A.G.A.P.E. is an interdenominational campus ministry at Mercer University. We worship God in unique capacities through song, step, dance, drama, and poetry. A.G.A.P.E. strives to be an evangelical tool on Mercer’s campus that seeks to win lost souls, and serves as a means to edify the saints and keep them grounded in God’s word while away from home. We believe that worship can be fun and offered to God in a variety of ways.

Baptist Collegiate Ministries

http://www.mercer.edu/bcm/

Canterbury Club

Cooperative Student Fellowship

http://www.mercer.edu/community/volunteerism/studentfellowship.shtm

To continually build a Christian community that welcomes others, serves others, and develops the whole person in relation to God. We enjoy a small, personal discussion each week. We have fellowship events and monthly service projects.

Episcopal Campus Ministry

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in the world. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.

Mercer Catholic Newman Group

http://www.stjosephmacon.com/cms/index.php?adulted_sjcc

The purpose of Mercer Catholic Newman Ministry is a ministry of St. Joseph's church meant to help Catholic university students evolve in their faith. Newman Ministry also provides Mass on campus allowing for students exploring their faith to feel comfort in a peer only setting. While primarily targeted towards Catholic university students the organization is at Mercer to help students of all faiths share and foster Christian ideals.

Muslim Student Association

Muslim Student Association is an organization open to people of all faiths for congregating to learn about Islam, ask questions, and even clear any misconceptions. By learning from each other and facilitating the acquisition of knowledge, we intend to help promote peace, harmony and an appreciation for both differences and similarities across religions, cultures, languages, etc. We have discussions on a variety of topics including religion, cultures, societal issues, science, inter-faith analysis (similarities and differences between the Abrahamic faiths), poetry, literature and arts. Various events and activities are organized to commemorate holidays and also shed light on different cultural practices.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Mercer University

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)

http://www.mercer.edu/ruf

RUF stands for Reformed University Fellowship and is the official campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church of America, but you by no means have to be Presbyterian to attend RUF. The purpose of RUF is to reach students for Christ and equip them to serve Jesus in every sphere of life. Reaching students means proclaiming the gospel to those on the college campus who do not know Jesus. Equipping students means preparing them to serve Christ with maturity in the college world and beyond. Over the past 20 years, RUF has had a significant impact on the Mercer community. Thousands of students have grown in their love for the Savior and been challenged by the Word of God through the RUF ministry.

Wesley Foundation of Macon

http://www.wesleyofmacon.org

Wesley Foundation is a ministry of The United Methodist Church that is designed to reach students from all walks of life and religious traditions. Our hope is to share in the love of Christ, grow together in faith, and go into the World sharing our lives and faith with whoever we meet.

Young Life

Young Life is a non-denominational Christian outreach ministry that partners with college students in order to reach out to high school students in the Macon area. Our college leaders work on a team to develop relationships with high school students, loving them right where they are and introducing them to Jesus Christ by going to games and lunches, weekly clubs and camp. It is a wonderful opportunity to find a community of followers of Jesus at Mercer, to grow personally and to make an impact in the community.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Judicial Council

Mercer's Judicial Council works to uphold Mercer's Student Code of Conduct.

Student Government Association (SGA)

http://mercer.edu/sga

The Student Government Association (SGA) is a body of elected representatives that serves as a liaison between Mercer University's administration and the student population. Composed of eight standing committees, an executive board, and approximately 25 senators, the Senate body meets weekly to discuss issues and pass legislation to enhance student life on campus. Our responsibilities include but are not limited to dispersing student organization funds, ensuring student needs are addressed by the administration, and commemorating the unique traditions of Mercer University through events such as Pilgrimage to Penfield, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Founders' Day.

Alpha Epsilon Delta

Alpha Epsilon Delta is a national honor society “… dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in pre-professional health scholarship, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and others.” (http://www.nationalaed.org/) The Georgia Epsilon chapter at Mercer University strives to promote communication between health professionals, premedical students, and educators, use our resources to benefit health organizations, charities, and the community, offer its members opportunities for intellectual and professional development, and provide a program of service to benefit the college/university community. Mercer students on a pre-health professions track with a 3.2 overall and math-science GPA who have completed at least three semesters of pre-professional health work (36 credit hours or more) are eligible to join.

Alpha Phi Sigma

http://www.alphaphisigma.org

Alpha Phi Sigma is a national honor society whose primary purpose is to recognize and promote high scholarship among students actively engaged in collegiate preparation
for professional services; to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research; to elevate the ethical standards of the public safety professions; and to establish in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education. The society recognizes academic excellence by undergraduates as well as graduate students. To become Graduate Student Member the student must:
1. Have completed one-third of his/her total hours required for graduation at Mercer
2. Maintain a minimum of 3.4 overall GPA
3. Maintain a minimum of a 3.4 GPA in public safety leadership courses
4. Completed a minimum of four courses within the public safety leadership curriculum
To become an Undergraduate Student Member the student must:
1. Have completed one-third of his/her total hours required for graduation at Mercer
2. Maintain a minimum of 3.2 overall GPA
3. Maintain a minimum of a 3.2 GPA in criminal justice/public safety courses
4. Rank in the top 35% of classes
5. Completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice/public safety curriculum
6. Have declared criminal Justice/Public Safety as a major or minor
*Contact the sociology/criminal justice department for more information

Alpha Sigma Lambda

Alpha Sigma Lambda is the premiere national honor recognition for adult student learners. These students come from across the centers, including Macon.

Beta Beta Beta

http://www.tri-beta.org/

Biology Honor Society.

Delta Sigma Omicron

Iota Iota Iota

Kappa Delta Epsilon

Kappa Delta Epsilon is an honorary educational fraternity.
Please contact the Education Department for more information.

National Residence Hall Honorary

http://nrhh.nacurh.org/

The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is the premiere honorary supported by the leading international organization advocating for the interests and welfare of residence hall students, while also providing opportunities for their personal growth and development. NRHH strives to provide recognition for individuals who have contributed to the advancement of college and university housing.

Omicron Delta Kappa

Order of Omega

Order of Omega is a leadership honor society of Greek students representing the top 3 percent of Greeks on campus. Being part of this organization shows that each student is an active part not only in their chapter, but on campus and in their community as well.

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

Phi Alpha Theta is the History Honor Society here at Mercer. We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.

Phi Eta Sigma

http://www2.mercer.edu/aas/For+Students/Phi+Eta+Sigma.htm

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society was chartered on Mercer's campus in 1932 to recognize outstanding academic scholarship in the first year. Students who earn at least a 3.5 GPA in their first or second semester and are in the top 10% of their class are eligible for membership. Prospective members are invited to join during the first semester of their second year on campus by completing the appropriate documents, paying a one-time membership fee and participating in an induction ceremony to which friends and family members are invited.

Phi Kappa Phi

Collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Pi Sigma Alpha

Political Science Honor Society

Psi Chi

Psi Chi is an international Psychology honor society that recognizes Psychology majors who have achieved academic excellence in their field. Mercer's chapter of Psi Chi inducts new members every spring. The organization seeks to create an environment that supports creative, critical thinking and fosters the students' professional growth in the field. Psi Chi also publishes a prestigious academic journal to which Psi Chi members can submit research for publication.

Sigma Tau Delta

http://www.mercer.edu/english/organizations.html

Sigma Tau Delta is the English Honor Society. Mercer's chapter, Tau Upsilon, encourages literary interest on campus through poetry readings and other sponsored events.

Sigma Xi

Sigma Xi, a scientific research society with both faculty and student members, was founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Mercer Chapter endeavors to encourage support of original work across the spectrum of science and technology and to promote an appreciation within society at large for the role research has played in human progress.

Tau Beta Pi

Tau Beta Pi was founded in 1885 to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as undergraduates in the field of engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in the engineering colleges. As Mercer University's sole engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi invites only the top 7% of Juniors and the top 10% of Seniors to join the nationally recognized organization whose alumni include Buzz Aldrin, Robert Moog, and Charles Kettering.

Theta Alpha Kappa (TAK)

Theta Alpha Kappa is the religious studies/theology honor society for Christianity. TAK sponsors events during Reformation Week and through the fall and spring semesters.

Her Campus

Her Campus is the #1 online community for college women, making Her Campus Mercer the one stop shop for all the lovely Mercer ladies. Written entirely by a Mercer crew, http://hercampus.com/school/mercer features a variety of content on Style, Health, Love, Life, and Careers written just for ladies at Mercer. Also available is similar articles produced nation’s top college journalists (with 3,000+ contributors and counting) by the 200+ campus chapters and national writers across the country. In addition, Her Campus.com can offer Mercer women a daily email newsletter, social media communities, job listings, surveys, giveaways, and scholarships, filling a critical hole in the media marketplace and creating a robust interactive experience for all Mercer ladies.

Mac-Town Breakers

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2210778560

Created for all dancers and those interested in break-dancing and hip hop dance in general. We will study it in practice and in observation, this includes any style from breaking to popping and waving to choreography. Events include such trips as to Jams in Atlanta.

MERCER 99

http://www.mercer.edu/mercer99/index.html

MERCER99 is a student organization which provides an outlet for visual creativity for students. MERCER99 offers film-making and video production opportunities as well as marketing, graphic design and journalistic endeavors. MERCER99 also maintains the move content that runs campus-wide for student enjoyment year round.

Mercer Bauble Heads

The Mercer Bauble Heads Mercer's first, only, and official improv troupe.

Mercer Dance Revolution

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29249472453

Come out and DANCE! It does not matter if you have experience or if you think you have no rhythm at all; we are here for you to have fun and let loose. Mercer Dance Revolution or MDR is a dance club that teaches many styles of dancing from ballet, to lyrical, hip hop, and step. There are no membership fees, and your level of commitment is up to you (I would love to see you at every class)! MDR meets at most twice during the week (Tuesday and Thursday) at 8:30. MDR has performed at homecoming events, basketball game, and bearstock. So be on the lookout for performing opportunities. Can't wait to see you there and other events throughout the year!

Mercer Players

Mercer Players is dedicated to enthusiasm for and excellence in theater arts.

Mercer Radio

We are the campus radio station. Tune in at radio.mercer.edu
We have many show times open, so if you'd like a show send me an e-mail and we'll set you up.

Society of Collegiate Journalists

Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) is a national honor society for any college journalism and media student. This year, with all of the improvements and changes to the journalism school, the SCJ chapter at Mercer will also evolve. We hope to help students become better prepared for what comes next after college in journalism and media.

The Cluster

"The Cluster is the official student newspaper written by and for the students of Mercer University. The Cluster has been published as a bi-weekly since 1920. The paper currently has a print circulation of around 1,500 copies, distributed freely throughout Mercer's campus and downtown Macon businesses. While The Cluster is subsidized by the University, it retains editorial autonomy as a student publication according to the university's Board of Appropriations bylaws.
The newspaper has won numerous student journalism awards over the years, most recently taking home four first place awards from the Georgia College Press Association, including the award for Best Layout and Design. Its former writers include notables such as longtime publisher Jack Tarver, attorney and author Robert Steed and former U.S. Attorney General Griffin B. Bell.
The newspaper’s online edition – MercerCluster.com – was officially launched in February 2011.
The Cluster’s current editor is Katherine Manson."

The Dulcimer

A convergence of pan-departmental creativity, The Dulcimer is a student-run, student-edited literary and art magazine that publishes poems, plays, fiction, essays, and visual and three-dimensional art by students, faculty, alumni, and visiting artists. The Dulcimer is currently an annual publication that includes the best in artistic creativity that Mercer students have to offer. The Dulcimer welcomes staff members with creative and critical minds and provides an opportunity for editing, publishing, design, and review experience.

African Student Association

The African Student Association (ASA) was created to unite students of African heritage on Mercer University's campus and raise awareness about the people, events, and issues of Africa.The African Student Association is a body of students that are either directly from the continent, share ties with the continent, or have an interest in learning about life on the continent. ASA embraces students of all kind, but hopes to reach out to homesick students coming from Africa, and provide them with an organization dedicated to the preservation of their culture, and transitioning into their new one.

Common Ground

Common Ground is Mercer's LGBTQ-Straight Alliance. LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning. We provide a safe space for discussion, activism (on and off campus), and encourage campus dialogue surrounding sexuality and gender.

Mercer Asian Society and Interest Association

http://www.facebook.com/groups/184883111545955/

The purpose of Asian Society & Interest Association is to bring diversity to Mercer University and develop a better understanding of the Asian culture and relationship. *This organization is open to all Mercerians who are: 1. interested in enriching their life with the Asian Culture 2. willing to donate their time and effort in aiding the community 3. determined to promote diversity at Mercer University.

Mercer University Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE)

The role and purpose of our organization is to exchange our culture and educate the people among the university through the use of cultural events, to build and create strong bonds within the Indian community at Mercer University, and to promote activities that invoke cultural, social, and community service involvement. We aim to showcase the Indian culture by immersing Mercer and the Macon community with our community service and events.

Mercer University Korean Student Association

Mercer University Korean Student Association, MUKSA, exists to establish a community that promotes Korean awareness and the advancement of the Korean community at Mercer University through academic and social activities by interacting with the surrounding communities. MUKSA is devoted to contributing all effort to support the Korean community through volunteer works and by hosting social and educational events.

MViet

MVIET is a humanitarian group that aims to increase student involvement and improve educational experience through leadership opportunities, social gatherings, cultural events, and learning workshops. MVIET aims to promote service learning, knowledge exchange, life-giving innovative research, and fundraising activities to transform and improve the welfare of those with disabilities.

Organization of Black Students

To promote the unity of the African American community on Mercer’s campus.

QuadWorks

"We are Mercer University's student-run programming board! Composed of five specialized divisions, QuadWorks provides unique and fun entertainment for the campus community, ranging from fun concerts to educational lecturers.
Midnight Movie, Bearstock, Stompfest, Mercer Madness, Homecoming activites and various speakers are just some of the activities organized by QuadWorks. Programs are created by students, for students and the campus community, resulting in a wide variety of shows suited to the diverse tastes of the Mercer audience."

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

Alpha Phi Omega is a non-profit organization. The purpose of this fraternity is to assemble college students in a national service fraternity in the fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and Law of the Boy Scouts of America; to develop leadership, to promote friendship and to provide service to humanity; and to further freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage.
Alpha Phi Omega is the single most representative undergraduate intercollegiate organization in the United States of America. We take pride in this and want to be even larger. We determine to be larger only because, if what we are and what we represent are important and useful to students, then we should share what we have in order to further our common goals more effectively. We want to share with colleges and universities all across this great land the benefits that Alpha Phi Omega gives to students, their campuses and their communities.
The Delta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. Committed to serving our community since 1946.

Building Tomorrow

Building Tomorrow is a service organization that strives to encourage students to help provide an education for their counterparts in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dance Marathon

Each year, Dance Marathon raises thousands of dollars for our local Children's Miracle Network hospital of Central Georgia. The year of fund raising culminates in a day-long event in the spring semester to unveil the final total and unite all those who helped raise the money.

Mercer ALZ Stars

The Mercer Alz Stars is a student run organization dedicated to the education, activism, and service surrounding issues with Alzheimer's Disease.

Mercer Animal Rescue

Mercer Chapter of Habitat for Humanity

"As Mercer University's Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, we advocate, educate, and raise funds to help homelessness in Macon. Our chapter aspires to inspire the student body to create a bond and strengthen the Macon community.
Check out our Macon affiliate's website here at: http://www.maconhabitat.org/ "

Mercer on Mission: South Africa

Rotaract Club

The Rotaract Club of Mercer University is a service organization with an emphasis on professional development, leadership, and community service. “Rotaract” means “Rotary in Action” and our motto is “service above self.” Sponsored by the internationally known organization of which our name is derived, the Mercer Rotaract Club works closely with the three local chapters of Rotary Clubs operating in the Macon area. The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people through a framework of friendship and service. Mercer’s Rotaract Club holds formal meetings, usually once per month, which feature guest speakers, special outings, social activities, and discussions. To be eligible for membership, prospective members must be students of Mercer University, exist in good standing in the University community, and show that they are committed to Rotaract. Prospective members are then inducted and become known as “Rotaractors.”

The ONE Campaign

Up 'Til Dawn

Up 'til Dawn is an organization that hosts various events, such as letter writing and restaurant nights, to raise money and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Alpha Delta Pi

Alpha Gamma Delta

Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity was founded at Mercer University on February 27, 1960. Since that time, the sisters of Gamma Iota have contributed to the campus and community in social, philanthropic, and leadership areas. Being true to the nature of our mascot the squirrel, the typical Alpha Gam is energetic, lively, and highly involved. Our sisters are members and leaders of several organizations at Mercer, including Residence Assistants, Peer Advisors, QuadWorks, Order of Omega, Special Events Team, Bear Force, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, TriBeta, Psychology Club, and Mercer Singers just to name a few. Gamma Iota also has a long tradition of being a Jewel Chapter, meaning that through our dedication to our philanthropy, we have been able to raise over $2000 each year for the research, education, and prevention of diabetes. Nevertheless, sisters still find time to have fun with each other during our mixers, formals, sisterhood activities, homecoming and even more!

Alpha Kappa Alpha

"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University. The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind.
Since our charter in 1975, the Iota Eta chapter has strived to continue making an impact on Mercer's campus as well in the Macon community, and encouraging others to do the same. It may be through visiting and encouraging the children at the Ronald McDonald House, visiting and helping out at senior citizen homes, hosting a back to school drive to donate school supplies, or helping the first year students move-in. We also spread awareness on the importance of economic empowerment, social justice, and voter empowerment."

Alpha Tau Omega

We are America's Leadership Fraternity. Our chapter is the largest on campus and our members hold leadership positions in countless other organizations on campus. We have the highest GPA for all male fraternities and it is even higher than the all-male average for Mercer. Our alumni leave and better the world. The current Governor of Georgia, Nathan Deal, is an alumni from our chapter right here at Mercer University. We are always welcome to new members and strive for excellence.

Chi Omega

"Chi Omega Fraternity is a women's organization which promotes both friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and lifelong friendship - striving to provide each Sister with a commitment to personal integrity, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, inter-generational participation, community service, leadership opportunities and social enrichment.
The Chi Omega Fraternity began on April 5, 1895. Over the past 116 years, Chi Omega has grown to have 174 chapters nationwide and over 310,000 initiated collegiate and alumnae members making Chi Omega the largest women fraternal organization in the world! 1 in 4 of all Greek women are Chi Omegas."

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

"The Iota Sigma Chapter was chartered on the campus of Mercer University on January 6, 1973 by 10 undergraduate women. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was the first Black Greek organization established on Mercer's campus. The sorority was instrumental in assisting other black Greek organizations to be recognized on campus.
The Iota Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta holds biweekly programs centered around the sorority's Five Point Thrust Program. These programs are to inform the student body about economic, educational, international, physical and mental health, and political issues. They also hold an fundraisers during the academic year where they plan activities to raise money for a worthy organization. They also give back to the community through service with local organizations and street clean ups. Through out the school year, the chapter focuses on being involved on campus and in the community. They host a variety of events that may include activities such as fashion shows, health fairs, clothing drives, and the Mr. Iota Sigma Pageant. During this pageant, male contestants who attend Mercer compete for the title of Mr. Iota Sigma for one school term. The winner not only receives a scholarship for his upcoming school semester, but assists with fundraising and lends a helping hand to the chapter.
Colors: Crimson and Cream
Philanthropy: American Cancer Society, AIDS Awareness, and Habitat for Humanity
National Web Address:http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/"

Kappa Alpha Order

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

The Theta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraterity, Inc. was chartered on Mercer's campus on May 15, 1976. We strive for achievement in all endeavors undertaken.

Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma Fraternity is a Greek organization dedicated to fostering the growth of its members in the areas of Leadership, Scholasticism, Service and Fellowship. We are a diverse group of individuals who seek success in all our endeavors through personal drive and constant support from both current brothers and alumni. Kappa Sigmas have served in key leadership positions across campus in organizations such as Student Government, Quadworks; our members even hosted a weekly political talk show. Kappa Sigs are also involved in Service with many members past and present in Service Scholars, not to mention our involvement in organizations such as Leap as well as our own philanthropic initiatives. We are immersed in a lot across campus, but Academics are always a priority, we have members in the Honors program as well as those who have made consistent 4.0's. We foster excellence. To be a Kappa Sig is to commit to becoming a better man.

Lambda Chi Alpha

Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest international social fraternities, dedicated to making men better and turning them into community leaders. We do multiple events annually to raise food for needy families in Macon. As well as several social events each semester.

National Panhellenic Council

Mercer's National Panhellenic Council is the governing body over Mercer's four Panhellenic chapters of Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Chi Omega and Phi Mu. Panhellenic provides support and guidance for its four inter/national sororities/women’s fraternities and serves as the instrument of the national voice on contemporary issues of sorority life. Founded in 1902, NPC is one of the oldest and largest women’s membership organizations representing more than 4 million women at 655 college/university campuses and 4,500 local alumnae chapters in the U.S. and Canada. Each year, NPC-affiliated collegians and alumnae donate more than $5 million to worthy causes, provide $2.8 million in scholarships to women and volunteer 500,000 hours in their communities.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. The nine NPHC organizations are sometimes collectively referred to as the "Divine Nine". The council promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Our fraternity was founded on November 17th, 1911 on the campus of Howard University. We were introduced to Mercer's campus on September 19, 1972 as the first NPHC organization. Our official colors are royal purple and old gold. We currently have 5 members on campus and we are always striving to uplift our community!!

Phi Delta Theta

"Phi Delta Theta is a premier fraternity with a rich heritage, both on Mercer’s campus and throughout the world. Our chapter has had its charter for 141 consecutive years at Mercer University, and our brotherhood has taken measures to ensure the continuance of our success by recruiting only the best and brightest that Mercer has to offer.
The Georgia Gamma chapter of Phi Delta Theta has initiated 1,416 brothers into the bond of Phi Delta Theta, and our brotherhood is persistent in holding every member accountable for upholding the honor and dignity of the values we cherish. Our success is continually recognized within Mercer and also throughout the nation, as this past year we were noted as being one of the two best smaller chapters of Phi Delta Theta, a high accomplishment indeed. Also, our chapter’s GPA has been consistently above the All Men’s Average, as well as the All-Greek Men’s Average. This past year Mercer recognized our academic achievements as we were awarded for our outstanding academic program. We have recognized that education is the primary reason why we are here at Mercer, and because of this, we have made academics our foremost priority.
We help our members develop in other areas of life as well. Being a well-rounded man is crucial to having, and more importantly sustaining, a life of successful fulfillment. We help our members achieve this by instilling in them our 3 cardinal principles early during pledgeship and then holding them accountable for following these three principles throughout their college career. These three principles are Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude.
We hope you consider making Phi Delta Theta part of your amazing Mercer experience, and please keep in mind that becoming a member of our organization is a lifetime commitment that will undoubtedly make you a better man. At the same time, we are a selective organization that has strong requirements for entry, and we will only consider people who we fully believe will make our organization a better cultivator of men."

Phi Mu

Phi Mu is a service and social oriented Greek organization on Mercer's Campus.

Pi Kappa Phi

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is a brotherhood of men who strive to attain their highest goals in life through character, leadership, academics, sportsmanship and service. Members of the fraternity participate all throughout campus in leadership roles such as, Mercer Ambassadors, College Republicans, Student Admissions, Sigma Xi Research Society, American Chemistry Society, Biomedical Engineering Club, Robotics Club, and many more. Pi Kappa Phi is the only fraternity with a national philanthropy owned by the fraternity itself, Push America. This non-profit organization raises awareness and funds for people with disabilities all throughout the country. The fraternity also gives back to the local community by serving others through the Macon Arc, the local food bank and even Disability Services on Mercer's campus. As a whole, the Alpha Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Phi maintains one of the highest Greek G.P.A.'s on campus as well as surpassing the G.P.A average of all non-greek students at Mercer University. The fraternity also had the largest fall associate member class (21) on campus in the Fall of 2013. Within the organization, the tangible guidelines for brotherhood engage involvement throughout the campus, community, and within the fraternity itself. The Alpha Alpha Chapter is moving forward into the future with a vision of greater academia and even greater service to the community and are looking for the addition of new members who want to join in our opportunities self improvement and lifelong brotherhood.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)

Sigma Nu

"It was a moonlit October night in 1868 when our Founding Fathers made their purpose clear – to create a fraternal organization unlike any other, one that held the personal honor and integrity of its membership in the highest regard. Their idea has since become a tradition no single individual could have possibly imagined … a legacy of Honor, unparalleled in scope, continues today.
Since our founding, Sigma Nu Fraternity has initiated over 225,000 Knights into the Legion of Honor and established over 275 chapters and colonies across North America. Clearly, this precedent of Honor created by our founders over 140 years ago has changed thousands of lives."

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Aces Up Card Club

The Aces Up Card Club hosts many card games ranging from poker tournaments to card games we all played growing up as kids. We hope to create a relaxing environment where you can have fun, relieve stress, and meet new people.

Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a human rights organization that discusses many issues related to global politics. We host events such as write-a-thons, movie screenings, and issue debates.

Animercer

Animercer is dedicated to the appreciation of animation not just as cartoons but as a medium through which complex ideas may be conveyed. The stories, ideas, and characters given life through animation become unique therefore, Animercer also participates in conventions in which these stories, characters, and ideas are debated and discussed.

AWARE

AWARE advocates for and promotes student wellness, both body and mind. AWARE functions on campus as a resource for other students. Through education, networking and programming, AWARE strives to give the student body information on a variety of wellness topics. Throughout both semesters, AWARE presents to Mercer classes on these topics, provides programming and activities, and participates with other student organizations collaboratively. AWARE members are selected through a competitive interview and recommendation process.

Bear's Garage

Bear's Garage provides students with a place to disuse, invent and discover new solutions to the world's most pressing environmental and social problems. There are opportunities for students to interact with other students and community members in order to discuss ideas and invent programs that will change the world. The Garage strives to give students the skill sets, support, feedback and examples that will help them to conceptualize, develop, manage, fund, sustain and evaluate real social enterprises both on campus, in the Macon community and in countries where Mercer University has a presence.

Financial Literacy Club

Financial Marketing Association International

"The goal for our organization is to educate people on how to manage their wealth. We have four great programs dedicated to achieving this goal. Mentorship, Philanthrophy, Investments, and Tax Accounting. Mentorship is concentrated on reaching out to business owners and professionals who hold the jobs that we hope to hold one day. The purpose of reaching out to them is to have them come to our school to speak to our students and to participate in mentoring students. Our philanthrophy program will give us a great opportunity to apply our skills to help those in our community. Such opportunities will involve presentations at local high schoolers to teach them practical wealth management skills. Our organization will be involved in a financial charity foundation. Our Investments progam will be a great program for students looking to learn about how the stock market works and how to invest your money. There will be a section on retirement planning included in this program. The Tax Accounting program will give students a chance to become certified to do taxes and any student can do this. All of these programs will give you the necessary skills to potentially achieve all of your financial goals and to help those in our community. If you are interested in joining, feel free to contact the president. ""The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."" -Confucius-"

FMLA-Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance

Mercer Alliance for Reproductive Freedom

Mercer Chess Club

The Mercer Chess Club is a great place to come and hang out, meet new friends, all while learning or improving at chess. We also have a competitive team with organized study times and yearly competitions. You choose your own level of involvement!

Mercer College Republicans

The Mercer University College Republicans Chapter is the official arm of the Georgia Association of College Republicans and College Republican National Committee on the campus of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia.

Mercer Democrats

Mercer Educators in Action (MEIA)

MEIA is a student organization which provides outreach opportunities for students in the Tift College of Education

Mercer Friends of Tattnall Square Park

Mercer Friends of Tattnall Square Park work to preserve, protect, and promote responsible care and use of Tattnall Square Park as a space for Mercer students and community members to enjoy.

Mercer Interfaith Alliance

The Mercer Interfaith Alliance is an organization that seeks to promote conversation, service, and understanding within the Mercer student body. As a community composed of different faiths and traditions, we strive to provide a forum for discussion of relevant issues in light of religion, opportunities for service and volunteerism within the Macon community, and the knowledge and openness required to promote peace. All are welcome to join our community, regardless of affiliation or non-affiliation with any religious belief.

Mercer International Affairs Organization

MIAO is a student organization committed to educating the Macon and Mercer communities about pressing global issues and concerns. MIAO is uniquely positioned to perform the pivotal role of promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Mercer Libertarians

Mercer Libertarians is a political group providing a venue for free discussion of various current events and libertarian issues. Even those who do not have a libertarian leaning are free to come to meetings and engage in healthy debate.

Mercer Mock Trial

Mercer Prosthetics and Orthotics Club

"It shall be the purpose of the Mercer University Prosthetic and Orthotics Club toprovide students interested in prosthetics and/or orthotics the means to further their education in the subject and participate in community outreach in the field of prosthetics and/or orthotics."

Mercer Public Health Association

MPHA was founded in October 1999, in the spirit of promoting the values of
public health at Mercer University School of Medicine. The mission of MPHA
is to create a forum for the exchange of ideas, the accumulation of
experiences, the acquisition of information and skills, and the
performance of research related to public health issues in communities
throughout the state of Georgia, the nation, and the world. Some of the
MPHA collaborations involve community-based public health organizations
such as local health departments, local public health agencies, and other
organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House. MPHA prides itself on
being involved in various community events throughout the year such as the
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, March of Dimes, and community health
fairs.

Mercer Quiz Bowl

Mercer Quiz Bowl is a fun place to come and flex your brain! We answer general knowledge questions from operas to quantum mechanics to first round draft picks. We hold practices weekly from 5:30 to 6:30PM on Thursdays. Over the course of the semester, we will go to one or two tournaments at other colleges to compete against other teams. Please feel free to come out! We'd love to have you. If you have any questions, please email me at tyler.j.isom@live.mercer.edu

Mercer Robotics Club

Welcome to Mercer University's new Robotics Club. We are open to everyone. We have an open lab on the second floor of the new Science and Engineering Building. We have all the basic components that you need to get started making something physical of your innovative ideas. No prior knowledge is necessary as current members will be more than happy to help solidify your ideas into a working model. For more information contact Nathan Burnham 424-242-2876. We look forward to sharing our projects with you and assisting you in starting your own.

Mercer Students for Life

The Mercer Students for Life (MSFL) is an official chapter of Students for Life of America, a non-partisan organization with over 500 chapters at universities across the nation. MSFL has no political or religious affiliation.
Our purpose is to save the lives of innocent children and to help women faced with difficult choices, and recognize that life is sacred from the moment of conception until natural death.
We cover a range of controversial life topics such as abortion, embryonic stem cell research, eugenics, cloning, genetic engineering, physician-assisted suicide, and euthanasia among others.
MSFL holds weekly meetings and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. We also work closely with Caring Solutions Pregnancy Center and Covenant Care Adoption Agency, two local life-affirming agencies.
For more information about our weekly meetings or other events, please contact Ashley Price, President of the Mercer Students for Life at clarissa.a.price@live.mercer.edu. We look forward to meeting you!

Mercer University Consulting Club

The purpose of the Mercer University Consulting Club is to increase our university’s visibility and attractiveness to consulting firms by strengthening our members’ critical thinking and problem solving skills. In the short term, we are focusing our efforts on providing our members with access to the resources and support necessary for successfully pursuing a consulting career. In the long-term, our club will increase the demand for Mercer students and improve our university’s reputation in the business world.

National Black Law Students

Sex Trafficking Opposition Project (STOP)

STOP is an advocacy group that works to end modern day slavery both domestically and internationally. Our projects include demonstrations, speakers, and research monitoring local trafficking and sexual abuse. We also help to raise funds for local organizations that fight trafficking and/or aid survivors of trafficking or abuse. All people are welcome to join at any time! Please help us to end the commercial sexual exploitation of men, women, and children.

Students for Environmental Action

The mission of Students for Environmental Action is to motivate and educate students in order to develop informed, responsible consumers and stewards in our global community. Students for Environmental Action wishes to promote sustainable lifestyles on Mercer's campus and in the surrounding communities.

Video Game Club

We're a big gamer community. We welcome all regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, and beliefs. We provide variety of games like Mario, Sonic, Street Fighter, Pokemon, Rock Band, Halo, Uno, Catan, and more.

Women in Math and Science

"Mercer Women In Math and Science has been established to create a way for undergraduates of math, natural science, social science, computer science, physics and engineering majors to get together and discuss career goals, network, find study partners, make new similarly-minded friends, etc. It's just a way for people who are busy to find other busy, dedicated people and talk/chill/study.
Men are welcome to join, stereotyping has no place in this club. Only math, science, good company, and good conversation."