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Special Interest and Club Sports Organizations

Included below are the names and contact information for the student organization opportunities on campus to check out throughout the first weeks of classes. To email the president or campus advisor, simply type the last name, first name of the individual into the “To” bar of the university’s email system, and click on “check names” to populate.

Special Interest Organizations

  1. Choosing Healthy Options in Celebration of Educational Success (CHOICES)

    Alysha Mitzel, president

    Instagram: umu_choices

    Kelleen Weber, campus advisor

    The mission of CHOICES is to promote wellness, advocate responsible decision-making, raise student awareness regarding healthy lifestyles, and collaborate with other student organizations. Membership is open to all interested students.

  2. Fishing Club

    Robert (RJ) Dean, president

    Dr. Chris Marks, campus advisor

    The Fishing Club is open to all students, staff, and faculty with interest in the sport of fishing. The Fishing Club seeks to provide an environment to educate and build a lifelong hobby and skill of fishing.

  3. Lifting & Fitness Club

    Dr. Ron Mendel, campus advisor

    Lifting & Fitness Club provides a community for active individuals with an interest in personal fitness and weightlifting. Lifting & Fitness Club is dedicated to promoting physical and mental wellness through exercise and healthy lifestyles.

  4. Raider Philanthropy Council

    Caitie Shimp, campus advisor

    Instagram: UMU_RPC | Twitter: @UMU_RPC

    Raider Philanthropy Council (RPC) exists to provide leadership opportunities for current University of Mount Union students and to educate the UMU community on the impact of philanthropic and donor support to the University.

    RPC Sign-up Form

  5. Raider Programming Board (RPB)

    Taylor Breyley, Payton Brockman, Chloe Dragos, and Jordyn Granito, coordinators

    Instagram: mountrpb | Twitter: mountrpb 

    Dr. Kate Carnell and Hannah Sisler, campus advisors

    The mission of RPB is to provide the University community with an interesting, diverse, and entertaining array of social, cultural, recreational, and educational entertainment in order to promote campus unity, out-of-classroom learning, leadership experience, and a safe and fun atmosphere for all students.

  6. Student Alumni Association

    Maggie Craig, president

    Instagram: UMU_SAA | Twitter: UMU_SAA 

    Michelle Banis, campus advisor

    SAA is an extension of the University’s Office of Alumni and University Activities. SAA provides programs and services for current students to foster a connection to the University and promote understanding between Mount Union and its students – past, present, and future.

  7. Transfer Student Organization

    John Madison, president

    Marci Muckleroy, campus advisor

    The purpose of the Transfer Student Organization is to assist all current and future transfer students at the University of Mount Union with any obstacles and provide new opportunities for involvement on campus. The group provides resources and information to promote academic success for all majors, as well as ease their transition into a new institution.

Club Sports

  1. Ultimate Club

    Joe Demeis, president

    Matt Parnell, campus advisor

    The Mount Union Ultimate Club is a club sport for the game of Frisbee®. This group travels and competes in local tournaments as well as against other campuses Ultimate Teams. Membership is open to those interested in joining.