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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Willamette Student Organizations, Activities, and Programs
ASP students are traditionally very active at Willamette University participating in student
organizations (clubs), events, programs and planning events and programs. Students also
become adjusted to Willamette University traditions and culture, incorporating WU traditions
such as studying in the fishbowl and drinking coffee in the Bistro. Student organizations
are grouped into 10 different categories:
• Academic organizations
• Greek organizations
• Honorary organizations
• Media organizations
• Multicultural organizations
• Performing Arts
• Religious organizations
• Service organizations
• Social and Support organizations
• Sport and Recreational organizations
A complete, updated list of Willamette student organizations can be found at:
www.willamette.edu/dept/osa/orgs/list/
Volunteering on Campus and Beyond
Another way to learn about the United States is through volunteering and community service--an
especially important part of American culture. Volunteering is a chance to meet
people, practice English and feel good about helping others. In these types of activities,
ASP students usually join other American volunteers. For example, students have mentored
elementary school students, helped build houses for Habitat for Humanity, served
meals at homeless shelters, and worked with animals, handicapped children, and homeless
teenagers. Examples of volunteer opportunities include:
• Willamette Community Service Learning Program
• Take-A-Break (TAB) - Alternative Break Program (community service projects
in various U.S. cities during spring and summer vacations)
• Kaneko Day Camp - teachers and counselors
• ASP Student Leadership
• Language Tutoring (Japanese, Chinese, etc.)
• Serving meals at the Union Gospel Mission homeless shelter
• Southeast Salem neighborhood Association (SESNA) events
• Salem Riverfront Carousel
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