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Advocacy in the Fight Against Aids
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|fightaids]]
Purpose: To research current issues surrounding the international HIV/AIDS epidemic, educate ourselves and the William and Mary community, and advocate more efficient and culturally-appropriate international health issues and humanitarian aid.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/fightagainstaids}}
 
African American Male Coalition
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|aamc]]
Purpose: To provide support for the African American males on campus as well as promotes intellectual and spiritual growth among the African American male community.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/aamc}}
 
African Cultural Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|africalcultural]]
Purpose: To promote awareness of Africa from an African perspective by providing information about history, current events and culture. The group will also serve as a liason for African students at William and Mary.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/africanculturalsociety}}
 
Alliance of Sexual Assault Prevention
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|asap]]
Purpose: To provide a coordinating body for student organizations that are currently involved in preventing sexual assault at the College of William and Mary. Also provides resources and organizational support as well as encouraging communication among ASAP organizations
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/asap}}
 
Alma Mater Productions (AMP)
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|amp]]
Purpose: To offer a wide variety of activities in the Sadler Center and other campus locations including mainstream music, a weekly film series, lectures and debates, hypnotists, acoustic style music and comedians.
Website: {{http://web.wm.edu/amp/}}
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/AlmaMaterProductions}}
 
Americans Elect
Interest Group
Email: : [[e|americanselect]]
Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to revolutionize the political process by adding a third Presidential Candidate to the ballot in all fifty states, chosen by popular vote through online nominations across the country.
 
Americans for Informed Democracy
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|infdemocracy]]
Purpose: To build a new generation of globally conscious leaders who can shape an American foreign policy appropriate for our increasingly interdependent world.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/informeddemocracy}}
 
Anime Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|animesociety]]
Description: WMAS meets weekly to watch Japanese animation and through it gain a greater understanding of Japanese language and culture. They also engage in translation of Japanese texts.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/wmas}}
 
Apolis
Interest Group
Email: [[e|apolis]]
Purpose: The purpose of Apolis is to: • Educate the student body of national and international current affairs • Promote awareness for national and international current affairs • Fundraise for Apolis • React towards national and international issues by taking effective action • Encourage relations between Apolis and other social justice and service organization on campus • Build a sense of community with Apolis and the College of William & Mary
 
Architecture and Design Club
Interest
Email: [[e|archdesign]]
Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to hold weekly, in-depth discussions to share common interests in architecture and design In addition, we will strive to inform students about the educational and career options in architecture.
 
Army ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps)
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|armyrotc]]
Description: A program which offers college students the opportunity to graduate as officers and serve in the U.S. Army Reserve. In addition to the course offerings in Military Science, there are several organizations affiliated with the ROTC program.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/militaryscience}}
 
Art House Film Club
Interest Groups
Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to bring together a dynamic group of students interested in serious films and thus, to bring about a greater understanding of art film on campus.
Email: [[e|arthousefilms]]
 
Asian Student Council
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|asc]]
Description: An organization geared toward special yearly events concerning Asian students and Asian culture and history.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/asianstudentcouncil}}
 
Aviation Club
Interest Groups
Purpose: To foster a community of flyers and those interested in aviation.
Email: [[e|aviation]]
Website: {{http://www.facebook.com/pages/William-Mary-Aviation-Club/240674902881?sk=info}}
 
Beledi Club
Interest
Email: [[e|beledi]]
Purpose: Promotes understating and acceptance of Middle Eastern culture through the study and performance of Middle Eastern Dance.
Website: {{http://web.wm.edu/so/beledi/index.htm}}
 
Black Student Organization
Interst Groups
Email: [[E|bso]]
Description: An organization whose primary objective is to promote black thought and awareness at the College of William and Mary and throughout the College community.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/bso}}
 
Boomerang Club
Interest Group
email: [[e|boomerang]]
Purpose: This organization exists to promote the recreational use and enjoyment of boomerangs, and to promote the use of boomerangs as a safe and entertaining outdoor activity.
 
Botany Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|botany]]
Description: A group whose purpose is to increase the academic and practical knowledge of the participants with regards to all forms of botanical life, to provide a forum for the discussion of and care for all manner of plants, and to assist the W&M community as well as the greater Williamsburg community with landscaping and other horticultural needs
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/hsong01}}
 
Bridge Club
Interest
Email: [[e|bridgeclub]]
Purpose: Bridge club hosts casual weekly games open to anyone. All skill levels are welcome; most new members are new to the game. The club periodically attends tournaments in the Hampton Roads area.
 
Campus Ignite
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of Campus Ignite at the College of William and Mary will be to gather and establish a Christ-centered missional community that is devoted to a lifestyle of prayer, worship, learning and discipleship, authentic relationships and caring works of justice. Our general goal will be to glorify and make know the name of Jesus Christ on the campus and lead people into a personal and deepening relationship with Him.
Email: [[e|campusignite]]
 
Campus Kitchen at William and Mary
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|campuskitchenwm]]
Purpose: To provide hunger-relief to the surrounding community while simultaneously helping to reduce food waste.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/campuskitchenwm}}
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Campus-Kitchens-at-William-and-Mary/65736430538}}
 
Casual Magic
Interest
Email: [[e|casualmagic]]
Purpose: To play the card game known as “Magic: The Gathering,” to provide the opportunity for free cards to members, to have regular magic tournaments, to build a friendly community of players.
 
Celtic Dance Club
Interest Group
Email:: [[e|celticdance]]
Purpose: The purpose of the Celtic Dance club will be to educate the William and Mary community about Scottish and Irish dance, to promote physical fitness through Celtic dance, and to provide an outlet for dance performance for club members.
 
Chamber of Commerce
Interest
Email: [[e|chambercommerce]]
Purpose: The Student Chamber of Commerce is a student-run organization created with the intent of bridging the gap between the student community and the business community.
 
Chess Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|chessclub]]
Purpose: To promote interest in the game of chess for fun and in preparation for competition
 
Chicas Latinas Unidas
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|chicaslu]]
Purpose: The purpose of Chicas Latinas Unidas is to establish a Hispanic/Latina sorority on the college campus of William and Mary, attracting potential members, motivating and encouraging each member to stay motivated in execution of these goals.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/clu}}
 
China Impression
Interest Group
Purpose: The China Impression is a quarterly student magazine which strives to bring in different perspectives on Sino-related topics and promote unlit-cultural communication and understanding. The magazine is to explore China in the eyes of both Chinese and Non-Chinese, so as to provide a comparison of views and create an opportunity for cross-cultural discussion and debate.
Email: [[e|chinaimpression]]
 
Chinese Student Organization
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|cso]]
Purpose: To create create a social environment and supportive community which would serve the needs of students with a Chinese background and to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the Chinese culture and experience in a fashion enjoyable by the entire William and Mary community.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/cso}}
 
Chinese Student Scholar Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|chinesescholar]]
Purpose: To promote the exchange between American and Chinese students. The group also assista Chinese scholars in achieving their academic goals.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/cssa}}
 
Chinese Undergraduate Students Association
Interest Group
Email:: [[e|cusa}
Purpose: The purpose of this organization shall be to 1. Provide necessary transitional support for newly arriving Chinese international Students. 2. Enhance the communication and understanding between Chinese students and American students. 3. Establish a communication platform for Chinese students to grow and branch out together. 4. Spread the name and the reputation of The College of William and Mary in mainland China. 5. Provide services and support for Chinese language learning program on campus.
 
Classic Movies Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|classicmovies]]
Purpose: To encourage an appreciation of classic cinema and cultivates a knowledge and understanding of iconic films, directors and actors
 
Coast Guard Auxiliary, Detachment of Flotilla 67
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|detachment]]
Purpose: To provide all student members an opportunity to obtain valuable training, experience and mentorship from the United State Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary
 
College Republicans
Interst Groups
Email: [[e|wmrepublicans]]
Purpose: To develop all College Republicans on the campus into an intelligent, aggressive, and cooperative Republican group that promotes the platform and candidates of the Republican party.
Website: {{http://www.wmcollegerepublicans.com}}
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/pages/William-and-Mary-College-Republicans/139277418326}}
 
Colleges Against Cancer
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|cacancer]]
Purpose: To fight cancer, volunteering for the American Cancer Society, and improving college communities in instating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society
 
Collegiate Conservatives
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|conservative]]
Purpose: To bring speakers to campus and provides conservative viewpoints to the campus on many issues facing the nation today
 
Collegiate Tea Drinkers' Society of William and Mary
Email: [[e|teasociety]]
Purpose: The Collegiate Tea Drinkers’ Society of The College of William and Mary is a group dedicated to all aspects of tea and tea culture. The Society aspires to continue the glorious tradition of tea consumption that has been passed down through the ages. In addition to passionately loving tea, members of this organization attend regular tea events and wear appropriate attire – teawear.
 
Conduct and Honor Advisor Program
Interest Group
Email:: [[e|chaps]]
Purpose: The purpose of CHAP shall be to provide student counsel for students charges with or accused of honor or conduct charges at the College.
 
CritINK
Interest Groups
Purpose: This organization will function as a writing support group, focusing on peer critique, to provide valuable social interaction to the process of writing and creating, including discussion and review of creative pieces, literary journals, and other resources.
Email: [[e|writerscritink]]
 
Culinary Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|culinary]]
Purpose: To spread the joy and curiosity of the culinary arts
 
Cupcakes for a Cause
Interest Groups
Purpose: The purpose of this organization will be to raise awareness and funds for the CancerCare for Kids program.
Email: [[e|cupcakesforacause]]
 
Dance Marathon
Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to coordinate an annual dance marathon incorporating the participation of students, faculty, and community.
Email: [[e|wmdm2010]]
 
Development Ambassadors
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|devambassadors]]
Purpose: To include undergraduates in the College's efforts of university advancement which involves raising funds for projects of identified student interest, participating in major university campaigns, educating students about major needs and priorities of the College to maintain its excellence, and promoting the concept that giving has an important effect on the quality of life at William and Mary.
 
Esperanto Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|esperanto]]
Purpose: To promote the knowledge of the language Esperanto and to create opportunities to learn, speak, and appreciate the language
 
Essence
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|essence]]
Purpose: To rebuild and create a stronger community among the women of color on campus. It serves four major purposes: as a social outlet, educational outlet, discussion group, and support group.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/essence}}
 
Every 2 Minutes
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|every2minutes]]
Purpose: An all-female, sexual assault, peer-education group that seeks to educate women, primarily freshmen, about sexual assault and inform them of the resources available on and off campus and the skills necessary to help a friend recover from a sexual assault experience
 
Eyes Wide Open to Film
Interest
Email: [[e|ewof]]
Purpose: We plan to promote cultural, political, and aesthetic appreciation of “fringe film” – broadly defined as foreign, avant-garde, and art film that exists outside the established canon of great film art.
 
Face Aids
Interest
Email: [[e|faceaids]]
Purpose: A student movement in the fight against AIDS in Africa.
 
Farmers and Gardeners
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|farmers]]
Purpose: To farm and garden with fellow agricultural enthusiasts.
 
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|fmla]]
Purpose: An organization dedicated to furthering the causes of women and of equality between all people, at W&M and beyond.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/fmla}}
 
Filipino-American Student Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|e|fasa]]
Purpose: To promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the Filipino-American culture through programs open to the College community which create an awareness of the presence of Filipino-Americans, their issues and their contributions to American society.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/fasa}}
 
Film Club of William and Mary
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|filmclub]]
Purpose: To organize those individuals interested in the art of filmmaking. It will attempt to bring together interested actors and writers in order to help W&M students come together to use their talents on a worthwhile project.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/filmclub}}
 
Free Intracampus Football Association
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of the organization shall be twofold, First, to celebrate and revel in the culture of football. Second, to hold weekly pick-up matches for any and all students interested.
Email:: [[e|fifa]]
 
Freethought Alliance
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|freethought]]
Purpose: To establish a positive social environment for students who are rationalists, non=theists, agnostics, deists, humanists, or skeptics, enrich campus life by sponsoring educational events and fostering student dialogue on matters of faith, science and reason, engage students in issues of national and international import surrounding freedom of conscience and secular education
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/freethought}}
 
Girl Scouts of the College
Email: [[e|girlscouts]]
Purpose: A group whose purpose is to enrich the lives of the young girls of our community while showing the Williamsburg community that women and mean are motivated, skilled leaders devoted to making a difference in the area.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/girlscouts}}
 
Global Zero
Interest
Email: [[e|globalzero]]
Purpose: We bring awareness to the dangers of nuclear proliferation and urge students to take an active part in petitioning the government for a 4-phase withdrawal from nuclear weapons. We show screenings of documentaries and discuss strategies for global elimination of nuclear weapons.
 
Greatness
Interest Group
Purpose: "The mission of Greatness is to conduct forums to explore themost fundamental questions regarding the human person today through an understanding of the theology of the body and a reflection upon our won experiences."
Email: [[e|greatness]]
 
Green and Gold Affair
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|greengoldaffair]]
Purpose: To organize, promote and execute one ball annually during the fall semester.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/greenandgoldaffair}}
 
Her Campus William & Mary
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of the Her Campus William & Mary organization is to provide an online hub for William & Mary’s women by providing content that is both a resource and a source of entertainment, highlighting campus news, events, interesting students, faculty, alumni, campus photos, and fashion and lifestyle content specifically tailored for women at William & Mary. Staff members will gain journalism, marketing, publicity, and digital media experience, and all students at Her Campus William & Mary will gain a new and fun online resource through this online publication.
Email: [[e|hercampuswm]]
 
Heritage Language Learners of W&M
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|hellowm]]
Purpose: To establish and perpetuate Heritage Language eduction. HeLLo will educate the student body on the benefits of strengthening the multicultural community through multilingual initiatives that will foster identity and strengthen respect for culture.
 
Hispanic Cultural Organization
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|hco]]
Purpose: To unify and organize this Hispanic community, educate the William and Mary community about the Hispanic culture, and provide support for the international Hispanic students.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/hco}}
 
HOPE
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|wmhope]]
Purpose: To provide our college community with up-to-date and reliable health information. Members present programs, conduct awareness campaigns, and sponsor health related events in the areas of Mental Health, Sexual Health, and Substance Abuse. Peer education is a great way for students to get involved on campus and gain valuable experience.
Website: http://www.justaskhope.com/
 
Humans for Animal Liberation and Vegetarian Alliance
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|halva01]]
Purpose: To provide a social network for vegetarians, educates the college community about vegetarianism, sponsors a vegetarian dinner, and provides vegetarian resources for the college community.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/halva01}}
 
IF Fund
Interest Groups
Purpose: The IF Fund is a financial resource for women’s, LGBT and feminist-friendly groups at the College of William and Mary and in the surrounding Williamsburg area.
Email: [[e|iffund]]
 
Impact! Humanity
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|impacthumanity01]]
Purpose: To raise awareness about microfinance on campus, teaching students waht they can do on a small scale level to help in the fight against poverty
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/impacthumanity}}
 
International Coalition of College Philanthropists (ICCP)
Interest
Email: [[e|iccp]]
Purpose: The International Coalition of College Philanthropists (ICCP) represents the new millennium’s greatest movement forward in youth leadership and nonprofit fundraising. An ambitious initiative, the ICCP endeavors to engage the collegiate demographic in creating the first prestigious, international, philanthropic honor society on college campuses around the world – an analogue to the Phi Beta Kappa Society – in which non-profit fundraising is encouraged, rewarded in special ceremony, and facilitated by chapters and their members at every major university. The International Coalition of College Philanthropists intends to be a major grant-giving organization, raising money for its medical and social causes through dynamic and innovative projects nationwide. By creating unique benefit events tailored to the individual spirit of its university, and by learning to dialogue with the media about these philanthropic endeavors, each chapter will raise much needed non-profit dollars for international medical organizations, cancer and neurological research, environmental initiatives, and micro-entrepreneurship – raising visibility for the causes, and encourage a “youth-quake” of collegiate social action.
 
International Relations
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|irclub]]
Purpose: To increase campus awareness in International Affairs and participate in Model United Nations conferences. Also involved in W&M High School Model United Nations Conference
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/irc}}
 
Investment Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|investmentclub]]
Purpose: To further a greater understanding and/or increase knowledge of this special area of finance through activities designed as rewarding educational experiences
Website:: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/investmentclub/}}
 
Japanese Cultural Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|jca]]
Purpose: To promote awareness of Japanese culture and society of William and Mary. It will also strive to provide a forum for exchange of ideas concerning the culture and society of Japan and offer instruction in language skills.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/jca}}
 
John Locke Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|johnlocke]]
Purpose: An educational, policy-oriented organization devoted to conservative issues and philosophies.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/johnlockesociety}}
 
Juggling and Circus Skills Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|jugglingandcircus]]
Purpose: To provide regular meetings and contact for anyone on campus who is interested in juggling and related circus skills.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/jugglingandcircus}}
 
Justice in Palestine
Interest Groups
Purpose: The club will seek to promote awareness of the Palestinian cause – including culture, language, history, and politics.
Email: [[e|palestine]]
Website: {{http://web.wm.edu/so/sjp/?svr=www}}
 
Knot Your Grandma's Yarn Club
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of this organization will be to bring together students who have an interest in crocheting and knitting. This organization will offer a place for students to learn how to crochet and/or knit, as well as allow for the exchange of tips and patterns. The main goal of this organization will be to further the techniques of our ancestors as they pertain to crocheting and knitting.
Email: [[e|knot]]
 
Korean American Student Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|kasa]]
Purpose: To promote awareness and appreciation of Korean culture
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/kasa}}
 
Lambda Alliance
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|lambdaalliance]]
Purpose: The Lambda Alliance is an organization dedicated to creating a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals and allies. We strive to be politically and socially active in our community through weekly meetings and popular annual events like Drag Ball, Gay? Fine By Me, National Coming Out Day, and many more. Email us at lambdaalliance@wm.edu with questions, suggestions, or just to talk
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/lambdaalliance}}
 
Latin American Student Union
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|la0suwm]]
Purpose: The LASU is a leadership student coalition. Our mission is to bring a new perspective on Latin America to both the William and Mary and Williamsburg communities.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/lasu}}
 
Libertarian Students
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|libertarian]]
Purpose: To increase libertarian awareness, foster a forum for debate amongst like-minded individuals, work with existing political and interest groups to present a variety of views
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/libertarians}}
 
Linguistics Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|linguistics]]
Purpose: To serve as a forum and resource for members who are interested in linguistics and related fields
 
Live
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|live]]
Purpose: To allow individuals interested in modeling to gain experience in the field, while at the same time, raise awareness on health issues in America. It will also serve to promote a positive self image among both men and women on campus.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/live}}
 
Macintosh User Group
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|macintoshusers]]
Purpose: To increase campus support for the MacIntosh platform and to help MacIntosh users make their computing experiences productive and enjoyable.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/wammug}}
 
Mahjong Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|mahjong]]
Purpose: To play and enjoy the game of Mahjong
 
Marine Science Society
Interest
Email: [[e|marinescisociety]]
Purpose: The Marine Science Society (MSS) will be for students currently enrolled in the Marine Science minor program and students who are interested in the subject of marine science. The Society will help students in the minor connect to other undergraduates and to professors and graduate students at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. (VIMS).
 
Mason Entrepreneurship Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|entrepreneur]]
Purpose: To pursue the field of entrepreneurship through semester presentations, business plan competitions and various other outlets. Students will interact with alumni, faculty, and business partners to learn more about entrepreneurship and its applications in various industries.
 
Massage Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|massageclub]]
Purpose: To help students relax and de-stress. The group will teach various techniques of massage, including self-massage
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/massageclub}}
 
Meditation Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|meditationclub01]]
Purpose: To provide a venue for group meditation and teaches basic meditation techniques as well as Far Eastern methods of self-discovery.
 
Meridian Coffeehouse
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|meridian01]]
Purpose: Located on Boundary St., this coffeehouse offers a selection of gourmet coffee and pastries and live entertainment.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/meridian}}
 
Metal Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|metalclub]]
Purpose: To provide a community for those students and faculty interested in the metal and hard rock music genre.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/metalclub}}
 
Middle Eastern Student Association.
Interest
Purpose: The purpose of the Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA) is a student organization whose mission is to promote solidarity among Middle Eastern students at William & Mary, as well as provide a platform for open discussion of political issues and cross-cultural understanding. MESA will sponsor Middle Eastern social and cultural activities and events open to the entire campus community. A primary goal of MESA will be to explore issues relating to the Greater Middle East, recognizing the unique sociopolitical ties between the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. MESA welcomes and respects students of all ethnic, religious, and political affiliations.
Email: e|mesa
 
Mock Trial Team
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|mocktr]]
Purpose: A competitive team which simulates real court room experience. The goal is to provide students an in depth knowledge of the legal process.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/mocktrial}}
 
Model Arab League
Interest Group
Purpose: The goal of the Model Arab League will be to further the understanding of Arab history, politics, and culture. Furthermore, Model Arab League will venture to attend Model Arab League Conferences is such a way that is affordable for all participants.
Email:: [[e|modelarableague]]
 
Model Congress
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|modelcongress]]
Purpose: To provide a hands-on learning experience in government, immersing students in the legislative branch of the US government. Sponsors a conference for middle and high school students to play out law making as it excists on Capitol Hill.
Website: {{http://wmmodelcongress.org}}
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/wmmodelcongress}}
 
Mud Sliders
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of the Mud Sliders is to give a unified body for those who desire to compete in extreme obstacle course races, with a common goal to achieve “strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie”.
Email: [[e|mudsliders]]
 
MUSE (Museam & University Student Exchange)
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|muse]]
Purpose: To heighten student awareness and involvement in their own college museum. Members work closely with Museum staff to publicize Museum functions and organize special events.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/muse/home}}
 
NAACP College Chapter
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|naacp]]
Purpose: To improve the political, education, social and economical status of minority groups; to eliminate racial prejudice; to keep the public aware of the adverse effects of racial discrimination
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/naacp}}
 
National Novel Writing Month Club
Interest
Email: [[e|nanowrimoclub]]
Purpose: Intended to build awareness of and support for people participating in the National Novel writing Month program on the William and Mary campus.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/nanowrimoclub01}}
 
National Organization for Women William and Mary Campus Action Network
Interest Group
Email:: [[e|wmnow]]
Purpose: The purpose of NOW CAN is simple: to empower the young women of William and Mary to make changes in our community. The women of Now Can will raise awareness of the positive need for greater women’s rights activism as well as participating in collective action. NOW CAN of William and Mary will advocate six priority issues listed below. A. Abortion Rights and Reproductive Justice B. Violence Against Women C. Constitutional Equality D. Ending Racism and Advocating Diversity E. LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex) Rights F. Economic Justice
 
Native American Student Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|nativeamerican]]
Purpose: To increase awareness of Native American culture, provide a gathering place for Native American and non-Native American students to share and learn more about all Native American cultures, and to form a healthy relationship with the local Native American communities
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/nasa}}
 
Naval History Society
Interest Group
Email: [[e|navalhistory]]
Purpose: The purpose of The Naval History Society is to enrich the intellectual environment of The College of William and Mary outside of the classroom via the scholarship and analysis of maritime history. Our goals include furthering members’ interests and knowledge regarding maritime history. Investigation of seafarer myths and stories via the development of a collection of nautically themed fiction and nonfiction literature.
 
Network of Enlightened Women
Interest Groups
Purpose: The Network of enlightened Women is dedicated to fostering the education and leadership of conservative university women.
Email: [[E|new]]
Website: {{http://www.facebook.com/pages/Network-of-enlightened-Women-NeW-at-William-and-Mary/156831061583}}
 
New Forest William and Mary
Interest
Email: [[E|newforest]]
Purpose: The first student chapter of the non-profit New Forest Earth is focused on furthering the mission of this organization to empower people to preserve and restore their forests through sustainable community development.
 
Non-Traditional Student Body
Interest Groups
Email: [[E|ntsb01]]
Purpose: To provide support, resources, and information to non-traditional students enrolled at the college. Works with the Office of Admissions, the Transfer Student Ambassadors, and the Dean of Students office to provide a resource of information about campus life from the perspective of a non-traditional student
 
NRHHC
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|wmnrhhc]]
Purpose: To provide recognition for those students living in the residence halls who have shown outstanding service and who have provided important leadership in the advancement of residence halls. They also act as a resource for the groups desiring information about leadership in the residence halls.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/wmnrhhc}}
 
Objectivist Sociey
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|objectivist]]
Purpose: To make the philosophy of Ayn Rand more accessible to the student body.
 
One in Four
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|oneinfour01]]
Purpose: All male sexual assault awareness group
 
One Life Campaign
Interest
Email: [[e|onelifecampaign]]
 
Oxfam at William and Mary
Interest
Email: [[e|oxfam]]
Purpose: A non-profit dealing with poverty and social justice issues internationally. It is the goal of the cliv to increase awareness of these issues on campus and empower students to create change.
 
Paintball Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|paintball]]
Purpose: Playing the game of Paintball
 
PAWS Pet and Animal Welfare Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|paws]]
Purpose: To be a link to Heritage Humane Society. Members are active with a special place in their hearts for helping abandoned animals
 
Pershing Rifles
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|pershingrifles]]
Purpose: A military science rifle group
 
Photography Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|photography]]
Purpose: To provide a common ground for amateur photographers of all levels to develop their abilities, interests and skills in photography.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/photography/home}}
 
Pocket Billiards Club
Interest Group
Email: [[e|pocketbilliards]]
Purpose: This organization will primarily exist to give its members regular opportunities to play pool together. It will also exist to raise interest in pocket billiards games at the College.
 
Pre-Vet Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|prevetclub]]
Purpose: To provide camaraderie between those interested in animals, in animal health careers, and especially those interested in a career in veterinary medicine
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/prevet}}
 
Public Policy Club
Interest
Email: [[e|policywm]]
Purpose: The purpose of this association shall be to foster professional development, academic pursuits, and social interaction among its members.
 
Queen's Guard
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|queensguard]]
Purpose: A military science organization
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/queensguard}}
 
Quizbowl
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|quizbowl01]]
Purpose: A team which competes at the collegiate level
 
RealFood
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|realfood]]
Purpose: The purpose of RealFood is to provide the William and Mary community with an educational resource about sustainable agriculture and healthy eating practices, through workshops, speakers, educational literature, and partnering with the larger Williamsburg network of sustainable diners.
 
Residence Hall Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|rha]]
Purpose: The umbrella organization which connects the individual residence hall councils. The RHA sponsors programs including the community service event Green and Gold Christmas, the year - end Moonbounce, and educational hall programs. The group also serves as liaison between residential students and various administrative offices. Every student living in a Residence Hall is a member and is encouraged to attend and participate in weekly meetings and RHA events.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/rha}}
Twitter: {{http://twitter.com/#!/WMRHA}}
 
Revolutionary War College Company
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|rwcc]]
Purpose: To portray the unit of soldiers that formed at William and Mary in 1777 by dressing as they would have and do military drill as well as participate in reenactments in the area.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/revolutionarywarcollegecompany}}
 
Roosevelt Institute
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of the organization will be to extend the activities of the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network at William and Mary through their mission to , “engage new generations in a unique form of progressive activisms that empowers young people as leaders and promotes their ideas for change.” This will be accomplished by encouraging debate among students over prevalent policy issues in order to foster a community of active citizens.
Email: [[e|rooseveltinst]]
 
Safe Zone
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|safezone]]
Purpose: The purpose of Safe Zone is to foster a welcoming and supportive campus environment for all members of the community, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, by creating a visible network of supportive allies.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/safezone01/home}}
 
Salsa Club
Interest Groups
Purpose: The purpose of the Salsa Club is to instruct and teach mainly Salsa, but also Merengue, Bachata, and Tango.
Email: [[e|salsa]]
 
Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|sciffy]]
Purpose: A group of people interested in all forms of science fiction and fantasy, sponsoring Videofest, a weekend-long, non-stop video showing each semester. Activities include a writers group and attending various area conventions.
Website: {{http://wmskiffy.com/}}
 
Sexual Assault Peer Advocates
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|sapaxx]]
Purpose: A group of trained sexual assault peer advocates who are available to provide confidential and non-judgmental support for student survivors of sexual assault.
 
Shark Upon The Gail Productions
Interest
Email: [[e|sutg]]
Purpose: This organization will function to send a play written by a William & Mary student to the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, D.C. every summer.
 
Society for Creative Anachronism
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|ssag01]]
Purpose: To further the study of American government and politics on the campus of William and Mary.
 
South Asian Student Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|sasa]]
Purpose: To promote awareness of the South Asian culture to all members of the W&M College community; to provide social and educational activities for all interested individuals; to promote identity and unity among the South Asian students
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/sasa}}
 
Spectrum
Interest Group
Email:: [[e|spectrum]]
Purpose: The purpose of Spectrum will be to provide a social space for graduate students and non-traditional students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or allies. This will include organizing social events and providing resources for support. As secondary purposes, Spectrum will look into professional development for students and education for the community in relation to lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) concerns.
 
Sports Business Club
Interest Groups
Purpose: The purpose of this organization will be to foster growth of students’ knowledge of the sports industry and to provide them with opportunities for internships and or future careers in similar fields.
Email: [[e|sportsbusiness]]
 
Stage Combat Student Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|sbdunf]]
Purpose: To provide training to students based on internationall recognized techniques in stage combat.
 
Star
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of the organization a. Create a safe space to discuss trans* issues b. Provide trans* resources c. Facilitate discussions of trans*issues d. Provide support to trans* individuals and information to trans* allies.
Email: [[e|star]]
 
Stitch and Share
Interest
Email: [[e|wmknits]]
Purpose: Our purpose is to gather fellow knitters with the purpose of benefiting cancer patients either through donations of money or scarves/hats etc.
 
Student Alumni Council
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|alumnicouncil]]
Purpose: The service and programming student organization of the Society of the Alumni whose purpose is to provide a link between alumni, students, and the College community.
 
Student CARES Team
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|cares]]
Purpose: To raise awareness and provide support and information for students struggling with eating disorders or students with friends struggling with eating disorders, etc., and to provide a forum for discussion and promotion of healthy living, eating, exercise, body image, etc.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/cares}}
 
Student Education Association
Interest Group
Email: [[e|sea]]
Purpose: a. To allow Students the opportunity to explore the profession of education. b. To assist its members in preparation as future educators. c. To educate members in understanding the importance of quality educators in the Commonwealth of Virginia. d. To aid its members in developing an appreciation for the teaching profession. e. To encourage its members’ success as future educators by providing informative workshops and by building and maintain strong contacts within the Commonwealth of Virginia. f. TO obtain and maintain support from the National Educations association and the Student Virginia Educations Association with the creation of The College of William and Mary as a local chapter. g. To show support and appreciation for the Professors at The College of William and Mary by sponsoring “Professor Appreciation Week” every April.
 
Student Ethical Fashion Organization
Interest
Email: [[e|sefo]]
Purpose: Raises Awareness on campus about sweatshop labor especially as it pertains to college apparel.
 
Student Parents on Campus
Email: [[e|studentparents]]
Purpose: A support group for students on campus with children.
 
Students Defending Democracy
Interest Groups
Email: [[sddemocracy]]
Purpose: To promote education and awareness on terrorism through lectures and campus events. At the core of Students Defending Democracy is the belief that there is a clear distinction between acts of terrorism and fighting in the name of "freedom," and all democracies have an inherent right to defend themselves from those who would seek to use terrorism as a weapon against freedom and human rights. The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies is a non-partisan, non-profit, Washington DC based think-tank that conducts research and education on terrorism and counterterrorism policy.
 
Students for a Better Williamsburg
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|sbw]]
Purpose: To empower students of the College. The group will raise awareness about student-relevant issues in the community, and is committed to supporting student-friendly candidates in the Williamsburg City Council elections.
 
Students for a Democratic Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|sds]]
Purpose: Strives to create a more democratic society, free of all forms of oppression.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/sds}}
 
Students for Fair Trade
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|fairtrade]]
Purpose: To provide options of fair trade products to W&M students through the forms of sales on campus and to educate the W&M community about fair trade, free trade and socially responsible business and the global economy
 
Students for Liberty
Interest Groups
Purpose: To promote an understanding of and support for libertarian principles within the student body of Students for Liberty.
Email: [[e|hxalag]]
 
Students for Life
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|studentsforlife]]
Purpose: The preservation of the right to life for the unborn. Provides education through literature, speakers, and debates and supports other local and national pro-life organizations through fund raising and volunteer counseling.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/studentsforlife}}
 
Students for Peace in Israel and Palestine
Interest Group
Email: [[e|spip]]
Purpose: The organization will seek to promote awareness in the student body of the history of both the Israeli-Palestinian and Arab-Israeli conflicts. It will seek to educate the William and Mary community about current events in the region of Palestine, pertaining to culture, religion, and politics. The organization will seek to promote a just, equitable and lasting resolution to the conflicts. It’s policy prescriptions will be expressed in a Declaration of Goals.
 
Students for Scott Foster
Interest Group
Purpose: The purpose of thie organization is to ensure that all proper steps re taken when organizing campus wide events for the campagin, as well as raise student awareness to the candidate. This is the campus arm of the campaign organization Foster for Williamsburg.
website: {{http://www.fosterforwilliamsburg.com}}
 
Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|ssddpxx]]
Purpose: This organization is committed to providing education on the harms caused by the War on Drugs, working to involve youth in the political process and promoting an open, honest and rational discussion of alternative solutions to our nation’s drug problems.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/ssdp01}}
 
Students for Stop Hunger Now
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|stophunger]]
Purpose: To end hunger in our lifetime and whose mission is to provide food and life saving aid to the most poor and hungry throughout the world in the most rapid, efficient and effective manner. The club's primary responsibilities will be to raise funds and to host food packaging events.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/stophunger}}
 
Students of the Caribbean
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|soca]]
Purpose: To serve as an outlet for students of the Caribbean and those interested in learning more about the Caribbean culture. One goal is to network with other Caribbean groups in Virginia.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/caribbean}}
 
Swing Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|swingclub01]]
Purpose: To promote swing dancing, particularly lindy hop, as a social dance.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/swingclub}}
 
Synergy
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|synergy01]]
Purpose: This organization bring in professionals that work in the marketing field tto speak with students and provide contacts and career information.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/synergy}}
 
Team Blitz
Interest Group
Email: [[e|teamblitz]]
Purpose: To offer an outlet for dedicated distance runners who are not on the Varsity XC/Track teams for whatever reason, but still want to train and race competitive;y on the collegiate level.
 
The Circle
Interest Group
Email: [[e|thecircle]]
Purpose: We aspire to provide a space for artists to be able to share with and learn from another.
 
The Doctor Who Club
Interest Group
Purpose: This organization will provide interested members of the Williamsburg community with a venue to gather, watch, and discuss episodes of the British television show Doctor Who.
Email:: [[e|doctorwho]]
 
The LIttle Things
Interest Group
Email: [[e|littlethings]]
Purpose: The Little Things is about being there for one another, reminding each other of the beauty and love around us, taking the time to take a step back for a second, and realizing that there is more to life than the hustle and bustle.
 
The Project on America’s Global Role
Interest Group
Email: [[e|pagr]]
Purpose: PAGR is an umbrella organization for the students involved in planning and executing the programs of the Williamsburg Forum on America’s Global Role. Its mission is to work in collaboration with the College and Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to make the Forum a success.
 
The Rubik’s Society of William and Mary
Interest Group
Purpose: A mission of the Rubik’s Society of William & Mary is to help interested students learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube, to improve the time it takes for them to solve the cube, and help interested cubers prepare for Rubik’s Cube competitions. Additionally, we aim to not only encourage others, both inside and outside the Society, to develop an appreciation for Rubik’s Cube theory and culture, but also to apply their knowledge to similar puzzles. Ultimately, our goal is to help others fully understand that given time and dedication, solving a Rubik’s Cube is a relatively easy task.
Email: [[e|rubikssociety]]
 
The Social Entrepreneurship Club
Interest Group
Email: [[e|sec]]
Purpose: The mission of the College of William & Mary Social Entrepreneurship Club is to provide, through unity and collaboration, a socially responsible club that informs, prepares, and otherwise assist and encourage William & Mary students who are interested in careers in not-for-profit and/or socially minded organizations.
 
The Tribe Society for Paranormal Research
Interest Group
Email: [[e|paranormal]]
Purpose: TSPR is devoted to the scientific, logical investigation of paranormal and unexplained phenomena.
 
Tidewater Labor Support Committee
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|tlsc]]
Purpose: To provide a forum supportive to those interested in the history and culture of the labor movement.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/tlsc}}
 
Transfer Student Ambassadors
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|tsambassadors]]
Purpose: To assist transfer student's transition into the College. Also hosts prospective transfer student day in February.
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/transferstudentambassadors}}
 
Tribal Fever
Interest Group
Email: [[e|thetribalfever]]
Purpose: The official fan club of Tribe athletics.
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/thetribalfever}}
Twitter: {{http://twitter.com/#!/thetribalfever}}
 
Tribe Cheerleaders
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|cheerleaders]]
Purpose: To support and cheer for all intercollegiate sports teams.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/cheerleaders/}}
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/WMTribeCheerleading}}
 
Tribe College Outreach
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|tribeoutreach]]
Purpose: To provide information about the college application process to intelligent and motivated low-income, first-generation high school students throughout Virginia.
 
Tribe Rides Car Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|triberides]]
Purpose: To discuss their interests with like-minded individuals and to participate and create events that celebrate the aforementioned vehicles.
 
Tribe Society for Paranormal Research
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|paranormal]]
Purpose: To research phenoma which have generally been labeled as "paranormal," both in theory and in practice. This includes active search and investigation as wel as personal development of beliefs.
 
Ukelele Club
Interest Group
Email: [[e|ukelele]]
Purpose: Dedicated to providing a fun, laidback environment for W&M ukelelists to rehearse and perform.
 
Untitled Society
Interest Group
Purpose: The Untitled Society is a student run writing club that features twenty-minute writing prompts within meetings. Meetings will also give students the opportunity to share or workshop any writing from past or present meetings. The Untitled Society will give students a safe place to discuss writing and implement new processes without convention criticism or the obligation for continuity.
Email: [[e|untitledsociety]]
 
Veteran Society
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|veteransociety]]
Purpose: A network of veterans within the W&M community
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Veterans-Society-of-William-and-Mary/56160619733}}
 
Vietnamese Student Association
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|vsa]]
Purpose: To assist the incoming Vietnamese or minority students in transition to College life, to provide opportunities for Vietnamese students to interact with each other and to share their cultural experiences with their fellow students at the College and with the community
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/vsa}}
 
Virginia 21
Interest Group
email: [[e|virginia21]]
Purpose: This nonpartisan organization will spread information regarding state legislation that affects students and will encourage students to participate in Virginia21’s statewide lobbying activities and events.
 
Virginia Organizing Project
Interest Groups
Purpose: The VOP is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives.
Email: [[e|e|vop]]
 
Virtual Library of Freedom
Interest Group
Email: [[e|virtibrfreedom]]
Purpose: Working to build a website that promotes political moderation. The site will post documents on topics such as human rights, good governance, and political campaign organization. These documents and the site in general will be available in Arabic and English and will allow for open discussion through comments and a blog.
 
Voices for Planned Parenthood
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|vox]]
Purpose: To educate the university community about reproductive health and rights
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/vfpp}}
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/pages/William-Mary-VOX/107435162621576}}
 
W&M Consulting Group
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|wmconsulting]]
Purpose: W&M Consulting is a club committed to developing the professional skill set of students and exposing them to opportunities in the field of consulting. We organize teams to compete in case competitions and offer the chance to network with professionals from various firms.
Facebook: {{http://www.facebook.com/pages/William-Mary-Consulting/254122061121}}
 
W&M Dance Marathon
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|dancemarathon]]
Purpose: This group coordinates an annual dance marathon.
 
W&M Green-Pink Project
Email: [[e|greenpinkproject]]
Purpose: This group raises awareness and funds for the Sierra Club and One-by-One working toward a solution of the global environmental and women's health problems.
 
W&M Quidditch
Interest Group
Purpose: This organization will meet to play the International Quidditch Association’s version of the game Quidditch. Goals of this club are 1) to foster a spirit of camaraderie among players. 2) To engage in friendly competition with quidditch teams of other universities. 3) To foster an appreciation of quidditch among the William and Mary Community.
Email: [[e|quidditch]]
 
Washington Redskins Club
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|redskins]]
Purpose: To provide a social outlet for anyone interested in the Washington Redskins.
 
William and Mary Gleaning Club
Interest Group
Email: [[e|gleaning]]
Purpose: The purpose of this organization will be to glean. Gleaning is to collect food which has been left behind by a gardener or gardener after a harvest. This food is high-quality and healthful; often the farmer simply doesn’t have sufficient funds to run equipment a second time to collect the extra food. The William and Mary Gleaning club would collect this food and arrange for it to be donated to local agencies, such as Campus Kitchens, etc.
 
Windwalkers
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|windwalkers]]
Purpose: A competitive winter guard.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/windwalkers}}
 
Wine Society
Email: [[e|winesociety]]
Purpose: This society helps to promote the discovery and enjoyment of wine through tastings.
 
Wizards and Muggles
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|wizardsmuggles]]
Purpose: To foster the appreciation of Harry Potter through service projects and various social events
Website: {{http://www.wm.edu/so/wizardsandmuggles}}
 
Young Democrats
Interest Groups
Email: [[e|youngdemocrats]]
Purpose: Committed to the high ideals of the Democratic party who work actively in national and state elections, as well as taking a lead role in educating the campus on important political issues.
Website: {{http://wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/youngdemocrats/home}}
 
Youth Outreach, Development in Literacy WIilliam & Mary Chapter
Interest Group
Email: [[e|yourdil]]
Purpose: A model initiative aimed at promoting awareness and railing funds through innovative event-based fundraisers that seek to eradicate illiteracy among children in Pakistan and build a socially conscious and responsible young professionals network across the globe.