Student Activities

Baila Conmigo (Salsa Club)
Want to immerse yourself in Latin culture and learn how to salsa dance? Here, students learn different salsa moves from a professional teacher and show them off at Latin Night. Hosted by a well-known Indianapolis Latin D.J., Latin Night is your chance to dance, hang out, and learn more about salsa dancing.

Best Buddies Friends, fun, and—oh, yeah—studying.
Best Buddies pairs people with intellectual disabilities with a college buddy. Together, buddies participate in activities such as parties, bowling, and much more. This enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and provides friendships for both the student and their buddy.

Booster Club
Booster Club helps create a positive school atmosphere and a higher level of school spirit. The club meets once a month to discuss fun activities like homecoming, tailgating parties, fall formal, and field day.

Business Club
The Business Club introduces students to principles and practices of the business field and encourages both academic and extra-curricular involvement in business. Activities include hosting business leaders as speakers, the etiquette dinner, and Operation Christmas Child.

Campus Events Committee
The Campus Events Committee (CEC) meets several times a month to plan activities for the entire Marian University community. Past events include the Basketball Jam, Up All Knight in the Library, the Halloween dance, capture the flag, and 80s Night. They also host a variety of performers on campus. The CEC is a branch of Student Government of Marian University.

CEO’s of Marian University
The CEO's of Marian University fosters scientific study and research in the field of entrepreneurial studies. It also promotes friendly relationships between students, faculty, staff, alumni, and business people in order to widen students’ visions of entrepreneurial opportunities and to assist on another in entrepreneurial ventures.

College Mentors for Kids
College Mentors for Kids gives college students the chance to educate at-risk children about their futures while providing them with stable, one-on-one friendships. They meet every week for fun activities that promote community service, teamwork, and higher education.

Freshman Class
The Freshman Class is a group for any student with a freshman standing. The Freshman Class is a branch of the Student Government of Marian University.

Gaming Club
Students, staff, and faculty come together to play a variety of games ranging from video games and board games to role-playing games and party games. The Gaming Club has sponsored successful programs like Game Fest 2007, as well as Halo and poker nights.

Global Studies Club
The Global Studies Club incorporates the student body in the global and political world. This clubs purpose is to increase awareness of issues around the world.

Green Life Club
The Green Life Club is dedicated to promoting health through organic food, critical thinking, and raising awareness about community. The Green Life club’s events have included a fair trade coffee night, organic smoothie night, and a fair trade chocolate feast.

History Club
THe History Club promotes knowledge and understanding of history and heritage among the students and faculty. They encourage attendance at and involvement in all activities of the History Department.

Humane Vitae
Through education and service, Humane Vitae strives to foster a pro-life atmosphere at Marian University, especially in the areas of abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment. The group meets bi-weekly to discuss issues and plan activities such as the Right to Life March in Washington, D.C., and the Day of Silence.

International Club
The International Club is for any student interested in experiencing other cultures and increasing their cultural awareness. The International Club holds the Taste of the Nations, where they provide food from around the world. Other activities include movie nights, coffee and culture nights, and a Polish night.

Junior Class
The Junior Class is traditionally responsible for the planning and execution of the spring formal as well as service projects throughout the year. The Junior Class is a branch of Student Government of Marian University.

Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honors group for those entering or currently working in the field of education. Members are committed to service and professional development opportunities. Activities include portfolio building sessions, mock interviews, book making, teacher appreciation receptions, Christmas caroling, book collections and donations, and involvement in Oktoberfest.

Marian Alliance
The Marian Alliance seeks to understand, support, and celebrate sexual orientation and gender identity in the community, focusing on the four core Franciscan values.

Student Government of Marian University (SGMU) This is a great place to get involved.
SGMU provides for students’ social, cultural, and physical welfare on campus by being involved in the development of the college. SGMU meets bi-weekly to discuss developments, budget allocations for clubs and organizations, and event planning.

Marian University Student Nurses’ Association (MUSNA)
The local chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) is a pre-professional organization for nursing students. NSNA engages students in programs representative of their professional interests and concerns. It also provides social programs that aid in the development of members.

Pax Christi
Any member of the Marian Universtiy community interested in social justice and peace can share knowledge and experiences through Pax Christi. A national organization, Pax Christi strives to create a world that reflects the peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing the call of Christian non-violence.

Performing Knights
The Performing Knights allows students to express themselves on stage. Students write, perform, construct, direct, and manage various performances throughout the year. Past performances include the annual Performing Knights show, Halloween show, a performance at Indianapolis’s Irish Fest, and an open mic night.

Psychology Club
The Psychology Club is an organization devoted to knowledge, information, and entertainment involving psychological issues and topics. Their activities include a Sight Night, bake sales, service with Holy Family Shelter, and involvement in the activities fair and with Oktoberfest. The Psychology Club has also been involved in the Race for the Cure in Indianapolis.

Science Club
The Science Club was formed to enhance the academic, social, and career development of individuals interested in pursuing a career in math and science. This new club will host speakers, seminars, workshops, field trips, and social activities through the year.

Senior Class
The Senior Class unites seniors preparing for gradation. This group plans the senior class gift and fundraiser, the senior class mailing, the annual senior luau, and commencement. The Senior Class is a branch of the Student Government of Marian University.

Silver Knights
Silver Knights work with the Office of Alumni Affairs to put on a variety of community events that benefit students, alumni, and the larger Marian University community. These events and activities include involvement at Oktoberfest, trick-or-treating in the residence halls, finals week survival kits, Brunch with Santa, and an Easter egg hunt.

Society of Human Resource Management
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) provides all students with the opportunity to network, and gain knowledge and insight into effective management skills within organizations. Student activities include monthly meetings, mentoring opportunities, and guest presentations.

Sophia Club
Sophia Club provides a forum and community for students with special interests in theology and philosophy. They have several activities every year including a fall cookout, reverse Christmas party, a spring cookout, discussions, and a Sappho performance.

Sophomore Class
The Sophomore Class traditionally plans homecoming week activities including a tailgate and a victory party. The Sophomore Class is a branch of the Student Government of Marian University.

Thomas More Political Club
The Thomas More Political Club creates a forum where students can explore, examine, and debate current political issues in light of Catholic moral teaching. The organization hosts speakers and discussions throughout the year.