Social clubs promote the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in your area of interest. Plan and participate in activities for student awareness.
Active Minds
Active Minds is focused on promoting mind and body wellness. This club takes the time to share the importance of mental health and educate others on how to employ strategies for maintaining positive total body wellness. ADVISOR: Sean Williamson
Anime Club
To educate its members, Piedmont students, and the community about Japanese language and culture through one of its chief media platforms, Anime. The club strives to bring Anime and Japanese culture to the masses through our members and events that both the university and the club hold. ADVISOR: Dr. Rebecca Godwin
Brother to Brother
The Brother 2 Brother Black Male Initiative (B2B) is designed to increase the value of community and foster brotherhood for Black men at Piedmont University. B2B aims to improve active participation, provide educationally enriched experiences, and increase retention of Black men. ADVISOR: Dr. Octavius Mulligan
Chemistry Club
The Chemistry Club is a group of students who enjoy the beauty of science. Our members are comprised of students from various majors. The vision of the Chemistry Club is to provide a new outlook on science to the students of Piedmont. We accomplish this by hosting events, attending regional conferences, and participating in university-wide activities. One of the events that we host yearly is the Explore Your Environment through Science (EYES). Each year we celebrate Mole Day by hosting week-long events in October. Chemistry Week includes events like Mad Scientist Monday, Mole-A-Grams sales, Chemistry on the Quad, and the Human Periodic Table. ADVISOR: Dr. Elaine Bailey
Crochet Club
The Crochet Club's purpose is to bring together a wide variety of students who all share one common interest — their love for crochet! Crocheting is not only a fun way to pass the time, but it is scientifically proven to be very relaxing and mentally stimulating, which makes it the perfect activity for a college campus environment. Piedmont University cares deeply about community and the Crochet Club is a great way to further bring students together. ADVISOR: Dr. Rebecca Godwin
Future Doctors of the World Club
The Future Doctors of the World Club is designed to be a source of information as well as a place to find camaraderie with individuals with similar professional interests and goals. This club is designated for anyone interested in pursuing professional fields such as Medical school, Veterinary school, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. The Future Doctors of the World Club was formed with the intent of providing information and support to individuals aspiring to enter these work fields in the future, so as to better prepare them for entering such fields. We offer a multitude of educational information to better prepare those looking into these fields such as graduate school information, mock interviews, study groups, graduate admissions test prep, class scheduling information, possible guest speakers, and much more. We also offer opportunities for students to have fun and relaxing experiences with other students such as game nights, stress management, and much more. ADVISOR: Dr. Julia Schmitz
Labyrinths & Lions
The purpose of this organization is to provide students an opportunity to learn about the game Dungeons and Dragons while also providing an outlet for students to de-stress, find friends, and become more involved on campus. It will teach others teamwork, leadership skills, cultural awareness, public speaking, creative processes, problem-solving, and basic mathematics. ADVISOR: John Spiegel
Outdoor Club
The Outdoor Club serves to promote and engage students in outdoor activities and conservation. The club takes several excursions per semester that may include backpacking, caving, zip-lining, local waterfall hikes, and trail maintenance activities in the region. The mission is to provide a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor outlet for all students. Activities include hiking, caving, camping, and other enjoyable outdoor activities. ADVISOR: John Lanneau
Piedmont Pride Alliance
The Piedmont Pride Alliance is an inclusive club of all racial and gender backgrounds that empowers and supports our members and others in our community. Our leaders advocate, organize, and support one another and work toward healthier communities for all. We focus on providing a supportive space for Piedmont students to share experiences, encouragement, and knowledge in relation to the health and well-being of members of the Pride Alliance and allies community. ADVISOR: Bill Gabelhausen
SAAC
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is led by our student-athletes on campus. This organization is responsible for promoting athletic events, discussing concerns for student-athletes, and creating opportunities for all students to be involved through athletics on campus. ADVISOR: Matthew McKinney
Schticks and Giggles
The purpose of Schticks and Giggles is to perform various forms of improvisational theatre. In addition, students can have fun performing while maintaining artistic integrity and do so to the best of their intellectual ability. The club requires an audition to become a member of the team. ADVISOR: Bill Gabelhausen
Sister Circle
Sister Circle is a safe space that allows Black female students to be themselves without boundaries and helps them meet other Black women with similar and varying feelings. Sister Circle’s goal is to support the holistic student experience for Black Women Collegians (BWC), by providing a safe space to be oneself, unapologetically, to engage in social identity development, to learn about and be inspired by Black people in history that are not acknowledged for their contributions, to support one another through challenges and obstacles that are unique to Women of Color, particularly at a PWI. This counter-space also provides an opportunity to address shared concerns that manifest in the students’ lives and empowers them to thrive and succeed here at Piedmont. The collective themes are guidance, support, safe space, healing place, empowerment, and building relationships. Sister Circle aims to encourage a stronger sense of self and belonging, remind the BWC that they are “good enough” in their quest for a college education, and combat social isolation.
ADVISOR: Lyn St Louis
Student Organization of Latinos
The Student Organization of Latinos aims to educate and spread awareness of Hispanic and Latin cultures through student-led presentations, speakers, and celebrations of cultural events. By highlighting the rich and complex beauty of Hispanic cultures, SOL members dedicate themselves to helping Hispanic/Latinx communities through service and leadership. SOL is also dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented Latinx students have a space to express their beliefs and experiences with fellow students. ADVISOR: Victoria Beck
Zeta Tau Alpha
Zeta Tau Alpha was founded in 1898 to make a difference in the lives of its members by developing the potential of each individual. ZTA fosters strength of character by emphasizing leadership development, service to others, academic achievement and continued personal growth, with a commitment to friendship and the future.