Student Organizations

Students bring to campus a variety of interests. Everyone is encouraged to form and join associations which promote common student interests and support the Marylhurst mission. Below is a list of established student organizations.

For assistance in organizing a student group, contact the Office of the Provost at 503.534.4056, or see the Student Organizations Guidelines.

Student Organizations

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Student Chapter (ASCD)

The Marylhurst University ASCD Student Chapter is designed to accelerate the professional growth of preservice educators and their self-identification as education professionals and leaders. ASCD is committed to improving teacher education and teacher quality. By meaningfully engaging student teachers with ASCD resources and involving them with members of the ASCD community, future educators and leaders gain an edge that energizes and raises their professional performance level.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Tom Ruhl

Future Designers of Marylhurst

The Future Designers of Marylhurst is a group of Interior Design students who are aiming to further bridge the gap from student-life to professionalism by providing supplemental education, networking opportunities, and design-project experiences. Any student enrolled in an Interior Design studio course is automatically a member of this organization.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Nancy Hiss

Labyrinth Alliance Balances You (LABY)

LABY has among its purposes to raise awareness of the labyrinth as a tool for healing and well being; to build community through use of the labyrinth at Marylhurst University for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and administration as well as outreach to the greater community of the region; to encourage renewal, refreshment and reflection for everyone through labyrinth walks and events; to sponsor campus labyrinth events through the year; and to vision a permanent outdoor labyrinth on the Marylhurst University campus.

More information:
Contact Karen Kerns, Assistant to the Provost

Marylhurst Gerontology Association

The purpose of the Marylhurst Gerontology Association (MGA) is to share and encourage a new paradigm for aging that recognizes the importance of understanding aging as a natural phenomenon that occurs throughout the life course. MGA supports visionary pilot programs promoting healthy ways of aging and professional advancement and learning including continuing education for gerontology professionals and those in related fields. While promoting cooperation with other gerontology professionals and student organizations, MGA sponsors or co-sponsors seminars, workshops and guest speakers.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Jim Davis

Marylhurst Messenger Student Newspaper

The Marylhurst Messenger publishes a monthly online and/or printed student newspaper that highlights alumni and student achievements, events, workshops, and other items of note.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor John Cullicott

Marylhurst Music Therapy Student Organization (MMTSO)

The purpose of MMTSO shall be to promote, foster, and advance the education and training of its members. We seek to promote the education, validity, and purpose of the music therapy profession; specifically including the goals and objectives of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

For information:
Contact faculty advisor Chris Korb

Marylhurst Writers' Club

The Marylhurst Writers' Club invites writers of all genres to participate in weekly meetings and quarterly Open Mike events. The Writers' Club provides a venue for all Marylhurst students to receive constructive, friendly feedback on their creative endeavors.

Monday meetings are run on a workshop model and authors are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their work for review. Open Mike events provide a forum for performers – writers and musicians – to practice public presentations of their creative works. All Marylhurst students are welcome to participate.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Joan Maiers

Mu Omega Student Organization

The Mu Omega Student Organization provides an on-campus association for and recognition of academically outstanding students in higher education, and is devoted to the advancement of scholarship.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Meg Roland

SOLUTIONS: Marylhurst Mediation Resources

The mission of SOLUTIONS is to promote and advance skills in collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation, advocacy and mediation and to network with individuals and organizations sharing similar objectives.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Jeff Sweeney

Trustworthies

Trustworthies is an organization where past and present students can come together and create a collaborative, supportive and inclusive trust culture environment. Trustworthies provides an environment for the members to develop their skills as they relate to building trust cultures in their professional and personal lives, and promotes functions that afford an opportunity to share this knowledge with the wider community.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Eileen Mejia

Other Organizations

Marylhurst Alumni Association

The Marylhurst Alumni Association endeavors to create opportunities for extending and deepening the intellectual, social and professional relationships among those who have graduated from Marylhurst University and current students. The Marylhurst University Alumni Board oversees the activities of the Alumni Association. Students are invited to participate in all alumni activities.

More information:
Contact the Alumni Office

Marylhurst Green Team

The mission of the Marylhurst Green Team is in support of the University’s mission to "aid students in advancing their goals for responsible participation in a rapidly changing world"; and to foster University-wide responsibility towards earth stewardship and building sustainable community. The Green Team seeks to encourage, advise and support University-wide implementation of sustainable operational practices; act as a liaison among community stakeholders including the University administration regarding sustainability concerns and recommendations; gather, maintain and distribute educational resources on sustainability "best practices" for the University community; engage the Marylhurst academic community in dialogue around, and encourage integration of, sustainability concepts within the curriculum; work to establish the University as a model of sustainable practices. Students are invited to join Green Team.

More information:
Contact co-chair Kirsten Gauthier-Newbury
Contact co-chair Jan Dabrowski

Marylhurst Sweep Rowing Club

All students, staff and faculty are invited to join the Marylhurst Sweep Rowing Club.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Meg Roland

M Review

With guidance from a faculty advisor, students plan, manage and execute all aspects of this online literary journal. M Review is an annual publication of literary fiction, social and literary criticism, memoir, poetry and visual art by members of the Marylhurst community.

More about M Review

Mu Omega Student Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society

Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is an honor society which partners with colleges and universities to celebrate the scholarship and leadership of adult students in higher education. Marylhurst University worked with Alpha Sigma Lambda to open Marylhurst's own chapter, Mu Omega. Eligibility to join is based on the very highest academic achievement and a demonstrable commitment to leadership and service.

Each spring an invitation is sent to students with a minimum of 36 Marylhurst credits and a GPA in the top 10 percent, typically 3.9 or higher. The week of graduation, an induction ceremony is held for the honor students. To foster an egalitarian celebration of all student accomplishments, Marylhurst does not offer cords or other visual distinctions for honors students at graduation.

2009 Mu Omega Inductees

More information:
Contact Karen Kerns, Assistant to the Provost

President's Student Advisory Council

A group of students advises the University President about topics of vital interest to the Marylhurst student body. Representatives from each academic department meet three times a year with the President and other University administrators to share information and concerns. Marylhurst students can participate in the process by contacting their department's student representative.

PSAC Meeting Minutes & Representatives are published in My Marylhurst. To access:
Login to My Marylhurst
>> Browse Campus Groups
>> PSAC: President's Student Advisory Council

More information:
Contact the Assistant to the President

Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International provides the tools that enable people to develop public speaking skills. Toastmasters members learn by doing: speaking to groups in comfortable surroundings. People who can effectively communicate possess one of the skills necessary for successful living. The Toastmasters program has proven itself around the world. Globally, nearly three million people of all ages and occupations have participated in the program.

More information:
Contact faculty advisor Jeff Sweeney
Visit Marylhurst Toastmasters' Web Site