By Ryn Williams, Lay-Out Editor
Reading through this issue, you may have noticed us talking about the Campus Activities Board (CAB) quite a bit. CAB is the group that plans on- and off-campus events for every undergraduate student to participate in. The group is student-run, and the students who participate in it are provided a scholarship. To get involved with or to learn more about CAB, students can contact (352) 588-8844 or send an email to cab@saintleo.edu.
The Student Government Union (SGU) is made up of five student members elected in the spring. The goal of SGU is to enhance student life on campus by allocating money to student organizations and events, providing activities, and proposing legislation. There is also a senate made of 25 student positions who vote on proposed legislation. The current SGU cabinet is up online at https://www.saintleo.edu/student-government-union/. To stay connected and get involved with SGU, students can either follow their Instagram at @saintleosgu or send an email to studentgovernmentunion@saintleo.edu.
Greek Life is inseparable from the college experience. The Office of Greek Life values leadership, scholarship, excellence, and integrity, and believes that joining a fraternity or sorority is more than just social status—it’s about individual growth. There are more than 150 members across 14 chapters at Saint Leo. To qualify for Greek Life, students must attend a mandatory Greek Life Information Session, be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours), be enrolled as an undergraduate collegiate in the recruiting semester, register for recruitment, and attend an Interest Meeting. To connect with Greek Life, students can call (352) 588-8662 or contact Brandee Greaves, the Assistant Director of Greek Life and Community Engagement, at brandee.greaves@saintleo.edu.
The Office of Community Engagement consists of three clubs who get together once a semester to give back to the Saint Leo community. Community service clubs consist of Alpha Phi Omega, Leo for St. Jude, and Sea Lions Club. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the Assistant Director of Community Engagement at brandee.greaves@saintleo.edu.
PRISM is the only gay-straight alliance at any Catholic university in the United States, creating a place for LGBTQ+ students to gather, learn, and make a positive impact on their community. It is a student-governed club. Students looking to find more information or get involved can either follow their Instagram at @prismsaintleo or contact Rose Foley at rose.foley@saintleo.edu.
For those who are musically inclined, there is a music club called Saint Leo Music Collective that provides a space for music lovers to express themselves and to share their music with the community through performances, fundraisers, and service events. There are also ensembles that can be taken as classes for credit: these include the Saint Leo Singers and the Saint Leo Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Cynthia Selph, who can be reached at cynthia.selph@saintleo.edu; the Saint Leo Rhythm Machine, directed by instructor Mauricio Rodriguez, who can be reached at mauricio.rodriguez02@saintleo.edu; and the Saint Leo Chamber Instruments, directed by kasia@tampabay.rr.com. Those interested in the Saint Leo Music Program can connect with their Instagram at @slumusicprogram. The music faculty and Chamber Singers will be performing for Aloha Leo on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 5:30P.M.. on the Lakeside Patio, giving students an opportunity to see what the music program is all about.
The Saint Leo Esports team was brought to life in the spring of 2020. They are a school-sponsored and -funded club sport with competitive teams in League of Legends, Rocket League, and Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Since their founding, they have competed against Rutgers University, University of Houston, and Boise State. The Esports Arena, located on the first floor of Residential Building 5, is open for all students (including non-team members, at designated times). To connect with the Saint Leo Esports team, students can send an email to esports@saintleo.edu.
The Goldrush Dance Team is a place for dancers to continue their passion at the collegiate level while competing at the regional and national levels. They promote school spirit at Saint Leo’s campus and within the Saint Leo community. To connect with the Goldrush Dance Team, students can contact their Instagram at @goldrush_saintleo or send an email to Kimesha Norris at kimesha.norris@saintleo.edu.
There are over 70 recognized clubs and organizations at Saint Leo University. Fortunately, there is an easy-to-use website that allows students to find the groups that are right for them called EngageLeo. Students can find on and off campus events, club updates, and organizations ranging from the K-POP & Anime Club to the Debate Club on https://saintleo.campuslabs.com/engage/.
For more information on Student Involvement, students can call (352) 588-8992, or send an email to student.involvement@saintleo.edu.
