Student Engagement
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The Office of Student Engagement is a one-stop-shop for getting involved outside of the classroom. Our office can connect students with opportunities including student organizations, leadership development, campus events, and traditions. Joining in on the fun is easy at Rio, whether you are a singer, fisher, movie buff, gamer – or want to try these out for the first time.
Read more below to learn more about how to get involved on campus.
Greek Life
The University of Rio Grande has five active Greek organizations that focus on community service, friendship, and leadership. All Greek organizations are governed by the All Greek Council. All Greek Council is the governing body of social Greek organizations at Rio Grande. AGC sponsors and encourages activities and functions that promote the intellectual, cultural, and social development of individual fraternity and sorority members as expressed in the goals of the University of Rio Grande, which leads to the strengthening and improvement of the member organizations.
Interested in joining Greek Life? Rushing takes place during the first few weeks of each semester. During this time, organizations will hold open events for all students.

Alpha Chi Nu (Archon)
The purpose of the Fraternal Order of Archon shall be to foster and maintain a fraternal spirit among its members, to encourage scholastic achievement, and to inculcate those principles of truth, justice, chivalry and culture that contribute to the development of upstanding character. Membership is invitation-only and is open to all male students of the University of Rio Grande.
Advisor: David Brodeur
President: Holden Fritz
Alpha Mu Beta
The objectives of the Alpha Mu Beta sorority shall be to create a meaningful and long-lasting union among its members, stimulate all forms of scholastic achievement and cultivate an appreciation of the higher social and moral values in life. Membership is invitation-only and open to all female members of the University of Rio Grande.
Advisor: Renee DeLawder
President: Madalyn McCann
Chi Omega Alpha (Athena)
Chi Omega Alpha is the oldest existing sorority at the University of Rio Grande. The foundations of this sorority are built on sisterhood, leadership, and lifelong friendship. In their eyes no girl is an island, and sisterhood is forever. The members are dedicated and hard-working women who focus on community service projects throughout campus and the community. With philanthropy in Breast Cancer, it is the goal of Chi Omega Alpha to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research each year. You can see many of the Chi-O projects on their Instagram @chioatrio. Membership is invitation only and opens to all female members of the University of Rio Grande. Love in Athena.
Advisor: Patricia Schaeffer
President: Serenity Kirts
Delta Theta
The purpose of the Delta Theta sorority is to develop and maintain sisterhood among the women of the University of Rio Grande, to promote scholarship and to serve the campus and community of the University of Rio Grande. Membership is invitation-only and open to female students of the University of Rio Grande.
Advisor: Amy Weaver
President: Abby Eichmiller
Zeta Theta Chi
The purpose of Zeta Theta Chi is to support and promote better academic grades, to help improve the school, to maintain and promote the standards of the University of Rio Grande, and to encourage and develop sisterhood. Membership is invitation-only and open to any female student.
Advisor: Michelle Kennedy
President: Taisha Valenzuela
Student Government
All Greek Council
All Greek Council is the governing body of social Greek organizations at Rio Grande. AGC sponsors and encourages activities and functions that promote the intellectual, cultural and social development of individual fraternity and sorority members as expressed in the goals of the University of Rio Grande, which leads to the strengthening and improvement of the member organizations.
Advisor: Seth Lawrence slawrence@rio.edu
President: Kat Root kroot01@rio.edu
Student Senete
Student Senate works to assure proper representation is given to all students at Rio Grande. Consisting of representatives from each academic area, Senate meets regularly during the academic year to address issues facing campus. All meetings are open to current students.
Advisor: Seth Lawrence slawrence@rio.edu
President: Abby Wood awood01@rio.edu
Honor Societies
Lambda Nu
Advisor: Chris Barker cbarker@rio.edu
President:
Phi Alpha Theta
Advisor: Scott Beekman sbeekman@rio.edu
President:
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Advisor: Stephanie Alexander alexander@rio.edu
President:
Sigma Tau Delta
Advisor: Laura Miller lauram@rio.edu
President:
Co-Curricular Organizations
American Marketing Association
Advisor: Wesley Thoene wthoene@rio.edu
President:
Future Nurses Service Club
Advisor: Michelle Young myoung@rio.edu
President:
Future Teachers of America
Advisor: Sangeeta Gulati sgulati@rio.edu
President: Kiera Salmons ksalmons01@rio.edu
Medical Math and Science Club
Advisor: Dana Evans danae@rio.edu
President:
Psychology Club
Advisor: Kristin Chamberlain kchamberlain@rio.edu
President: Jennifer Spencer jspencer01@rio.edu
Social Work Student Council
Advisor: Paul Dovyak pdovyak@rio.edu
President:
University of Rio Grande Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
Description: The Wildlife Society is a professional organization of wildlife professionals and students interested in conservation. Our organization’s mission is to inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation. The Wildlife Society enhances our members’ networking and learning opportunities, professional and career development, and provides numerous ways for them to get more involved in creating a better future for wildlife and their habitats.
Advisors: Wayne Rossiter wrossiter@rio.edu
President: Brady Saupe bsaupe01@rio.edu
Extra-Curricular Organizations
Bass Fishing Club
Advisor: Tom Sutton tsutton@rio.edu
President:
Rio Game Club
Advisor: Alex Gagucas agagucas@rio.edu
President: Traven Walker twalker01@rio.edu
Rio Grande Veterans Organizations
Advisor: Scott Beekman sbeekman@rio.edu
Community Organizations
Reach Out on Campus
Reach Out on Campus is a community of people who seek to glorify Jesus Christ. We desire to put a spotlight on Jesus through our words and actions in the Rio Grande community. ROC meets every Monday at 6pm in Bob Evans Farms Hall 111 – all are welcome to join.
Advisor: Noelle Mash noellemash@gmail.com
S.E.A.R.C.H.
Description: SEARCH stands for Seeking Every Answer and Response Christ Has. The group conducts weekly, non-denominational campus-wide Bible studies every Wednesday in Bob Evans Farms Hall 118 starting at 7:30pm. SEARCH also plans numerous activities throughout the year and are open to all.
Advisor: Dave Perry dg.perry55@gmail.com