Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Sponsors: Sean Cash, 316-295-5552 and Dr. Jim Long, 316-295-5594
The Division of Business Information and Technology, seeing the need to create a student led organization focusing on the areas of business, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership, created an official chapter of Business Professionals of America to serve all Friends University students with a primary focus on students seeking a career in business, technology, and entrepreneurship.
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Sponsors: Sean Cash, 316-295-5552
At the college level, AMA focuses on helping students build real-world marketing skills and professional connections. AMA offers opportunities to grow through networking events, guest speakers, workshops, and collaborations with professionals. Whether you are studying marketing, business, or design, or simply want to grow your professional skills and presence, AMA provides a community for hands-on experiences that prepare you for your career.
Content Creators Club (CCC)
Sponsors: Sean Cash, 316-295-5552
Content Creators Club is an open, welcoming space for anyone interested in digital media in any form. Whether you’re passionate about film, podcasting, photography, animation, or just exploring creative storytelling, this club gives you the chance to learn and collaborate. CCC hosts fun, hands-on activities, workshops, and projects that allow you to experiment with different types of content, while connecting with other students who share your interests. If you love making things and want a community to create with, this is the place for you.
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Sponsors: Steve Monsen, 316-295-5646
The student AIGA chapter is a welcoming and inclusive space for anyone interested in creativity, design, or community. No design experience is required. AIGA focuses on
bringing students together for fun, hands-on events such as design workshops, design challenges, gallery nights, and social hangouts. Whether you are a graphic design major, creative at heart, or just curious about design, AIGA offers a supportive community where you can grow your skills and get involved in creative opportunities.
Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME)
Sponsor: Shawn Knopp, 316-295-5535
Composed of pre-service music educators, this organization provides students with opportunities for professional orientation and development in music education. Membership in the collegiate chapter of this national organization is encouraged for all Music Education majors, but open to all students regardless of major. CNAfME is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Members are automatically members of the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) and receive copies of professional journals, including the Music Educators Journal and Music Review. Activities include attending the KMEA annual convention, the NAfME biannual convention, hosting local clinic sessions of interest, attending the K-COMTEP conference, and participating in service learning activities at Friends University. Dues to CNAfME include national and state dues plus a local assessment.
Concert Choir
Sponsor: Rolaine Hetherington, 316-295-5533
The concert choir, approximately 60 members, presents two major programs on campus: Christmas concert and spring concert. The choir performs for various civic and church organizations throughout Wichita and surrounding areas, and tours in the spring.
English Club
Sponsor: Dr. Kassia Krone, 316-295-5559
The English Club is open to all students who are interested in promoting literacy, participating in public service in this area and meeting socially with other students interested in creative writing and the life of the mind. The English Club is also the feeder club for admission into the International English Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta. To be eligible for initiation into Sigma Tau Delta, students must have a 3.5 GPA in their
English major and meet the service requirement. The English Club provides an opportunity to meet that service requirement.
Health Science Club
Sponsor: Dr. Prince Agbedanu, 316-295-5405
The Health Science Club exists to encourage and support Friends University Students who plan to become a medical professional by providing a social framework of like-minded individuals, increasing awareness of current medical issues, publicizing health career opportunities, assisting students with the application process for advanced educational programs, and promoting active involvement in the health and well-being of our community.
Hispanic American Leadership Organization (H.A.L.O.)
Sponsor: Teresa Molina, 316-295-5549
Friends University is pleased to announce a new branch of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO). This organization is dedicated to promoting Hispanic culture and awareness while at the same time helping the Wichita Community and the Friends University community. The organization will also function as a support system for Hispanic students who currently attend or plan to attend Friends.
Singing Quakers
Sponsor: Dr. Rayvon TJ Moore, 316-295-5553
The Singing Quakers have gained an enviable reputation as one of the most distinguished choral organizations in the country. They are an auditioned choir consisting of music majors and non-majors who have had significant choral experience. The purpose of the Singing Quakers is to present the finest choral music in a variety of styles to audiences in Wichita and throughout the United States and internationally.
Spanish Club
Sponsor: Dr. Jerry Smartt, 316-295-5564
Membership in the Spanish Club is open to all students who are interested in community projects related to Spanish-speaking communities. The Spanish Club also supports and participates in all of the campus activities chosen by the Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi.
Zoo Science Club
Sponsor: Dr. Patrick Mathews, 316-295-5608
This club is primarily comprised of Zoo Science and Biology-related majors but is open to anyone interested in the future of the natural world. The purpose of the club is to have fun while gaining hands-on experience and professional skills outside the school curriculum.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Sponsor: Rob Ramseyer, 316-295-5433
The mission of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is to lead eery athlete, coach, and student at Friends University into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church, with the goal of seeing world transformed through their influence. FCA exists to share the love and hope found in Christ, creating a supportive community for anyone seeking connection and spiritual growth. Our chapter meets weekly for an hour of fellowship, food, games, and a short devotion. And despite the name, you do not have to be an athlete to join; everyone is welcome!
Guild of Friends
The purpose of this organization shall be to bring together students as well as the local community by uniting them under a common love for board games and tabletop roleplaying games.