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Georgetown has the following official student organizations:

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ACS Relay for Life of Georgetown University
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ACS Relay for Life of Georgetown University fundraises on behalf of the American Cancer Society at the annual Relay for Life. Relay for Life of Georgetown also aims to educate our campus about the work of American Cancer Society is currently doing in the battle against cancer and to provide access to resources for those in the campus community currently engaged in that battle.

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African Society of Georgetown
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The African Society of Georgetown is established for the purpose of highlighting Africa, its people, its culture, and its way of life. Our members dedicate themselves to diversifying thought on campus and heightening cultural sensitivity.

AIDS Coalition
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Georgetown AIDS Coalition serves to foster campus awareness and student action in the fight against global AIDS.

Aikido Club
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Aikido's primary activity is the practice of traditional Aikido as formulated by its founder, Morihei Ueshiba.

Alpha Phi Omega
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Alpha Phi Omega is a student service organization dedicated to the principles of leadership, friendship, service. APO members engage in a broad range of service projects in the DC community from providing companionship to Alzheimer patients to overnight staffing of a shelter for women in recovery.

Amnesty International
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Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion, Amnesty International is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights. Founded in 1961, it has sought to guard the basic human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Currently, it has over 2.2 million members in over 150 countries campaigning towards preventing and ending human right abuses. This year (2007-2008), the Georgetown University chapter has focused its campaign against torture and extraordinary rendition. The chapter has organized several events such as the screening of the Road to Guantanamo as well as trips to rallies. Keeping to its philosophy, we have also focused on the Burma issue and invited speakers during a discussion panel. We have meetings every Wednesday nights at 8:15 pm in ICC 213. Meetings involve discussions about events and recent incidents concerning human rights. New members are always welcome!

Anime Club
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The GU Anime Club meets once a week to watch and discuss anime. The club attends a local anime convention each semester.

Armenian Students Association
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The Armenian Student Association is an organization for highlighting and celebrating the rich Armenian culture, including its food, people, language, music, and history. By coming together as a group, we hope to foster our appreciation of our Armenian culture and heritage!

Asian American Students Association
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The Asian American Student Association serves as an information resource on Asian American issues and provides the Georgetown Community with a forum in which those interested in Asian American issues can exchange ideas and experiences.

Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown
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Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown strives to continue the tradition and celebration of Mexican culture and folkloric traditions. BFMG seeks to share the rich culture of Mexico with a diverse presentation of Mexican folkloric dance. We learn dances from multiple regions of Mexico and perform both on and off campus.

Ballroom Dance Club
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Organized entirely by students, the 200-member Georgetown Ballroom Dance Club includes a competitive Team--Hoya DanceSport--and offers several types and levels of classes for social members as well as team members. Members are invited to local weekly social dance outings and special classes, events, and performances on campus and in the DC area.

Best Buddies
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The mission of Georgetown University Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships.

Black Student Alliance
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BSA serves to increase appreciation of diversity at GU and assist students of color on campus. We allow opportunities for students of color to get active and be visible on campus. As well, we serve as a source of support and friendship for all members.

Black Theatre Ensemble
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Established in 1979, The Black Theatre Ensemble (BTE) is dedicated to producing dramatic works that celebrate and enrich the Black American cultural heritage, and expand and challenge the discourse on the Black experience. Through the arts, BTE strives to provoke substantive dialogue, promote cross-cultural exchange, and engage community. In addition to fully staged productions, BTE organizes several "coffeehouses" throughout the year. These provide a forum for students to express self and share perspective through song, dance, and poetry. For our 30th anniversary, BTE will produce staged readings of new plays in our Expressions in Black New Works Festival!

Blanket New Orleans
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Blanket New Orleans is committed to providing residents of the Seabrook neighborhood in New Orleans with blankets and other resources to provide relief from the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Boxing
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Breast Cancer Outreach
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Breast Cancer Awareness raises awareness of the risks and preventions of breast cancer, and supports related health programs. Students raise funds through social events and on-campus publicity.

Caring for Children with Cancer
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Caring for Children with Cancer is a mentoring/budding program that matches Georgetown students with children in the Lombard Cancer Center.

Catholic Daughters
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The first campus-based court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas has been formed right here at Georgetown University. This group of Catholic women shares a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and focuses on service and spiritual development.

Catholic Student Association
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Bringing Catholics together—that’s what the Catholic Student Association is all about. By providing social, spiritual, and service opportunities, the CSA helps Catholics recognize that we are indeed One Church with One Faith in Jesus Christ.

Center for Social Justice Advisory Board (CSJ)
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The CSJ Volunteer and Public Service Advisory Board is a group of students, faculty and staff that meets regularly to manage the funding and resources of student volunteer groups at Georgetown. In addition, the board seeks to improve the overall quality of service in the DC community through various committee initiatives. The student members of the board each advise a set of groups, helping them access funds, plan events, and navigate university administration and resources. Essentially, the CSJ/VPS Board exists to help groups succeed in their individual social justice goals.

Chinese Student Alliance (CSA)
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Founded in 1991 as China Circle, CSA has grown into an organization that not only reaches students of Chinese descent here at Georgetown, but engages the whole Georgetown community in cultural, political, and social events.

Class of 2011
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The Sophomore Class Committee is a group of sophomores who wish to make our second year even more fun and exciting. We seek to provide services and entertainment to sophomore students on the Hilltop, making their experience much more enjoyable.

Club Baseball
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Club Baseball team competing in the National Club Baseball Association. Please contact Mike Stone for more information.

Club Boxing
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The Club Boxing team offers students the opportunity to learn the sport and compete against other schools.

Club Filipino
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Since its inception, Georgetown University Club Filipino has sought to promote, develop, and foster a greater awareness of and appreciation for the culture and concerns of Filipino communities here and abroad. Building on the Filipino ideals of family and community, Club Filipino is open to everyone. We encourage students and faculty to join us in our efforts to educate, learn, and share.

Club Softball
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Club Softball

Club Sports Board
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The Club Sports Board is the advisory board and funding source for all Club Sport organizations.

Club Tennis
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Georgetown University Club Tennis team

College Academic Council
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The Georgetown College Academic Council comprises elected representatives from each class fostering a working relationship between administartion/students/faculty in order to help students manage and enhance thier academic lives.

College Democrats
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Proud to be a Democrat? Come be a member of the College Democrats then! We plan a variety of events in support of our party to foster unity and awareness. Also, we host discussions on campus with the College Republicans.

College Republicans
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The Georgetown University College Republicans (GUCR) are the official voice of the Republican National Committee, the College Republican National Committee, and the DC Federation of College Republicans on the Georgetown University campus. To reach the GUCR Board, e-mail gucollegerepublicans@gmail.com.

Community Garden
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The purpose of The Georgetown Community Garden is to involve the campus community in a garden on campus; to educate the campus community on urban gardening methods; and to work to encourage and support gardening in the surrounding DC community. The Georgetown Community Garden understands and is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities of abiding by all Georgetown University policies.

Cristo Rey Tutoring
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Cristo Rey Tutoring is a tutoring and mentoring program with the low-income students of Don Bosco Cristo Rey.

Dance DC
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Dance DC teaches ballet, tap, and step dance to underprivileged children in Southeast DC.

Democracy and Governance MA
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Eco-Action
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Founded in 1991, EcoAction is the premier environmental student group at Georgetown University. Our goals are to educate the campus community on environmental issues; to promote a clear understanding of humanity's dependence on and responsibilities to its environment; to work to improve the environment; and to provide a forum for students interested in pursuing environmental goals. We encourage our peers to bleed blue, wear gray, and (of course) think green. Through our direct engagement in issues from recycling to renewables and conservation to climate change, we seek to turn eco-thoughts into eco-actions.

Equestrian
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Fashion for Education
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Fashion for Education seeks to reach out students in the DC Public Schools and provide opportunities to learn about fashion to enrich the students’ education.

Fire This Time
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First Book
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Georgetown First Book works with local literacy programs to distribute new books to children who have little or no access to books.

Friends of turning the Page
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Georgetown Friends of Turning the Page brings together local community partners to provide parents with the skills and resources to foster within their children a life-long love of learning, thus increasing their children’s academic achievement.

Georgetown Donors
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Georgetown Donors sponsors a number of blood drives throughout the year, working to provide a constant blood source for the Washington DC area.

Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS)
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GERMS is a student-run, all-volunteer ambulance service, serving Georgetown University and the community since 1982. We provide year round, 24/7 medical services (rapid response, treatment, and transport) to Georgetown and the surrounding community.

Georgetown Entrepreneurial Organization
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Georgetown Gastronomes
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Food for Thought: Georgetown Gastronomes is a food appreciation club dedicated to providing food options and education to the Georgetown Community. We run tea tastings, cooking classes, food lectures, and farmers market trips among other programming opportunities. We also advocate at Leo's for better options and seek to provide resources for people with restricted diets. Get ready to eat...

Georgetown Microfinance
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Georgetown Microfinance’s mission is to promote microfinance and to provide micro loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. This is accomplished by building and managing a student run evergreen microloan fund.

Georgetown University Astronomical Society
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Like to gaze up at the night sky? Want to check out the historic Heyden Observatory? The GU Astronomical Society invites you to become a member!

Georgetown University Children's Theater
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GU Children's Theater is dedicated to the fulfillment of the following three missions: • Entertaining and educating DC-Area youth, through performances at area schools, hospitals, and other community venues. • Helping DC Area youth to develop self-confidence and an appreciation for the arts through such activities as educational workshops at area schools, hospitals, and other community venues. • Fostering the development of new plays by Georgetown students through writers workshops, with a particular focus on works for children. The efforts of GU Children's Theater will always be directed towards the provision of high quality entertainment and education.

Georgetown University Club Racquetball
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We are a coed, student-run organization serving all Georgetown undergraduate and graduate students. We hold practices, ladder matches, and round robins at Yates Field house and participate in intercollegiate matches and area tournaments. All levels of play are welcome and both social and competitive levels of play are encouraged.

Georgetown University Club Tennis
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We are a student run club sports team serving the student community of Georgetown University. Our goals are to give non-varsity tennis players the opportunity to play competitively against other schools, as well as to provide an outlet for social play. We encourage open membership, and only require that you provide your own enthusiasm to join. The team was established in Fall 2003 and has been steadily growing ever since.

Georgetown University Cycling Team
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The Georgetown University Cycling Team is an organization of intercollegiate and United States Cycling Federation bike racers with an interest in promoting cycling as a sport on and off campus. We focus on road, track, offroad and cyclocross style racing.

Georgetown University Hawaii Club
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THE PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEIR ISLANDS WITH YOU. Being so far away from home gives us an excuse to share our culture through song, dance, and most of all food :) Let's just say that we bring Pacific culture to Georgetown. We are open to all Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian students. If you want to be a part of a luau or if you simply want to be around some of the nicest students at Georgetown, then please come join our club.

Georgetown University Multi- and Bi-racial Organization (GUMBO)
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Georgetown University Multi- and Bi-racial Student Organization (GUMBO) represents those students who have more than one culture to call their own. All are welcome, multiracial or not, as we are everyone.

Georgetown University Ping Pong Club
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GUPP fosters a friendly environment for members of the Georgetown University community to play ping pong, whether it be the first time or not. The club strives to provide opportunities for enthusiasts of all levels to play ping pong more skillfully through lessons, practices, and tournaments. In addition, the Georgetown University Ping Pong club will raise an awareness of the sport by various means.

Georgetown University Student Association
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The Georgetown University Student Association consists of three branches. The Executive is responsible for carrying out initiatives for the betterment of Georgetown University. The Senate serves as the voice of the student body. The Constitutional Council is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and its bylaws.

Georgetown Women's Squash
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Girl Talk
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Girl Talk is mentoring program aimed at promoting awareness and support for secondary school girls in DC. Currently, Girl Talk is partnering with Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts to provide training workshops and group discussions for high school girls on gender related issues, including eating disorders and sexual harassment.

GraceNotes
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1) The GraceNotes were historically founded in 1980 as an outlet for students to arrange and perform all varieties of A Cappella music focusing on the soprano/alto sound. 2) The GraceNotes exist to provide an opportunity for a special genre of A Cappella performance distinctive for its brand of humor, soprano/alto blend, voice timbres, and performance dynamic. This serves to provide a different type of performance experience for Georgetown performers and for the Georgetown audience. 3) The GraceNotes are committed to abiding by the policies and regulations of Georgetown University.

Grilling Society (GUGS)
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GUGS is established primarily for the purpose of outdoor culinary education, on-campus event catering, and hosting guest speakers.

Groove Theory
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Groove Theory is Georgetown University's first co-ed hip hop dance group, founded in 2001. Since then, Groove Theory has frequented campus events such as Midnight Madness, Urban Fare, UnityLIVE, and Georgetown Day.

GU Art Aficionados
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Georgetown University Art Aficionados is hereby established to promote and celebrate the arts in general and Georgetown University student-made art in particular. Georgetown University Art Aficionados seeks to reinforce Georgetown’s commitment to “open discourse and the free exchange of ideas” as affirmed in the University’s ethos statement, and the University’s Jesuit ideals, especially the “education of the whole person.” More generally, Georgetown University Art Aficionados is fully committed to upholding all of Georgetown University’s policies.

GU Donors
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Georgetown Donors sponsors a number of blood drives throughout the year, working to provide a constant blood source for the Washington DC area.

GU Habitat for Humanity
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GU Habitat for Humanity draws attention to plight of nation’s homeless and fosters change in the community to better their situation. Habitat programs include homebuilding, and staffing shelters. The group raised enough funds to sponsor Georgetown’s first house in 2004 in Northeast DC.

GU HERE
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GU Hurricane Relief Effort (GU HERE) organizes an annual hurricane relief effort to the Gulf Coast region of the United States in conjunction with local Gulf Coast community partners. Additionally, GUHERE aims to promote on-campus awareness about continuing issues relating to hurricane relief in the Gulf Coast region.

GU Jawani
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1. GU Jawani is established for the purpose of performing, sharing and celebrating Punjabi dance in competitions and performances. 2. GU Jawani understands and is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities of abiding by Georgetown University’s policies.

GU Melody
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Volunteer organization teaching elementary-school-age students about music, including basic theory, appreciation, and performance.

GU Men Creating Change
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GU Men Creating Change is established for the purpose of exploring what it means to be a man at Georgetown and in the world, and seeking to develop and encourage healthy masculinity. GU Men Creating Change works to prevent violence against women by helping to create a campus culture that does not tolerate attitudes or actions that are harmful to women. The group travels outside of the Georgetown community to conferences, trainings, and other events to strengthen knowledge and leadership skills. GU Men Creating Change understands and is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities of abiding by Georgetown University’s policies.

GU Pride
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GU Pride provides educational and support services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) communities at Georgetown University. We also provide support and referral services to those exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and other individuals sharing an interest in these issues.

GU Students for Education and Tennis (GUSET)
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GU Students for Education and Tennis (GUSET) partners with the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation to tutor and mentor low-income children in tennis, homework, and life skills.

GU Suicide Prevention
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Suicide Prevention Club is established for two main purposes. One purpose is to raise funds to go to professionals seeking new ways of helping people at risk for suicide and to organizations seeking to destigmatize suicide and mental illness. The second purpose is eradicate the stigma attached to suicide and mental illness, to raise awareness in the Georgetown community and beyond, and to start getting people involved in dialogue about mental illness and suicide. We hope to create an environment where people feel comfortable seeking help for themselves and others so that suicides can be prevented.

GU Urban Debate League
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GU Urban Debate League (GUDLA) sends college students to act as judges for debate competitions in urban high schools, as well as assists in coaching those debate teams.

GU Young Scholars
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GU Young Scholars (GUYS) is a mentoring program for youth in Sursum Corda neighborhood. The GUYS program sponsors activities including a career day, speakers and field trips.

GUMSHOE
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We are Georgetown's only student-run math & science outreach program. GUMSHOE trains Georgetown students to serve as math and science tutors and pairs them with middle and high school students in the DC public school system.

Harmony
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Harmony is Georgetown's one and only international a cappella group! Our primary goal is to promote the diversity and beauty of international song. From Bollywood hits to Bulgarian chants, Harmony sings in a wide array of styles from around the world. With a repertoire ranging from Shakira to Jay Chou to Gabonese funeral chants, Harmony's got something for everyone!

Hellenic Club
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The Hellenic Student Association is an organization for highlighting and bringing together all individuals of Hellenic descent to promote Hellenic culture, language and religion. Additionally, we seek to discuss current issues related to Greece and Cyprus.

Hilltop Consultants
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Hilltop Consultants is a business-related student organization that allows students to explore the field of strategy and consulting through hands-on projects.

Hoya Blue
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Hoya Blue is Georgetown's student spirit organization that promotes Georgetown community, particularly through supporting GU athletics.

Hoya Outreach Programs and Education (HOPE)
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Hoya Outreach Programs and Education (HOPE) is committed to the comprehensive support homeless and hungry adults, families and children. HOPE prepares meals, conducts clothing drives, distributes drug rehabilitation information, and supports targeted families with needed items such as school materials and bedding.

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Georgetown University's newspaper of record since 1920.

Hoyas for Liberty
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The mission of Hoyas for Liberty is to promote an understanding of and respect for the philosophy of liberty on Georgetown's campus and surrounding community. This entails educating both members and non- members on the meaning of liberty, advocating for the principles of liberty, connecting Georgetown students with opportunities to study and promote liberty and develop their careers, and developing future leaders of liberty.

Hoyas for Troops
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Hoyas for Troops seeks to help military servicemembers and their families in need through charitable events and fundraising efforts.

Hoyas Global Initiative
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Hoyas Global Initiative strives to have students make personal commitments, thereby integrating awareness about international social justice issues with local and daily actions. The group organizes service projects and promote awareness about issues that include but are not limited to the annual elected four focus areas of the Clinton Global Initiative.

Hoyathon
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Hoyathon is a 24-hour dance marathon to raise funds for the Children’s National Medical Center, the Washington, DC affiliate of Children's Miracle Network.

Ice Hockey Club
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The Georgetown Ice Hockey Team competes in the ACHL and plays against Varsity level programs from the east coast.

InterHall
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Georgetown's Residence Hall organization.

International Relations Club
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The Georgetown International Relations Club (IRC), one of the oldest and largest student organizations at the Georgetown University, was founded in 1923. The IRC aims to offer its members and the University community opportunities for education and reflection on international affairs. The IRC provides outlets for students to engage with international relations scholars and practitioners and participate in simulations of the international system. The IRC sponsors lectures, dialogues, international affairs conferences, and cultural events. The IRC is also home to one of the most successful competitive Model United Nations teams at the collegiate level.

Iranian Cultural Society
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The Iranian Cultural Society is dedicated to bringing the richness, diversity, and depth of Iranian culture to the Georgetown community, and of course, having a good time in the process. We are anticipating an exciting year of movies, Persian chats, speakers and special events so please join us!

Irish American Society
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The Georgetown University Irish American Society is dedicated to serving as a means to bring cultural and social activities to all students of Georgetown University. The club welcomes all students, faculty and staff of Georgetown, whether they are of Irish descent or not. The GUIAS sponsors several different types of events throughout the year, designed to involve all members of the society in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Some of the events we sponsor during the year include, but are not limited to, guest speakers, pub nights, movie nights, and service opportunities to benefit Irish charities.

Israel Alliance (GIA)
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The students of the Georgetown Israel Alliance (GIA) stand in support of Israel as a democratic Jewish state, providing a safe and secure homeland where Jews from all over the world can connect to their roots and strengthen their identity and their national life. We are proud of the long-standing stability and democratic traditions of the State of Israel, and believe in her as a force for good in the world. We strongly support the positive and cooperative relationship between the United States and Israel. Our diverse membership promotes the State of Israel’s goals of a secure peace, prosperity and national advancement through political, cultural and social events at Georgetown University and in the greater Washington D.C. community.

Japan Network (J-NET)
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J-NET exists as a medium for cultural and social interaction for all those interested in Japan. By participating in a variety of club events members can learn about Japanese culture, media, practice Japanese language skills, and of course, eat delicious food!

Jewish Student Association (JSA)
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JSA-SAC is the cultural aspect of JSA, the principal organization responsible for promoting Jewish life on campus. We sponsor a variety of programs so that all students on campus can experience the cultural side of JSA.

Just One Day
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Just One Day is a one-day poverty awareness event that includes a Faces of the Homelessness panel and a sleep-out and reflection.

Klub Polski
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The Georgetown University Klub Polski is established for the purpose of promoting Polish culture, history, and language at Georgetown University, in both academic and social environments, and in promoting relations between Polish and American students and the University.

La Société Francophone de Georgetown
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Crêpe sales in Red Square, Francophone Week, events at the French Embassy, and more... If you love Francophone culture and the French language, you'll love being a member of La Société Francophone de Georgetown!

Latin American Student Association (LASA)
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Leaders in Education About Diversity (LEAD)
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Leaders in Education about Diversity (LEAD) is a dynamic peer education and leadership program. Through facilitation of open dialogue, LEADers seek to educate themselves and others about diversity and intersections of identity in order to build common ground across the Georgetown University community.

Lecture Fund
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The Georgetown University Lecture Fund is a student-run organization that exists to enrich the academic experience of the Georgetown community. The Lecture Fund strives to bring speakers to Georgetown's main campus to enlighten, to educate and, occasionally, to entertain.

Legislative Advocates (GULA)
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The Georgetown University Legislative Advocates (GULA) is established for the purpose of increasing levels of issue-based student advocacy by providing resources to Georgetown University students and student groups. GULA is a resource for any student who wishes to coordinate with other students to advocate a specific national or local issue. GOT ISSUES? LEARN HOW TO LOBBY

Male Development Association
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Male Development Association provides guidance and mentorship to male high school students regarding academic, health, social and cultural issues.

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MEChA de Georgetown
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Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán: Political and cultural group for the advancement of all Chican@ and Latin@ students.

Media Board
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The Media Board is a group of students, faculty and staff that serve as an advisory and funding structure for all Georgetown University Media Organizations.

Medieval Club
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The Medieval Club seeks to combine academic and re-creational elements of the Middle Ages to raise student interest, awareness, and knowledge.

MENA Forum
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Men's Basketball Club
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Men's Club Basketball intercollegiate competitive team.

Men's Lacrosse Club
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Men's Club Lacrosse

Men's Rugby Football Club
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Men's Soccer Club
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Men's Ultimate Frisbee
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Georgetown Ultimate is Georgetown's male club ultimate frisbee team. Membership is open to anyone willing to attend practice tuesdays and thursdays from 5:30-8pm on Kehoe Field. Our website is currently under construction so check back later for, updates, additional information, and pictures.

Men's Volleyball Club
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Men's Water Polo Club
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Mock Trial
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The Georgetown University Mock Trial and Law Team is one of the premier mock trial programs in the country. An entirely student run organization, the Team welcomes new and experienced mock trial competitors to its fun and competitively successful program.

Muslim Students Association
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The Muslim Students Association of Georgetown University is an organization comprised of Muslim students, and serves to unite the Muslim student community through a series of spiritual, educational and social activities. As the only organization currently on Georgetown’s campus that deals with Muslim students, it also helps to ensure that some of the needs of Muslim students are met. For many, it fills the role of being a home away from home.

NAACP
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The Georgetown University Chapter of the NAACP was established in 1987. The NAACP has been responsible for bringing numerous speakers to campus as well as organizing many other campus efforts to raise community awareness.

NAS: Arab Society
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NAS (NAS Arab Society) is established for the purpose of developing an understanding and appreciation of Arab culture.

National Residence Hall Honorary
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization which recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first and second year college students and encourages members to develop leadership skills through community service. The Society was founded in 1994 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. NSCS has active chapters at more than 205 college and university campuses across the United States. Chapters are involved in service to their campus and local communities, as well as scholastic and social activities. NSCS members are also eligible to participate in a variety of activities sponsored by the Society. Scholarships and awards, leadership development activities, service programs, community building and information sharing are the focus of activities organized nationally. In the spring of 2001, five Georgetown students started the Georgetown University Chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars with an explicit Mission Statement and Constitution. In the fall of 2001, 100 Georgetown students were inducted into the Society. In the first year of NSCS at Georgetown University, the founders initiated a number of activities and programs, including community service initiatives and a mentoring program. In the fall of 2002, an additional 200 students were inducted in the ICC Auditorium and another year of campus scholarship, leadership, and service followed. Now in its fifth year on the Hilltop, the Georgetown University Chapter has evolved to include activities not only relating to leadership, scholarship, and service, but also those that are social in nature. In addition, the Georgetown NSCS Chapter has expanded its mentoring program into a nationally recognized Planning for College Success initiative which works with 7th grade students to improve their high school applications and essays to ensure entrance and financial aid to any high school in the Washington, DC area.

Native American Experience
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Native American Experience provides a week-long experience on a Native American reservation to learn about cultural aspects of rural Native Americans.

Nomadic Theatre
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Nomadic Theatre is a co-curricular troupe that provides exciting opportunities for undergraduates in theatre, both on and off the stage. Since our founding in 1982, we have produced plays which educate and challenge all members of the university community through thought-provoking theatre.

O Clube Brasileiro de Georgetown
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O Clube Brasileiro will be dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Brazilian culture in all of its forms within the Georgetown community and Washington D.C. O Clube Brasileiro also seeks to bring together all people of Brazilian descent, or those simply interested in the culture.

On the Docket
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On the Docket is established in order to promote an understanding of the U.S. constitutional legal system primarily through attendance at Supreme Court hearings and discussion of the history and merits of relevant cases currently before the Court.

OurMoment
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OurMoment is Georgetown’s first student organization that works specifically for awareness and action on issues related to international development. The broad topic of international development encompasses the interests of students, NGOs, academics and professionals alike. OurMoment serves as a locus for these diverse interests in hopes that this interaction will lead to mutually-beneficial relationships and coordination.

Pep Band
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The Georgetown University Pep Band is a student musical organization that performs at GU Sporting Events as well as other special functions. We perform at all home football games, women's basketball games, and men's basketball games.

Philodemic Society
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The Philodemic Society has been raising thought and sparking dialogue on campus since its establishment in 1830. They host weekly debates on current issues and aid in the promotion of intellectual thought via speech and debate.

Philosophical Society
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The Philosophical Society is established for the purpose of developing argumentative skills and an awareness of the general issues in academic philosophy.

Pre-Med Society
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The Pre-Med Society caters to the needs of Pre-Med students as well as those students interested in going into a medical field. As an organization, they organize a variety of service related activities at the hospital for their members, sponsor mock interviews, and host guest speakers who are in the field of medicine.

Prison Outreach
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Prison Outreach provides prison inmates with one-on-one tutoring and exposure to la variety of academic disciplines. These weekly sessions enhance the inmates’ critical thinking, as well as written and oral communication skills.

Program Board (GPB)
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GPB is dedicated to providing all students with a diverse selection of high quality, affordable, non-alcoholic entertainment.

Psychology Students Association
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We organize and plan events for the psychology student population on campus. We are a friendly and supportive organization, so come and check out one of our meetings.

Real Estate Investment Club
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GUREIC is established for the purpose of furthering the Georgetown student body’s knowledge about real estate investment. We are committed to providing our members with as much information and knowledge about the real estate industry as we can with the resources that we have access to. Specifically, we will achieve our goal by, yet not limited to, the following: -providing education for members in numerous aspects of the real estate industry -events such as a speaker series, workshops, and trips to local institutions -establishing a organization where students interested in real estate can explore a greater range of resources as well as connect with fellow classmates who share the same interest

Republican Women
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The purpose of this organization shall be in accordance with the Mission Statement of the District of Columbia College Republican Women and its objectives as well as with those of the National Federation of Republican Women: • to promote sound Republican political doctrines and principles in keeping with our American form of government; • to work to increase interest and membership in the organization and the Republican Party; • to strive for honesty and efficiency in election procedures; • to serve as a center for political activity and education; • to work for the election of Republican candidates; • to increase the effectiveness of women in the pursuit of good government; and • to work in unity with one another at all times to accomplish the aforementioned objectives.

Right to Life
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We are a student organization dedicated to protecting human life from beginning to end. We strongly believe in equal rights for men and women, no matter who they are, no matter where they live. . . even if they are living in the womb. We believe that through persistent effort we can and will create a society in which abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty have no place. We respect and value life in and of itself, and we are committed to working in concrete ways to promote the dignity of each individual.

Ritmo y Sabor
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Ritmo y Sabor is a Latino dance group that strives to promote positive aspects of Latin culture through dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton, and Cumbia.

Running Club
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School of Foreign Service Academic Council
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The School of Foreign Service Academic Council is the representative body and active voice for the undergraduates in the SFS. SFSAC is devoted to serving the academic needs of the SFS student body and strives to strengthen communication between SFS faculty, staff and SFS students.

Senior Class Committee
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Singapore Society
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Singapore Society is devoted to raising the profile of the great island nation, helping Singaporeans (and Singapore enthusiasts) meet others and serving tremendously sumptuous food.

Solidarity Committee
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Georgetown Solidarity is a group of progressive students who seek to participate in the politics and social action of their local, national, and global community to realize a more democratic and equitable world, based on the principle 'to each according to their ability, from each according to their need.'

South Asian Society
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Our Mission Statement: The South Asian Society (SAS) seeks to meet the social, cultural, and educational needs of all Hoyas with an interest in South Asia. SAS proudly celebrates the cultural, religious, and linguistic diversity of South Asia and aims to raise awareness of South Asian cultures at Georgetown. SAS is committed to building a sense of community among its members and exists to provide a unified voice for South Asian interests on campus. South Asia includes, but is not limited to, the nations of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Southern Society
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Spring Break in Appalachia
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GU Spring Break in Appalachia (SBIA) performs community service and learning about the culture of rural Appalachia and other underserved US communities. Sent in teams of fifteen students provide unskilled labor such as clearing brush, painting, and weather-proofing homes.

St. Elizabeth's Hospital Outreach Program
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St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Outreach Program creates interactive relationships between Georgetown students and the mentally ill patients at St. Elizabeth’s hospital.

Step Team
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A premier co-ed performance group on Georgetown's campus, we perform at a number of events and shows both on and off campus, and host our own competition in the spring. We perform at Georgetown events such as NSO Pep Rally, Midnight Madness, and Georgetown Day, and also participate in a number of charity events to support causes such as AIDS awareness and human rights.

Student Activities Commission (SAC)
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The Student Activities Commission (SAC) is an all-student advisory board to the Vice President of Student Affairs. SAC's primary responsibilities are to ensure that student programming is conducted according to University policy. SAC also allocates over $250,000 annually to nearly 90 of Georgetown's student organizations

Student Investment Fund (GUSIF)
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GUSIF is a student run organization, that invests money for Georgetown University and the Georgetown University Alumni Association. Positions are always available for new members, and no previous experience in investing is required.

Student Movement
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Student of Color Alliance
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Students for Justice in Palestine
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As an advocacy group, SJP is committed to a core set of principles to which it expects its members to adhere. SJP believes that while the Palestinian people must ultimately be able to decide their future in Palestine, certain key principles, grounded in international law, human rights, and basic standards of justice, are fundamental to a just resolution of the plight of the Palestinians. SJP welcomes individuals of all ethnic and religious backgrounds to join in solidarity with the struggle for justice in Palestine.

Students Helping Honduras
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Students Helping Honduras raises awareness of the problems in Honduras and fundraises for an orphanage and village construction.

Students Stopping Trafficking of People (SSTOP)
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Students Stopping Trafficking of People (SSTOP) aims to raise awareness of human trafficking and to coordinate efforts at college campus’ to help end modern day slavery.

Students Taking Action Now Darfur (STAND)
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Student Coalition Against Genocide (STAND) works to educate the student body about the crisis in Darfur, to engage the university community in dialogue and action, and to aid other students nationwide in taking action on their campuses.

Sursum Corda Literacy Program
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Sursum Corda Literacy Program provides tutors to the Sursum Corda community, a low-income housing complex located near the Capitol. In addition to tutoring children, the program sponsors field trips to the campus, basketball games and picnics.

Tae Kwon Do Club
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Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA)
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TASA, the Taiwanese American Student Association at Georgetown University, is a student group dedicated to promoting Taiwanese cultural awareness by showcasing its unique traditions and indigenous cultures. Through various cultural, social, and educational activities and events, TASA brings together students with an interest in Taiwan, complementing the growing Asian American student community at Georgetown.

Take Back The Night (TBTN)
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Take Back The Night (TBTN) is a student advocacy group committed to the fight against gendered violence, including domestic violence and sexual assault. We promote gender equality and the empowerment of women to achieve those ends. This group has both political and social aims, as it seeks to raise consciousness about violence against women, and to serve as a support system for those affected (directly or indirectly) by violence against women.

The Anthem
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The Georgetown College Journal
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The Georgetown College Journal is GU's literary magazine and oldest student publication, since 1872. The GCJ publishes two magazines, The Georgetown College Journal once each spring, and The Anthem twice per year in the spring and winter. We accept submissions of original writing and art from all members of the Georgetown community, past and present.

The Georgetown Improv Association
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The Georgetown Improv Association is a student-run improvisational troupe of the Georgetown University community. Its mission is to promote long-form improvisation as an art form, to develop other areas of comedic performance, and to provide frequent and affordable performances to the greater Georgetown public. The Troupe aims to uncover humor by finding truth and in doing so seeks full artistic freedom. The Troupe does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

The Georgetown Independent
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Triathlon Club Team
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The Georgetown Triathlon Team is for both experienced triathletes and those interested in exploring the multi-sport lifestyle!

Truth and Human Rights in North Korea (THiNK)
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Truth and Human Rights in North Korea works to educate the campus about the grave and often ignored humanitarian crisis that continues to afflict citizens of North Korea. We aim to be their voice at Georgetown by seeking and sharing reliable and up-do-date information on the acute hunger problem and inhumane persecution of these people, which requires the attention from the rest of the world.

Undergraduate Marketing Association
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The Georgetown University Undergraduate Marketing Association is a group of students dedicated to acting as a liaison between students and the marketing industry as a whole. This organization is for students of all majors who are interested in a career in marketing and learning more about what that means. We work with the career center and with our own resources to bring more opportunities to you including distinguished speaker events, job postings, student internship panels and resume workshops, and alumni panels in various capacities in the marketing field.

UNICEF - Georgetown
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UNICEF-Georgetown is a student group dedicated to supporting the goals of UNICEF. UNICEF is an international charitable organization dedicated to helping children in need. Since its inception in the wake of World War II, UNICEF has been working hard to immunize children from deadly yet preventable childhood diseases, fight malnutrition, and work with local communities to improve sanitation, educate children, and protect human rights. We ADVOCATE, EDUCATE and FUNDRAISE for Children.

United Feminists
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United Feminists is dedicated to combating influences of sexism and gender discrimination both on and off Georgetown’s campus. We will do educational and awareness-raising programming along with social events and we will advocate on behalf of issues relating to women’s rights and fighting sexual and gender discrimination in all forms. We will promote networking among women’s and gender groups, organizations, and individuals who are active in the women’s and gender movement; strengthen solidarity among groups and individuals and encourage women (trans- and ally-inclusive) to organize; generate, communicate, and disseminate knowledge about women’s and gender issues as widely as possible; and seek to validate the different cultural forms of communication which women use and promote transformative cultural practices, norms, and values.

Vietnamese Student Association
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We, the students at Georgetown University, hereby re-establish on this nineteenth of September, two-thousand and seven, a Vietnamese Student Association that strives to promote awareness of the Vietnamese-American culture, works toward the collective benefit of the Georgetown and Vietnamese American Community, welcomes cultural diversity, advocates for social justice, and raises a voice in global issues affecting the international Vietnamese community.

Voice, The
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Georgetown University's weekly Newsmagazine, offering hard-hitting, critical news since 1969. We are the innovative and independent news source on campus.

WGBT-FM
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Wind Ensemble
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Women in Politics
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The purpose of WiP is to provide a forum for members of the Georgetown community who are interested the role of women in the political arena. It seeks to bring together women who are interested in running for public office and those who are interested in policy or public affairs. The activities and events of the organization will provide those interested with the tools necessary for involvement in domestic and international politics and will establish networking connections with speakers, University faculty, and general members.

Women's Water Polo Club
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Women's Club Water Polo Team

Women's Basketball Club
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The Georgetown's Women's Club Basketball Team provides both a structured and competitive as well as informal outlet for female basketball players of all athletic backgrounds on campus. We hold practices and play pick-up twice a week at Yates Gymnasium and participate in several off-campus tournaments each semester against other college and university club basketball teams. In the fall of 2005 we hosted our own 1-day tournament attended by Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Richmond, and Loyola College among others. After the success of hosting our first tournament, we hope to hold more in both the fall and spring semester of the 2006-2007 school year.

Women's Field Hockey Club
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Women's Lacrosse Club
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Women's Rugby Football Club
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Women's Soccer Club
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Women's Club Soccer

Women's Ultimate Frisbee
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Women's Volleyball Club
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World Percussion Ensemble
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The World Percussion Ensemble is a drumming group exploring the different types of rhythmic styles from around the globe. Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and Eastern cultures are just a few of the genres the group has studied and adapted to their high energy performance style.

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