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These clubs and organizations empower Assumption students to further a cause or lend support to those in need. Get involved. Make a difference!

Anime Club

The members of the Assumption University Anime Club want to promote an interest in Anime, through community building, diversity building, and all freedoms to share their beliefs and ideas. We strive to be an inclusive group, where anyone is welcome to join our organization. Anime club will be a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved. Pease contact Matthew Canning to join.

Assumption Against Cancer

Assumption Against Cancer dedicates its time towards raising money for cancer research through fundraising events. We work closely with the Relay for Life and give students a chance to join our committee to help with the fundraising process. Everyone is affected by cancer in some way and joining AAC will give students the chance to help raise awareness and eliminate cancer from our lives.

Have questions or want to join? Contact Zachary Darling

Assumption Democrats

The purpose of this club is to educate members of the campus community on current political issues and the influence of politics on society. This club also contributes to political diversity at Assumption. Our Mission is to break the barriers of political animosity currently witnessed today. Assumption Democrats also provides a venue for offering another perspective on various political issues. 

Have questions or want to join? Contact Ellen Harrington

Best Buddies

We aim to foster friendships between people with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities.  We collaborate with the Worcester Transitional program in order to meet new individuals with disabilities and host fun events in an effort to create relationships between them and Assumption Students.

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Have questions or want to join? Contact Kathleen Moran.

Black Diaspora Student Union (BSU)

Assumption University’s Black Student Union will serve as a union to fight for change and cultivate a more diversified campus. We will serve students that identify as black. Our mission is to address student concerns to ensure that all students are succeeding.  We aim to promote dialogue regarding issues that the black community faces by doing outreach programs and to create opportunities for the next generation of black students who are dedicated to social justice reform

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Have questions or want to join? Contact Angelique Lazard

Commuter Club

Help introduce commuter students to the Assumption Campus while offering a community for learning and late night events to ensure that every student can enjoy Assumption University to its fullest.


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Have questions or want to join? Contact James Olaes

Graphic Design Club

This club is welcome to all majors and all who are interested in learning about graphic design. Our purpose is to help each other on personal assignments and also help other clubs and organizations with their graphic design needs.

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If you are interested in joining, please contact Sara Goulart.


Greenhounds

Greenhounds is Assumption's sustainability club. Do you care about the environment? Our goal is to find more ways for our campus and individual students to live more sustainably. Join us and make a contribution to bettering campus!

GREENHOUNDS ON SOCIAL

Have questions or want to join? Contact Jillian Federickson


Healthcare Hounds

This club strives to connect future health care workers (medical administrators, PAs, doctors, dentists, etc.) with a group of like-minded individuals as they work towards their post-college goals.

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Have questions or want to join? Contact Emma Ushachak.

Italian Club

Our mission is to promote, understand, and celebrate the Italian and Italian-American culture and heritage. Culture plays an important role in a person’s life. Learning new cultures and understanding its uniqueness leads to respect and communication and prevents misconceptions at assumption. 

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Have questions or want to join? Contact Luca D'Arpino.

Outdoors Club

The great outdoors calls! Join a group of adventurous students for a day of rock climbing, white water rafting, zip lining and more!

Have questions or want to join? Contact Mike Rodier


National Student Leadership Society- NSLS

Our mission is to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. We hope to fundraise as well as participate in events to provide financial and emotional relief for children and families battling cancer.

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Have questions or want to join? Contact Julia Farnum.

Pinky Swear PACK

Our mission is to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. We hope to fundraise as well as participate in events to provide financial and emotional relief for children and families battling cancer.   
 

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Have questions or want to join? Contact Julia Farnum

Republican Club

The Republican Club encourages open discussion on important political topics. We also work to promote conservative values and viewpoints. Finally, we participate in acts of service to support political candidates as well as local non-profit organizations in Worcester County.

REPUBLICAN CLUB ON SOCIAL

Have questions or want to join? Contact Tyler Cullen


SOAR- (Society for Orphan Armenian Relief)

The Assumption University Group joined the SOAR family November 2019. This club of Assumption University students supports SOAR by engaging its student body in our mission and holding fundraisers for orphanages in Armenia. Students don't need to be Armenian to be in our club, which makes our club unique. We meet bi-weekly on Tuesday nights, and we discuss about Armenian culture, music, food, history and learn about the language.


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Have questions or want to join? Contact Lilit Kevorkian.

Student Alumni Club

The Student Alumni Association serves as a connection between current students and alumni. We work with the office of University Advancement in planning various events that give alumni the opportunity to return to campus and interact with current students, while fostering opportunities to network and build meaningful connections. Our largest event is Homecoming. We also work to thank the generous donors and supporters of Assumption as well as educate current students and young alumni on the importance of giving back. Join the Student Alumni Association if you enjoy community outreach, event planning, chances to meet new people, and opportunities to build a strong Assumption network

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Have questions or want to join? Contact Teresa Guerra or Meaghan Burns  

Table Top Gaming

Come to the Tabletop Gaming Club! Enjoy a card or board game with friends and play games for prizes!

Have questions or want to join? Contact Madelyn Johnson  

Women's Studies Club

The Women’s Studies Club aims to educate students of all genders on the meaning of gender equality and how it is contextualized in modern society. Through exploring theoretical concepts of past and present times, students can better understand how gender roles assimilate and function in a global system.

WOMEN'S STUDIES CLUB ON SOCIAL 

Have questions or want to join? Contact Madison Roy and Carley Holtshouser