Interest Groups

students at grubfestAmbassadors of Diversity

E-mail Brian Evans | 863-8040 | Facebook Group

The objective of the Ambassadors of Diversity is to stimulate the ambition of its members, allowing them to develop into strong leaders. AD serves as a support group for African American students on Georgetown’s campus, and aims to increase cultural awareness through campus programs, speakers, and activities. It is the goal of AD to aid in the development and enhancement of Georgetown College minority students. Increase minority student involvement and leadership opportunities in campus organizations and activities. Give minority students the opportunity to acquire leadership skills through working with the administration of Georgetown College and holding leadership positions, aid minority students in gaining experience, instruction in job interviewing and employment, and aid in recruitment of minority students to Georgetown College’s campus.

American Chemical Society

E-mail Meghan Knapp | 863-7964 | Find Out More | Facebook Group

Open to all students who have taken or are enrolled in any chemistry course. This organization performs chemistry demonstrations at local schools, supplies tutors for chemistry courses, and has social events.

Association of Computing Machinery

E-mail Dr. Bryan Crawley | 863-8098

Open to all students with an interest in computing and its applications.

Athletic Training Club

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Biology club

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Brokmeyer Society

E-mail Dr. Roger Ward | 863-8080

Georgetown College student Philosophy Club.  It is open to majors and non-majors of Philosophy. This group hosts 1-2 informal events each semester. They gather to enjoy each other’s company and to talk philosophy.

Classics Club (The Viatores)

E-mail Dr. Diane Arnson Svarlien | 863-7955

The Viatores promotes the enjoyment of studying the ancient world through a variety of group activities.

CMENC

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College Republicans

E-mail Student Life Office | 863-8004 | Facebook Group

National organization for those interested in learning more about the Republican Party.

Commuters Association

E-mail Angela Taylor | 863-8368

Works to help those students who live off campus acclimate to college life by connecting with other commuters and residential students. This organization meets monthly, planning social outings and community service events, and forming an intramural team for various sports. This is an organization for residential and commuter students.

Environmental Action Group

 E-mail Dr. Rick Kopp | 863-8088

The Environmental Action Group is open to all students interested in environmental issues and related education efforts.

Equine Scholars Program

E-mail Cecilia Adams | 863-8121 | Find Out More

The purpose of the Equine Scholars Program is to prepare students for professional careers in the equine industry utilizing their first-class liberal arts education. We participate in numerous events, field trips, conferences, lectures, job shadowing, internships, and networking opportunities to learn about careers and issues in and related to the horse industry. The program is open to all majors, and is non-breed, non-discipline specific.

George Cares

E-mail Student Life | 863-8004

The “George Cares” program was established for the Georgetown College Community—students, faculty, and staff—to provide assistance to those in times of crisis. Our mascot, “George,” cares about the needs of others and represents our entire college community’s desire to take care of one another. Please contact a George Cares Committee member for help if you see or know of anybody in crisis and in need, or if you would like to make a contribution to the fund.

Georgetown College Institutional Review Board

E-mail Dr. Dave Bowman | 863-8094

All research investigation involving human subjects, conducted by faculty, staff, or students under the auspices or financial support of Georgetown College, must be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board for Review of Research Involving Human Subject (IRB), or be declared exempt from the review by that board. The IRB operates under the policies and procedures of the colleges, established to insure compliance with the National Research Act (P. L. 93-348) and the regulations set forth in Part 46 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 46). The purpose of IRB review is to protect the rights and personal privacy of individuals and assure a favorable climate for conducting scientific inquiry.

Georgetown College students for life

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German Club

E-mail Dr. Sigrid Suesse | 863-8168

Open to students interested in German language, literature, and culture.

Habitat for Humanity

E-mail Dr. Rick Kopp | 863-8088

The Georgetown College Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity works with the Scott County chapter to provide decent, affordable housing for deserving residents of Scott County. All students are invited to participate.

Harper Gatton Leadership Medallion Program

E-mail John Banter | 863-8371 | Find Out More | Facebook Group

The Harper Gatton Medallion Program is a leadership and ethics education program that prepares Georgetown College graduates to be leaders in their careers, their communities and their families.

Humane Society

E-mail Janet Parker | 863-8170

Open to all students interested in working with the Scott County Animal Shelter.

Karate Club

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Open to all students with an interest in Karate. The program includes the ability to various Karate belts.

Lambert Law Society

E-mail Dr. Jon Dalager | 863-8073 | Facebook Group

This organization is open to all students interested in learning more about entrance to law school or in a more comprehensive understanding of the law.

Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

E-mail Dr. David DeSario | 863-8335

Open to all students with an interest in mathematics.

Model United Nations Club

E-mail Dr. Michael Cairo | 863-7040

The Georgetown College Model United Nations Club (GMUNC) provides students a valuable and rewarding opportunity to enrich their learning about other cultures and countries. An important part of this learning process is attendance at conferences, where members of the club role-play ambassadors from countries and deal with current world problems and issues. Participation in the GMUNC is open to all students.

Music Educators National Conference

E-mail Dr. John Campbell | 863-8117

Open to all students interested in teaching music.

National Educational Association - Student Program

E-mail Dr. Rebecca Powell | 863-8158

Promotes careers in teaching.

Outdoor High Adventure Club (OHAC)

E-mail Bryan Langlands | 863-8153

OHAC is open to all students interested in outdoor activities. All students are encouraged to join. A variety of activities can be scheduled based on student interests.

Outdoor High Adventure Club

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The Outdoor High Adventure Club is devoted to getting students out of the classroom and into the outdoors participating in a variety of high adventure activities. 

Physics and Engineering Club

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Open to all students interested in Physics and Engineering.

Political Science Association

E-mail Dr. Michael Cairo | 863-7040

Open to all students interested in learning more about career opportunities in the political arena and/or getting involved in political activities.

Polo Club

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Pre-Health Association

E-mail Tracy Livingston | 863-7978

The Pre-Health Association is open to any student interested in a health care field including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing, and more. We exist as part of the Society of Healing Arts, an organization consisting of Georgetown College alumni and friends whose careers are in health and/or health-related professions. Our mission is to provide mentoring and leadership for current and former Georgetown students interested in health and health-related fields. Working together with academic advisors and professionals in the community we are able to help guide students toward their future careers in health care.

Pre-law Association

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President's Ambassadors Program

E-mail Judy Rush | 863-8030

The President’s Ambassador program was established in 1992 to encourage exemplary students to become actively involved in the development and promotion of the college and to offer additional leadership training opportunities. There are many benefits for the students who are selected to become President’s Ambassadors, such as opportunities to improve public speaking and social skills, opportunities to chauffeur the president and represent the college at various engagements, and opportunities for domestic and international travel.

The Ambassadors consist of twenty-two students each of whom represents a former president of the college. Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students who best represent the mission and ideals of Georgetown College. Ambassadors must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average and junior or senior status. They should have demonstrated outstanding leadership and public speaking abilities. Students are nominated by faculty and staff members and Dr. Crouch makes the final appointments.

Psychology Bowl Team

E-mail Dr. Karyn McKenzie | 863-7933

Psychology Bowl is the name for the statewide competition held during the Kentucky Psychological Association annual meeting. GRE-level questions from the field of psychology are presented to college teams during this single elimination tournament. Our five member team practices two hours each week during the Fall semester and competes in November. Previous members have commented that the psychology bowl experience helped them earn higher psychology GRE scores and furthered their understanding of and interest in psychology. Anyone interested in psychology is eligible to participate.

Scroggins Park Ministries

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Speech and Debate

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Step Team

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Open to all students; auditions required.

Student Health Advisory Council

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Student Healthy Mentality Advisory Committee

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United Nations of Georgetown

E-mail Emily Brandon | 863-7994 | Facebook Group

Organization that celebrates the heritage of Georgetown College's international students.

Young Democrats

E-mail Dr. Barbara Burch | 8130 | Facebook Group

National organization for those interested in learning more about the Democratic Party.