Thursday, October 8, 2009

**Clubs and Organizations at Howard University

Georgia Club

The Georgia Club at Howard University was founded in 1977 by Robert J. Holley II, Garland R. Hunt, and Michael D. Stinson. The Georgia Club is a student run organization that has brought students together from all areas of Georgia for fun and service. The Georgia Club is known as being one of the largest and most recognizable state clubs at Howard.

Campus Pals

Campus Pals is an organization at Howard University that was founded in 1946 by Samuel B. Ethridge. Mr. Ethridge and his friends at Howard would greet new Howard students as they arrived on campus and provide them with useful information regarding the campus. Campus Pals was recognized as a campus organization in 1947, and they begin to put on activities to unite the freshmen. The mission of the Campus Pals is to provide new students with opportunities to become acquainted with one another through fun events during “Freshman Week.”

Gentlemen of Drew Social Club

Gentlemen of Drew Social Club was created in 1982, to create a bond and alliance to combat the neighborhood violence within the community surrounding Howard University. The organization has evolved into an organization assisting men on the Campus of Howard University. This social club focuses on scholastic success, leadership, and serving the community.

Caribbean Students Organization

The Howard University Caribbean Students Association is one of the campuses largest and most diverse student organizations. The goal of this organization is to promote cultural awareness and recognition of people in the Caribbean within the University and community. The club is open for everyone to join regardless of their descent, especially if those who are interested in learning about the Caribbean. In an effort to entertain and educate its members and the surrounding community, the Caribbean Students Association host parties and social events.

Circle K International

Circle K International is a service organization that promotes fellowship, leadership, and service. At Howard, the organization seeks to uphold Circle K’s mission to develop its members into responsible citizens and leaders with a lifetime commitment to serving the children of the world. The organization at Howard consists of over 100 members who participate in 10-15 community service projects each year.

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