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Student Organizations

WIU students participate in a wide variety of activities, creating publications such as the literary magazine Elements, and participating in student organizations listed below.

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

Activities for students interested in advertising, including workshops, internships, and scholarship opportunities.

Faculty sponsor—Teri Simmons

Elements

Western's student literary magazine, published annually.

English Graduate Organization (EGO)

Advocacy, networking, professional development, and social events for English graduate students.

EGO will begin its weekly meetings at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 25th, 341 Simpkins Hall Writing Center.

Film Club

Students who appreciate international, independent, and Hollywood cinema.

Faculty sponsor—Roberta DiCarmine

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ-WIU)

WIU chapter of NABJ, an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

NABJ meets from 4:00-5:00 pm every Wednesday in Simpkins Hall, room 019. Faculty sponsor—Pearlie Strother-Adams

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

The largest organization of English teachers in the US.

Faculty sponsor—Rebekah Buchanan

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Since Spring 1991, PRSSA has provided WIU students studying Public Relations with a variety of opportunities for learning professional skills, networking, and many other activities.

PRSSA meets at 5:45 pm every Wednesday in Simpkins Hall, room 020. Faculty sponsor—Mohammad Siddiqi

Sigma Tau Delta

The English honor society.

Faculty sponsor—Tim Helwig

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

The nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

Faculty sponsor—Lisa Kernek