Campus and Residential Life - Briar Cliff University

Advisors: marilyn.eastman@briarcliff.edu, 712-279-1799.ENGLISH AND WRITING CLUBThe English and Writing Club, known as WREN, coordinates the activities of English andwriting majors and minors and those interested in celebrating good writing, good living, andthe people who appreciate both. The Club promotes literary activities like coffee-housepoetry and story readings, theater, movies, publications and service opportunities formajors.Advisor: adam.frisch@briarcliff.edu, 712-279-5516HOMECOMING COMMITTEEThe Homecoming Committee picks a theme and plans a fun week full of events during thefall semester. Events include dress-up days, competitions, and the week culminates with apep rally prior to the homecoming football game and the selection of a Homecoming Kingand Queen. A formal dance concludes the week.Advisor: john.guetter@briarcliff.edu 712-279-5221HONORS PROGRAMThe Honors Program seeks to bring students into the closest possible proximity to the pointsthat new knowledge is being created at Briar Cliff University. Students in the HonorsProgram take honors courses which are academically stimulating and work closely withfaculty on topics of personal interest to the students and faculty alike. They also participatein a variety of social, leadership, service, and cultural activities. Students’ interests directthe planning of these activities and students also provide the leadership to carry out theseplans.Advisor: Ryan Allen, ryan.allen@briarcliff.edu, 279-5211INTERNATIONAL CLUBThe International Club allows our American students to interact with our internationalstudents with the goal of understanding other cultures. The International Club also helps tocreate fun and educational opportunities to learn about American society withcommunication, events and cultural excursions.Advisor: TBDTHE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSThe Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s group on campus that offers young men anopportunity for spiritual growth, friendship, and service both on and off the Briar Cliffcampus. The Knights of Columbus are part of a larger national organization whose missionis, “A man is defined by his actions as a follower of God, and as a leader in hiscommunity. The Knights of Columbus believe that a man is more than simply a man, whenhe bears the title of ‘Knight’.” On campus the Knights sponsor spiritual growthopportunities, educational programs and involvement in justice issues, prayer vigils such as40 Days for Life, and the Tootsie Roll Drive.Advisor: gil.ridenour@briarcliff.edu, 712/279/5485NURSING STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BCUNSA)Briar Cliff University Nursing Student Association: Chapter of National Student Nurses’Association, Inc. (BCUNSA/NSNA) promotes professional and personal development fornursing students. Students have the opportunity to participate in service projects and socialevents throughout the year. Membership is automatic for sophomore, junior, and seniornursing students. Nursing faculty members serve as advisors.Advisors: Gretchen.wheelock@briarcliff.edu, 712-279-1759; traci.holmquist@briarcliff.edu,712-279-5490.27