Student Clubs are designed for encouraging students to participate, lead, and learn.
At Virginia International University, student clubs are open to all students irrespective to their program of study, nationalities, and beliefs. Getting involved in extracurricular activities helps you build leadership, professional, and personal skills that will assist you long after you graduate from the University. You will meet new people, share ideas, and explore your potentials.
We are trying to have clubs representing all areas including different nationalities clubs! But, if you don't find what you are looking for, you may start new student clubs with approval from Student Organization Coordinator to meet your needs.
Please don't hesitate to let us know how we can be of assistance to you and your Student Club by writing to Yanisse Berrios at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
To start a new club please email back the Application for Club Recognition at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
All student clubs are required to maintain documents of events and activities which help in continuation of club activities even after current members graduate and leave. Below are some forms and documents you can use to maintain the required documentation.
You may customize the documents with your club logo, names, and text as per requirement.
Information Technology Club
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| President: | Sanjeev Naidu Pappala | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Vice President: | Efe Nicholas Edema | |
| Public Relation Officer: | Liliya Valeryevna Kolcheva | |
| Secretary: | Elissa Barsoumian | |
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Club Description: The School of Computer Information Systems introduced a new Student Club. The purpose of this club is to connect students, from VIU, to the outside world and to the job market. This provides an opportunity for our students to better and further understand the potential and future of computer science and information technology in different businesses. The club officially commence its functions and duties in the Fall of 2008. |
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| Webpage | IT Club Page | |
African Pride Club
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| President: | Efe Nicholas Edema | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Vice President: | Viola Kaihura | |
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The Africa Pride club's launched October 29th 2010 was conceived with a purpose to raise awareness of African Nationals and cultures; promote discussion of economic, political and social issues in Africa; encourage the VIU to seek more students from Africa; provide a platform to for students interested in careers in Africa to meet with employers; and encourage development of case studies, avail new students from Africa with a welcoming environment to reduce the length of time for culture shock and continue with their educational pursuit The Africa Pride club's purpose
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| Motto: Unity in Diversity | ||
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Sports Club
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| President: | Islam Mohamed Kadous | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Vice President: | OPEN | |
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Sports Club:The VIU Sports Club has been founded once again to recognize its mission to serve students, the University and the broader community. Its major effort is to provide an opportunity for student athletes to achieve their maximum potential both athletically and educationally. We believe that many of the most important learning experiences in a college education take place outside the traditional classroom. |
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Hearts Club
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| President: | Cathereen Evarist Minja | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Vice President: | Farida Mammadova | |
| P.R. Officer: | Islam Mohamed Kadous | |
| Secretary: | Roya Aliyeva | |
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We students have decided to create a platform for exchange and sharing to communicate, collaborate and increase the impact of our activities to humanitarian and social actions. Named as “Virginia International University Hearts ” this is a non-profit association whose goal is to bring relief and assistance to sick children in hospitals and to the poorest, who are in need of some happy time. Each VIU student is invited to join the VIU Hearts club, even students from other universities ; neighborhoods, or communities. Your assistance is highly solicited to join this magical world that allows the world to smile a bit more .Mission Statement The activities of the VIU Hearts club are : holding awareness seminars, meetings, workshops, to promote awareness regarding the benefits of Volunteering and Charitable actions. Goal Promotion of humanitarian group activities organized by the VIU students independently or through the many existing voluntary organizations. |
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| Webpage | Facebook page | |
