Here at UW-L, we have over 200 student organizations that we are free to join. We all know that our involvement in various clubs and student organizations looks good on a resume. But how often are we joining these clubs and attending meetings just for the fun of it? Of course, some organizations are going to align better with your career path but that doesn't mean you can't join an organization just for the pleasure aspect of it. Below is a list of student organizations you should consider joining.

1. Active Minds

Active Minds now has a chapter that is new to UW-L but is part of a national organization. The organization’s purpose is to create a positive force that is focused on changing the conversation and stereotypical stigma surrounding mental health on college campuses. The organization’s motto is “to create a happy and healthy college experience by sponsoring awareness campaigns and trying to remind the students of UWL to stress less and laugh more.”

Meets: The second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Cartwright 257.

2. Cheese Club

The Cheese Club is a student-run organization that offers students a place where they can enjoy local, national and international cheese all in the great company of other cheese lovers.

Meets: Open meeting times to be decided.

3. Colleges Against Cancer

Colleges Against Cancer is one of the hundreds of chapters worldwide and we are lucky to have a chapter here at UW-L. The purpose of this organization is to make a difference in communities by providing advocacy and cancer education while focusing on the Relay for Life and survivorship.

Meets: Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Cartwright 339.

4. Fishing Club

The Fishing Club is a student-run organization that welcomes students who appreciate the sport of fishing to join the club. The organization provides education on the sport of fishing as well as opportunities to get involved in the fishing tournament.

Meets: Meeting time and dates unavailable.

5. Habitat For Humanity

Habitat For Humanity is chartered by Habitat For Humanity International through the La Crosse Area Affiliate and was started at UW-L in 2001. The organization works with other campus and community organizations by providing volunteer and charitable work in non-profit areas on campus and throughout the La Crosse area.

Meets: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. in 2305 Centennial.

6. I Am That Girl

I Am That Girl is a special interest organization that strives to empower women in every way possible. The organization provides a safe space for women to empower other women and encourage them to see the positives in themselves and turn their self-doubt into self-love. The members of this group inspire and invest in the power that all women have within themselves.

Meets: Every other Monday at 7 p.m. in 3214 Centennial.

7. Investment Club

The Investment Club is a special interest organization that focuses on providing students with knowledge on securities, 401K planning, investor accounts, trading methods and an overview of financial tools that will be useful to them in the future.

Meets: Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. in 1401 Centennial.

8. Rainbow Unity

Rainbow Unity is a human diversity organization that collaborates with UW-L’s Pride Center, Eagle Equity Committee, Transform and the Diversity Organization Coalition. They provide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual and pansexual individuals as well as their allies with a safe environment, emotional and social support and opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills.

Meets: Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. outside of the Pride Center (42 Cartwright).

9. Ski and Snowboard Club

The Ski and Snowboard Club provides students who are ski and snowboard enthusiasts with a place to converse with other students who share their same passion. They host social events throughout the year as well as plan ski and snowboarding trips throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They frequent Mt. La Crosse so all group members are able to ski and snowboard as a club.

Meets: The second Friday of every month at 6 p.m. in 1309 Centennial.

10. Table-Top Gaming Club

The Table-Top Gaming Club is a student-run organization that provides students with a place to form groups to play their favorite board, card and/or table-top games. The organization provides materials for its members to engage in organized tournament play with and have a great time while doing so.

Meets: Every Friday at 7 p.m. in 257 Cartwright and every Sunday at 2 p.m. in 259 Cartwright.