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The ACACIA fraternity is a social fraternity with the motto of Human Service. We strive to better the community around us by providing goods/services to individuals who are less fortunate than we are.

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Brotherhood - Scholarship - Networking Opportunities - Lifelong Comradery

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As a program of Community Service-Learning, we cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations. We address community-identified priorities and ensure our students learn through service.

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Visit new places. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Wrestle with new ideas and perspectives. Use your time and talents to serve others!

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As a program of the Community Engagement & Volunteer Center, we cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations. We address community-identified priorities and ensure our students learn through service.

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Visit new places. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Wrestle with new ideas and perspectives. Use your time and talents to serve others!

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The purpose of this organization is contribute to its members’ professional success and the public
welfare by providing leadership, advocacy, and applied research in environmental and engineering
geology under section 501 (c) (3) of internal revenue code, or corresponding section of any future
federal tax code.

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Students will have access to benefits such as: resume boosting , opportunity to present research and or attend sectional and nation wide conferences, being member of a professional organization,
networking with future employers , AEG scholarships and much more.

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To educate students on the benefits and importance of pollinators, especially the honey bee. To learn the basics of beekeeping and to raise awareness on their declining population.

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Members are allowed to participate in hive checks as well as receive a discount on honey produced by the club.

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Caving Club, also known as Madison University Student Grotto (MUSG), provides a safe and fun atmosphere for horizontal caving. Our club is co-ed, has around 30 members and is active year round. Check out http://musg.caves.org or instagram.com/jmu_caving for pictures!

We take a Saturday or Sunday day trip every weekend, as well as travel camping and caving trips at least twice a semester. Dues include everything you will need and membership is open all year round. Come check us out at our weekly meetings 7:30 pm every Tuesday in Engeo 1210. We also are always at Student ORG night for each new semester within the Sport Club section!

For more information please visit https://www.jmu.edu/recreation/sports/sport-clubs/index.shtml

Contact the officers at jmucavingclub@gmail.com or through DM on our Instagrmam @jmu_caving. We love to hear from people!

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Join us and explore one of Earth's most incredible and unique environment, with the chance to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people!

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The purpose of this organization is to create a community of engaged students in the world of competitive and recreational climbing.

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We are a club that tries to compete every chance that we get while having fun and bringing experiences to new people.

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Membership benefits include being able to compete with the club in national tournaments.

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Our mission is to empower and encourage our members to become Better Men – men of culture, men of harmony, and men of friendship.

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Landscape design is everywhere, from parks, to playgrounds, and even the sidewalks we use every day. But as prevalent as it is, landscape architecture is often overlooked as a career field. The Dukes Landscape Design Club will spread awareness about this career path and allow students to explore what it has to offer. This interdisciplinary, all-major-friendly club will also provide students with opportunities to be active in the Virginia landscape design community.

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Members of the Dukes Landscape Design Club will be provided with opportunities to learn about the field of landscape architecture and how their skillset may fit into it. They will learn from professionals and collaborate with like-minded students from a variety of majors and backgrounds.

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1. To provide a common ground where students from various academic disciplines related to environmental management can advance their understanding and progress of environmental management through an organized exchange of knowledge.
2. The Chapter shall endeavor to promote a better understanding of the scope and opportunities in environmental management.
3. The Chapter shall present educational programs of general interest topics in the field of environmental management and other related technological fields.
4. The Chapter shall promote professional relationships with the professionals in the environmental management field.
5. The Chapter shall encourage its members to participate in Association conferences, meetings, and social events.

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Social, academic and pre-professional events

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The Eta Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon was established to recognize the scholarship and professionalism of students in the Earth Sciences at JMU.

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Being a member of the ETA Nu Chapter of SGE tells prospective employers and colleagues that you are at least a B-average student and passionate about the Earth Sciences.

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Eta Sigma Gamma is a National Health Education Honorary comprised of health professionals and health science / health education students. The JMU chapter (Sigma) members support the mission of promoting health through teaching, researching and leading community service activities.

Eta Sigma Gamma provides the opportunity to exercise leadership. With guidance from a chapter sponsor and cooperation from chapter members, student leaders can develop leadership skills and provide direction for their peers. These leadership qualities have proven to be ingredients for success.

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Each member, upon initiation, receives a certificate of membership, membership card and the official pin of the honorary. In addition, membership includes a subscription to The Health Educator and The Health Education Monograph Series. This affords an excellent vehicle for sharing ideas about the profession. Seniors will receive graduation cords.

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To build effective interpersonal skills with students across majors to work together and analyze environmental issues through a multifaceted lens.

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Learn Forestry skill and techniques
Network with a diverse set of students, faculty, and environmentalists within the field
Maintain our adopted trail
Lead Educational Hikes
Conduct Survey Studies

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To connect Geography majors, minors, and anyone interested in geography, conservation, and GIS.

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Connect with fellow Geography Majors and Minors

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We are a community of students who volunteer in the Harrisonburg community as well as in areas abroad and nationally. This includes communities in Nicaragua, Tanzania, Thailand, Laos, Nepal, Hawaii, and more. We are the roots of change. We are interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, adventure, and travel. We actively work on asset based, environmentally minded projects in the Harrisonburg community and enjoy exploring the adventures within the Shenandoah Valley.

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- Giving back to the local community
- Opportunities with GIVE International to have an impact on communities both nationally and globally
- Fundraising to cover costs of International trips
- A place to meet like-minded, amazing individuals who may become life-long friends!
- Fun events such as tailgates, Fall & Spring concert fundraisers (Haydown & Leidown), semi-formal and formal, bonfires, hikes, camping, & much more!

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Inspire, mobilize, and collaborate with communities to achieve their own health and economic goals.

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- Healthcare hours
- Build lasting friendships

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The JMU Bird Club’s mission is to provide a community for birders of all levels of interest and experience to share their love of bird watching and identification through meetings and field trips.

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All members get access to birding gear (binoculars, field guides, etc.) and frequent opportunities to go on group birding trips, learn about local birds, and more, as well as access to meetings and a community to share information and a love of birds.

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The JMU Mycology Club is a student-led organization that is dedicated to exploring the wild world of fungi and mushrooms. Our aim is to enhance fungal knowledge around campus and the community through discussions, activities, outreach, and cultivation.

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Members will have access to outside club events. These events include hikes, club socials, inoculations, and more.

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Our mission is to promote scuba diving making it more accessible among college students while fostering a safe environment supporting marine conservation and local partners. We aim to provide adequate training to build a strong dive community encouraging curiosity, adventure, and a commitment to protect our oceans.

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Members will have access to scuba training and certifications, group dive trips, social events, equipment, and gear discounts, and will gain personal achievement. 

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Our mission is to promote environmental health in the JMU and Harrisonburg communities by engaging in regular waste cleanups and advocating for environmentally sustainable practices.

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Benefits of joining our organization include:
- Opportunities to make a positive impact in the JMU and Harrisonburg communities
- Earning required service hours for Greek/other organizations
- Opportunities to meet people with shared values of supporting the environment
- A deeper appreciation for the natural world and its beauty

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Our mission is to share stories uniting people, no matter their creative or outdoor experience, to foster growth in our communities and ecosystems.

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The VAC family mentors members to develop wilderness survival skills and encourage environmental stewardship while fostering members’ development for their futures as professional creatives. Grow together in our community of like-minded individuals while expressing your passion for the outdoors and creative media. Joining the VAC family comes with many benefits for creative adventurers including networking, mentorship, and pushing your creative limits to reach new heights while exploring the unknown. VAC embarks on countless quests within The Burg and far beyond while developing bonds that will last a lifetime. We explore hidden gems up and down the East Coast, including annual trips to Gauley Fest in Summersville, WV and the Smoky Mountains in TN. On all our adventures we leave everywhere better than we found it while sharing stories, capturing nature’s beauty, and creating lifelong memories.

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The purpose of Madison Flyfishers is to promote fly fishing as a form of outdoor recreation by bringing together students and faculty, and providing an environment conducive to learning about the arts of fly fishing and to developing a conservation ethic.

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Students will learn about essential elements of fly fishing and develop a sense of community with other students through shared experiences. Students will have the opportunity to learn about fly fishing and associated techniques, as well as opportunities to participate in club activities like fishing trips and conservation efforts.

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Our goal is to facilitate a community that helps people to find ways to bring nature into their lives and explore how the natural world connects to our wellbeing.

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We will offer a variety of social, educational, and wellness based opportunities and community building events.

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The mission of JMU's Outdoor Club is to bring together those who share a passion for the outdoors to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of Harrisonburg's backyard and beyond!

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Access to all club events and meetings, including day hikes, weekend camping trips, paddleboarding & kayaking, backpacking, and more!

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JMGrew serves to provide an outlet and community for those members of the student body who are interested in gardening, horticulture, and agriculture regardless of their level of experience.
This club will engage in gardening projects on campus and in the local area when able in order to foster the education of members and those we interact with about sustainable agriculture and gardening practices. In doing so, we hope to give people new knowledge as well as the practical skills and benefits of gardening through demonstrating the different methods and styles in which it can be done.

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There's plenty to be done for those who want to be hands-on. In the past, we've had events such as hikes, pumpkin carving, making tea from our fresh tea leaves, a Friendsgiving with our fall harvest, plant exchanges, and more.

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To serve, inform and represent the James Madison University Community.

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A great way to make a difference in the JMU community through a variety of ways.

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To build our members climate literacy and confidence in their ability to discuss and educate others on sustainability. To build students who leave college with a complex understanding of sustainability and the role they play.

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SustainJMU members will join a community of sustainability oriented students who are interested in developing their skills and creating change on campus. Students will work on independent and group research projects that combine their personal interest/career goals with all different kinds of sustainability. Members will also meet with guest speakers and participate in educational events, while having fun with friends and finding a community with shared values.

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To promote and foster a hub for the $8B biotechnology industry in Virginia.

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Member are able to participate in a wide range of professional and social activities. Such activities include professional development, interacting with guest speakers from across the US and touring various biotechnology facilities.