THE ALMAGEST
A weekly student newspaper intended to offer students a true journalistic experience. Contact the Communications Department or click here for more information.

ALPHA PHI SIGMA (Criminal Justice)
Alpha Phi Sigma is to make the Criminal Justice professions and their practitioners more effective; to recognize scholastic achievement and excellence; to encourage research and the dissemination of knowledge so acquired to all members of the professions; to inspire a just pride in their work; and to apply scientific practices and techniques within the Criminal Justice field. Contact the Department of History & Social Sciences office or click here for more information.

AMERICAN HUMANICS STUDENT ORGANIZATION
The American Humanics Student Association is an integral part of the American Humanics program on campus. American Humanics is a life-long partnership-a partnership of individuals dedicated to making a difference. American Humanics prepares students for entry-level management positions with youth and human service organizations, a field that needs 50,000 entry-level professionals to fill staff vacancies each year. Join an organization that can give you an edge in the job market while you make a difference in the lives of others. Contact the Department of History & Social Sciences office or click here for more information.

ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS
The Association of Criminal Justice Students is a student organization designed to combine learning, research, and voluntary service in order to improve the quality of justice in the community and to united members interested in the field of criminal justice. In addition, the group seeks to provide experiences that assist members in reaching career goals and to encourage them to strive for excellence in all endeavors. The meetings are normally held on the first and third Thursday of each month. Contact the Department of History & Social Sciences office for more information.

THE DEBATE TEAM
An organization intended to offer students the opportunity to compete in debate against similar organizations around the world. Contact the Communications Department for more information.

HISTORY CLUB
The History Club mission is to promote and advance the study of local, national, and world history. Contact the Department of History & Social Sciences office or click here for more information.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB
The International Club has evolved from what was originally the Foreign Language Club. The name change reflects the fact that membership is not limited to foreign language students, but to anyone interested in learning about other countries and cultures. Speakers from different countries, or who have lived or traveled abroad, are invited to address the group. One of the club’s most popular activities is the International Food Festival, held each fall. Members bring dishes from different countries, and invite faculty and administrators to enjoy the feast. Other activities include a Spring Formal, held on or around Valentine’s Day, and a trip in April to the International Music Festival in Lafayette. The club has also given its support to a Christmas Party, sponsored by the Philadelphia Center, for children with AIDS. The club meets the first and third Thursday of each month in the Foreign Language Laboratory (BH 242). Contact the Fine Arts, Foreign Languages & Humanities office for more information.

PHI SIGMA IOTA
Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign Language Honor Society, was founded in 1917 and recognizes outstanding ability and high standards of excellence in the field of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures. It is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages. It promotes international communication and understanding, fosters the spirit of liberal culture, and stands for freedom of mind and democracy of learning. Contact the Fine Arts, Foreign Languages & Humanities office or click here for more information.

PI ALPHA THETA (History)
Pi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Pi Alpha Theta seeks to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by its members in a variety of ways. Contact the Department of History & Social Sciences office or click here for more information.

PI SIGMA ALPHA (Political Science)
Pi Sigma Alpha is a group of college and university chapters devoted to the election of political science honor students into membership. Each chapter works throughout the academic year, functioning as an integral part of the political science department in the promotion of worthwhile extracurricular activites related to public affairs. Experiences on various campuses have demonstrated the value of such an organization for the promotion of student interest in political science. Contact the Department of History & Social Sciences office or click here for more information.

PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PRSSA)
An organization that helps public relations students learn more about that profession and meet professionals in the field. Contact the Communications Department or click here for more information.

SOCIETY OF HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
The Society of Human Servies Administration serves as a forum for students in the Master's of Human Services Administration. The group also seeks to promote the growth of this graduate program byu supporting ancillary activities and encouraging student enrollment while providing experiences designed to develope the skills of Nonprofit managers. In addition, students have the opportunity of serving the university community though a variety of activities. Contact the Department of History & Social Sciences office or click here for more information.

TERULIA
Though not an official LSUS organization, Tertulia (roughly translated as “afternoon get-together”) has become a great success. It is an informal Spanish conversation group that includes beginning, intermediate, and advanced Spanish students, faculty, and native and non-native speakers from the community who gather to practice speaking and listening to the Spanish language in a relaxed, congenial atmosphere. The group meets every Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at Juri’s Cafee in the University Place shopping center. Contact the Fine Arts, Foreign Languages & Humanities office for more information.