General interest student organizations:
- Activities Programming Board (APB)
The main programming board for Aurora University. Assists Student Activities in coordinating and sponsoring a wide variety of entertainment, cultural, educational, recreational and social events on campus.
Advisor: Brandy Skierkiewicz; bskierki@aurora.edu - Aurora University Pride Alliance (AUPA)
Aurora University’s Pride Alliance envisions an Aurora campus community where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, same-gender-loving, and questioning people and our allies are fully included, welcomed, and treated with equity in every respect; where people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are free to successfully live, love and learn without fear, hate, or intolerance; and where justice, equality and respect for all prevail.
Advisor: Barbara Strassberg; bstrass@aurora.edu - Awareness, Respect, Dignity, Sisterhood, Empowerment (A.R.I.S.E.)
We emulate a higher standard of ourselves for which we hold each other accountable. We are socially responsible students who are dedicated to the essence of building awareness, self-respect, and empowerment.
Advisor: Kidada Robinson; krobinso@aurora.edu - Chess Club
The goal of chess club is to teach the beginning steps of chess, understanding the entire game including: pieces, strategies, fun and purpose of chess.
Advisor: Kylor Berkman; kberkman@aurora.edu - Fashion Loves You (FLY)
Gives students the opportunity to showcase self-expression and confidence through fashion.
Advisor: Rebecca Ruffin; rruffin@aurora.edu - Games Club
Gives students the chance to develop the skills of strategic and critical thinking, leadership and teamwork through the playing of a variety of games.
Advisor: Joseph Lantz; jlantz@aurora.edu - NOLOS (AU Literary Magazine)
Nolos is AU's student run Literary Magazine. We accept online submissions (nolos@aurora.edu) from the student body as well as the faculty, staff, and alumni.
Advisor: Bridgite Barclay; bbarclay@aurora.edu - The Actor’s and Playwright's Society (TAPS)
Educates and builds on theatre skills to engage students through the use of dramatics while entertaining and diversifying the campus community.
Advisor: Eduardo Frajman; efrajman@aurora.edu
