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Each fall, the\u00a0Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development<\/a>\u00a0meets with numerous students who are interested in starting a new student organization. This fall,\u00a0Student Senate<\/a> approved four new student groups, with three more awaiting approval following their submission \u2013 learn more about them below!<\/p>\n

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Medical Ethics & Humanities Club
\n<\/b>The purpose of this organization is to encourage the exchange of ideas on biology, sociology, medicine, and research, with an emphasis on their connections to ethical principles and philosophical theories.<\/span><\/p>\n

WSU Fems<\/a>
\n<\/b>The purpose of the organization shall be to provide a space for women and people supporting women on campus to come together, uplift one another, and have positive and meaningful discussions about our experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

American Sign Language Club<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe purpose of ASL Club is to educate students about the culture and fundamentals of American Sign Language while promoting awareness and understanding of the Deaf community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Viva La Cultura
\n<\/strong>The purpose of the organization shall be to connect and build Latino communities on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a few more new student organizations applying for approval with Student Senate, so make sure to follow along @WSU_OSILD<\/a> to learn about new clubs!<\/p>\n

Learn more about all of our club offerings by clicking here<\/a>. Feel free to email\u00a0studentinvolvement@worcester.edu<\/a>\u00a0with any questions or to learn how to join a club! While the deadline to submit to start a new club has passed, we would also be happy to meet with you about starting a student organization!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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