Student-led Clubs and Organizations

Join the Anime Club and dive into the world of anime with fellow fans! Share storytelling and the culture of fantasy stories. Expect to view and discuss anime genre films while also getting involved in some cultural activities that will occur off campus. Come share your passion and make every meeting a new adventure!

• President: David Chavez ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Britney Saras Felix ([email protected])
• Advisor: Brian Goss ([email protected])

The arts are a universal way of expression and communication. The Art & Art History Club provides a means for students to not only learn about art but also to create it. This club pushes for the knowledge of a new discipline to some, but for others, there is a potential self-discovery through the creation of art.

• President: Adela Corral Jaramillo ([email protected])
• Vice president and treasurer: Gabbie Croce ([email protected])
• Social media coordinator: Elena Webber ([email protected])
• Advisor: Fabiola Martínez ([email protected])

The Asian Culture Club (ACC) aims to celebrate the diverse and unique cultures that span Asia. It provides a space for Asian students of different upbringings and backgrounds to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with being Asian in today's age. Furthermore, the club spreads awareness about the diverse community of Asians at SLU-Madrid by being open to members coming from non-Asian backgrounds by allowing them to learn about the unique lives of Asians through cultural discussions, cuisine, and cultural events that will allow members to experience a multi-faceted approach to the diverse culture that permeates throughout Asia. 

• President: Namita Chawla ([email protected])
• Vice president: Reagan Tran ([email protected])
• Event coordinator: Arabella Araneta ([email protected])
• Social media and marketing officer: Kohana Genito ([email protected])
• Treasurer: DJ Ventura ([email protected])
• Advisor: Viki Villarreal ([email protected])

B/EECC aims to introduce students to Balkan and Eastern European cultures through hands-on workshops in arts, crafts, dance and food. By offering creative experiences like traditional painting, dance classes, and potlucks, we immerse students in the rich cultural heritage of the region. The club fosters a positive community of cultural exchange, welcoming those with ancestry from the Balkans and Eastern Europe, as well as those interested in learning more about these vibrant cultures.

• President and treasurer: Lilla Orbán ([email protected])
• Vice president: Julia Evdokimov ([email protected])
• Digital communications officer: Maria Gafita ([email protected])
• Events coordinator: Ninutsa Datuashvili ([email protected])
• Advisor: Sanja Plohl ([email protected])

The Beach Volleyball Club aims to connect students by creating opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people and play beach volleyball. The goal is to foster a community of people who share a love for the sport, friends and fun. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join.

• President: Britton Francis ([email protected])
• Vice president: James Troxel ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Lily Rowe ([email protected])
• Social media manager: Inés del Busto ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected])

The Black and African Student Union works on both celebrating and educating the SLU community about Black culture, including an understanding of its struggles.

• President: Gabi Roque ([email protected])
• Vice president and communications officer: Jordan Martin ([email protected])
• Treasurer and social media officer: Miheret Adams ([email protected])
• Advisor: Sharrad Belin ([email protected])

We make bocadillos (sandwiches) and distribute them among people who are unhoused in the city center. But the sandwich is only a pretext; our main goal is to give them the dignity they deserve by sitting with them and listening as we share our life stories.

• President: Abby Globokar ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Katelyn Berry ([email protected])
• Advisor: Office of Student Life ([email protected])

Brazilian/Portuguese Cultural Club is open to all native speakers and Portuguese-language learners to engage, immerse, and learn about different aspects of Brazil and other Lusophone countries. All are welcome to attend events to try new snacks, participate in cultural crafts, and pick up a new language!

• President: Eduarda Silva ([email protected])
• Treasurer and event organizer: Yasmin Garza-Taskin ([email protected])
• Event organizer: Daphne Giltner ([email protected])
• Advisor: Rejane Queiroz Gonçalves ([email protected])

The Chess Club is for members to develop critical and strategical thinking, patience, and creativity while playing this sport under pressure. The club creates a welcoming environment for new and seasoned players who can experience a community in healthy competition.

• President: Britney Saras ([email protected])
• Vice president: Taym Ali ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Alexander Guillen ([email protected])
• Advisor: Student Life ([email protected])

The Community Garden Club aims to help students gain new gardening skills, foster community-building, and cultivate a garden. Gardening is beneficial for mental health, and we welcome all members to join us! 

• President: Isabel Sillers ([email protected])
• Vice president and treasurer: Rose Johnson ([email protected])
• Vice president: Elsa Miramontez Sánchez ([email protected])
• Secretary: Aydalet Ramirez ([email protected])
• Advisor: Mónica Pérez-Bedmar ([email protected])

The goal of the Convivium Club is to cultivate creativity on campus by hosting art and open mic contests as well as magazine creation and "Art in the Park" events. Convivium is a club that works diligently to support each student in their creative endeavors. 

• President: Nico Hartnett ([email protected])
• Vice president: Lilla Orban ([email protected])
• Social media manager: Musa Farah ([email protected])
• Marketing and promotion manager: Winnie Yawson ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Sabine Gillelen ([email protected])
• Advisor: Timothy Day Ryan ([email protected])

The goal of the Cycling Club is to promote the fitness of its members, the environmental benefits of cycling, and the enjoyment of being outdoors. The Cycling Club meets weekly to go on bike rides during the fall and spring.

• President: Enzo Dorfman ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Jacob Blaylock ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected])

The Dance Club is an inclusive dance community at SLU-Madrid. Primary activities will include dance classes and workshops, and social dance events in "salas de baile" around Madrid. This club is a great way for students to meet new people who enjoy dancing, experience dance culture in Spain, and promote fitness and well-being.  

• President: Madelynn Kennedy ([email protected])
• Advisor: María Jesús Peces-Barba ([email protected])

Where engaging discourse of all kinds meets the practicality of understanding debate and rhetoric and wielding it effectively. Using British Parliamentary-style debate, we are fostering a space where we can learn to communicate effectively and respectfully, and have some fun along the way. All levels welcome.

• Co-presidents: Lyla Oliver ([email protected]), Johari Bevington ([email protected]) and Savannah Barrera ([email protected])
• Advisor: Katherine Espinosa ([email protected])

The Engineering and Computer Science Club aims to allow STEM students to bring topics and ideas from lectures to the real world via student-led projects. 

• President: Josie Furr ([email protected])
• Co-vice presidents: Esteban Archambault ([email protected]) and Abdelmajid Amara ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Asma Yaiche ([email protected])
• Advisor: Charles El Mir ([email protected])

An initiative for a better tomorrow. An organization for the true citizens of Earth who want to create a better place to live in. "It's better to make our planet 'Earth' worth living rather than searching for some other in the Cosmos."

• President: Isabel Sillers ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Aydalet Ramirez ([email protected])
• Advisor: Mónica Pérez Bedmar ([email protected])

The Fashion Club provides students with a safe environment fostering inclusion, sustainability and creativity. This club gives students a chance at learning a bit more about what they are passionate about as well as igniting any potential interest in the field through seminars and volunteering opportunities.

• President: Carolina Brenner Daou ([email protected])
• Vice president: Mariangel Lugo ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Maria Alice van Roosmalen ([email protected])
• Marketing and Communications officer: Maria Luisa Nascimiento ([email protected])
• Advisor: Peter Edward Nahmias ([email protected])

The Fencing Club provides both visiting and permanent students with the opportunity to practice fencing at all levels, from beginner to official competition, working with highly qualified trainers and coaches at established fencing institutions in Madrid.

• President and treasurer: Kyle Sidwell ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected])

The Francophone Club provides students with a welcoming environment to practice their language skills and learn about different French-speaking cultures through participation in club events.

• President: Adelaide Evans ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Yasmine Alj ([email protected])
• Secretary: Abby Globokar ([email protected])
• Advisor: Roswitha Zahlner ([email protected])

The game club is a fun, casual, and inclusive space for all students, whether you are into video games, card games, board games or just curious. We host tournaments, casual game events and discussions to connect, compete and build a friendly community on campus. Everyone's welcome.

• President: Yasmine Mohamed Khouna ([email protected])
• Vice president and events coordinator: Ava Araneta ([email protected])
• Public outreach coordinator: Ro Basabe ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Julia Evdokimov ([email protected])
• Advisor: Shawn Redwood ([email protected])

Are you passionate about business, eager to learn, and ready to connect with like-minded peers? Welcome to the Global Business Club (GBC) at SLU-Madrid, a vibrant and inclusive community designed to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, sharpen your financial acumen, and expand your network. Whether you're a seasoned business student or simply curious about the world of commerce, GBC offers a dynamic platform to explore, engage and excel.

• President: De'Von France ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Gianna Kohlenberger-Sparks ([email protected])
• Advisor: Gonzalo Moreno ([email protected])

The History Club aims to provide a space on campus for students who have a passion for the subjects of history and humanities to converse and share ideas while promoting academic enrichment.

• President: Adela Corral Jaramillo ([email protected]) 
• Vice president: José González ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Megan Fuentes ([email protected])
• Social media coordinator: Lena Webber ([email protected])
• Advisor: Bradley Mollman ([email protected])

The Human Rights Club brings together students and faculty interested in human rights history, theory and practice. Every semester, we organize a series of activities, including (but not limited to) documentary/movie screenings, discussions, debates, awareness activities and volunteer opportunities.

• President: Caroline Fields ([email protected])
• Vice president: Sophia Desantis ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Hannah Goodwin ([email protected])
• Social media manager: Rose Johnson ([email protected])
• Advisor: Simona Rentea ([email protected])

The Improv Club aims to provide a safe space for members to experiment with their artistic expression and dramatic interpretation through "Open Swim" Improv sessions and occasional public performances.

• President and treasurer: Noella Conner ([email protected])
• Advisor: Eloy Gómez ([email protected])

The International Crises Club engages students in understanding and responding to global crises affecting communities worldwide. It provides a space for discussion, education, and meaningful support initiatives, aiming to build awareness and empathy while connecting local actions to international challenges.

• Co-president and treasurer: Hector Proaño-Malaver ([email protected])
• Co-president: Aleksei Kovzel ([email protected])
• Advisor: Barah Mikaïl ([email protected])

The Investment Club aims to enhance campus life by giving students a practical and interactive way to learn about investing and personal finance. Through workshops, discussions, and a stock market game, students can build real-world skills in a welcoming environment, regardless of experience level.

• President: Noah Temple ([email protected])
• Vice president: Giacomo Zambelli ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Zako Williams ([email protected])
• Director of Marketing and Communications: Leila Durrie ([email protected])
• Advisor: Xavier Cottini ([email protected])

To showcase Latine culture by creating a safe space for students to feel welcomed, offering educational opportunities for students of other nationalities to learn about Latine cultures, and providing a culturally accepting ambiance for the SLU-Madrid community.

• President: David Chavez ([email protected])
• Vice president: Ava Baldwin ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Daniel Bolivar ([email protected])
• Events coordinator: Darliz Quintana ([email protected])
• Advisor: Carla Aparicio Gallardo ([email protected])

Where math meets adventure, creativity and service! The Math Club hosts math competitions between students and solves math problems that help other people. Any and all levels of math are welcome! Math is beautiful, it fosters friendships, and can help so many people ― join us to harness the power of math together to explore, create, and make a difference in the world.

• President: Julia Evdokimov ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Yasmine Mohamed Khouna ([email protected])
• Advisor: Luis Miguel Anguas Márquez ([email protected])

The MENA Club welcomes everyone—no matter where you're from—to discover, celebrate, and connect with the vibrant cultures of the Middle East and North Africa. Our events are a space where those missing home can find a sense of belonging, and where everyone can experience the warmth, art, food, and hospitality that define the MENA region. Together, we aim to honor the communities that shaped us and share their beauty right here on campus. Come join us and be part of something special!

• Co-presidents: Elias Halabi ([email protected]) and Sama Abbas ([email protected])
• Vice president: Oumayma Keskes ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Claudia Fernández Álvarez ([email protected])
• Advisor: Barah Mikaïl ([email protected])

The Music League is a club for all music lovers. The club provides a welcoming space for students to share, discuss, and discover music in addition to serving as a news hub for music and events around Madrid. Students can participate in meetings, outings to performances, and fun competitions through the Music League app. Whether you're a casual listener or a music enthusiast, this is the club for you!

• President: Alicia Narum ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Patrick Clause ([email protected])
• Head of tournaments: Alex Guillen ([email protected])
• Head of events: Kasaria Andguladze ([email protected])
• Head of concerts: Daphne Giltner ([email protected])
• Advisor: Alberto Bosco ([email protected])

The Neurodiversity and Accessibility Club seeks to create a community where people are welcome and accommodated regardless of their mental and physical needs. The club collaborates with other campus partners to improve the accessibility at SLU-Madrid.

This club is looking for new leadership! If you are interested, please email Student Life ([email protected])

• President: Britney Saras ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Liz Aykan ([email protected])
• Advisor: Roswitha Zahlner ([email protected])

The NewSLU allows students to share their ideas, collect articles and opinion pieces, and promote student experiences while learning about the journalistic process.

• Editor-in-chief: Thea Uhl ([email protected])
• Advisor: Dale Fuchs ([email protected]) 

The Philosophy Club offers you a seat at the table of philosophical inquiry. Meetings of The Minds explore philosophy with minilectures, debates, and discussions to expand your knowledge, challenge your perspectives and illuminate new ones.

• Co-presidents: Layla Duran-Jakubec ([email protected]) and Lidiia Smetaniuk ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Vittoria Volonte ([email protected])
• Advisor: Matthew Andler ([email protected])

The Photo Club helps spread creativity on campus by allowing students to express themselves through photography. Along with creating a community of expression, members of the Photo Club participate in individual and group photography sessions throughout various neighborhoods within Madrid.  

• Co-presidents: Kyle Sidwell ([email protected]) and Alex Guillen ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Kyle Sidwell ([email protected])
• Advisor: Luana Fischer ([email protected])

The Political Affairs Club is dedicated to fostering understanding among students on today's most pressing political issues. We are a community driven by a shared interest in civic engagement while providing guidance for students to become better global citizens.

• President: Sarai Cardenas ([email protected])
• Vice president: Amelia Ayulo ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Vilma Vélez ([email protected])
• Advisor: Marco da Costa ([email protected])

The Pre-Health Club helps students explore careers in health care while gaining the tools to succeed on their journey. They provide guidance on applications, interviews and résumé building, as well as opportunities to learn about different health science fields.

• President: Grace Miclot ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Evelyn Rachel ([email protected])
• Advisor: Tania de la Fuente ([email protected])

he SLU Pre-Law Club will offer students the opportunity to explore the legal field, develop practical skills, and engage in discussions about current legal issues. The club will conduct roundtable discussions, workshops, guest speaker events, and mock trials each semester.

• President: Noelia Pérez ([email protected])
• Treasurer: María Cedeño ([email protected])
• Advisor: William Johnson ([email protected])

The Pride Club is a space to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at SLU-Madrid through various events and activities designed to promote pride, education and support for the queer community on campus and beyond. All students are invited to learn, grow and support the community in a safe, welcoming environment. 

• President: Britney Saras Felix ([email protected])
• Vice president: Rebecca Rose ([email protected])
• Secretary: Naomi Coleman ([email protected])
• Events coordinator: Alyssa Daniels ([email protected])
• Advisor: Carla Aparicio Gallardo ([email protected])

The Psychology Club is a space for students to explore psychological concepts through movie screenings, workshops, psychological discussions and more! Whether you're a psychology major or just curious, join us to exchange ideas and connect with others interested in the human mind!

• President: Michaela Monterola ([email protected])
• Vice president: Molly Elliott ([email protected])
• Creative director: Mariela de la Peña Montano ([email protected])
• Event Coordinator Althea Meyer ([email protected])
• Advisor: Valeriya Sidelkivska ([email protected])

The Running Club provides a platform to practice your favorite sport in Madrid! It's a great way to connect with other SLU-Madrid students and the rest of the community through indoor and outdoor races. Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of having any previous running experience or not. We hope to see you soon!

• President: Justin Plank ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected])

Madrid isn't really a concrete jungle. Explore the greener, and lesser-known, side of the province through the Sierra Club.

• President: Ella Goodyear ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Nathan Hurt ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected])

SLU-Madrid Model United Nations (SLUMMUN) will prepare for and participate in Model UN conferences. These are simulations of the real United Nations, where students take on the roles of diplomats representing assigned countries on specific topics. They debate global issues and work together to draft resolutions. MUNs are a great way to improve public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork while discussing world affairs — and a fun way to meet other students interested in international politics.

• President: Raelyn Butler ([email protected])
• Vice president: Kyle Sidwell ([email protected])
• Communications director: Ro Basabe ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Ruth Newstok ([email protected])
• Advisor: Daniel Blanch ([email protected])

The Spanish Club seeks to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Spanish language and cultures among our diverse student body. We foster an enriching environment for language practice and cultural immersion via workshops, movie screenings, guest speakers, and outings that allow members to put into practice what they are learning in their classes out of the classroom.

• President: Abby Globokar ([email protected])
• Vice president: Ava Baldwin ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Claire Newman ([email protected])
• Advisor: Diana Velázquez ([email protected])

The Sports Management Club empowers students to connect their passion for sports with real-world experience in the business and organizational side of the industry. Through sport-related events, professional development opportunities, and talks from industry experts, members gain valuable practical experience and deepen their understanding of sports management.

• President: Carlos Lindo ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Christian Lahore ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected])

The Student Government Association (SGA) works to improve the overall college experience for all students at SLU-Madrid. We listen to students and represent them.

• President: Carlos Lindo ([email protected])
• Vice president: Reagan Tran ([email protected])
• Communications: Ilinca Ignat ([email protected])
• Club coordinator and public relations manager: Gianna Kohlenberger-Sparks ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Mariangel Lugo ([email protected])

Students select these representatives through a campus-wide election in the spring semester of each academic year.

If you want to share your ideas or concerns with SGA leaders, contact us at [email protected] or fill out the suggestion form.

The Tennis Club offers you the opportunity to continue practicing your favorite sport! Through exercise, outdoor activities, and practices to gain more experience, with occasional friendly matches, it is the ultimate way to meet new friends and stay connected.

• President: Kaley Bruce ([email protected])
• Vice president: Giulia Doria ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Anne Sheppard ([email protected])
• Social media manager: Ashley Bruce ([email protected])
• Event planner: Robinson J.D. Paniagua ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected]) 

Theslufeminist is dedicated to empowering women's ideas and accomplishments through education and service. By staying up to date with gender-related news, being active in women-centered initiatives, and normalizing the existence of female excellence, the club encourages gender equality in every sense of the term. Students of all gender identities are invited to explore intersectional feminism by joining us.

• President: Hannah Goodwin ([email protected])
• Vice presidents: Josefine Marty-Mcauliff ([email protected]) and Tenatic González Hernández ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Meaghan O'Connell ([email protected])
• Advisor: Anne Dewey ([email protected])

The Women in Business club gives women a supportive space to explore business opportunities and build confidence in professional settings. It plans events and activities for everyone to join, whether it is listening to speakers, attending workshops, or just connecting with new people.

• President: Chloe Nascimbeni ([email protected])
• Vice president: Oumayma Keskes ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Clara Foster ([email protected])
• Advisor: Laura Muro ([email protected])

The Yoga Club aims to provide a stress-relieving environment to promote meditation and lower anxiety to improve mental health.

• President: Andrew Chitel ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Isabella Campos ([email protected])
• Advisor: César Rioja ([email protected])

At the Young Author's Club, we're all about writers—whether you're scripting the next hit series or crafting the newest bestselling novel, this club is a safe space for writers who love to create! We offer workshops, author events, and exciting sessions to exchange ideas with other authors. Join us to unleash your creativity and be a part of a new generation of storytellers!

• President: Kaylee Galindo ([email protected])
• Vice president: Meredith Cunha ([email protected])
• Treasurer: Jose Antonio Casanueva ([email protected])
• Advisor: Timothy Day ([email protected])