Student Organizations Registered in 2024-25

AAA (Triple A)

Co-President: Ashley Garcia, ashley.garcia@student.fus.edu

Co-President: Ariane Castillo, acastillo460@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Rori Clare, clare307@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Elizabeth Kushner-Stubbs, e.kushnerstubbs638@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Sean Essue, sessue@admin.fus.edu

Our mission with Triple A Club is to create a space where we can celebrate and learn about Asian culture and media while also meeting new people at the same time. At these meetings, we want people to be comfortable with their interests, sharing them with others over snacks and drinks.


Arab Club

President: Ghala Ashoor, ashoor432@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Maria Rose Odeh, odeh837@student.fus.edu

Event Coordinator: Judy Al Trabulsi, altrabulsi517@student.fus.edu

Event Coordinator: Farah Al Sharaiha, alsharaiha295@student.fus.edu

Event Coordinator: Tina Lerch, lerch747@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Nickolas Neibauer, nneibauer@fus.edu

Arab Club is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich tapestry of Arab culture. Our mission is to provide a platform for individuals to explore, appreciate, and share the diverse traditions, history, language, and customs that define Arab heritage.


Christian Fellowship

Organizer: Kisakyake Mwandenga, mwandenga990@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Vitória Gomes Araújo, gomesaraujo951@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Dibora Ephren, kebede143@student.fus.edu

Adviser: Heldanawit Legesse, legesse544@student.fus.edu

Coordinator: Rhennystella Raphael, raphael947@student.fus.edu

Marketing Specialist: Emily Blonsky, blonsky279@student.fus.edu

Adviser: Deb's Kebede, kebede143@student.fus.edu

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Marcus Pyka, mpyka@fus.edu

The Christian Fellowship Club is a community where students can come together to explore, share, and grow in their Christian faith. We aim to foster a welcoming environment that encourages meaningful connections, mutual support, and open dialogue. Through fellowship, service, and study, we seek to live out the values of love, respect, and compassion, building a stronger and more inclusive community for all. 



Crochet Club

President: Rafaela Xavier, xavier506@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Christie Gichuhi, cgichuhi642@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Stuart Middleton, middleton894@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Cassidy Gorrigan, gorrigan626@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Russell Martin, rmartin@fus.edu

The mission of the Crochet Club is to create a fun and relaxed environment for crocheters of any skill level to work on individual and/or group projects. We also plan on providing materials to work on other craft projects according to the interests of our participants. 


Cross Country Club

Officer (Primary Contact): Nathan Pierce, pierce432@student.fus.edu

Officer: Sawyer Villanueva, villanueva499@student.fus.edu

Officer: Aidan Farabow, farabow597@student.fus.edu

Officer: Sam Feeney, gerolmo187@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Aniello DeLucia, adelucia@fus.edu

The mission of the Cross Country Club is to make the trails of Switzerland more accessible to runners, to participate in local running events, and to find a running partner for everyone.


Drama Club

Co-President: Ashley Garcia, garcia894@student.fus.edu

Co-President: Morgan Carlson, carlson525@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Casper Motale, mottale800@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Peyton French, french986@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Sean Essue, sessue@admin.fus.edu

The Drama Club strives to create an environment where all can express themselves freely and get involved in the creative process.


Fashion Club FUS

President: Makeighly dos Santos, dossantos495@student.fus.edu 

Vice President: Vitória Gomes Araújo, gomesaraujo951@student.fus.edu 

Public Relations: Alexandria Fraser, fraser350@student.fus.edu 

Social media director: Emma Brinkman, brinkman462@student.fus.edu 

Advisor: Satomi Sugiyama, ssugiyama@fus.edu 

The Fashion Club proposes to cultivate an appreciation for fashion and style among students and advocate for sustainable fashion practices. The goal is to establish an inclusive community that allows members to express their creativity and provides valuable insights into the fashion industry. Members can learn and grow by participating in enriching events and gaining a deeper understanding of fashion and its impact on sustainability.


Franklin Alpine Club

Head Goat: Alex Ribeiro, ribeiro740@student.fus.edu

Papa Goat: Grace Meller, meller891@student.fus.edu

Baby Goat: Kate Taylor, taylor911@student.fus.edu

Billy Goat: Bella Smith, smith552@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Silvia Piccinelli, spiccinelli@fus.edu

The Franklin Alpine Club works to make enjoying the beautiful nature around our campus more accessible. The FAC builds community through providing opportunities, resources, and gear.


Franklin Arts and Culture Club

President: Caitriona McCarthy, mccarthy280@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Beth Paolini, paolini549@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Sidney Gibbs, gibbs864@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Morgan Carlson, carlson525@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Fabio Ferrari, fferrari@fus.edu

The Franklin Arts and Culture Club attends local art exhibits, performances, and other cultural events around the city! It is a great way to experience all that Lugano has to offer, get to know more people, and enjoy the amazing artistic and cultural offerings around Ticino. It is our goal to make these outings fun and accessible, allowing everyone to partake in the Lugano art scene!


Franklin Business Club (FBC)

President and Founder: Denzel Louis, louis523@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Cooper Clark, clark579@student.fus.edu

Executive Director: Noah Savoie, savoie548@student.fus.edu

Executive Director: Cheyenne Ramsey, ramsey843@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Giulia Miniero, gminiero@fus.edu

The Franklin Business Club allows Franklin students to get ahead of the competition. We aim to utilize our network of friends, family, and alumni to connect with industry professionals to maximize our knowledge absorption, allowing for a more beneficial approach to running the club. We will also work on case study simulations and run mock interviews to allow for practical experience within the business world, specifically one’s desired industry. 


Franklin Class of 2025

Co-Chair: Cooper Clark, clark579@student.fus.edu

Co-Chair: Francesca Gonzales, gonzalez341@student.fus.edu

Vice Chair: Kyle Weiss, weiss792@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Arsen Chobanyan, chobanyan797@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Ebonie Rayford, erayford@fus.edu

The Senior Class Organization is dedicated to enhancing the senior year experience by fostering a sense of unity, celebration, and purpose among graduating students. Our mission is to create a memorable and meaningful senior year for all, promoting personal growth, lifelong connections, and a positive transition into the next phase of life. 


Franklin Forum

President: Mael Metis, metis685@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Jesse Fioranelli, fioranelli469@student.fus.edu

Marking Lead: Sophie Rosenstock, rosenstock608@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Arsen Chobanyan, chobanyan797@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Elisa Volpi, evlopi@fus.edu

At the Franklin Forum, our mission is to foster intellectual and respectful debate pertaining to the most pressing political issues of the past, present, and future. In achieving this, we promote an inclusive environment for every student to become tomorrow's leaders. 


FUS On Stage

President: Cheyenne Ramsey, ramsey843@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Hillary Savage, savage549@student.fus.edu

Media Chair: Lexi Wolfson, wolfson133@student.fus.edu

Assistant Director: Sophie Rosenstock, rosenstock608@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Hrisanta Trebici-Marin, htrebicimarin@fus.edu

Music, song and dance have always been universal methods of expression. Therefore, FUS On Stage welcomes all students who would like to explore different art genres, expressing themselves in a relaxing, constructive and fun environment. With possible attendance of local and broader scale events, our goal is to enrich student experiences with a bonded community.


FUS Racket Club

Officer: Stuart Middleton, middleton894@student.fus.edu

Officer: Kezia Volinsky, volinsky272@student.fus.edu

Officer: Katie Fitzgerald, fitzgerald608@student.fus.edu

Officer: Nadia LePiere, lepiere644@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Aniello DeLucia, adelucia@fus.edu

FUS Racket Club is for all racket sports, but with a primary focus on tennis. We hope to create opportunities for players of all skill levels to improve their techniques, and connect with other students interested in racket sports. In addition to tennis, we are open to exploring other racket sports such as pickleball, badminton, and more.


FUS Zine Club

President/Layout Editor: Zoe Deetz, jordan290@student.fus.edu

Outreach & Operations Manager: Alex Hoffman, hoffmann448@student.fus.edu

Art Editor: Khai Christy-Stadlbauer, christystadlbauer969@student.fus.edu

Distributor/Publishing Editor: Millie Paine, paine305@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Johanna Fassl, jfassl@fus.edu

The FUS Zine Club is a self-published artist collective, purely run by college students at Franklin University Switzerland. Our mission is to be an inclusive and supportive space for all creatives who wish to share their feelings, dreams, hopes, struggles, and/or identities. We strive to give a platform for silenced voices and encourage self-expression through a non-censored and original creative outlet.


Garden Club

Garden Leader: Ghala Ashoor, ashoor432@student.fus.edu

Garden Leader: Rosie Turbyville, turbyville588@student.fus.edu

Garden Leader: Bella Jacquart, jacquart995@student.fus.edu

Garden Leader: Sydney Lezy, lezy829@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Jean Wu, jwu@fus.edu

The mission of the Garden Club is to maintain our campus composting program, and to provide students an opportunity to care for the land and learn how to grow their own food.


Green Office Sustainability Programs

Campus Operations: Alexander Ribeiro, ribeiro740@student.fus.edu 

Communications: Aria Wood, wood799@student.fus.edu

STAR Reporting Manager: Kate Taylor, taylor911@student.fus.edu

External Affairs: Rosie Turbyville, turbyville588@student.fus.edu

Education & Research: Sawyer Villanueva, villanueva499@student.fus.edu

Event Coordination: Sydney Lezy, lezy829@student.fus.edu

Swap Shop Manager: Kazia Murray, murray962@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Jean Wu, jwu@fus.edu

Green Office: greenoffice@fus.edu

The FUS GO works to integrate sustainability into all aspects of the university, serving as a resource for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the global community. The GO institutionalizes sustainability through multifaceted and interdisciplinary approaches, pioneering sustainability initiatives within FUS and beyond. 


Just Because

President: Air Franks, franks422@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Francesca Forge, forge468@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Amiri Rivera Sillah, silla842@student.fus.edu

Idea Determinator: Judy Al Trabulsi, altrabulsi517@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Andra Yount, ayount@fus.edu

"Just Because" is an organization devoted to making the most of one's time at Franklin. In pursuit of that mission student leaders of "Just Because" happily extend out an invitation for a large variety of events and programs.. "why?" you may ask, well... "Just Because". These programs can range from discussion panels to, trips off campus, and theatrical show cases, to athletic events. All individuals and ideas are welcome. The founders of this club believe that one does not need a reason to have fun and try something new. Time at Franklin is limited so let's do something "Just Because". 


Latin Club

President: Paola Rivera Valaguez, r.valaguez278@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Ashley Garcia, garcia894@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Rafaela Baggio Xavier, xavier506@student.fus.edu

Secretary-Marketing: Ariane Castillo, acastillo460@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Eros Beccaria, ebeccaria@fus.edu

Our mission is to bring representation of Latin American countries to our university. We love sharing Latin America's different cultures and would love for others to experience it with as much love as we do. Latin Club is a place for celebration, diversity, and life enjoyment. Everyone is welcome!


Naman'ny Boky Mamiko (Friends of Boky Mamiko) 

President: Bridget Bilger, bilger205@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Cooper Clark, clark579@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Cassidy Gorrigan, gorrigan626@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Rafaela Xavier, xavier506@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Rossana Galli, rgalli@fus.edu

Naman’ny Boky Mamiko’s mission is to provide support through volunteerism and funding to the Swiss NGO Boky Mamiko in alignment with their goal of increasing quality education in rural Madagascar. The NGO works towards its goal through the creation and provision of books and learning materials to rural schools, scholarships for Malagasy high school and university students, employment of local teachers and librarians, teacher training, volunteer teaching, environmental education, as well as health and nutrition care. The NGO also promotes academic research in line with these aims. 


PACE

President: Khai Christy-Stadlbauer, christystadlbauer969@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Millie Paine, paine305@student.fus.edu

Bodyguard/Treasurer: Zoe Deetz, jordan290@fus.edu

Social Media Manager: Ariane Castillo, acastillo460@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Fabio Ferrari, fferrari@fus.edu

PACE's mission is to provide an open and welcome space for members and allies of the LGBT+ community. We host a number of events as well as host weekly meetings where we discuss topics, play games, and build community.


Pan-African Club (Wakanda Collective)

President: Yasmine Evang, evang594@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Monia Boyoma, boyoma280@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Shano Caddle, caddle254@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Christie Gichuhi, cgichuhi642@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Ebonie Rayford, erayford@fus.edu

The Pan-African Club is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for students of African descent and all students interested in learning about and engaging with the African diaspora. Our mission is to foster open dialogue, where members can share their challenges, celebrate their cultures, and connect through shared and diverse experiences. By promoting mutual understanding, cultural awareness, and community building, we aim to create an inclusive environment where all students can learn, grow, and advocate for equity and social justice.


Political Discourse Society

President: Rori Clare, clare307@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Judy Al Trabulsi, altrabulsi517@student.fus.edu

Marketing/Social Media: Elizabeth Kushner-Stubbs, e.kushnerstubbs638@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Ariane Joyce-Castillo, acastillo460@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Elisa Volpi, evolpi@fus.edu

As the longest-running club at FUS, Political Discourse Society provides an arena in which the Franklin community can gather to have respectful, thoughtful, and passionate discussions on current news and topics of political interest. Regardless of background, beliefs, affiliations, or area of study, we will welcome students and faculty alike to join us in conversation over our traditional club array of breads, cheeses, and wine. 


Rethinking Economics

President: Farid Abasguliyev, abasguliyev334@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Alexandria Fraser, fraser350@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Sviatoslav Rodin, rodin947@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Casey Campagne, campagne345@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Andrea Terzi, aterzi@fus.edu

Rethinking Economics is an organization across Switzerland. Franklin University Switzerland’s chapter is to educate students on the current economic status, network with other young business professionals, and bring together a community of people who are eager to learn about international affairs. In addition, we promote a more diverse, inclusive, and pluralistic approach to the study and practice of economics. Advocating for a broader range of economic perspectives and encouraging critical thinking and debate about economic issues.


Student Government Association (SGA)

President: Alexandra Schoepke, schoepke712@student.fus.edu 

Vice President and Head of Programming: Cassidy Gorrigan, gorrigan626@student.fus.edu

Head of Community Development Initiatives: Zoe Deetz, jordan290@student.fus.edu

Public Relations: Jordan Mutscheller, mutscheller524@student.fus.edu

Head of Finance: Stuart Middleton, middleton894@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Aidan Farabow, farabow597@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Deborah Knaust, dknaust@fus.edu

The Student Government Association at Franklin University Switzerland is dedicated to fostering an environment of vibrance, inclusivity, transparency, and diversity for all students on campus. We aim to do so by empowering them to take part in decisions that will enhance their academic and social experience, ensuring that each student's voice is heard and represented through the Student Government Officers. Our mission is to create positive and lasting change throughout campus. 


Sweet Iced Tea Club

President: Lily Matula, matula885@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Arminta Ruch, ruch545@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Mele Bjornson, bjornson600@student.fus.edu

Treasurer: Silas Williams, williams130@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Bernd Bucher, bbucher@fus.edu

Our mission is to host cultural events that foster community, share good food, country music, and provide a fun and safe environment to enjoy some comforts of the southern United States. 


United in Diversity

President: Ghala Ashoor, ashoor432@student.fus.edu

Secretary: Christie Gichuhi, cgichuhi642@student.fus.edu

Cultural Ambassador: Josephine Gammill, gammill266@student.fus.edu

Media and Publications: Maria Rose Odeh, odeh837@student.fus.edu

Event Coordinator: Monia Boyoma, boyoma280@student.fus.edu

Event Coordinator: Rhennystella Raphael, raphael947@student.fus.edu

Officer: Yasmine Evang, evang594@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Fabio Ferrari, fferrari@fus.edu

Our mission is to promote diversity throughout Franklin by appreciating the cultures of our students. We aim to spread cultural awareness and support our Franklin community by enriching our shared heritage. We strive to build an environment free of prejudice, hatred, or discrimination.


Yoga Club

President: Francesca Gonzalez, gonzalez341@student.fus.edu

Vice President: Caitriona McCarthy, mccarthy280@student.fus.edu

Equipment Manager: Denzel Louis, louis523@student.fus.edu

General Helper: Morgan Carlson, carlson525@student.fus.edu

Advisor: Fabio Ferrari, fferrari@fus.edu

The mission of the Yoga Club is to create a safe space for students to practice yoga and learn breathing techniques that can help them better acclimate to the pressures of college life.



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