Clubs and Organizations

Students must have completed 15 credit hours with at least 12 hours of their work taken in courses leading to a degree recognized by their institution. In addition, students must have demonstrated academic excellence by attaining a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent in business courses as well as a 3.0 overall average.

Advisor

Ewelina Bergert
309-796-5268 // bergerte@bhc.edu.

All BHC students with an interest in the visual arts are welcome. Past events have included visits to Hot Glass and the Figge Art Museum and activities such as mural projects. 

Advisor

Annie Oldenburg
309-796-5473 // oldenburga@bhc.edu.

BITS is the computer club for students interested in computer programming, networking, computer support and web development. Events include speakers from the IT industry, regional and national collegiate meetings, and competitions. 

Advisor

Jacob Pender
309-796-5278 // penderj@bhc.edu.

With BYOB, there are no required readings. Just show up, share what you’ve been reading, and enjoy a snack! We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Building 1 in the lounge area outside the library. 

Advisors

Ashtin Trimble
309-796-5143 // trimblea@bhc.edu.

Atticus Garrison
309-796-5149 // garrisona@bhc.edu.

Clean Sphere promotes environmental appreciation, awareness and stewardship among the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Black Hawk College. Members have the opportunity to organize and participate in a variety of environmental efforts. 

Advisor

Marilynn Bartels
309-796-5235 // bartelsm@bhc.edu

The Conversation Partners Program offers conversational support for ESL students enrolled in the Academic ESL Program and a unique cross-cultural experience for BHC native English-speaking students. 

Advisor

Mary Palomaki
309-796-5185 // palomakim@bhc.edu.

The purpose of the Disability Alliance is to bring awareness, acceptance and inclusion for disabilities to BHC. This includes bringing education and awareness programs to the campus community in order to eliminate stigma and encourage acceptance and appreciation for disabilities

Advisor

Jen Holldorf
309-796-5903 // holldorfj@bhc.edu.

The purpose of Gray Matters is to educate, build community and bring mental health awareness to anyone and everyone who needs it. Most importantly, to help create a world without suicide. The group strives to empower students and others to have the tools and knowledge to be mental health advocates and make a real difference in our world.

Advisor

Wendy Bock
309-796-5198 // bockw@bhc.edu.

The BHC International Student Association helps to develop an atmosphere of understanding and friendship among students, staff, and faculty from different countries. The members build bridges between different cultures, languages, and international experiences. The members strive to promote understanding on campus of cultures different from our own and organize inclusive events and activities for the campus community.

Advisor

Heather Bjorgan
309-796-5345 // bjorganh@bhc.edu.

InterVarsity is a vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. 

Advisor

Ewelina Bergert
309-796-5268 //  bergerte@bhc.edu.

Love anything and everything about music? The Music Makers’ Meetup is a safe and inclusive space for anyone who appreciates music to explore and engage with it on a deeper level. Through unique activities and experiences, we promote musical expression, creativity and interaction. No prior experience in music is necessary to join, only a sincere appreciation of this amazing art form! 

Advisor

Dr. Irene Leites
309-796-5478 // leitesi@bhc.edu.

Phi Theta Kappa is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges. Students are eligible after completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Once students accept, they must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing. 

Advisor

Nicole Banks
309-796-5422 // banksn@bhc.edu.

The BHC student club Pride Alliance supports open and creative expression of all campus students of all identities through social events, allyship activities and inclusion advocacy.

Advisor

Heather Bjorgan
309-796-5345 // bjorganh@bhc.edu.

Psi Beta is a national honor society for community college students interested in psychology. Students must achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 based on completing a minimum of 12 college-level credit hours and earned an A or a B in Psychology 101.

There is a one-time, lifetime registration fee of $55.

Advisor

Dr. Brigette Dorrance
309-796-5414 // dorranceb@bhc.edu.

Sigma Kappa Delta is the English honor society for two-year colleges. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA overall with at least 12 credit hours of college-level courses, and they must have As or Bs in all English courses.

Advisors

Andrew Hoogheem
309-796-5417 // hoogheema@bhc.edu

Gina Wilkerson
309-796-5435 // wilkersonr@bhc.edu

The BHC Student Veterans of America supports veterans, active duty, Reserve, Guard and retired military members and their families. The club provides advocacy, support, referrals and awareness.

Advisor

Thomas Reagan
309-796-5501 // reagant@bhc.edu.

The Women’s Empowerment Club strives to give people the space to relate to each other, help them feel less alone in their experiences, and give them the tools it takes to move forward effectively. The group also works to highlight the accomplishments of women who have helped shape America and to connect women with social services and therapy for domestic violence. 

Advisors

Maya Davis
309-796-5341 // davisma@bhc.edu

Lauren Rogan
309-796-5344 // roganl@bhc.edu.

Come join us and share your poems/short stories with us! Our safe environment provides writers the comfort of sharing any work they want!

Advisor

Gina Wilkerson
309-796-5435 // wilkersonr@bhc.edu.

Black Hawk College East Campus offers complementary opportunities for student engagement through intercollegiate judging teams and riding teams.

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The mission of the Agribusiness Club is to develop and promote agriculture business events on campus, in the community and the county through events and tours and to provide education, experience and business network opportunities.

Advisors

Andrew Larson
309-854-1830 // larsonan@bhc.edu

Drew Cotton
309-854-1842 // cottond@bhc.edu

Rebekah Irish
309-854-1838 // irishr@bhc.edu

The mission of the Auto/Ag Mech Club is to involve students in the automotive and agriculture mechanics industry, to connect and interact with other students who are interested in automotive and/or agriculture mechanics, and to establish long-term relationships.

Advisors

Jason Grice
309-854-1839 // gricej@bhc.edu

Gary Werkheiser
309-854-1833 // werkheiserg@bhc.edu

The USA College Clay Target League is a division of the USA Clay Target League – a non-profit corporation. The League the independent provider of clay target shooting sports to secondary and postsecondary schools. The League’s priorities are safety, fun and marksmanship – in that order.

Advisors

Andrew Larson
309-854-1830 // larsonan@bhc.edu

Drew Cotton
309-854-1842 // cottond@bhc.edu

The goal of our organization is to develop college students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service., Circle K International (CKI) members learn the skills they need to become the next generation of community-minded leaders.

Advisor

Katie Rushing-Anderson
309-854-1813 // andersonka@bhc.edu

If you are interested in writing prose, poetry, short stories or comics and would like to share ideas and thoughts with other creative writers, this is the club for you.

Advisor

Georgjean Pitsoulakis
309-854-1815 // pitsoulakisg@bhc.edu.

The oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business leadership. FBLA-PBL prepares students for “real world” professional experiences.

Advisor

Darcy Jeffries
309-854-1822 // jeffriesd@bhc.edu

The purpose of Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Farm Bureau program is to embody the Farm Bureau’s mission of being a strong voice for agriculture by engaging students through opportunities in leadership, education, legislation and networking.

Advisor

Rebekah Irish
309-854-1838 // irishr@bhc.edu

LIFT are believers in Christ from various backgrounds. LIFT warmly receives all believers in Christ and seeks to maintain the oneness of the Spirit by keeping our focus on Christ.  Through daily prayer, Bible reading, and Christian fellowship we are growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The mission of NAVTA is advancing veterinary nursing and veterinary technology. Members plan activities that promote veterinary technology and give back to the community through volunteer efforts.

Advisors

Janet Johnson
309-854-1985 // johnsonjan@bhc.edu

Dr. Colleen Lewis
309-854-1991 // lewisc@bhc.edu

Greg Jurgensen
309-854-1992 //  jurgenseng@bhc.edu

Phi Theta Kappa is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges. Its purpose is to recognize students who have proven themselves academically. Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service.

Advisor

Jodee Werkheiser
309-854-1821 // werkheiserj@bhc.edu

Connecting students with an interest in Veterinary Sciences. Exposing students to industry opportunities, jobs, internships, career exploration and organizational leadership.

Advisor

Dr. Colleen Lewis
309-854-1991 // lewisc@bhc.edu

This club spends time organizing fundraisers for club activities, providing community-related services both on-campus and off-campus, and takes part in organized, student engagement functions alongside other BHC student clubs and organizations.

Advisors

Dr. Alan Abbott
309-854-1812 // abbotta@bhc.edu

Andrew Mansheim
309-854-1810 // mansheima@bhc.edu

Isaac Stewart
309-854-1832 //  stewarti@bhc.edu

Black Hawk College Student Ambassadors are student volunteers who represent the college in a variety of ways. They lead campus tours for parents, visitors and prospective students, give presentations, and they host alumni and dignitaries at school events and functions.

Advisor

Haley Howerton
309-854-1724 // howertonh@bhc.edu

The BHC Student Veterans of America club supports veterans, active duty, Reserve, Guard and retired military members and their families. The club provides advocacy, support, referrals and awareness.

Advisor

Thomas Reagan
309-796-5501 // reagant@bhc.edu

The purpose of We=Them is to create a safe environment for all students of differing views, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, cultures and lifestyle to be able to freely express who they are. We=Them is open to the entire campus community, with no exclusivity.

Advisor

Merriam Jolly
309-796-5418 // jollym@bhc.edu