Get Involved

Looking for great ways to get involved? There are all kinds of opportunities.

For example, check out our student organizations, leadership programs, service opportunities, department ensembles, club sports & intramurals—and lots more.

Dana Carnes Pursley

Dana Carnes Pursley,Director of Alford Community Leadership & Involvement Center (CLIC)

Ashley Metzger

Ashley Metzger,Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life

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More than 160 student organizations provide countless opportunities for leadership experience.

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Spotlights

Students on a pre-orientation

First-year students make connections before classes begin

Pre-Os — three-day outings built around jam-packed itineraries — give new Denison students a head start.

Hundreds of Denison students, faculty, and staff join in the MLK Celebration march.

‘It gives us the energy to continue his legacy’

During a celebration of MLK’s lasting impact, students, faculty, and staff joined together for a march and a chance to break bread.

Bridget Welch '22

24 hours of improv and 4 years with a new ‘family’

This 24-hour improv show is an extreme bonding experience, a great way to get close to your friends, and a big opportunity to work toward a common goal

Heaven Wade '21 outside Ebaugh Laboratories

Organic Matters

Heaven Wade ‘21 always knew she wanted to go into the medical field to help people — but she is “not a fan of blood,” so she focused on research.

Physics major Rahul Shrestha '21

Multiple Realities

Quantum enthusiast Rahul Shrestha ’21 is many things at once: student, teacher, researcher, yearbook editor & designer, and international student.

The student-led BOX!t team

An Outside the Box Business

Thinking about boxes helped Dana Randall ‘21 step outside of hers.

Heaven Wade '21

Where We Go

Social justice leadership

Denison’s Black Student Union is one of the oldest and most influential clubs on campus. Chief Minister Heaven Wade ’21 shares her insights.

The Big Red (bald) lacrosse team

Lax for Life

A hair-razing event unites a team behind a great cause.

Tait Ferguson '23 and Jacob Rains '21

DU Votes

Denison students canvas the campus to register voters and get out the vote.

Malina Infante '24

How We Learn

Make Your Mark

First-year students develop leadership skills to implement their personal goals throughout four years of college.

Gabriella Longo '23

Finding her edge

Taking a stab at fencing proved to Gabriella Longo '23 that she could go the distance.

First Year students and Aug-O leaders play socially distant games at the Sizzle

How We Live

Students Connect and Have Fun at Week of Welcome

Students created opportunities to build community while maintaining social distancing at the Week of Welcome

Red Frame Lab

Bringing student perspectives into campus decisions

The RED Corps program gives Kyle Mares ‘20 a way to make an impact on campus.

Students participating in an activity at DU Lead

How We Learn

Becoming Leaders Through DU Lead

Denison first-years become leaders at this year's DU Lead retreat.

Matthew Vetter

How We Live

Guiding Student Service and Leadership

With a doctoral degree now under his belt, Matthew Vetter aims to better the Denison community through the implementation of his PhD research.

What's Happening

Awards & Honors

Maddy Murphy '23 honored with the 2023 Kussmaul Award

Maddy Murphy is winner of the 2023 Kussmaul Friendship Award for her contributions to “the friendly relations between the village and college.”

Recognition & Accolades

Denison student recognized for voter turnout efforts

Hannah Wedepohl '23 is one of 175 college students nationwide to be honored for nonpartisan work.

Student News

Jakob Lucas ’24 recognized for civic leadership

Jakob Lucas ’24, a double major in politics & public affairs and communication, has been recognized for his passion for leadership and civic engagement.

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