List of Inactive or Suspended Clubs
Organizations can be deactivated if update forms are not submitted annually. If you find your organization on this list and are not sure why, please email the Vice President of Student Organizations. If you are in the process of reactivating an organization, find the current status below.
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To bring together a community of people who enjoy exploring the outdoors with our vehicles.
Last Updated: 12-11-2019
The UMaine chapter of Active Minds is dedicated to changing the conversation surrounding mental health and suicide. We hold weekly meetings to discuss various mental health related topics, provide resources and do fun de-stressing activities.
Last Updated: 09-25-2020
The group welcomes different students from African countries and also other students who are not from African countries. The group supports incoming new students in adjusting to the US culture and makes them feel welcomed here as many of the members of this group are international students. The group also organizes cultural activities on campus such as Culturefest, the international dance festival, multicultural thanksgiving, and African night events. In addition, we also do other outside bonding activities. AFSA also organizes travels to Harvard University for the annual African Development Conference.
Last Updated: 10-26-2022
The objective of this Chapter shall be to afford an opportunity for students of any field who have an interest in chemical science to become better acquainted, to secure the intellectual stimulation that arises from a professional association, to obtain experience in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences, to foster a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride in the chemical sciences, to create and promote chemistry outreach programs, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges facing the modern chemist. We host events such as program in a box (national ACS webinars), game/movie nights, tabling, demos, fundraising, etc. We also provide undergraduates with the ability to make connections with the chemistry faculty and upperclassmen to help them through their college career and future endeavors.
Last Updated: 10-14-2020
For University of Maine students who want to prepare themselves professionally, AMA establishes the crucial link between the student body and local businesses to help fuel a supportive community. Club members will develop valuable pre-professional work skills by marketing, negotiating, and coordinating events that promote our local businesses and University.
Last Updated: 10-25-2021
Squatters is a women’s and gender-queer outdoor club. Our goal is to provide a safe environment to try new things, learn awesome outdoor and leadership skills, and get into the outdoors together! We are a chapter of the nationwide non-profit Backcountry Squatters.
Last Updated: 01-31-2023
We practice and participate in badminton and table tennis.
Last Updated: 10-16-2020
Best Buddies is an organization that gives individuals with IDD’s (Intellectual Developmental Disabilities) an opportunity to have one-to-one friendships as well as a college experience with the students of UMaine. We meet monthly with the whole group, one to one relationships are required to meet monthly outside of the club. Best Buddies is a very care free and lighthearted environment for students and buddies. Our buddies in the surrounding area look forward to events and time spent with students going to football, basketball, and hockey games whereas they would not have the chance to do so without this organization. Being simply a friend and not a paid worker to our buddies gives them a chance to open up their small circles of people they typically have.
Last Updated: 10-21-2021
The Blade Society teaches both sport fencing and rapier combat (basic and intermediate levels). The club promotes interest in the use and history of blade weapons while providing a fun and safe environment for the UMaine community. No experience is necessary and equipment is available through the club.
Last Updated: 09-21-2022
Camp Kesem at the University of Maine is a nonprofit student-led group which serves children whose parent or caregiver has or has had cancer. We host a free summer camp for these children and provide them with year-round support services.
Last Updated: 10-02-2020
We run event for students every Thursday night at 8pm in the north pod. We will not run an event for students that we as students would not like.
Last Updated: 10-06-2021
Circle K International is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization, with thousands of members on hundreds of campuses on five continents across the globe.
Last Updated: 02-16-2023
Concrete Canoe offers a chance for engineering students to apply the skills they learn in class to a practical project. Student team members design, analyze, finance, construct, transport, present and paddle the canoe that is built in a regional competition.
Last Updated: 10-06-2021
Coral Club is an undergraduate organization with specific focuses in education and outreach regarding reef research. Our mission is to educate students and the general public about coral and aquarium care. We have many projects going on at once. Currently we maintain 2 reef tanks in the ARC, run fundraisers for the club and other non-profits, and actively table at events to spread awareness for coral conservation.
Last Updated: 10-24-2019
UMaine Crew is a competitive rowing team that is run and organized by university students. We practice on the beautiful Stillwater River during the fall and spring seasons and compete in many regattas throughout New England. During the winter, we shift our focus to indoor endurance training. Our team is open to all undergraduate and graduate students of any experience level. We pride ourselves in creating a safe and enthusiastic team environment!
Last Updated: 01-30-2023
The purpose and mission of Defenders of Wildlife at UMaine is to protect all native animals and plants throughout North America in their natural communities. We will also act as an environmental advocacy group.
Last Updated: 12-11-2019
The Ewe-Maine Icelandic Sheep Club offers students of all majors the opportunity to learn about sheep maintenance, ruminant nutrition, and lamb care. Students care the sheep during the year and lamb the ewes in the spring. This club provides great animal and veterinary experience. Students often perform basic maintenance practices such as hoof trimming, vaccinations, shearing, and halter training. The club also exposes the public to agricultural practices.
Last Updated: 09-28-2020
To provide members of the UMaine community with a club dedicated to mainly fly fishing and cold-water game fish conservation in Maine and North America as a whole.
Last Updated: 11-20-2019
We are French club, a club for students that are interested in either learning more French, improving their knowledge, or just talking to others in French. We play board games that are either in French or bonus points are awarded for French words. Any skill level is accepted and anyone who wants to speak or understand French is welcome.
Last Updated: 10-20-2021
The Game Developers Guild would be a collection of artists, music makers, programmers, and writers, all interested in creating video games or just wanting to have a safe space to work on their passion projects while socializing with others. We would be offering a relaxed environment where students can feel like their skills that may otherwise go neglected, are appreciated and can see how their skills can intermix with other peoples talents. This could happen as our club may participate in game jams, where all of our skills would be put to use to create a video game in a certain time period and submitted to an online contest to be compared against other video games.
Last Updated: 10-19-2021
The purpose of the University of Maine Geology Club is to get students more interested in the world of geology and provide people with a community to share their interest in geology. We organize several field excursions throughout the year in order to provide students with ample experience in geology that they can carry with them into the academic realm.
Last Updated: 10-25-2019
Her Campus is a collegiate writing group. Any content that is published will be on an online magazine for students to share with family, or add to their writing portfolios!
Last Updated: 09-20-2021
The Honors College Student Advisory Board serves as the representative organization of the honors student body to Student Government and the Honors College faculty and staff. Members work together to build community within the Honors College through initiatives and programs that reflect the key values of the College. Delegates from the Board are given the opportunity to provide input and feedback on the College’s curriculum and procedures, serve as ambassadors of the College at public events and meetings, and participate in the organization of the annual Maine Day Meal Packout.
Last Updated: 01-28-2022
The Horticulture Club is an inclusive club that aims to educate members about plants and to participate in creative plant-related activities. Such activities and workshops include plant propagation, landscaping opportunities on campus, plant pressing, and plant identification. In past years we have traveled to botanical gardens around Maine and participated in Maine Flower Shows.
Last Updated: 10-18-2021
The Professional Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers. The IEEE brings together like minded engineers that have an interest in some type of electrical engineering. The club is open for any discipline. We hold engineering conferences, have strong connections to the electrical engineering world and bring students together from different engineering majors to collaborate.
Last Updated: 02-02-2023
IMA is for accounting and finance students. We offer networking events such as dinners as well as career development events.
Last Updated: 10-15-2021
Give interested students the chance to learn more about animal science, livestock & agriculture Provide unique hands-on experience Help students get involved with their community Raise public awareness about animal health and care
Last Updated: 09-21-2022
The purpose of MEA is to enable students to do the most good possible for their local and global community with the limited time and resources available to us as college students. We achieve this through fundraising around campus for a charity chosen by its members each year!
Last Updated: 11-02-2021
Our club runs several outdoorsy trips on weekends during the school year such as hiking, backpacking, skiing, canoeing, cross country skiing, fishing, and polar plunging! Some trips are more physically demanding than others but we explain what’s expected before trip signups. The club has a ton of gear that members can rent out for free during trips or even just for their own use. We also have a cabin in Carrabassett Valley that is open anytime during the winter months for members who ski to stay at.
Last Updated: 01-30-2023
We are a peace and justice group on campus. We were started in response to the Viet Nam war and have continued our semesterly newsletter since the 1970’s. We host discussion groups, book groups, and events around the subjects of peace and justice activism by nonviolent means. If you’re interested in learning about peace and justice, don’t know where to start or want to learn some new skills, we would love to have you in our group!
Last Updated: 09-12-2022
The Maine Society for Microbiology is a collegiate branch of the American Society for Microbiology for undergraduate and graduate students. Membership is open to any student with an interest in microbiology and to helping develop a healthy attitude about microbiologically related topics such as: emerging disease awareness, media related perspectives on microbiology, and current trends in research. We pursue these interests through relaxed gatherings, weekly meetings, social gatherings, field trips, and by attending conferences. We also emphasize community outreach by visiting local schools to foster scientific interest in the youth. Opportunities are also arranged for students to make professional contacts for help in identifying future careers and sources for advice.
Last Updated: 02-16-2023
Mainely Voices is UMaine’s premier mixed a cappella group! We are an auditioned ensemble that rehearses twice a week, putting on shows in the fall and spring semesters. Mainely Voices is comprised of students from all majors, backgrounds, and experience levels. We would love to hear from you! For information on auditioning, please email our Music Director, Vicky Williams.
Last Updated: 02-11-2022
We are an inclusive student organization that welcomes not only Muslims, but people of all backgrounds to join us and learn about Islam and promote religious unity. Our meetings consist of movie nights, playing games, cultural discussions, eating food, and fundraising for charitable causes.
Last Updated: 11-09-2020
Our organization offers a space for growth, academic improvement, and community among fellow STEM students of color. Being in a predominately white school, it’s tough enough finding students who share your culture/features. It’s an even greater challenge finding students who both look like you, and who are interested in the STEM fields. Our group is geared towards finding those few students around campus to connect them with one another. Most of us have all become close friends who game together, talk about STEM news, and hang out outside of the club.
Last Updated: 01-27-2022
NSSLHA stands for National Student Speech, Language, Hearing Association. NSSLHA is a national club for Communication Sciences and Disorders students. The purpose of the organization is to bring CSD students together and give them the tools they need to achieve success in the field. The UMaine NSSLHA chapter meets every other week. During these meetings we talk about different service and academic opportunities. We often volunteer with Maine Hands and Voices, an organization that supports the families of deaf and hard of hearing children. This semester we are also working on providing more academic support for those in the major. NSSLHA offers a community where CSD students who are passionate about the field can gather and form a community.
Last Updated: 10-17-2022
The Physical Education Student Organization (PESO) has a mission to promote health and wellness on campus and in the local community. PESO provides volunteer opportunities for its members and professional development opportunities. We want to engage students and give back to our community.
Last Updated: 02-16-2023
Welcome to the Picnic Club! This is a club focused on enjoying god food and pretty places. We meet once or twice a month for picnics in the local Orono area, and we’re always looking for new places to go (especially for our winter picnics)! From lawn games to easy hikes, we go everywhere, as long as we can carry the food. Join us at our next picnic, and follow us on Instagram at umaine_picnics.
Last Updated: 09-03-2021
The Rock Climbing Club of the University of Maine serves to strengthen the climbing community among all students, staff, and locals who share a love for climbing and bouldering alike. The purpose of this organization is to provide members with a resource for information regarding the sport of climbing, access to Maine’s plentiful outdoor climbing areas, and promote the personal health and safety of individuals participating in a physically demanding sport. Furthermore, the club will promote events sponsored by Maine Bound Adventure Center as well as continuously working to improve the experience for anyone who enjoys this great on-campus resource.
Last Updated: 09-12-2022
The UMaine Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) club seeks to create an opportunity for students of any major to take part in the many aspects of designing a vehicle for an SAE design completion. UMaine SAE’s primary goal is to compete in a North American SAE Collegiate Competition where teams across the nation are judged based on their design, cost report and racing abilities. In order to compete, UMaine SAE must design a vehicle, acquire funds to create the vehicle and then construct the vehicle from the frame up. To accomplish this tremendous challenge, UMaine SAE is comprised of student volunteers who collaborate and learn from each other and from available faculty or mentors. In doing so, members will gain valuable experience applicable to real world scenarios, giving them a leading edge for employment. This year (2020/2021) the club with have two primary goals: the first is building a BAJA to compete in SAE’s Baja comeptition and the second is to troubleshoot issues preventing the club’s Formula car from running and driving. The club will have two main groups corresponding to eahc of these projects. For those interested in design work that can be achieved through the BAJA project as it is still in the preliminary deisgn phase. For those looking for more hands on experience, this can and will be achieved through both projects. The Frame for the BAJA is nearing completion and will should begin construction this year, while the formula car needs some TLC to restore it to its former glory.
Last Updated: 10-18-2021
The purpose of this Chapter shall be the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of physics, the encouragement of interest in physics throughout the academic and local communities, and the introduction of students to the professional community.
Last Updated: 08-29-2022
Sociology club has been a place for students with an interest in sociology to gather, build community with like minded peers, and discuss all things sociology related! In the future, we would like for the sociology club to also be a group through which students can volunteer in the community, do homework and study together (upperclassmen can help with courses they have already taken!), prepare for next steps in their schooling or careers, and hear from professors about their experiences and research. Further, we want to make sociology fun and accessible, so we have plans for game nights (in the past we have played “cards against sociology”), watching horror movies to discuss the embedded sociological themes, and taking club run field trips. Further, we already have plans for this semester that include events where we will hear from guest speakers about relevant and contemporary topics.
Last Updated: 01-20-2022
South Asian Association of Maine is a cultural representation of SAARC nations (India, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Pakistan, Maldives), popularly known as SAAM. We are affiliated with University of Maine and are one of the fastest-growing student organizations on campus. With just under 100 members and a large number of member families from all over Maine, we are extremely active and enthusiastic group of people who are always willing to share our culture and values with everyone through various events. SAAM in the past has upheld and continues to uphold a long-standing tradition of serving not just South Asian but also the students from rest of the world who are enrolled at the University of Maine. Celebrations such as “Welcome party” and other get together’s hosted by SAAM gives new students a chance to mingle and get adapted to the atmosphere of the University of Maine. Transition for new students is made easier this way. Throughout the year, SAAM celebrates several different South Asian cultural events like Diwali, Eid, New year for different religions etc. and hence reaching out to a large number of people in Maine. Colorfest (Holi) being SAAM’s one of the biggest events, witnesses a foot count of over 400 people from all over the Maine. Our Mission To promote South Asian Culture and Values by providing social, cultural, recreational and community programs, thereby uniting the local community, and raising awareness about South Asian culture in them. To provide students with a platform to develop their personal and professional relationships, leadership skills and teamwork abilities. To persuade students to organize events and cultural activities for the welfare of the community and society, and thus to create an atmosphere which feels like home away from home. There are no fees required to become a member of this organization and it is open for students and faculty alike.
Last Updated: 10-21-2021
The club offers a fun, safe, and welcoming place for people of all skill sets to come and play some spikeball! There are oppertunities for both competitive and casual play. The game can be a really fun place to build connections, and is always a good time!
Last Updated: 10-11-2023
This club is only open to students who have taken a certain number of credits of AVS 397. We are a group of students with a passion for horses and their wellbeing. We learn more about the equine industry and horse care and are also responsible for riding/exercising the horses. We participate in and host events with the rest of the Witter Farm clubs/groups.
Last Updated: 09-01-2022
The Student Academy of Audiology serves as a collective voice for students and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in audiology. SAA introduces students to lifelong involvement in activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology and provides services, information, education, representation, and advocacy for both the profession and consumers of audiology services.
Last Updated: 10-15-2020
The purpose of the Student Alumni Ambassadors Program (SAA) is to provide UMaine undergraduate students with meaningful leadership opportunities in support of the university and the Alumni Association. The SAA program is structured to advance the Alumni Association’s role in promoting the interests of UMaine and its past, current, and future students. SAA activities focus on the following: Providing opportunities for students to engage with alumni and university leaders in ways that advance their career and social interests Providing support for the Alumni Association’s efforts to help recruit, retain, and graduate students Representing UMaine and the Alumni Association in programs and events on and off campus Helping cultivate campus traditions and ties among students and other members of the UMaine community Helping coordinate student-oriented programs that would help prepare students for life after UMaine
Last Updated: 10-16-2020
Professional contact with industry and general service programs.
Last Updated: 01-30-2023
The Student MEA is the student version of the Maine Education Association. The club offers opportunities to get to know other education members, speak to other members about upcoming milestones in the education major and engage in professional development workshops.
Last Updated: 10-06-2021
The Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) strives to unite students together who have a connection to social work or simply a passion for helping others while networking in the community. By creating bonds within organizations on campus and throughout the greater Orono-Bangor area, the Student Social Work Organization is able to empower students to become more conscious of their surroundings by advocating and volunteering.
Last Updated: 10-14-2020
SHR is an organization dedicated to introducing the pillars of harm reduction to this community. Harm reduction is primarily associated with drug use, but can be applied to more things. Over the period of official recognization, SHR has turned its focus to drug use and Maine Day. The campus community is not immune to the social phenomenon of drug use: people will use drugs but SHR will allow the resources to provide harm reduction. Harm reduction can be applied to many things: CPR, seatbelts, and anything that minimizes long-term damage to a human!
Last Updated: 11-02-2022
The Town-Gown Club would be the UMaine campus’s only club that is dedicated to fostering positive relations between the UMaine campus and the town of Orono that it sits on. We will accomplish this goal by using our club to increase student involvement in Orono. Every year, we will utilize the power of students to implement service projects and sustainable programs in Orono. We will also perform outreach to the student body to educate them on the importance of local government and how it affects them. In doing so, we will work to set new records for the amount of students that vote and participate in local elections.
Last Updated: 04-29-2021
Club Track meets 3 days a week for 1 hour we go on runs together and we also do events together such as races we have the option to compete if enough people are willing to compete.
Last Updated: 08-29-2022
UMaine Club Track is a sports club oriented towards activities related to track and field such as long distance running, sprinting, middle-distance, and some throwing events. The club atmosphere maintains a comfortable balance between intensity and lightheartedness. The club participates in a number of community service activities as well as fundraisers. We also generally have some representation of club members at events such as the Millinocket Half Marathon and the Healthy High 5k/10k.
Last Updated: 10-24-2019
The UMaine Trap and Skeet Club is a welcoming environment for students to practice shotgun shooting sports. We practice weekly at the Hermon Skeet Club, in Hermon, and participate in several competitions throughout the year. We encourage all interested students of any skill level to join us. Clay shooting is a sport everyone can enjoy regardless of their background.
Last Updated: 10-01-2021
We practice the clay shooting Disciplines, while providing loads of information about firearm safety and proper care while on the sporting fields. The sport doesn’t descriminate anyone (height, weight, strength) so we offer our sport to everybody who is intersted in competeing in the clay crushing sport.
Last Updated: 09-12-2022
Turning Point USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. Turning Point USA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values.
Last Updated: 10-29-2021
Turning Point USA provides a forum for students to freely express their ideals in an environment increasingly devoid of dissent, and educates them on individual rights, free markets, and American values.
Last Updated: 02-16-2023
We are a support group for students on campus who have diabetes.
Last Updated: 09-12-2022
The UMVA is a student group that advocates for student veterans, encourages veteran social activities, and assist fellow student veterans at UMaine. There is no cost to be a member and is open to all students.
Last Updated: 10-24-2022
This club is for: Anyone who has a passion for videography and wants to share it Anyone who wants to get into videography and learn the basics Work on creative social medias including feeds Provide opportunities with collaborations of other organizations and the campus itself for students to use their creative talents A club acting as a creative environment for those who want to form connections to travel, work on videography and creative media, and have a fantastic time outside of academics
Last Updated: 10-16-2020
Within Women in Business, we provide a business community of women in the business school, which provides leadership opportunities, campus involvement, workshops, and guest speakers.
Last Updated: 10-26-2022
Yal is a libertarian group that focuses on students rights
Last Updated: 09-21-2023
A group of like-minded people organizing and discussing socialist ideas and organizing under left-wing causes
Last Updated: 11-02-2020