Academic Organizations

American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)

Purpose: For any and all students who have an active interest in biology to come together and learn more about it

The Hiram student chapter of the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is an organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the biological sciences. The group not only puts you in contact with other Hiram biology students for studying, research opportunities and internship questions, but also fosters growth through community outreach.

Astronomy Club

Chemistry Club

Purpose: To promote student awareness of and the interest in chemistry through campus activities, educational activities, and outreach events, to provide an opportunity to meet people within the chemistry field, and to tour different graduate universities, industries, and other activities where chemistry is used

Chemistry club is a group for anyone with interest and respect for the field of chemistry, regardless of major. Activities include bringing speakers to campus, internship workshops for those interested in chemistry research, preparing for graduate school in the physical sciences and an annual mole day celebration every October 23. Everyone interested is encouraged to attend.

Education Club

Purpose: The purpose of the education club is to promote the welfare and ongoing education of both children and adults to coordinate and facilitate ongoing one-time educational programs fir Hiram students, and to work cooperatively with others organizations on campus or at other colleges and universities to provide opportunities for conferences, speakers and community service in the area of education.

Meeting Info: Monthly
Adviser: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

More information is available on the Education Club's website

English Society

Ethics Bowl Team

Purpose: The purpose of our club is to better understand ethical issues concerning our current society. The national ethics bowl committee sends out 15 ethical cases each fall and then our club competes at the regional level in late Nov. early Dec. and if we are in the top three we move onto nationals. At nationals there is a set of 15 cases, but with the same mission of debating to learn more about ethical concerns and how to better express our views.

Fine Arts Guild

Purpose: To rage! To enculture! To provoke! To run! To succumb! To grow, to weep! To live, to die! To sow! To be born again! To love! Together!

The Fine Arts Guild is a student run organization at Hiram College devoted to the promotion, understanding and enjoyment of the arts. It is open to all interested students regardless of major or previous level of knowledge or involvement in the arts. Over the years, the group has been involved in many activities including trips to museums and special exhibitions, bringing guest speakers to campus, showing films and planning the semi-annual art department weekend in New York. The level of funding and activity of the group is determined by the degree of participation and enthusiasm of its student members.

French Club

Purpose: French Club’s purpose is to create opportunities to learn and explore French culture(s), create awareness on campus of another culture, and to provide a domain for those interested in French culture to engage in it while sharing their interest

Hiram College Association for Computing Machinery (HCACM)

Purpose: The Hiram undergraduate chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery is a club for technology enthusiasts and students with interest in computer science.

Its activities include participation in the ACM Programming Contest, the regular sponsorship if computer games playable over Hiram's Local Area Network (LAN) and the hosting of speakers of interest to the technology community.

Hiram Student Nurse Association

Purpose: To unify the students of Hiram College who are interested in nursing by promoting a supportive community. Through collaborative efforts, this organization shall create a support system for its members while gaining knowledge and experience about art and profession of nursing.

Meeting Info: The first Tuesday of every month in the nursing lounge 5-7 p.m.
Adviser: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hiram Writers' Association

Purpose: To support and encourage people who enjoy writing.

History Club

The History Club is open to all members of the Hiram community who enjoy history. Members meet regularly to watch historical movies and take field trips. The goals of the History Club include raising awareness of both the past and its influences on the present.

Institute of Management Accountants

Purpose: IMA is an organization that helps accounting and management students network and meet people in professional business world.

Investment Club

The Investment Club meets on a regular basis to manage a cash portfolio of approximately $50,000. Club members develop investment strategies and purchase and sell stocks as their strategies dictate. The Club is in competition throughout the country with other Investment Clubs. Additionally, the Club invites stockbrokers, money managers, investment bankers etc to speak to the club members on the happenings of the stock market and their career.

Natural History Club

Medicus

Purpose: To prepare pre-health students for their future careers as health care professionals through a series of discussions, speakers, volunteering experiences, and off campus events.

Medicus is a group of students interested exploring the allied health field as a career and serves to promote the field of medicine in the Hiram community. It brings speakers to campus and sponsors trips to hospitals, medical schools and other programs in order to view first-hand the options associated with the health field.

Philosophy Fourm

Philosophy Forum meets throughout the school year to discuss philosophy.

More information is available on the Philosophy Forum's website

Physics Club

Purpose: Learn enjoy and discover physics

Pre-Law Club

Psychology Club

Sociology Club

Spanish Club

Purpose: Share the Hispanic culture to Hiram students

The Spanish Club of Hiram College exists for all members of the community to express and explore their love and interest of the modern and ancient Hispanic worlds. Students get together approximately every three weeks to hold conversations in Spanish, sample Spanish cuisine, and watch Spanish movies. Each year the group participates in one or two major events, such as holding a First Friday in Bowler, participating in the International Forum, or organizing a trip to see a Spanish play. All students are welcome at each event and advanced Spanish knowledge and skills are not required as the club also exists to inform others about the multicultural world in which we live.

Meeting Info: Monthly
Adviser: Prof. Elena Iglesias V

Speech and Debate Club

Since its founding in 2008, the Hiram Speech and Debate Team is Hiram College's premier competitive debating organization, bringing students to American Parliamentary, Speech Relations and other tournaments across the United States. We believe that the intent and purpose of the Hiram Speech and Debate Team is to develop and pursue excellence in public speaking, oration in the Hiram community, and to represent Hiram College in intercollegiate speech and parliamentary debate competitions. In addition, Hiram Speech and Debate Team seeks to sponsor, organize and run speech and parliamentary debate tournaments, public speaking events, demonstrations and community service projects in the best interests of public speaking. To these ends, we welcome members of the Hiram community from any class, any school (including graduate schools) and any debating background to join our organization following the completion of a simple "comp" process. We put a high premium on training, practice and commitment, but we strongly believe that unnecessary exclusion damages the potential of our organization. For any further information please contact Rodney Jacobs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Veticus

Purpose: Veticus is a student-run club, advised by both faculty and a local veterinarian. Veticus’ goal is to help students interested in a veterinary medicine and other areas of animal health and welfare get involved with animal organizations and veterinary hospitals around the area.

Veticus arranges and conducts trips to various shelters, rescue operations and veterinary clinics in order to broaden interest, understanding and awareness. Bi-monthly meetings are held in order to discuss current veterinary topics and share shadowing and other experiences with peers. Ultimately, Veticus aims to aid students in applying veterinary schools, excelling in application interviews and in earning acceptance.

Meeting Info: Bi-monthly on Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Centennial Hall 
Adviser: Mr. Matt Hills