Student Organizations and Honor Societies

Student Organizations

Bread for the World

Bread for the World is a nationwide movement that seeks justice for the world's hungry people through activism, volunteerism and networking.

Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Club

The MLS Club familiarizes students with the medical and clinical laboratory science profession and increases awareness through meetings, tours, workshops, fundraisers and social events.

Public Health and Health Education Student Advisory Committee (PHHE SAC)

PHHE SAC represents the public health and health education student body by addressing and resolving issues or concerns with faculty and administration directly. They also nominate candidates for the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Instruction Awards.

Student Health Organization (SHO)

The SHO is a student organization focusing on health promotion, giving back to the DeKalb community and supporting the NIU community. They participate in fundraisers, volunteering, wellness fairs and more. They also sponsor guest speakers to help students with professional development. SHO is open to students in all majors.

School of Preventive and Applied Health Student Advisory Committee (SPAH SAC)

The School of Preventive and Applied Health Student Advisory Committee is made up of undergraduate and graduate students from health sciences, medical laboratory sciences and public health. Committee members advise administration and faculty on matters of concern and importance to students in the school. The committee also:

• Advises the student representative to the College of Health and Human Sciences
• Appoints student members to the appropriate faculty committees
• Appoints members to the Grade Review Panel
• Assists in planning special events for the school
• Supports communication among student organizations in the school
• Enhances professional development for students in the school

National Honor Societies

Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Omega

Delta Omega is an honorary society for public health graduate students. They recognize hard-working students and encourage a commitment to public health.