Student Life
Students may choose from a wide-range of campus clubs and organizations. Four of the major organizations on campus include the Student Government Association (SGA), the Student Activities Board (SAB), the Resident Student Association (RSA), and Commuter Council. Other clubs include music groups, language clubs, cultural organizations, student publications, and intramural sports. Many academic departments also sponsor academic clubs. Students may also be involved in planning the end of the year concert though the Spring Event Committee. Fisher students can contribute to the community through a variety of service organizations and projects, including Students With a Vision (SWAV), and a group that has traveled to New Orleans during Spring Break to assist in the city's reconstruction. The Annual Teddi Dance for Love is a 24-hour dance marathon started by Lou Buttino in 1983 that benefits Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. This project funds a trip to Florida for the children of Camp Good Days. The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), an organization composed of the 1% of resident student leaders, has a commitment to service, as well as recognition, leadership, and knowledge. In 2008, a student-run integrated marketing firm was established - . Fisher's Office of Campus Life organizes activities for students.
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