Graduate Student Organizations

The School of Information Studies has many student organizations that students can become involved with. Check out their web sites to get an idea of what each organization is all about.

• Black and Latino Information Studies Support (BLISTS)

  BLISTS is a student-run organization that focuses on educating African American and Latino students, as well as other student populations, about information science and technology, providing computer literacy support, and building a corporate and alumni network. Contact faculty advisor Martha Garcia-Murillo for more information.
  
  

• BOOST Initiative

  The Bolstering Original Opportunities & Self through Technology (BOOST) Initiative is run by a group of iSchool students in collaboration with the Women's Opportunity Center of Syracuse. BOOST focuses on teaching basic technology skills and accounting software, and on encouraging participants to to identify and understand business opportunities that will enable them to start a home business that matches their skills and interests. Contact faculty advisor Susan Dischiave for more information.
  
  

• Graduate Mentors

  Graduate mentors help advise new students about classes and their academic programs. They also help orient students to campus and provide information on living in Syracuse. Contact staff advisor Jose Tavarez for more information.
  
  

• iConsult

  iConsult is a consulting initiative for students to participate in real world entrepreneurial ventures. They work to deliver professional business and information management solutions to local entrepreneurs focusing on business, organizational, process and technical issues.
  
  

• iSchool Graduate Organization (ISGO)

  ISGO is a group of master's degree and Ph.D. students who have come together in support of the academic, professional, and social experience at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University
  
  

• iOrange Toastmasters Club

  iOrange is the iSchool's Toastmasters Club which is dedicated to assist and improve the communication and leadership skills of its iSchool members. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self confidence and personal growth. iOrange conducts regular weekly meetings and activities, and encourages its members to participate in district level conferences and competitions.
  
  

• Women in Information Technology (WIT)

  With the increase of women in the field of technology, women in the School of Information Studies recognize the need to establish an organization to capitalize on the presence and strength of women in the information management field. The goals of the organization include raising awareness of women in the field by hosting school-based events such as an alumni panel, assisting with the recruitment of women into the Bachelor of Science in information management and technology program, and offering career exploration opportunities. Membership is open to School of Information Studies women of all levels. Contact staff advisor Barbara Settel for more information.
  
  

• American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter

  The ALA student chapter at Syracuse University exists primarily in a Web-based form because of the large number of distance students enrolled in the school. Activities are designed to meet the needs of students scattered across the country. Contact faculty advisor Scott Nicholson for more information.
  
  

• Special Library Association

  The Syracuse University SLA student chapter is an organization designed to provide students with the opportunity to join a community of peers who are interested in exploring traditional and non-traditional career opportunities in the field of Library and Information Science. Club activities include: meetings/conferences, group discussions, field trips, speakers, and workshops. Contact faculty advisor Scott Nicholson for more information.
  
  

• IT Exponent

  a platform to create a peer network and continuously enhances a knowledge-base regarding various IT issues and emerging technologies. It also enables students to get firsthand advice about internships and full-time jobs from current and former iSchool students through a student-developed web site.