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A student organization dedicated to the education and enjoyment of archery.

Advisor: Dr. Steven Boese

The BE BRAVE organization was established to cultivate Agents of Change within the Ottawa University Community.  Our purpose is to (1) critically examine social issues impacting college students. (2) Develop resources to educate, empower and assist members of the Ottawa Community (3) Promote personal responsibility and ownership in situations where it is important to take action. (4) Advocate respect, kindness and healthy interactions.

The Campus Activities Board plans activities to develop a well-rounded social, educational and multi-cultural environment for Ottawa University's students, faculty and staff. Past activities have included comedy, music, film and cultural programs, as well as activities such as mud and sand volleyball, paintball and trips to various activities and events in the Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka areas.

Advisor: Amber Grant

The​ Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) ​is​ ​intended​ ​to​ ​be​ ​a​ ​safe​ ​and​ ​friendly environment​ ​for​ ​any​ ​who​ ​wish​ ​to​ ​be​ ​a​ ​part​ ​of​ ​it.​ ​The​ ​purpose​ ​of​ ​GSA​ ​is​ ​to​ ​be​ ​a​ ​support​ ​group,​ ​as well​ ​as​ ​a​ ​progressive​ ​advocacy​ ​group,​ ​for​ ​those​ ​who​ ​fit​ ​outside​ ​the​ ​perceived​ ​“norms”​ ​of​ ​society,​ ​with a​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​sexuality,​ ​gender,​ ​and​ ​those​ ​who​ ​are​ ​an​ ​ally​ ​to​ ​the​ ​queer​ ​community. 

Advisor: Ryan Louis

Intramural athletic activities offer a voluntary program that allows students, regardless of degree or skill, to compete in athletic activities within the school. The program's aim is to not only contribute to the health and fitness of each student, but to develop wholesome recreational skills, constructive attitudes and desirable social relationships. Intramural athletics are recreation by participation. The program organizes activities such as basketball, flag football, volleyball, sand volleyball, whiffle ball, disk golf, racquetball, table tennis, and Frisbee.