Social Justice Student Organizations
Carthage has more than 130 student clubs and organizations through which students can get involved, explore possible careers, meet other students, work closely with faculty advisors, and perform customer service. See a , our website for student organizations.
Circle K
An international collegiate service organization associated with Kiwanis International, Circle K promotes service, leadership, and fellowship.
United Women of Color
United Women of Color provides leadership opportunities, hosts activities to enrich its members socially and academically, strengthens the image of minority women in the Carthage community, and works to build respect and tolerance between all students. Membership is open to all students.
Youth Empowered in the Struggle
Youth Empowered in the Struggle, or YES, is the student component of Voces de la Frontera. Voces is Wisconsin’s leading immigrant rights group, a grassroots organization that believes power comes from below and that people can overcome injustice to build a better world. YES’s Workers’ Centers in Milwaukee and Racine support immigrant and low-wage workers through legal clinics, “Know Your Rights” training, English classes, citizenship classes, and more. This club is open to all students.
Black Student Union
BSU aims to provide leadership opportunities for its members, sponsor activities that furnish social and academic enrichment, work towards building respect and tolerance between all races, and foster a unified bond between all students. The group is open to all students.
Mi Gente
Mi Gente, open to all students, aims to educate club members about Hispanic culture: historical events, lifestyles, traditions, religions, and customs. Knowledge of the language is not necessary. The group welcomes everyone in discussions of current events that affect Hispanics, promoting the Hispanic culture at Carthage and in the surrounding community, and providing a support system for club members. Mi Gente encourages members to perform voluntary community service to increase Hispanic families’ awareness of programs at Carthage while increasing the value that these families place on education. The group strives to motivate and develop the self-esteem of its members through their involvement in the organization’s activities and to advocate for the advancement of Hispanics in the United States.