DSU student organizations honored for distinction

August 1, 2024

Three student organizations were honored at the late summer Board of Regents’ meeting on campus.

Academic Excellence: Future Business Leaders of America

The purpose of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is to combine business and education together into a positive relationship using innovative leadership and career development programs. FBLA members have unique opportunities to build leadership, teamwork, networking, and project management skills. In addition, the club participates in several campus and community activities, and members are encouraged to attend state and national leadership conferences. Here, members advance their business skills, develop professional resumes, network with business leaders, and compete in a variety of events which are designed to put classroom lessons into practice. Six members competed in Atlanta at the FBLA national conference in June, and five of the six placed in the top 10.

Community Service: DSU Games Club/Nanocon Committee

DSU’s Games Club has organized the Nanocon event for over 20 years, and it has had a growing impact and importance to the community. Nanocon serves the community with many free, family-friendly events, and provides a platform for people interested in gaming to meet and share their love for gaming. The group consistently gets positive feedback from those in attendance, but strives to improve it each year, making the event bigger and better. At the 2023 con in November, over 1,000 attendees took part in more than 50 individual events throughout the four-day event. The group also sets fundraising goals to help support state-renowned charities, and this past year was able to donate $1,300 to Sanford Children’s Hospital.

Organizational Leadership: CybHER Club

The DSU CybHER® Club’s goal is to develop female collegiate students into future cybersecurity leaders. They do this through a variety of club events that foster fun and community, professional and personal growth, outreach and service, and networking. Workshops, guest speakers, and conferences give club members opportunities to enhance their technical and personal skills while supporting and encouraging others through volunteering and mentorship. The club hosts workshops and guest speakers to promote professional development and encourage networking. During the summer, the DSU CybHER Institute hosts one of the GenCyber security camp for middle school girls from across the nation, who come together on the DSU campus for a week to learn about cybersecurity.