The non-academic, self-structured aspects of student life can prove invaluable in personal growth and development and in the enhancement of the experience and knowledge base you will gain at Saint Mary's. Student Activities, headed by Jason Richter,  help enhance this personal growth and development of the student by keeping with the Lasallian tradition of developing the "total person." Students are able to apply what they learn in the classroom to life situations and are able to expand their knowledge base beyond academics. Student activities are a way for students to connect with other students with similar views, aspirations and concerns, providing a framework for those students to work together for a common goal. The university directly and indirectly encourages and provides for a wide variety of such activities. A number of campus organizations, clubs, fraternities and sororities provide students with many avenues for personal, vocational and social growth.