Politics, Activism and Governance Organizations

Athletes for Equality promotes an accepting and welcoming environment for all student-athletes and offers education on the presence of LGBTQ+ athletes. We strive to further equality and diversity within athletics. We hold events including discussions and watch parties, host speakers and fundraise for LGBTQ+ organizations.

Campus Senate includes faculty, staff and elected student representatives. It’s a forum in which students, faculty, and staff communicate and consider matters of general concern to the College.

Model United Nations at Kenyon provides a place for students to explore international relations and improve speech and debate skills. No previous experience is required.

Planned Parenthood Generation Action Club mobilizes advocates for reproductive freedom, raises public awareness about reproductive health and rights and educates young people about sexual health. Our goal is to create lasting cultural change and get Kenyon students more involved with local communities.

Student Council determines and expresses student views concerning College affairs. We also supervise student organizations, activities, enterprises and social events, administer elections, manage the Student Activity Fund, and propose changes to improve student life in collaboration with the Campus Senate and other College agencies.

Students for Justice in Palestine engages the Kenyon community through public education, lectures and film screenings, and community discussions on the subject of human rights violations in Israel and occupied Palestine. We encourage a multiplicity of voices and viewpoints.