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student clubs and organizations
Students are the ones that make things happen at Colby-Sawyer by participating in and collaborating with faculty, staff, and other students in the development of a wide variety of activities around campus. Many of these activities are connected with a specific club or organization. The following is a list of clubs and organizations and their purpose statements. Many of the clubs have their own web pages that you can look at to find out more about a particular club's activities.
Alpha Chi
Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society, Colby-Sawyer College New Hampshire Alpha Chapter.
Alpha Chi is a national honor society that promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students. Its name derives from the initials of the Greek words ALETHEIA (truth) and CAPAKTHP (character).
Anime Club
The purpose of this organization is to view samples of anime (Japanese Animation) received from various companies, to showcase projects made by club members and to hold intelligent conversations about themes of anime and manga (Japanese graphic novels).
Biology Majors Club
No doubt about it, the natural world is absolutely amazing. From the beautiful simplicity of a spider's web to the incomprehensible complexity of the human brain, there is more to observe and understand than one person could achieve in 6.02 x 10(23) lifetimes! But the Biology Majors Club can help you get the most out of this life by adding an exciting element to your undergraduate experience.
Most importantly, THIS CLUB IS NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS! We encourage every student who has a desire to investigate the wonder and beauty of the natural world to be an active member.
Campus Activities Board
The Campus Activities Board is a fun organization of enthusiastic and energetic students. Through collaboration, teamwork and dedication, CAB provides entertainment and educational programs to the Colby-Sawyer College community as well as the community at large.
Child Development Majors Club
The purpose of this organization is to provide opportunities to members and others to learn about the educational profession which will be done through resources such as sharing experiences of it's members, the experiences of the professors and members of the area school systems.
Christian Fellowship
The Colby-Sawyer Christian Fellowship meets weekly for worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship. Other activities include: involvement with local churches; attending conferences, concerts, speakers and other events off campus; promoting concerts, speakers and bible studies on campus; and just spending time together for encouragement, support, and friendship. Community service opportunities include working with the local Young Life Organization.
For more information, contact Cindy Benson, Advisor cbenson@colby-sawyer.edu.
Class Boards
Each class has a set of officers that are elected each spring. The classes do a variety of projects throughout the academic year. Some of these projects are community service based and others are done to raise funds for the class.
Community Service Club
The purpose of this organization is to involve college students in service to the community. In doing so, not only provide important services but to infuse service as an important part of people's lives.
Commuter Club
The Commuter Club endeavors to provide a welcoming community to the Colby-Sawyer College commuter population and strive to assist commuter students in addressing their particular needs and concerns.
The Courier
The Colby-Sawyer Courier is Colby-Sawyer College's student run newspaper. The staff of approximately 20 students work along with the faculty advisor to publish The Courier every other Friday. The students do everything from selecting the stories to writing the stories and designing what the paper looks like.
Cross Cultural Club
The Cross Cultural Club is a group of International and American students who are interested in meeting people from other cultures and learning from each other. We host several dinners in homes off-campus, attend cultural events, and organize campus activities that expose students to other cultures. Our biggest event is International Night in April. Anyone is welcome to join. Please contact Cindy Benson, International Student Advisor, for more information at extension 3714 or 3719.
Dance Club
The Colby-Sawyer College Dance club provides students with the opportunity to further their creative energies through the art form of dance.
This club is a student run organization, which produces two shows, "An Evening of Dance" in the fall and "Expressions of Dance" in the spring. A variety of styles and techniques are showcased from Classical Ballet to Hip Hop and Jazz. Students, as well as many alumni and other sources, choreograph the dances.
Exercise and Sport Sciences Majors Club
The Exercise and Sport Science Majors Club was created to further enhance the educational development of students who are majoring in Exercise and Sport Science (Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Sports Management). The club's mission is to provide opportunities for every student in the major to gain educational experience. This club was initiated to provide experiences, such as attending conferences, having speakers, and sponsoring functions that interests students in all three areas.
Faith Club
The purpose of this organization is to initiate an ongoing interfaith dialog which will explore common denominators in diverse beliefs with the hope of promoting a better understanding of different faiths.
History, Society, Culture Majors Club
The purpose of the club is to make the Colby-Sawyer community aware of the History, Society, Culture major, and to expose the Social Sciences and Humanities to the Colby-Sawyer College Community. The club also strives to educate its members of the opportunities available to them after Colby-Sawyer College. This will be done through guest lecturers, field trips, and workshops, seminars and graduate school fairs.
Key Association
The Key Association allows students to play a crucial role in the admissions process. By being campus tour guides the members are the visitor's most direct contact with the campus. Students involved with the Key Association are enthusiastic, energetic and sincere about their feelings for CSC.
NRHHA
The purpose of this organization shall be designed to give local, regional and national recognition to students making outstanding contributions to their residence halls.
Colby-Sawyer Coalition for Peace & Justice (CSCPJ)
CSCPJ is an organization made up of students, faculty, staff, and community members whose mission is to provide a forum for Colby-Sawyer College and the surrounding community to exchange information and share resources toward the development of a society in which peace becomes a foremost and sustainable goal. CSCPJ encourages the active engagement by all citizens, particularly members of the academic community, in influencing United States policy, both foreign and domestic. CSCPJ members work to support positive outcomes in the following areas: World Peace, Economic and Social Justice, Environmental Sustainability, Racial and Gender Equality, Religious tolerance. Some activities include: on campus discussions, debates, guest speakers, film series, attending off campus events including conferences, marches, protests, etc.
Our Website is: www.activenh.com
Philosophy Club
Psychology Club
The Psychology club shall provide an opportunity for those individuals interested in psychology to meet as a group and engage in activities related to the field of Psychology.
The Radio Club
The purpose of this club is to inform and teach the general public about a college radio station, and to promote WSCS 90.9 fm.
WSCS is Colby-Sawyer's student run radio station. We broadcast to the Colby-Sawyer community and the towns surrounding New London. Our station is very diverse, as we play Blues, Rock, Classical, Space Music, Reggae, and so much more. It is our goal to provide what the average Top 40-radio station cannot do. We also feature several speciality programs which include books on tape, radio dramas, and our sports call in show.
Safe Zones
The purpose of this organization is to promote a safe haven for gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual and transgender members of the community. The goal is to let people know that they can be themselves without fear of harassment or physical violence against them. The organization sponsors both passive and interactive programs to educate the community about different sexual orientations, homophobia, tolerance and unity the community.
Student Academic Counselors
Student Academic Counselors serve as tutors in the Academic Development Center. A number of students in high academic standing with good interpersonal skills are selected each year to work as Student Academic Counselors, a paid position.
Working one-to-one with students in specific courses or with writing papers, the tutors get training and work experience in helping others learn. An added benefit is that the tutors find that they often learn more than those they tutor! If you're a good student and like to help others, the Academic Development Center is the place to be!
Student Democrats
The Student Democrats endeavor to engage in intelligent and objective conversations concerning the political process in an effort to inform and encourage students to participate.
Student Government Association
Do you want to be heard on this campus? Do you want to make a difference? Well the Student Government Association (SGA) is the primary vehicle for all students at Colby-Sawyer to get involved with the governance of the College. Every enrolled student is welcome to participate in the Student Government Association (SGA).
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
SIFE is a student run organization whose goal is to increase the knowledge of other students about free enterprise.
Student Nurses Association
The purpose of this organization isto lead student nurses to be able to accomplish goals and be to advocates for themselves and others. SNA is also involved with community service and educational projects.
Word Order
This club promotes career and internship information for students studying English.
