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Adventure Club
The Ski and Outdoor Club is the College of Saint Rose recreational club that promotes
skiing and other outdoor activities including rock climbing, hiking, and camping.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC)
BASIC is a Christian Fellowship group. They are affiliated with BASIC International,
and their focus is primarily on Christianity and living life as Christians. Bible
discussion and prayer are a regular part of meetings, and all people are welcome
to come and discuss issues and be a part of this group.
Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a program that matches up college students with both physically
and mentally challenged adults from the Albany area. Buddies see each other and
talk throughout the year on their own while the entire program meets once a month
for a group activity ranging from movie nights to painting pumpkins to a semi-formal
dance at the end of the year. All members make a commitment for the entire year,
allowing one-on-one friendships to form.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters
The Saint Rose Big Brothers/Big Sisters Club works with children on a monthly basis.
They work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Capital Region and are matched with
a little brother or sister with the help of the organization. Their little brothers
or sisters come to campus on a Saturday and are provided with a few hours of time
to talk and play. The things that are done during this time range from sit down
activities such as arts and crafts to more physical activities like tag or a game
of twister. This clubs' first priority is to be a positive influence and good role
model and to form good, worthwhile relationships with the young children. In addition
to the weekend event Big Brothers/ Big Sisters holds meetings once a month and are
in contact with the members of the group through email. The core function of the
meetings is to discuss events for the next meeting with the kids. The program gives
back to the community and creates great bonds and relationships with both the children
and the college students.
Camp Kesem
Camp Kesem provides a safe, supportive and exciting overnight camp experience for
children who have a parent who has died from cancer, is currently in treatment for
cancer, or is in remission from cancer. Campers have the unique opportunity to build
friendships and gain strength from peers facing similar challenges.
Capoeria
Capoeria is a form of martial arts which incorporates dance techniques in order
to provide exercise, fun, and stress relief. This group is open to all members of
the college community who are willing to commit to learning this ancient art form.
CDAEYC
This is the Saint Rose chapter of the Capital District Association for the Education
of Young Children.
The Chronicle
The Chronicle is the student newspaper of The College of Saint Rose. It contains
many articles regarding events and issues on campus as well as in the surrounding
community. The Chronicle is distributed every week on Wednesday. Any student may
become part of The Chronicle staff or may just submit articles for publication.
The Chronicle is an important resource on campus because it acts as a communication
tool around campus to students, faculty, staff and administration.
Circle K
Circle K is an organization that provides service to the college and community,
the opportunity for leadership and leadership training, and fellowship with other
Circle K members on the club, state, and international level. This group is affiliated
with Kiwanis International and the K- Family. This group also pays a membership
fee in order to be affiliated.
College Democrats
The College Democrats pledges itself to support the philosophy and candidates of
the Democratic Party. Furthermore, the College Democrats declares its intention
to support all efforts to increase the participation of college students in Democratic
affairs. To these ends, the College Democrats shall educate and train its members
SD that they may be better able to:
- Educate students about the philosophy of the Democratic Party;
- Assist in the election of local, state, and national Democratic candidates.
- Affect political change on the local, state, and national level.
College Republicans
The College Republicans are an umbrella organization representing campus based,
student-run College Republican clubs throughout the state. The state organization
is composed of an Executive Committee consisting of statewide and regional elected
officers and a Board of Directors, which is a governing board that also includes
a representative from every chartered CR club. College Republican membership is
open to all undergraduate and graduate students who would like to get involved.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
College of Saint Rose Chapter 0443 NY The Council for Exceptional Children is an
organization for those who are dedicated to promoting the welfare and the education
of exceptional children by involving students from the college in activities and
lectures dealing with these children. CEC also attends national conventions. This
club is open to all students regardless of major and is strongly recommended for
education majors.
Criminal Justice Club
Criminal Justice Club was formed to bring members of the Criminal Justice major
and the college community together to discuss topics, enhance awareness of current
issues, and to network among others in their field.
English Club
This club was established to foster an appreciation for literature in the college
community by providing an opportunity for students to read, write and listen to
literary works. This club also provides its members with opportunities to make contacts
within the literary world. This club is open to any students interested in literature.
Environmental Club
The Environmental Club was established to bring about awareness on the College of
Saint Rose campus about recycling and other current environmental issues.
Fashion Club
The Fashion Club was created because fashion surrounds our world. This club hopes
to turn ordinary college students into designers and models who can create and express
themselves through the art of fashion.
The Girls Next Door
This group is a collaboration of different female voices that perform without the
aid of musical instruments. The Girls Next Door is a newly formed group that is
working toward holding events and shows that display their talents.
The Golden Knights Dance Club
The GKDC is a club that allows the campus community to be involved in choreographing,
practicing, and performing different dance routines. This also allows students who
are interesting in dancing to unwind from their stressful academics and meet new
friends.
Habitat for Humanity
The mission for the College of Saint Rose Habitat for Humanity chapter is to help
Habitat for Humanity build affordable housing for those in need. The chapter also
educates the community about poverty and Habitat for Humanity.
Identity
- To promote awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and straight
issues on campus.
- To facilitate activities such as discussions, conferences, and field trips.
- To provide outreach and support for members of the campus community regarding gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and straight issues.
- To advocate for the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex,
and straight issues in the development of curriculum, faculty training, and school
policies.
- To provide a social outlet for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex,
and straight community on campus.
International Association for Jazz Educators (IAJE)
This club was founded in order to increase the effectiveness of music education
members. This club gathers students together who are interested in jazz and wish
to explore the different aspects of it including education, performance and history.
IAJE sponsors concerts and clinics to further educate themselves in the area of
jazz music.
Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA)
This club was established to increase awareness and education of the music and entertainment
industries via activities and events such as speakers, conferences, and newsletters.
This organization also sponsors many concerts on campus, and provides members with
valuable opportunities to make contacts with professionals in the music industry.
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
This is an organization open to all College of Saint Rose Students, but is primarily
designed for music majors. The primary goal of this organization is to foster student
involvement through conferences, clinics, and workshops. This national organization
is a stepping-stone for students to become involved in activities within music education
and provides members with valuable opportunities to make contacts with professionals
in music education.
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
The purpose of this organization is to benefit its members by continually improving
its support, promotion, and advocacy of the highest quality preparation of professionals
in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing science.
Natural Science Association (NSA)
NSA is an academic organization aimed at connecting the sciences that are learned
in the classroom to everyday life through fun activities and trips. Their goal is
to increase the awareness of the importance of science in today's society and to
unite The College of Saint Rose community. NSA is geared toward science majors and
concentrations, but is open to anyone who likes a little science. NSA host the local
high school Science Olympiad, Joseph Henry Science Fair, as well as two big trips
a year. NSA also offers many other activities and fundraisers throughout the year
such as snowshoeing, book sales and the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Phi Alpha Theta - National History Honor Society
We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through
the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning
and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers and writers of history
together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical
research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.
Psychology Club
The Psychology Club was formed in order to promote and develop a deeper knowledge
of psychology. Through meetings and events, this club provides members with a chance
to take the learning of the classroom and explore it further.
Reflections Yearbook
Reflections is the yearbook of The College of Saint Rose. It is a hard cover book
aimed to capture the memories made and images portrayed at the college. It contains
various campus activities and events, senior portraits, athletics, the arts, residence
halls, faculty and can vary and change from year to year. The book is distributed
once a year and any student willing to work on the yearbook is welcomed to assist.
Social Work Organization
The purpose of this organization is to provide members of the group with the opportunity
to communicate with alumni of The College of Saint Rose. The other goals of the
organization are to provide members with the opportunity to network with professionals
in the field and to sponsor college-wide events with other organizations.
Spectrum (Black and Latino Student Union
The Spectrum of light is made of many colors. So too is Spectrum, the club that
explores various racial heritages, which comprise the student body at The College
of Saint Rose, This group sponsors such activities as international dinners, cultural
festivals, and panel discussion on ethnic experiences, and famous guest speakers.
Student Art League (SAL)
Student Art League is open to all Saint Rose students, not just art majors, and
we encourage non-art majors to please come and join is. Currently, this club focuses
its efforts on improving and changing various aspects of the art facilities on campus.
In addition, SAL is very concerned with expanding and increasing the involvement
of art majors on/with campus and other Saint Rose clubs, Another area on which SAL
concentrates is hosting a CSR student art exhibition at least once a year (entirely
student directed.) Other events and activities (hat the club participates in consist
of fundraisers, volunteer activities and workshops (art oriented).
Student Events Board (SEB)
The Student Events Board (SEB) is one of the largest clubs of the Student Association.
SEB works to maintain its popularity by sponsoring and cosponsoring a large majority
of the events on campus. Our main goal is to bring diverse events to the student
population both on and off campus. To further these means, SEB is broken into six
committees; Comedians and Lectures, Musical Entertainment, Novelties, Senior Week
and Trips. Without the students' input, the Student Events Board would not be a
successful organization.
Students Advocating in Democracy (SAID)
SAID fosters awareness of and encourages participation in current political, social,
and economic issues through developed and focused discussion to a curious community
of students. We strive for creativity and enthusiasm in presentations and in thought,
and especially in our sponsored events. SAID meets bi-monthly to discuss event planning
and to provide an open forum for discussion.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
The purpose of SADD is to promote positive thinking and making smart decisions when
it comes to subjects such as drugs and alcohol, which can have a harmful effect
on oneself and others. We are here to increase awareness of alcohol and other substance
abuse related issues and assist students in making educated decisions regarding
these topics.
Ultimate
Saint Rose Ultimate is a club formed in order to unite the Ultimate Frisbee Players
of the College of Saint Rose, No experience is necessary to play or join. This club
meets when the time feels right and is ready to have fun whenever and wherever.
Want to start a club? YOU CAN! Stop in the SA Office for information!
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