Clubs & Organizations
Your college experience at
UW-Marshfield/Wood County is not limited to what takes place in
the classroom. Our campus offers a variety of student
organizations which compliment our academic offerings by helping
you grow socially, spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.
At UW-Marshfield/Wood County, you’ll find clubs and
organizations that meet your specific interests and needs. From
Student Government to the Mature Marauders – our campus offers
something for everyone!
Click here for the Club Handbook
Student Governance
The Student Senate is the official student governance body on
campus. It generally
meets during the noon hour on Wednesdays.
Its purposes include the distribution of more than $117,000 in
student monies to various clubs and organizations on campus and
representation of the student body in the overall governance of
the campus.
The Student Senate officers for 2008-09 are:
Amy Andrews,
president; John Ertl, vice president; OPEN, vice president of public
relations; Jordan Simm, vice president of internal affairs; Courtney
O'Brien, treasurer; Kaitlin Kapfhamer, secretary; OPEN.
Inter-Varsity Christian
Fellowship
--
The purpose of this
group is to deepen and strengthen the spiritual life of its
members through Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
Film
Screening Club --
The film screening club will
choose the theme and films for the semiannual film series
sponsored by Continuing Education and in the process will serve
as a forum for students to discuss and develop an appreciation
for the art of film.
Math Club --
The purpose of this club is to
create and enhance interest in all branches of mathematics and
to provide fellowship among those interested in mathematics.
Mature
Marauders (M&M's) --
The purpose of this club is to
offer support and fellowship for all non-traditional students
attending UW-M/WC. In addition to sponsoring events that are of
particular interest to non-traditional students, we facilitate
communication between non-traditional students, the Student
Senate, and the school administration concerning issues that are
unique to non-traditional students
Music
-- Whether you’re an accomplished
musician, or have always wanted to be one, we have an instrument
or vocal program for you. Our students have plenty of
opportunities to perform and share their talents with outer in
our state-of-the-art theatres.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) --
This is an honor
fraternity serving two-year colleges which offer Associate
Degree programs. Membership is by invitation only, and is based
on grade point average and academic excellence. PTK undertakes a
variety of service projects on the campus and in the community
throughout the academic year.
Program Board --
This group plans and provides much of the social and
recreational programming on campus, including dances, picnics,
movies and other entertainment.
Students Opposing Acts of Prejudice (SOAP) --
An organization to raise
awareness regarding acts of prejudice and the effects thereof.
The club works to establish a sound understanding of the
problems revolving around these acts and moves to combat them.
They provide a safe environment for victims of discrimination to
voice concerns and promote healthy relationships between people
of all backgrounds.
Student Education Association (SEA) --
An organization of students
interested in education as a career. Activities include field
trips to schools of education, guest speakers, children's
Christmas toys, etc. Also a source of advising and support for
education majors.
Student Nursing Association (SNA) --
This association seeks to create
a fellowship among nursing students, broaden the exposure of
students to professional opportunities and expectations and
provide a path of communication with the School of Nursing.
Engineering Club
-- A new campus organization that seeks to create fellowship
among engineering students and those in related majors.
Student Performing And
Visual Arts Club (SPAVAC) --
This club promotes the arts on
campus and within the student body.
Theatre Arts -- All the world’s a stage - including
UW-M/WC! Our theatrical productions are famous throughout the
area. Our students have the chance to act on either our thrust
stage theatre or our Black Box theatre. |