Welcome to the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development!
Student Activities has been an integral element of Student Life since the mid 1970s. With a modest list of organizations reflecting the political and social times of the '70s, our list of Clubs and Organizations has grown to over 60 clubs and organizations and reflects the current interests of our students. Student Activities and Leadership Development play an important role in the daily lives of our students. We encourage you to use your energy and creativity to contribute to the diverse assortment of things to do on campus. The experienced staff in the office believes in our students’ personal growth and education outside of the classroom. The staff’s dedication to the betterment of Student Life represents years in the field and at the College and our doors are open and ready for you to step into the experience and immerse yourself into Student Life!
Students become involved in Student Activities usually within the first two weeks they are here as First Year or Transfer Students. The Student Activities and Involvement Expo hosted by the Office offers students an opportunity to meet the student leaders of each organization and also see what they are planning for the year.
- Annual Traditions on campus include, WNECpalooza Music Fest, Homecoming, Midnight Madness, Family and Friends Weekend, October’s Freak Week, Winter Week and Spring Week including the Spring Event.
- Departmental clubs will usually host monthly lunchtime programs and meetings featuring speakers or off campus field trips to related career sites. Special Interests Clubs range from Amnesty International to the Role Playing group named W.A.R.P. and include our student groups performing in the Arts area, Campus Chorus, Concert Band and the Stageless Players (drama club), one of the oldest clubs on campus.
- Most programming is brought to campus by the Campus Activities Board, the largest subcommittee of Student Senate. Student Senate funds most of the clubs on campus through the annual Student Activities Fee and Class Councils are charged with programming that is not only social but includes community outreach and educational opportunities for their classmates as well.
- Student Media is an extension of classroom theory and students are encouraged to participate in The Westerner (newspaper), The Cupola (yearbook), WNEK-FM, (10 watts non commercial radio station) and The Review of Art and Literature (annual literary magazine).
Programming on campus is a seven-day operation and reflects the office’s commitment to weekend programming through the weekly FRIDAYS events starting at 9:00 p.m. followed by “Late Night at the Rock” events that starts at 11:00 p.m. and continues to 2:00 a.m. in the Campus Center on Fridays and Saturdays. The Food Court is also opened for business during these hours as well. Weekends also include trips and recreational programs throughout the Northeast region.
The Leadership Development element of the office is built on developing the potential and talents of our students and begins with the Emerging Leader Leadership Series, followed by the Art of Leadership for Sophomores to the Junior LEADS Conference and the capstone experience of the year long Senior Success Series. Most of the student leaders on campus are involved in many of the other leadership training programs offered by the Office emphasizing the importance of community, personal development, civic responsibility and an appreciation for diversity.
Sincerely,
Maureen Hart Keizer
Assistant Dean of Students/
Student Activities and Leadership
Development
To view a full list of what's going on at Western New England College for students, please visit our events calendar. If you have any question about an event, please contact the Student Activities office.
If you are a member of a club or organization and have come to this page as instructed by a note in your club mail box, click here for your required forms to download.
Upcoming Events
Sexual Responsibility Week hosted by PEN
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Campus Center Mall Sexual Responsibility Week will offer
daily programs at the PEN table during
lunchtime including interactive games,
information about STIs, contraceptives,
and much more! Candy and condoms will
be given away daily! Lauren Dansereau
from Health Services will also host a
program on sexual health during this week.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Sexual Responsibility Week hosted by PEN
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Campus Center Mall Sexual Responsibility Week will offer
daily programs at the PEN table during
lunchtime including interactive games,
information about STIs, contraceptives,
and much more! Candy and condoms will
be given away daily! Lauren Dansereau
from Health Services will also host a
program on sexual health during this week.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Sexual Responsibility Week hosted by PEN
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Campus Center Mall Sexual Responsibility Week will offer
daily programs at the PEN table during
lunchtime including interactive games,
information about STIs, contraceptives,
and much more! Candy and condoms will
be given away daily! Lauren Dansereau
from Health Services will also host a
program on sexual health during this week.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Sexual Responsibility Week hosted by PEN
Friday, February 12, 2010
Campus Center Mall Sexual Responsibility Week will offer
daily programs at the PEN table during
lunchtime including interactive games,
information about STIs, contraceptives,
and much more! Candy and condoms will
be given away daily! Lauren Dansereau
from Health Services will also host a
program on sexual health during this week.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Internship Job Fair - for Juniors and Seniors
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:00 PM
Campus Center Mall Area Juniors and Seniors, are you looking for
an Internship? Then, this is the event
for you! Come check out a number of
companies that are looking for you!
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Japanese Art Festival hosted by the Review of Art & Literature and WJAS
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:00 PM
Rivers Multi Purpose Arena Showcase of student Japanese and Zen
themed art. Activities will include an
authentic tea ceremony, make your own
zen garden, meditation practices,
Japanese calligraphy writing, and
karaoke. The Martial Arts team will
give a performance and the Crafting
Club will also be sponsoring a table
where you can learn the art of origami.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Carnation Sale hosted by Senior Class Council
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Campus Center Mall The sale will run Tuesday - Thursday.
Flowers will be delivered on Friday.
All proceeds go to the Senior Class.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Carnation Sale hosted by Senior Class Council
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Campus Center Mall The sale will run Tuesday - Thursday.
Flowers will be delivered on Friday.
All proceeds go to the Senior Class.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Carnation Sale hosted by Senior Class Council
Thursday, February 11, 2010 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Campus Center Mall The sale will run Tuesday - Thursday.
Flowers will be delivered on Friday.
All proceeds go to the Senior Class.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Dream Date hosted by RHA
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM
Rivers Multi Purpose Arena Come out bid your classmates for a dream
date with your favorite WNEC hottie!
Students auction themselves off during
this annual event. All proceeds are
given to a designated charitable
organization.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Study Abroad Fair
Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
Campus Center Mall Area At this fair, there will be 22
representatives from various programs
available to explain their study abroad
opportunities. Also, information on
Western New England College short term
programs will be on-hand.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Valentine's Day Card Making hosted by CARE
Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:00 PM
The Rock Cafe Got a free minute? Then join CARE in
making a Valentine's Day card for
someone in need of a little cheer!
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
100 Days Party hosted by Senior Council
Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:30 PM
Rivers Multi Purpose Arena SENIORS....only 100 days left! It's time
to celebrate at this Mardi Gras themed
party.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
FRIDAYS: Surviving Valentine's Day 101 hosted by Sophmore Council
Friday, February 12, 2010 9:00 PM
The Rock Cafe Love really can be a battlefield.
Looking for some ways to survive this
holiday? Then come play with the
Sophomore Council at this event! Speed
dating, kissing booth, cake decorating,
survival guides, card making, karaoke,
and much more!
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Late Night @ the Rock: "Magic: The Gathering Draft" hosted by WARP
Friday, February 12, 2010 11:00 PM
The Rock Cafe Come out and learn how to play this
popular role-playing game with the WARP
crew!
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
More Events
Contact Information
Campus Center, Second Floor
Phone: 413-782-1203
Email Student Activities
What We Do
The Office of Student Activities is your gateway to entertainment, involvement, and leadership on campus.
Do you want to:
- have fun?
- do cool stuff?
- get involved?
- make a difference?
- have a terrific experience at Western New England College?
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