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
Spring Break
Saturday, March 13, 2010 Enjoy the break!
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Gallery Talk: Lindsay Fogg-Willits
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM
Campus Center - Art Gallery Come view and discuss the work of
printmaker Lindsay Fogg-Willits. Her
exhibit on display is entitled,
"Narrative Landscapes: New Stories".
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Comedian Nick DiPaulo hosted by CAB
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:00 PM
Rivers Multi Purpose Arena Come join CAB and laugh along with the
comedy stylings of Nick DiPaolo. He is
a rising comedian who has had much
exposure on the comedic scene. He has
been featured on "The Tonight Show",
"Late Night with David Letterman",
"Conan OﾽBrien", Comedy Central, "The
Roast of Pamela Anderson", "Howard
Stern", and "The Sopranos". This show
is sure to leave you in stitches!
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Senate Elections
Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
Gazebo (rain/snow location: Campus
Center Mall) Cast your vote and use your voice to
elect the members of Senate for the
2010-2011 academic year.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Improv on the Rocks
Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:30 PM
The Rock Cafe Come see the fast-thinking, always
funny performance of WNEC's own Improv
troupe!
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
"Sherlock Holmes" Movie Night hosted by CAB
Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 PM
Rivers Multi Purpose Arena Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary
detective to life as he has never been
portrayed before. Jude Law stars as
Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a
doctor and war veteran who is a
formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes.
Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the
only woman ever to have bested Holmes
and who has maintained a tempestuous
relationship with the detective. Mark
Strong stars as their mysterious new
adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will
play Watson's love interest, Mary.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Festival of Art: Make Art Not War hosted by The Review & Literature
Friday, March 26, 2010 3:00 PM
Rivers Multi Purpose Arena This hippie-themed festival will feature
performances by students. There will be
also be activity tables set up for
crafts such as tie dying.
Event Contact: Erin Twomey
Late Night @ the Rock
Friday, March 26, 2010 11:00 PM
The Rock Cafe Looking for something to do late-night?
Come over to the Rock Cafe and check
out what's going on!
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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