Looking to learn more about MCLA's Clubs and Organizations? Visit the Student Government Association Office located in the Campus Center Room 316 to find out more about the over 30 opportunities to get involved.
The office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Summer hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.
Email sga@mcla.edu or call 413-662-5401 to speak to a representative about the many engaging experiences we have to offer. Student Government Association sponsors many of our clubs and organizations.
Here are the current clubs and organizations recognized by SGA and elsewhere on campus:
The purpose of Accounting Club is to help students with accounting homework, spread awareness of the accounting concentration, encourage students to learn more about finances and fiscal responsibility, and create a network for accounting students for after college.
This club's purpose is to challenge its members in all aspects of vocal and visual performances that are both stimulating and entertaining. It also enriches the community with varying genres of music which provides a sense of other musical cultures and participates in various community service activities.
The Anime Club aims to create a better understanding of Japanese art and culture through the mediums of Japanese animation (Anime), and comics (Manga) and through discussing the deeper themes imbedded within. Members of the Anime Club also explore many aspects of Anime/Manga subculture, what is also known as being Otaku, a fan who is very involved within the subculture.
ASA is here to create awareness of the Asian cultures and to be actively involved on campus. We promise to provide Asian identifying individuals' and allies a safe and welcoming space to build community, and exchange views to create a inclusive learning experience.
The Beacon is the weekly newspaper of MCLA. The staff is made up of MCLA students with faculty advisers. They work weekly to have each edition printed by Thursday morning. Copies of the Beacon can be found in numerous buildings on campus as well as online. Stop by the Beacon office and speak with the staff if you are interested in obtaining a position at The Beacon.
To enable further education and exploration in a variety of aspects in biology and all life sciences within that context; and to provide a forum for the discussion of topics relevant to the biological fields through meetings and various trips.
This organization strives to give African Americans and others a better understanding of one another, a sense of belonging and a coordinated voice on campus. It provides an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas to develop an appreciation of African American history.
This club promotes extra-curricular reading and provides an environment dedicated to increasing literacy, exploring literary genres, and group discussion.
To encourage students to be actively involved int he subject of chemistry and to discuss current and relevant topics in the field. The club will strive to enhance the knowledge, interest, and accessibility of chemistry to students, faculty, and the community.
The purpose of Christian Fellowship is to be an organization of students who follow Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior. They grow in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world through spiritual, intellectual, physical and social pursuits.
We are a newly formed club designed to help one another with various aspects of cosplay. Come join us and learn how to create costumes, do makeup, make props, pose, etc!
Crafting Club is a place where people who have any kind of desire to create and express themselves can relax among like-minded people. Our meetings are the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself after a hard week of school. Each week there is a different art/craft project so there is always something new to bring you back!
The Dance Company is open to anyone who is interested in learning and performing dance. This student run club teaches, choreographs, and performs a variety of different genres and has at least two performances a year open to MCLA and the community to show their talent and hard work.
This club's goal is to make high fashion accessible to all members of the MCLA community regardless of size, gender, or economic class. All members have the opportunity to model or design looks, as well as a chance to work behind the scenes; stage management, hair and makeup photography, etc.
Help put on musicals! Harlequin's Purpose us to get students involved in musical theatre. This includes on-stage experiences in fields such as acting, singing, and dancing, as well as all aspects of technical musical theatre and management. This 100% student-run group hopes to put on one full-length musical at the end of each year, as well as a musical revue in the fall semester.
LAS promotes diversity among Latin American cultures through an educational and social setting. All are welcome to join.
For those who have an active interest in mathematics or the related fields of study, this organization's purpose is to promote knowledge and enthusiasm for mathematics. Members will be exposed to the practical applications and promote mathematics education to the general public.
The purpose of Moving Beyond the Mundane is a chance for students to gain a new perspective and control over their emotion's effects on them. Stress and anxiety reduction is the goal of this club and will hope to achieve this for any student through the works of meditation and breath work. This club also opens the doors for discussion of spirituality and its practices.
The purpose of NeXXus is to provide a welcoming environment for all types of individuals to learn stepping. As a team they have put on performances for the MCLA community as well as social and cultural events. Their goal is to entertain others with their stepping and be involved on their campus. Anyone interested can join no matter their experience level.
This club offers students the opportunity to experience the Berkshires at its finest. With many resources in our area, the club benefits from a wide range of options for outings. The club sponsors trips year round including hiking camping, and more. All are welcome to join regardless of ability.
This organization’s objectives are to familiarize the student body with local, state, national, and international political issues. It provides a vehicle for understanding the political process in the United States and abroad on all levels. The purpose of the club is two fold: to develop theories of common interest in the field through guest speakers and to exchange opinions, ideas, and theories on various issues. The club also develops students’ public speaking and problem-solving abilities and improves their knowledge of general world issues to prepare them for Model United Nations Conferences.
The purpose of this club is to create a setting in which students who are interested in psychology can discuss current findings in the field, share new topics of research, and learn about further education and opportunities pertaining to psychology.
QSU reaches out to unite the MCLA community as a whole by providing support and resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, pansexual, transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming and/or questioning (hereafter referred to as queer as an umbrella term) which addresses the needs and concerns of the queer student community on campus.
The purpose of Radiology Club is to further students’ knowledge of the radiology field. Opportunities include all aspects of diagnostic imaging, understanding the challenges of the field, and continuing education about the field outside the classroom.
The MCLA Rugby Club is open to both men and women. In the Fall of 2011, the men's team started competing in the NERFU Division 4. Practices begin the second week of the Fall semester and end approximately in the middle of November until our Spring season begins.
The purpose of Ski Club shall be to expand awareness and participation n winter sports and allow interested students to ski and snowboard or learn to ski or snowboard as an organized group.
Promotes knowledge and enthusiasm for the physical sciences to aid in greater understanding of the natural world, to expose members to the practical applications of physics in the working world and to have fun.
The Student Activities Council (SAC) of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' mission is to entertain the campus through performances, concerts, and any activities you can think of, including an event every Saturday night. We are run by students for students, and we welcome event suggestions from anyone! If you are interesting in running, planning, or attending fun events, SAC is the club for you!
This club's purpose is to provide the MCLA community and the North Adams public with relevant and educational information about drugs and current drug policies. Its goal in doing so is to mobilize and empower young people to participate in the political process, push for sensible drug policies, and fight against harmful polices. In doing so, the club hopes to create a safer, more just society for everyone, paying special attention to those who re unfairly targeted by the war on drugs.
The purpose of this club is to provide a place where people who like to play games of any kind can come and meet new people or bring friends to just have fun, try out new games, or play old favorites.
The purpose of TFS is to encourage students to apply what they have learned in the classroom as well as to discover more about what it means to develop a television show or film. It will allow them to utilize their creativity in a free space which will nurture independence and leadership, both beneficial for future experience and enjoyment.
The purpose of W.A.T.E.R is to provide an open forum for students to teach and positively inform the campus about environmental, and social issues. The club will promote awareness and encourage involvement within the community as well as form a link between the College, community groups, and local businesses.
The purpose of this club is to be an outlet for people who are interested in wildlife. The club will provide opportunities for members to meet wildlife professionals and become acquainted with the field of wildlife management. Members will also gain knowledge about wildlife techniques used by state and federal management agencies for rehabilitation, animal care, and conservation.
WJJW is the FCC-licensed and student operated, non-commercial educational radio station of MCLA. It is comprised of student and community members who volunteer their time and are passionate about broadcasting. Some of what WJJW provides the community includes: news programming, Public Service Announcements, and exposure to independent and local artists. In addition, we host regular events including concerts, live and remote broadcasts throughout campus, and various contests. To get involved with WJJW, come to one of our meetings, or get in touch with an E-Board member through Office 365. Visit our website at http://www.wjjwradio.com/.
The yearbook staff welcomes students who have a strong commitment and interest in producing a quality yearbook.
We are focused on celebrating William Shakespeare's works and making them accessible and engaging to a wider audience. Each year we put on at least one performance as well as other events such as dances, game nights, escape rooms and Bard Bash, which is our last event of the year where we take over the quad with performances, jousting, and pie eating contests.
MASSPIRG has had a chapter on MCLA’s campus for more than 3 decades and has been organizing on environmental and social issues since its inception. Because the campus is so small and the student body so interconnected, we enjoy running campaigns with other student groups on the issues most important to them. We are most known on campus for our environmental work and for voter registration.
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is the premier honor society for residential
college students across the nation. The Rho Pi Sigma chapter of NRHH at MCLA is affiliated
with NEACURH (North East Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls) and
NACURH (National Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls). Through our
affiliation with these two larger regional and national organizations we are able
to share resources and establish connections with other chapters at other institutions
across the nation. We pride ourselves on our two values of service and recognition
and all of our initiatives and programs can be traced back to one or both of these
values.
NRHH provides leadership experience and development opportunities to its members through
involvement in service-based programs. The Diamond is the symbol for NRHH because
of its inner strength and external beauty. The Diamond symbolizes the unique experiences
that one obtains from living in the residence areas during their college years. Being
inducted as a Diamond is a great honor because only the top 1% of students living
on campus can join NRHH! We are known for our annual events such as the Faculty and
Staff vs. Student Basketball Game, the Campus Center Takeover and Grilled Cheese Fundraisers.
Interested in keeping up with all things NRHH? Or perhaps even joining the group?
Please follow us on Instagram, @mclanrhh and Facebook, @mcla.nrhh! Or reach out to
our chapter by emailing nrhh.rps.mcla@gmail.edu!
This club's purpose is to assemble, unite and advocate for MCLA student verterans, in support of MCLA's strategic vision of excellence, while assisting veterans in acclimating to college and community living. To provide peer support, comradery, and promote awareness of veteran students within our campus community.
