Student Clubs

The purpose of this organization is to provide a network for interaction between students in the paralegal program and paralegal professionals employed in the field.
Club Email: MA-Paralegal_Club@ctstate.edu 

A club for students pursuing a career in law, providing networking opportunities, career insights and resources for those interested in the paralegal profession.

All campuses have chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society. See our Honors Societies page for more information about the benefits of membership and to learn about local chapters.

The Philosophy Club is an active forum for ideas on the Tunxis campus, aiming to foster robust philosophical discussions in a lighthearted environment. We engage with a large spectrum of concepts and opinions, encouraging healthy debate and respectful discourse.

A group for photography enthusiasts to share tips, techniques, and projects, while learning more about the art of capturing moments through a lens.

The Photography Club gives students an opportunity to learn about film photography with others and take beautiful photos. Students meet once a month to discuss topics related to photography and encourage creativity by sharing their work. No camera is needed, and beginners are welcome.

The Ping Pong Club promotes playing ping pong to have fun, build friendships and to improve our skills. The club hosts tournaments throughout the academic year.

Advisor: Thomas Leszczynski, thomas.leszczynski@ctstate.edu 

Students explore the world of poetry and literature together through the expression of written and verbally performed literature.

Advisor: Jenny Gilley, jenny.gilley@ctstate.edu
Ryan Garesio, ryan.garesio@ctstate.edu 

The Pre-Health Club is for students wishing to pursue education and careers in medicine and healthcare. The club gives an opportunity for students to meet with guest speakers from different healthcare professions to learn about their careers and education. Students can connect to share study techniques, resources and opportunities to reach their goals within healthcare and education.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/zhdkn352
Contact: sherry.paquette@ctstate.edu 

The Press Start Club educates students on all things video gaming in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. The club is for students who want have an interest in video games and who want to learn the destiny of games and make new friends. We also teach others about video games and how each game can sometimes be multiplayer or single player.

Advisor: Jason Seabury, jason.seabury@ctstate.edu 

The purpose of PRIDE is to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and straight students on campus, organize and promote social activities, and educate members and others on campus about LGBTQIA+ issues. All personal issues discussed during meetings, including members’ names and sexual orientation, shall be strictly confidential. No member shall discuss personal information regarding any member, advisor, or associate with non-members or in the presence of non-members.

The purpose of PRIDE is to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and straight students on campus, organize and promote social activities, and educate members and others on campus about LGBTQI issues. All personal issues discussed during meetings, including members’ names and sexual orientation, are strictly confidential. No member shall discuss personal information regarding any member, advisor, or associate, with non-members or in the presence of non-members.

Pride Alliance raises awareness about sexual and gender diversity on and beyond the Naugatuck Valley campus to provide support for LBGT+ students and our allies, and to embrace diversity in all of its forms.

Advisors: Chris Rempfer, christopher.rempfer@ctstate.edu 
Alan Teitleman, alan.teitleman@ctstate.edu 

The Tunxis Pride Club strives to be a safe place for any and all who identify as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. We hope to be able to spread positive energy and awareness to things that are affecting the community. We meet weekly, go over our agenda and have downtime where we usually play games and build the community. You can find our information around campus, or on our Instagram @tunxis.pride.club.

The mission of the Pride Club is to raise awareness of sexual and gender diversity on and beyond the Asnuntuck campus, to provide support for LBGTQIA+ students and their allies and to embrace diversity in all of its forms.