Student Clubs

The Social Justice Club is a student-led organization designed to increase awareness of social issues within the college and the wider community. It provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge about the social work major and issues related to the profession of social work. The Club recognizes the needs of CT State Capital students and through the Capital Cares Food Pantry strives to bridge those needs. Furthermore, the Club offers volunteer opportunities, leadership experiences, career exploration, and fellowship with students and faculty.

  Advisor: Matthew Keaney-Matthew.Keaney@ctstate.edu 

The South Asian Arab Student Association (SAASA) is organized to celebrate South Asian and Arab culture. We hope to bring individuals from diverse backgrounds together to encourage a sense of unity and to learn from one another. All are welcome.

Advisor: Zemima Choudhury, zemima.choudhury@ctstate.edu

The Spanish Club shares information about and promotes interest in the Spanish language and Latino cultures. This is accomplished through social and cultural activities surrounding Spanish food and culture, including field trips to area Spanish and Latino restaurants, bus trips each semester to NYC, Hartford or New Haven to see Spanish language theater productions or Latin music concerts, as well as on-campus Salsa and Flamenco dance lessons as part of Tunxis’ International Week celebration each Spring. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome to attend our free bi-weekly Mesa Española Spanish luncheons in the cafeteria and any club event.

The Sports Club is a recreational club for students who enjoy sports, providing opportunities for friendly competition, fitness, and team-building activities.

Advisor: Jennifer Vamvakas, jennifer.vamvakas@ctstate.edu

This is your opportunity to practice any sport of interest and pass leisure time actively among friends.

The Northwestern Sports Club meets regularly to play miscellaneous sports games. It promotes physical health and well-being while teaching the importance of teamwork.

By working as an ensemble and welcoming everyone to join us, the Stage Society immerses ourselves in theatre, hoping to become better artists and collaborators, on and offstage. We work hard, have fun and we embrace the friendships that evolve from our projects.

Advisor: Alexander Bratt, sasha.bratt@ctstate.edu 

The STEM Club supports students' interests in STEM and helps students learn more about STEM careers.

Advisor: Kevin Ramer, kevin.ramer@ctstate.edu 

The STEM Club is for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, providing hands-on projects, competitions and opportunities to explore STEM careers.

SADHA cultivates, promotes, and sustains the art and science of dental hygiene. The club represents the common interests of the dental hygiene profession and contributes toward the improvement of the health of the public.

This group promotes accountable, compassionate and skilled graduates who can continually advance the art and science of the nursing profession.

Advisor: Doddie Murphy-dolores.murphy@ctstate.edu 

The Student Nurses Club promotes community service, fellowship, networking and support for the members of the Naugatuck Valley nursing program. This club is open to all students interested in the nursing field and are looking to find out more about a career in nursing.

Advisors: Nicole Williams, nicole.williams@ctstate.edu 
Samantha Logue, samantha.logue@ctstate.edu 
Juliet Gleason, juliet.gleason@ctstate.edu 
Lisa Anderson, Lisa.Anderson2@ctstate.edu 

The Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Association (SOTA), serves as a forum for discussion of relevant professional issues, assisting Occupational Therapy Assistant students in their educational pursuits. In addition to promoting the Occupational Therapy profession to the public and college community, SOTA provides experiences for OTA students to demonstrate leadership; engage in service projects in the community; and represent the field through an organized, student-led process. The Association’s activities include advocacy, community engagement, team-building activities, and fund-raising endeavors.