Student Clubs

CT State Capital Minority Nursing Mentoring Club is a mentoring program designed to support the success of minority nursing students. The program has been organized to provide additional support, encouragement, and guidance to nursing students as they pursue professional goals as well as support the academic success of minority nursing students at CT State Capital. Students will be paired with a mentor who is either a college or community professional who will be available to guide their mentee. The club is committed to the development of each member as they experience challenges in their current role as a nursing student and later as they transition to a registered nurse.

The Multicultural Club is a chance to learn and experience different cultures. All students are welcome to discuss and plan events for all students on the CT State Naugatuck Valley Danbury campus.

Advisors: Camela Gertner, camela.gertner@ctstate.edu 
Carlos Plaza, carlos.plaza@ctstate.edu 

The Multicultural Club is a safe place to celebrate our diverse cultures in a respectful atmosphere and to exchange knowledge about ethnic food, drinks, languages, music, dance, holidays, events, clothing, history, etc. This club is a learning experience where members share their multicultural knowledge about how to make their favorite ethnic food, how to dress in cultural clothes, or learn a new song or dance. If you’re interested in exploring other cultures, this is a great club to learn and make friends! All cultures are welcome!

The Music and Entertainment Club at CT State Capital is a club that offers great a variety of discussions related to music, dancing, and other entertainment. Students are encouraged to prepare events that display their talents in various genres, video production, dance, and all other forms of media to display their hidden talents in the arts.

  Advisor: John Favret-John.Favret@ctstate.edu 

The purpose of this student club is to make music in a social environment, network with other musicians and share the power of music with the greater community.

The purpose of the Music Club is to bring together students who appreciate music and those who enjoy making music in many capacities. Often, the students in the music club form a band that performs around campus and learns songs together, but all students who enjoy discussing and listening to music are welcome.

Advisor: Eric Balboni, eric.balboni@ctstate.edu 

The Music Society enables students to utilize and share their musical talents with one another, the Naugatuck Valley campus and beyond. As a society, we believe in the power of music to create joy and foster a sense of community. We support members in using that power effectively, one note at a time.

Advisor: Dr. Gil Harel, gilad.harel@ctstate.edu 

The Muslim Student Association’s (MSA) purpose is to promote friendly relationships between Muslim and non-Muslim students, to inform people of other faiths and cultures about Islam, and to encourage brotherly bonds among college students and the community.

The Muslim Student Association promotes educational and cultural awareness and appreciation of the Muslim culture. To develop leadership that is responsive to our college and community needs. We encourage diverse membership and provide opportunities for all students to enhance student participation on campus in efforts to strengthen diversity. Our activities will serve to educate our campus community about our rich culture as we celebrate it.

1. Religious Support: Providing a space for Muslim students to practice their faith through prayers, religious discussions and access to resources like Quran study groups and Islamic lectures.
2. Community Building: Fostering a sense of belonging and community among Muslim students on campus through social events, gatherings and volunteer opportunities.
3. Educational and Awareness Programs: Examples include celebrating the Eid festival with a lecture on the awareness of Muslim culture and religion.
4. Advocacy: Addressing issues affecting Muslim students on campus, advocating for their rights, and promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.

A community for Muslim students to connect, share experiences, and engage in cultural, spiritual and social activities promoting awareness and understanding.

   Advisor: Marcia Smith-Marcia.Smith@ctstate.edu 

NAMI On Campus chapters are student-led clubs that tackle mental health issues by raising mental health awareness, educating the campus community, promoting existing services, and advocating for more mental health support on campus and beyond. Chapters are affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States. Any student with an interest in supporting mental health and wellness and who wants to help fight the stigma is encouraged to join.

Club Email: MA-NAMI_Club@ctstate.edu 

NAMI on-campus club is a student-led, student-run mental health club promoting mental health awareness and education to support students through their transition to college and beyond.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/k7m435h8 

Advisor: Amy Koehler, amy.koehler@ctstate.edu