Student Clubs

Advisor: Matthew Keaney Matthew.Keaney@ctstate.edu 

Flourish; A Pride Club strives to strengthen and sustain a welcoming and inclusive community for all CT State Northwestern students and provide resources on LGBTQ+ community.

Advisors: Bilal Tajildeen, bilal.tajildeen@ctstate.edu
Hillary McCarty, hillary.mccarty@ctstate.edu
James Patterson, James.Patterson@ctstate.edu

The mission of the Fresh Ink Literary Magazine Club is to publish student art, poetry and short fiction in a literary journal sponsored by the Student Government Association and Naugatuck Valley's LABSS division. Every year, awards are given to the top students in each category, along with a banquet to recognize the students.

Advisor: Jeannie Evans-Boniecki, jean.evansboniecki@ctstate.edu

The Future Educations Club acquaints education majors with the other students in the field and gives education majors the opportunity to extend their classroom knowledge to their field of study. The club is also an opportunity to further the understanding of preschool through grade 12 education beyond the boundaries of the classroom and offer an opportunity for social involvement among students and faculty.

The purpose of this club is to provide a fun and comfortable environment for gamers and nerds as well as anime and manga fanatics. Members strive to create a community that is based on a mutual passion for these activities. Our goal is to raise money to attend conventions and host gaming tournaments and similar affairs.
Club Email: MA-Gaming_Club@ctstate.edu 

The Gaming Club is a coalition of gaming enthusiasts on the Tunxis campus who wish to provide a fun and safe environment for students to pursue all interests in gaming as an extracurricular activity. The Gaming Club consists of all varieties of games, such as video games, card games, board games and even role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. Through gaming, we instill camaraderie and unity in students and provide a forum for discussion and debate related to all aspects of the gaming community.

The Garden Club stimulates the knowledge and love of gardening among members. Students meet to discuss gardening, plant seeds, and care for the community garden on campus. Produce is donated to the campus Pantry and Wellness Center.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/5768xfjn
Advisor: Michael Demers, michael.demers@ctstate.edu 

The Gathering Hoop Club aids and assists students enrolled in classes at CT State Quinebaug Valley by organizing and directing events with the ultimate goal of giving back to the community and raising funds for local students in new and inventive ways. 
Campus Location: Danielson

Advisor: Dr. Brian. Kaufman, brian.kaufman@ctstate.edu 

The GI Guardians Club assists veterans and armed service members of the Qunibaug Valley campus community. The club also supports the needs of the Veterans OASIS. Campus Location: Danielson

Advisor: Joel Niemann, joel.niemann@ctstate.edu 

The Grand Risers Club focuses on mental wellness through journaling, meditation, yoga and conversation. All are welcome to join.

Advisor: Tessa Slesinski, tessa.slesinski@ctstate.edu 

HEART stands for Helping, Educating, Advocating, Reaching, and Transforming—the five core values that guide the club's mission. Members work together to promote children, families, and individuals in our community, build connections with local organizations, and grow personally and professionally. Why HEART? Everything begins with heart: the empathy to care, the courage to advocate, and the passion to make a difference.

The purpose of the Handmade Creations Club is to provide a platform for creative expression and bring together everyone who has a passion for making arts and crafts. The club hosts a workshop every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. on diverse topics, including metal stamping, mug decoration, scrapbooking, crocheting, painting, origami and more. Through these workshops, students explore new techniques and technology while developing new skills for handmade arts and crafts. The club gives students an opportunity to expand their network and share their ideas with one another.

Advisor: Kiran Somaya, kiran.somaya@ctstate.edu

Healthy Minds promotes mental wellness strategies and works to reduce the stigma associated with common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. We help provide students with open communication and encourage everyone to share their thoughts and ideas. In the past, we've had engaging workshops and student panels, game nights, weekly discussions, art activities and lots of other exciting mental health events. Join us in removing the stigma surrounding mental health while building meaningful connections within your college community.

Students interested in mental health awareness and reducing the stigma associated with psychological disorders are encouraged to become members of the Healthy Minds Club or attend weekly discussions sponsored by the club. The Club meets on Wednesdays, 2:20-3:20 p.m. in Room 6-179.