Student Clubs

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

This group brings together deaf and hard-of-hearing students, as well as students of American Sign Language for cultural, social and recreational activities.

The Northwestern Business Club promotes organizational leadership to students looking to master professional life-long learning attributes and further the building of an environment of collaboration, teamwork and collegiality. Students in this club encourage an environment that promotes the development of skills in communication, leadership and networking.

The Computer Analytics Club engages in both in-person and virtual events that allow interested students to explore modern computer technology, speak with industry guests and more.

Advisor: Lalit Jagtiani, john.jagtiani@ctstate.edu 

This group promotes the Criminal Justice program at CT State Northwestern through speakers, programs and scholarship.

Advisor: Michael Emanuel, michael.emanuel@ctstate.edu 

A club for students who love the performing arts.

Club Email: MA-Drama_Club@ctstate.edu 
Advisor: Margaret Sullivan-margaret.sullivan@ctstate.edu 

This group promotes the well-being of its members and uses role-playing as a healthy emotional outlet and to help members better understand themselves and others.

Advisor: Doug Mooney, doug.mooney@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.

This group promotes an appreciation of the historical past through shared discovery. It furthers historical knowledge and advances critical thought.

NAVTA promotes educational and social activities for Veterinary Technology students, furthering their knowledge and involvement with animals within our community and beyond.

Advisor: Hillary McCarty, hillary.mccarty@ctstate.edu 

The Outdoor Adventure Club promotes healthy living, social interaction, and exercise through fun outdoor excursions such as hiking, rock climbing, ziplining and rafting. It operates on the philosophy of “Challenge by Choice”: club members are encouraged to participate in activities at the level at which they feel comfortable.

Advisor: Melissa Bettigole, melissa.bettigole@ctstate.edu
John Jagtiani, john.jagtiani@ctstate.edu 

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.

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