Student Clubs

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.

The mission of this club is to promote experience and excellence in hospitality operations through catering and events. Students gain cultural experiences through the many events they host on campus.

The Newman Club is a Catholic student organization open to all members of the Naugatuck Valley campus community. The club provides opportunities for students to integrate Catholic spirituality and tradition into the academic life of the campus through prayer, bible study, community service, guest speakers, retreats, field trips and other activities.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Radiology Tech Club coordinates and conducts activities related to fundraising and hosts social events to support the club's educational pursuits in the field of Radiology.

The mission of the club is to connect students together through the game of basketball to connect and improve our campus community through communication, athletics, mentorship and getting buckets.

The Respiratory Care Club promotes community awareness of respiratory/pulmonary health and the profession of respiratory therapy.

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.

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

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.

The mission of this organization is to support the educational experience and professional growth of the physical therapy student while instilling the American Physical Therapy Association's core values of accountability, altruism, compassion/caring, excellence, professionalism, professional duty and social responsibility.

The Tamarack publicizes news of the Naugatuck Valley campus and the world and is a voice of our campus. This is a charge we do not take lightly. In the current divisive atmosphere, we make every effort to maintain journalistic integrity and provide factual news and insightful opinions. We also take seriously our focus on issues of social justice. Each issue covers topics of importance, balanced with arts and culture features. In bringing a monthly newspaper to readers, we hope to highlight the good work of our colleagues at Naugatuck Valley students, faculty and staff and to further polish the reputation of CT State in the greater Waterbury area and beyond. Working as a creative team, Tamarack staff members meet the goals of developing important skills of communication, collaboration and critical thinking. We are honored to carry on the proud tradition of this publication. The Tamarack has remained dedicated to issues of importance to the campus and the broader community. We take on topics of global importance, including social justice issues, such as gender equity, systemic racism, immigration, the environment, mental illness, homelessness and more. In this way, we hope to raise awareness and enlighten our readers in a cultural environment where truth is often challenged. We remain committed to elevating the level of knowledge and conversation on things that matter.