Student Clubs

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 
Jianyu Zheng, jianyu.zheng@ctstate.edu 
Carlos Plaza, carlos.plaza@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 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.

Advisor: Selina Kamo, selina.kamo@ctstate.edu 

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.

Advisor: Daniel Lestrud, daniel.lestrud@ctstate.edu 

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.

Advisor: Peter Cisek, peter.cisek@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.

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.

Advisor: Thomas Leszczynski, thomas.leszczynski@ctstate.edu 

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.

Advisor: Jason Seabury, jason.seabury@ctstate.edu 

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.

Advisors: Beth Monchun, Beth.Monchun@ctstate.edu 
Patricia DaSilva, Patricia.DaSilva@ctstate.edu 

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.

Advisor: Mark Martone, mark.martone@ctstate.edu 

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

Advisors: Susan Anderson, susan.anderson@ctstate.edu 
Betty Joseph-Jerome, betty.josephjerome@ctstate.edu 

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.

Advisors: Kevin Ramer, kevin.ramer@ctstate.edu 
Adam Scharfenberger, adam.scharfenberger@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.anderson@ctstate.edu   

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.

Advisor: Janet Gangaway, janet.gangaway@ctstate.edu