Student Clubs

The Black Student Union promotes black awareness, ensuring the academic progress of black students on campus. It acts as a network for students and informs black students about scholarships and college transfer information.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/4js7r3sm 
Advisor: James Chadic, james.chadic@ctstate.edu 

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) provides an exciting and well-rounded activities program for students on the Asnuntuck campus in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities. The main functions of the CAB are to plan, promote and implement diverse, student-sponsored programs that serve the best interests of the Asnuntuck campus student body and co-sponsor activities with SGA, clubs and/or the campus.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/2bhrscbc
Advisor: Sherry Paquette, sherry.paquette@ctstate.edu 

Join the Asnuntuck campus Chess Club to play chess, have fun, build friendships and improve your chess-playing skills.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/vd4bmwmk 
Advisor: Sally Dejesus, sally.dejesus@ctstate.edu 

A drum circle is a group of people who come together to explore playing percussion instruments, build community and make music in the moment. During a drum circle session, individuals are guided by a facilitator who plans the session in such a way as to invite in those who may be hesitant, teach basic beats and design the session in a way that results in optimal positive mental and physical health outcomes for all. Drum circle facilitators are skilled at group facilitation and unconditional acceptance. Drum circles are non-threatening opportunities to bring individuals together to play as one voice-that of the community sitting in that specific circle. No two drum circle sessions are alike, but the goal is always the same to help participants connect with the rhythms within themselves and their worlds, to release stress and find peace and to see in others the unique gifts each person brings to the circle.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/4p9wwt99 
Advisor: Carol LaLiberte, carol.laliberte@ctstate.edu 

Join the Dungeons and Dragons Club to play with your peers on campus, facing fictional challenges with teamwork, strategy and role play. This club engages students and serves to create a network of players who can meet to play at various times on and off campus.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/3kr6ymxn
Advisor: Joseph Berenguel, joseph.berenguel@ctstate.edu 

The Fiber Arts Club is a relaxing place to meet once a week to crochet, knit, embroider and share their work while creating a sense of community.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/2734uzyv 
Contact: sherry.paquette@ctstate.edu 

The mission of the Fit Club is to work together as a campus community toward improving their health and well-being. The goal is to make movement a part of the daily campus culture by helping to provide students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/4dc8rers
Advisor: Joseph Berenguel, joseph.berenguel@ctstate.edu 

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 purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is to establish and advance witnessing communities of students and faculty at colleges and universities who follow Jesus as savior and lord: growing in love for God, God's word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture and God's purposes in the world.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/3hm83vep 
Advisor: Kelly Zieba, kelly.zieba@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.

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 

The Novel Idea Book Club is a place for students to gather to discuss books based on a topic or an agreed-upon reading list. Students meet every other week to read and review books chosen monthly and discuss their thoughts with fellow members.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/432uxbch 
Advisor: Marilynn Turner, marilynn.turner@ctstate.edu 

The mission of the Outdoor Club is to give students an opportunity to be active, learn new skills, challenge themselves, make new friends and engage in environmental protection work. No experience or equipment is needed. Year-round activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, snowshoeing and more.

Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/5ewy82h4
Advisor: Gregg Gorneault, gregg.gorneault@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 Photography Club gives students an opportunity to learn about film photography with others and take beautiful photos. Students meet once a month to discuss topics related to photography and encourage creativity by sharing their work. No camera is needed, and beginners are welcome.