Student Clubs

The purpose of the Music Club is to bring together students who appreciate music and those who enjoy making music in many capacities. Often, the students in the music club form a band that performs around campus and learns songs together, but all students who enjoy discussing and listening to music are welcome.

Advisor: Eric Balboni, EBalboni@norwalk.edu

Advisor: Tanisha Tyson, tanisha.tyson@ctstate.edu

The Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) promotes awareness of Hispanic/Latino cultures and traditions. We encourage our members to express, celebrate, and learn from one another. Our mission is to foster a sense of unity among all ethnic and inclusive groups by collaborating and participating in various initiatives here at CT State Norwalk and in our surrounding communities.

Advisors: Genesis Mosquera, genesis.mosquera@ctstate.edu
Jennifer Rivera, jennifer.rivera@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 purpose of PRIDE is to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and straight students on campus, organize and promote social activities, and educate members and others on campus about LGBTQI issues. All personal issues discussed during meetings, including members’ names and sexual orientation, are strictly confidential. No member shall discuss personal information regarding any member, advisor, or associate, with non-members or in the presence of non-members.

The respiratory care club helps promote the education and prevention of chronic lung disease through community activities and campus activities. Our goals are to help promote education regarding the respiratory care field and to promote attendance to professional education conferences in respiratory care. Any student interested in the respiratory care field or is undecided can join the club, as well as all students enrolled in the respiratory care program.

Advisor: Tracy Walker, tracy.walker@ctstate.edu

The purpose of the Service-Learning Club is to offer students an opportunity to engage in service projects, explore public service career options, become more involved in the Fairfield County area community, and develop friendships with other service-minded students in an enhanced learning community environment.

The South Asian Arab Student Association (SAASA) is organized to celebrate South Asian and Arab culture. We hope to bring individuals from diverse backgrounds together to encourage a sense of unity and to learn from one another. All are welcome.

Advisor: Zemima Choudhury, zemima.choudhury@ctstate.edu

The purpose of the Theater Club is to promote interest in and show appreciation of theater and acting. This club offers opportunities for students who want to develop and explore public speaking skills and to become more comfortable on and around the stage. Students in the theater club are brought together by their common love of theater and musical theater.

Advisor: Christine Mangone, Christine.mangone@ctstate.edu

The purpose of the TRIO Club is to provide an opportunity for members to become involved in activities that will facilitate the development of a campus climate supportive of academic, social and personal success, learn leadership skills and promote retention and cultural awareness through activities on the Norwalk campus and/or through travel. The Trio Club will support the activities and goals of the Norwalk TRIO~ SSS (Student Support Services) Program.

Advisor: Nicole Van Dohlen, nicole.vondohlen@ctstate.edu

The Women in STEM club is dedicated to empowering and encouraging women who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Our mission is to create a supportive community where women can thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields through collaborative projects and events. Join us bi-monthly on Mondays at 3 pm in the Makerspace, where we work together to plan events, exchange ideas, engage in discussions, and work on our projects. We welcome individuals of all genders and backgrounds to join us as we strive to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to learn from one another and contribute to our collective growth.

Advisor: Jonathan McMenamin-Balano, jonathan.mcmenaminbalano@ctstate.edu