Dear Assumption Student,
The Office of Student Activities welcomes you to the 2007-2008 Student Clubs and Organization Handbook. This handbook has been designed to help you “Get Involved” in the Assumption College Community. You will find a brief description of all the registered clubs and organizations on campus listed by category.
There are many ways to find out more about a listed organization that may spark your interest, e-mail addresses, and in some cases phone numbers have been included. Stop by the Office of Student Activities (located in the Hagan Campus Center) to receive more information on the organization, or look for informational flyers posted around campus. Then, attend a meeting and discover what that organization can do for you and what you can do for the organization. We are confident that you will enjoy your involvement and will grow from membership in at least one of Assumption’s many organizations.
The Office of Student Activities encourages all students to get involve in campus organizations to build leadership skills, have fun, compliment your class work and further your Assumption experience. If you have a particular interest that is not represented in the handbook, stop by our office and we will gladly assist you in starting a club or an organization of your own.
We hope that this handbook is a valuable resource and that you will discover the many opportunities available on campus. If you have any further questions, please call the Office of Student Activities at
x 7403.
Sincerely,
The Office of Student Activities
Hagan Campus Center
American Production and Inventory Control Society (A.P.I.C.S.)
The American Production and Inventory Control Society was created in order to develop a thorough and realistic understanding of Production and Inventory Control. Students with an interest and enrolled in a course in Management may be considered for membership. Plan tours to neighboring companies and society. This club cooperates with Worcester’s chapter and the National Society through the sponsoring students from the Worcester area Colleges. Assumption students have won numerous awards from A.P.I.C.S. for participating in the paper writing contests.
ADVISOR: Professor Saeed Mohaghegh (smohaghe@assumption.edu)
Classics Club
The Classics Club is open to anyone with an interest in the classical world. Although the club focuses primarily on Greece and Rome, its interests also extend to Egypt and the near east was well as the influence of these classical civilizations on modern life and thought. The club allows students and other interested people to share their ideas and enthusiasm for the Classics outside of a formal classroom setting. According to student interest, various activities are planned, including videos, museum visits, attendance at dramatic performances, banquets with ancient recipes, trivia contests, lectures and discussions, etc. All are welcome to participate!
ADVISOR: Professor Bonnie Catto ( bcatto@assumption.edu )
French Club
In keeping with the French traditions of Assumption College, the French Club fosters an awareness of the importance of French and French culture both on and off campus. Activities in the past have included trips to French plays, concerts of French (popular) songs, and to the Monet exhibition in Boston. On campus we have made (and eaten!) French dinners, watched French movies, and listened to French music. You don’t’ need to speak prefect French in order to join. The idea is to improve your French while having fun and learning a little about the culture.
ADVISOR: Professor Elisabeth Howe ( ehowe@assumption.edu )
Gerontology Club
To facilitate students interested in the subject of gerontology in both understanding and practice through a variety of activities and events.
ADVISOR: Professor Susan P Melia ( smelia@assumption.edu )
Italian Club
To further the Italian studies program by allowing students to participate in Italian Cultural activities with others outside of the classroom.
ADVISOR: Professor Richard Bonanno ( rbonanno@assumption.edu )
Math and Computer Science Club
The Math and Computer Science Club sponsors several types of recreational activities related to math and computer science. Recent events include field trips to the Boston Computer Museum and the Museum of Science, talks given by students and recent graduates about experiences in the computer work place and math challenge problems with cash prizes. Club meeting are informal, usually featuring pizza and soda and all majors as well as non-majors are welcome.
ADVISOR: Professor Joseph Alfano ( jalfano@assumption.edu )
Peer Tutor / Academic Support Center
The purpose of the Peer Tutor Club is to promote the ideas of peer tutoring and collaborative learning and to promote activities within the College community to enhance this appreciation. This provides opportunities for those interested in peer tutoring to practice and enhance their skills. Annual activities include: speakers on peer tutoring and collaborative learning, trips to peer tutor conferences held within New England, colloquia and seminars on the topics of peer tutoring, study skills and collaborative learning. The first meeting will be announced in September.
ADVISOR: Allen Bruehl ( abruehl@assumption.edu )
Philosophy Club
The Philosophy Club is a group of students and faculty who meet to discuss topics of general philosophical interest outside the classroom. Our meetings give students and faculty the opportunity to pursue issues that have emerged in one or more courses and thereby, to develop the habit of thinking rigorously together. Students are given every opportunity to challenge professors and each other by rational argument. The club is open to all students.
Click here for a listing of all discussion topics for the upcoming academic year: Philosophy Club
ADVISOR: Professor Pat Corrigan ( corrigan@assumption.edu )
Political Science Club
The Political Science Club is a group of students who have declared a major, minor, or have any interest in political science. It provides a forum to get together and discuss issues that relate to what is going on in politics today.
ADVISOR: Professor Peter Schultz ( pschultz@assumption.edu )
Pre-Law
Quaint students with the field of law, LSAT prep information. Meet with Alumni layers and members of the legal profession in Worcester.
ADVISOR: Leonard Sorenso (lsorenso@assumption.edu )
Psychology Club
The Philosophy Club is a group of students and faculty who meet to discuss topics of general philosophical interest outside the classroom. Our meetings give students and faculty the opportunity to pursue issues that have emerged in one or more courses and thereby, to develop the habit of thinking rigorously together. Students are given every opportunity to challenge professors and each other by rational argument. The club is open to all students.
ADVISOR: Professor Pat Corrigan ( Corrigan@assumption.edu)
The Rehab Club
The Rehab Club was created to explore the field of Rehabilitation Services. The club aims at increasing awareness of existing opportunities in Social and Rehabilitation Services by helping the Worcester community through projects and activities. The main goal is to better oneself by reaching out to others and to learn about the major in the process.
ADVISORS: Professor David Siddle ( dsiddle@assumption.edu / Professor Susan Sabelli ( ssabelli@assumption.edu)
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club aims to promote the practice of the Spanish language through oral/listening activities, which allows its members to participate actively in games and other activities. The club also strives to expose the college community to the Spanish-speaking world by exploring its culture, customs, music, food and celebrations, among others.
ADVISOR: Professor Juan Carlos Grijalva ( jgrijalv@assumption.edu)
Health Professions and Natural Science Society
The Health Professions and Natural Science Society (formerly St. Luke’s Society) was created for students interested in Health Professions and Natural Sciences. The purpose of the Society is to introduce students to various disciplines and career options within these areas. The society works in coordination with other organizations in the Worcester area and sometimes invites scientists and health professionals to meet with its members. Interested students should contact the chair of the Health Professions Committee.
ADVISOR: Dr. Heather Wilkins ( hwilkins@assumption.edu)
Student Research Club
The Student Research Club is a group of students’ engaged in — or just curious about — research outside the classroom. Club members’ interests are diverse, ranging from American Literature to Psychology and the Natural Sciences. All majors are welcome. Club meetings provide a casual environment for discussing all aspects of research, from finding a willing mentor, to preparing a presentation for a national conference. The Student Research Club sponsors an on-campus colloquium each Spring and field trips to a variety of local museums.
ADVISOR: Professor Joseph Alfano ( jalfano@assumption.edu)
A cappella at Assumption
This group is designed to give students an opportunity to explore different types of music with instrumental accompaniment. The club is student run and varies from Chorale. ADVISOR: Dr. Michelle Graveline ( mgraveli@assumption.edu)
Graphic Design
This group wants to improve the overall aesthetic quality to on-campus publications as well as give students interested in design a place to meet and discuss upcoming contests, etc.
ADVISOR: Scott Glushien ( sglushie@assumption.edu)
AC Band
The Assumption College Band is a 30-40 member ensemble comprised of students, faculty and occasional community members that perform several concerts, at Family Weekend, at the Incoming First Year Student Open House in the Spring and at selected athletic events as well as many special events throughout the school year. The Assumption College Band performs traditional Concert Band scores as well as Pep Band material. Many students choose to take Band for credit (1 credit for each semester -maximum 3 credits) but some do not. There is no audition for entrance, but you should own your own instrument. (In the cases of some larger instruments, instruments may be provided.)
CONDUCTOR: Bruce Hopkins ( bhopkins@assumption.edu)
The Assumption College Chorale is the College’s concert choir. It performs concerts on campus for Family Weekend, presents a traditional candlelight Lessons and Carols for the Christmas season, presents concerts with full orchestra and instrumental ensembles and goes on tour every 2 years. The most recent tour was to Italy in Spring semester 2007. The Chorale participates annually in the Collegiate Choral Festival sponsored by the Massachusetts American Choral Directors Association. It performs outreach concerts in the community and occasionally presents pops concerts and cabaret shows. Finally, the Chorale sings at traditional college ceremonies, such as inaugurations, convocations and commencement. Optional credit is available at no extra cost to the student.
DIRECTOR: Michelle Graveline ( mgraveli@assumption.edu)
AC Upstage: Drama Club
Theater is alive and well at Assumption! The emphasis is on high quality and having fun. There are many opportunities to get involved on or backstage. AC Upstage presents at least two productions a year: comedies, dramas, Shakespeare and musicals. Recent productions include: ROMEO AND JULIET, OLEANNA, GREASE and DAMN YANKEES. There are also great acting courses: Acting, Theater Experience, Performing Shakespeare and TV Communications Skills.
ADVISOR: Brian Tivnan ( btivnan@assumption.edu)
Assumption Asylum
Assumption Asylum is a club for students to perform, study and appreciate improvisational and sketch comedy. The group meets once or twice weekly to create and practice comedy techniques. Periodically we bring in professionals to teach classes in improv comedy and we also seek and host improv comedy competitions.
ADVISOR: Brian Tivnan ( btivnan@assumption.edu)
The Campus Activities Board sponsors several of the social, cultural, and general entertainment events on campus. All students are welcomed and encouraged to attend all of the Wednesday night meetings in the Student Activities Resource Room below Charlie’s. By going to these meetings, students will become involved in the planning of several events such as coffee house music, comedians, concerts, films, and various special events. In the past, CAB has sponsored some great events such as the Holiday and Spring Balls, Family and Siblings’ Weekends, and huge concerts featuring Ben Folds in 2007, Dashboard Confessional in 2006, Howie Day in 2005, Guster in 2004. CAB has also presented the musical talents of One Sweet World, Tom Satori Band and comical performances by Loni Love, John Bush and Eric O’Shea. Along with weekly entertainment, CAB is also responsible for planning students’ favorite events like Welcome Back Week, Fall and Spring Fever, and the Last Day of Classes celebration. CAB encourages all students to take a chance, and get involved. Come to our meetings every week or a few times a semester! All are welcome!
ADVISOR: Sara Swillo ( sswillo@assumption.edu)
Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) – International Sociology Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Honor Society in Sociology, provides recognition for outstanding academic achievement in sociology. To be eligible, students must be either Juniors or Seniors with at least 12 hours of sociology. The students’ average in sociology and overall must be at least a “B”, and they must be in the top 35% of their class.
ADVISOR: Professor Richard Gendron ( rgendron@assumption.edu)
Delta Epsilon Sigma - National Scholastic Honor Society
Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society for students and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. The Gamma Beta chapter at Assumption College was initiated in 1956 and has now been reactivated. The purpose of Delta Epsilon Sigma is to recognize academic accomplishments, to foster scholarly activities and to encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members. In order to be invited to join, a student must have completed at least fifty percent of the bachelor’s degree work, achieve at or above a specific grade point average (3.75 for Juniors, 3.6 for Seniors) and demonstrate a certain level of involvement in community service.
ADVISOR: TBA
Eta Sigma Phi-National Classics Honor Society
Eta Sigma Phi was founded in 1914 at the University of Chicago and is a national organization “to develop and promote interest in classical study among the students of colleges and universities; to promote closer fraternal relationship among students who are interested in classical study, including inter-campus relationship; to engage generally in an effort to stimulate interest in classical study and in the history, art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.” Assumption’s Eta Omicron chapter was chartered in 2002. Active membership is limited to students enrolled in classes in Latin and/or Greek. Active members participate in translation contests, submit papers to be read at the national meeting, are eligible for summer scholarships, and attend the annual convention in March or April.
ADVISOR: Professor Bonnie Catto ( bcatto@assumption.edu)
Kappa Mu Epsilon - Mathematics Honor Society
Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national honor society, provides a means for the recognition of outstanding achievement in the study of Mathematics at the undergraduate level. In order to be a member, a student must have completed at least three semesters ranking in the upper 35% of his or her class and completed three college courses in mathematics with an average of ‘B’ or higher. Each year, new members are initiated into the society at a meeting in the spring semester. Twice a year the society publishes a journal called The Pentagon which the d’Alzon Library has a subscription. The honor society brings speakers of local prominence before the group to discuss topics of mutual interest in the hope of broadening their knowledge and increasing their interest in mathematics.
ADVISOR: Professor Charles Brusard ( cbrusard@assumption.edu)
Omicron Delta Epsilon - International Economics Honor Society
Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society in Economics, provides recognition for outstanding scholastic achievement in Economics. To be eligible for membership, a student must be a Junior or Senior with at least 12 hours of Economics. The student’s average both in Economics and overall must be at least a ‘B’. Members will receive a subscription to The American Economist. Potential opportunities for members include participation in annual conferences and publication of scholarly papers in The American Economist.
ADVISOR: Professor Colleen Fahy ( cfahy@assumption.edu)
Phi Alpha Theta – History Honor Society
Phi Alpha Theta, the International Honor Society in History provides recognition for outstanding achievement in the study of history. Membership also provides opportunities for participation in a variety of co-curricular activities related to historical studies. Interested students should contact the chair of the History department or call Ext. 7561.
ADVISOR: Professor Lance Lazar ( llazar@assumption.edu)
Pi Delta Phi - French Honor Society
Pi Delta Phi is a national honor society that provides recognition for distinction and achievement in the study of the French language, literature and culture. Members are inducted in a special ceremony each spring.
ADVISOR: Professor Anthony Zielonka ( azielonk@assumption.edu)
Psi Chi – National Honor Society in Psychology
Psi Chi was founded in 1926 and since then it has become one of the largest societies in the United States. Membership recognizes scholastic achievement and a strong interest in psychology. Psi Chi members are eligible to present research papers/posters at Psi Chi programs held at national and regional conventions. Members can participate in numerous research award competitions and submit their research for publication in the Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research. The local chapter supports the academic efforts of its members and encourages members to participate in charity, social and educational activities.
ADVISORS: Professor Fang Zhang ( fzhang@assumption.edu) / Professor Paula Fitzpatrick ( pfitzpat@assumption.edu)
Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor Society
Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society recognizes excellent students in English studies and confers distinction for high achievement in language and literature. It provides these students an opportunity to get together, go on trips (e.g. Concord for an Emerson house tour) and in general build a sense of community. It also holds poetry readings, conducts intellectually stimulating trips and organizes other events open to all students. The Society also keeps the new leisure reading section in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library up to date.
ADVISOR: Professor Dana Aspinall ( daspinal@assumption.edu)
Sigma Phi Omega – Gerontology Honor Society
The purpose of Sigma Phi Omega is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, friendship, and service to older persons, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic excellence and professionalism in gerontology.
ADVISOR: Heather Connors ( hconnors@assumption.edu)
Phi Sigma Tau – Philosophy Honors Society
Phi Sigma Tau recognizes students having high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy; promotes student interest in research and advanced study in this field; provides opportunities for the publication of student research papers of merit; encourages a professional spirit and friendship among those who have displayed marked ability in this field; and strives to popularize interest in philosophy among the College community.
ADVISOR: Professor Nalin Ranasinghe ( nranasin@assumption.edu)
Assumption College Television (WACT)
The Assumption College television station was created to effectively produce a number of broadcasts on cable Channel 39 in a manner, which is student run with the aid of the advisor. The television station provides a hands-on learning environment in the fields of television production for all students interested in work both behind and in front of the camera. Students interested in joining WACT should inquire at the DiPasquale Media Center or call Ext. 7217.
ADVISOR: Tom Burke ( tburke@assumption.edu )
Heights, the college yearbook, is designed, produced and managed by students. Involvement includes layout, photography and computers. All classes are welcome! The Heights office is located in the basement of the Hagan Campus Center. Interested students should call Ext. 7130.
ADVISOR: Erica Mandeville ( emandevi@assumption.edu)
Phoenix (Literary Magazine)
The Phoenix is the official literary magazine of Assumption College. The journal features poetry, short fiction, essays and artwork contributed by Assumption students. Submissions of writing and art for The Phoenix may be sent to the Editor-in-Chief throughout the academic year. All Assumption students are also welcome to become part of the staff that organizes and distributes the magazine. The staff meets for planning and organizational reasons, but occasionally gathers to discuss poetry, fiction and creative writing topics. The group also attends local amateur and professional poetry readings throughout Worcester and literary readings at Assumption. The Phoenix page appears in every bi-weekly issue of Le Provocateur. The annual issue of The Phoenix will be published in the spring.
ADVISOR: Professor Sean Cavanaugh ( scavanau@assumption.edu)
Thoreau’s Rooster
Thoreau’s Rooster is a national on-line literary review devoted to creative nonfiction by undergraduate students. This gives Assumption students the chance to compete with writers from other parts of the country, making it a complement to The Phoenix, which is strictly for AC students. A team of Assumption students and the publication’s faculty advisor select the essays after multiple meetings, providing valuable experience and concrete credentials; check our on-line edition at www.assumption.edu/rooster.
ADVISOR: Professor Michael Land ( mland@assumption.edu)
Le Provocateur (Student Newspaper)
The Le Provocateur has the responsibility to inform the community it serves: students, faculty, administrators, staff and others involved with the college. Le Provocateur is a completely student run newspaper and offers the students who work on the staff the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the fields of journalism, marketing and publishing. The extension at the Le Provocateur office is x 7155.
ADVISOR: Sara Swillo ( sswillo@assumption.edu)
Class Officers
Each class has four class officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer) who plan events for the class. Dances, class trips, community service projects, car washes and other fund-raisers are planned. Elections take place in the fall for First Year Students and in the spring for upperclassmen. Weekly meetings are held in the Campus Center.
ADVISORS: Class of ’08, ’09 Joe Golia ( jgolia@assumption.edu)
Class of ’10, ’11 Erica Mandeville ( emandevi@assumption.edu)
College Democrats of America
The College Democrats of America were created for the purpose of advancing democratic ideals in the Assumption College Community and the community at large. The goal is to take an active political role in issues dealing with college students. Interested students should contact the chair of the Political Science department. ADVISORS: Professor Paul Gallagher ( pgallagh@assumption.edu) / Professsor Tom White ( twhite@assumption.edu)
College Republicans of America
The College Republicans of America were created for the purpose of advancing republican ideals in the Assumption College Community and the community at large. The goal is to take an active political role in issues dealing with college students. Interested students should contact the chair of the Political Science department.
ADVISOR: Professor Peter Schultz ( pschultz@assumption.edu)
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association consists of five executive positions and ten senator positions from each of the four classes. Weekly meetings are held in the Hagan Center Hall every Sunday at 8:20 pm where proposals are debated and voted on. All are welcome to attend. Elections take place in the fall for First Year Students and in the Spring for upperclassmen. At Assumption, students have a voice. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas please do not hesitate to stop by the SGA office located in the Hagan Campus Center or call x 7396.
ADVISOR: Joe Golia ( jgolia@assumption.edu)
Students Advocating Change (SAC)
This club will raise awareness on campus about legislative policies and its effects on all citizens. Educate AC community about social concerns, and volunteer in the greater Worcester area.
ADVISOR: Professor Richard Gendron (rgendron)
Admissions Ambassadors
Admissions Ambassadors are trained students who will participate in the Overnight and Day Visit program for prospective freshmen and the daily and special event Tour Guide Program.
ADVISOR: Liz Vestal (evestal@assumption.edu)
First Year Mentor
The goal of the club is to have upper-class students reach out to incoming students and connect them to the various support resources and co-curricular activities on campus. ADVISOR: Suellen Lazarek ( slazarek@assumption.edu)
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Circle
Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society recognizing men and women who have attained a high standard of efficiency in collegiate activities and encourage others to be in the same light. It also aims to bring together faculty and the student body on a basis of mutual interest and understanding.
ADVISOR: Joe Golia ( jgolia@assumption.edu)
Peer Mediation Organization
The goal of the Peer Mediation is to provide mediation services in an appropriate environment via trained mediators for the utilization of Assumption College Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration who are experiencing conflict at Assumption.
ADVISOR: Bob Ravenelle (rravenel@assumption.edu) / Dr. Neil Castronovo ( ncastron@assumption.edu)
The Reach Out Center coordinates the placement of students who are interested in volunteering in agencies throughout Worcester. Serving in soup kitchens, after school programs, nursing homes and local schools, students take a proactive approach to social change. A number of weekly, monthly and “one-shot” volunteer opportunities are available to interested students. Please call x 7142 or stop by the Reach Out Center, located in Charlie’s, to learn more and get involved.
ADVISOR: Carleen Roy-Butler ( croybutler@assumption.edu)
Residence Assistant Staff
Joining the Residential Life Staff is challenging and rewarding. R.A.s serve as a resource and provide personal support to their residents. Working as a team, R.A.s strive to maintain a safe, respectful and friendly community environment. Our staff members provide social and educational programs for their halls in an effort to connect the residence area with the academic and social life on campus. R.A.s have a lot of fun, learn a lot about themselves and develop valuable skills for life after college. The Resident Assistant Selection Process begins in November. Applications and reference forms are made available to interested students in the Office of Residential Life. In February, interviews are conducted for potential candidates and the “Residential Life Selection Day” follows. “Selection Day” is an event in which all candidates participate in structured leadership and team building activities. The upcoming year’s R.A. staff is selected based upon the reviews conducted throughout the application process.
ADVISOR: Ted Zito ( jzito@assumption.edu)
Residence Hall Association
Providing advocacy for students residing in the residence halls and providing active and safe programming.
ADVISOR: Bea Patino-Mancuello (bpatino@assumption.edu)
Student Conduct Board
The Student Conduct Board is a leadership role on campus, which adjudicates violations of the College Conduct Code. The Board members participate in training and are provided with a variety of resume-building opportunities, while have a chance to make an impact on the Assumption College Community.
The Student Conduct Board is comprised of students in their second, third or fourth year at College. For certain offenses, the Dean of Students or the Director of Judicial Affairs may require adjudication by a student board, advised by a member of the Student Affairs staff.
Members of the board are required to maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 and be in good standing, academically and socially, with the College.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact either the Dean of Students or the Director of Judicial Affairs at extension 7325 or email judicial@assumption.edu.
ADVISOR: Bob Ravenelle ( rravenel@assumption.edu)
Up' Till Dawn
Up' Till Dawn club raises and sponsors several fundraising events throughout the academic year for the St. Jude Children Research Hospital.
ADVISOR: Patrick Corrigan (corrigan@assumption.edu)
AC Allies
Click Here to Read AC Allies Constitution
ADVISORS: Nancy Small (nasmall@assumption.edu)
Brenda Safford (brsafford@assumption.edu)
Active Minds on Campus
To increase awareness and education about Mental Health issues and to decrease the negative stigma surrounding them. To encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed and to serve as a liaison between students and the mental health community.
ADVISOR: Dr. Neil Castronovo (ncastron@assumption.edu)
ALANA Network-its purpose is to foster self-government among its members and to promote student and community activities in the best interest of the ALANA (African-Latino/Hispanic-Asian-and Native American) population at Assumption College, as it relates to the entire community. The Network also strives to develop an active interest in community affairs leading to the advancement of the members and the community.
ADVISORS: Brenda Safford ( brsafford@assumption.edu)
The Chess Club promotes awareness about chess on campus. The group meets regularly throughout the academic year to practice and play. In addition, the club participates in and hosts chess tournaments. The club is open to chess players of all skill levels.
ADVISORS: Bob Ravenelle ( rravenel@assumption.edu) / Professor Joe Alfano ( jalfano@assumption.edu)
The Commuter Council seeks to unite Assumption’s Commuter Students by establishing a community atmosphere in which they may gather to exchange ideas. Furthermore, it aims to foster relationships among commuters by focusing discussion topics on issues of particular importance to them. All commuters of the college are encouraged to join.
ADVISOR: Sara Swillo ( sswillo@assumption.edu)
Creative Writing
This club will function to give students an opportunity to express their written word ouside of academic areas and contemporary literacy styles as well as provide support writers sharing similar interest and goals ultimately creating a community of creative minds. It will also serve to bring in contemporary and innovative writers.
ADVISOR: Rachel Ramsey (rramsey@assumption.edu)
Environmental Club
The Assumption Environmental Club works to create a more environmentally conscious community. Recycling has been the club’s primary goal. The Environmental Club has been able to achieve this goal by both increasing the number of bins on campus and expanding the program to include other reachable materials like newspaper and magazines. The group intends to continue this effort so that bottle and can recycling, which only exists in a select few places on campus, will be expanded into the residence halls. In the past year the group organized the Assumption Earth Day Clean Up, attended a tour of the Harvey Waste Plant (Assumption’s waste removal company), and were represented at the Northeast Climate Control Conference at Harvard University. The club has continually worked with the College of the Holy Cross Eco Action group in an effort to present various environmental issues to the college students of Worcester. Due to the immense of amount of dedication the Environmental Club was awarded the “2004 Club of the Year.”
ADVISOR: Professor James Hauri ( jhauri@assumption.edu)
Operation Smile
The purpose of the club is to “build awareness, raise funds, and educate students about the values of commitment, leadership and volunteerism”.
ADVISOR: Dr. David Crowley (dcrowley@assumption.edu)
Paintball Club
The Assumption Paintball Club was just recently formed and approved. The purpose of this club is to provide a fun and athletic activity where physical size and strength is not as important as intelligence and determination. The Paintball Club hopes to offer regular opportunities for students interested to get off campus and compete against each other.
ADVISOR: Greg Facteau ( gfacteau@assumption.edu)
PAWS - Peers Advocating Wellness for Students
Peers Advocating Wellness for Students is a new wellness initiative for Student Health Services. PAWS is a peer education program- Assumption College students trained and interested in helping fellow students to become more aware of important health issues. PAWS educators plan events, participate in campus activities, and host workshops on varying health topics of interest.
ADVISOR: Christine Zanfini-Parker ( chparker@assumption.edu)
Becoming Catholic – Preparing for Sacraments
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church or preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and/or Confirmation there is a program for you. Instruction begins in the fall semester and concludes in the spring with the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation with the Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester.
ADVISORS: Nancy Small ( nsmall@assumption.edu)
Candlelight Prayer
Candlelight Prayer, utilizing the gifts of students and presented by them each Tuesday at 10:00 P.M., is an opportunity for you to relax in the quiet and beautiful candle lit atmosphere of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit and listen to meditations, inspirational reflections and music. Each Tuesday the reflections center around a specific timely theme. This is an opportunity for a peaceful break from study or residence hall activity every Tuesday night. In November a late night Candlelight Mass provides the setting for prayerful remembrance of those family members and friends of students who have died. ADVISOR: Darren Hazeur ( dhazeur@assumption.edu)
Dinner & Discussion
Weekly gathering bring students together to share a home-cooked pasta dinner and lively conversation about topics raised by the students themselves. This has become an ideal opportunity for getting to know students from all class levels and has been the place where close friendships are established.
ADVISOR: Darren Hazeur (dhazeur@assumption.edu)
We invite all students who wish to participate in the Liturgical Ministry at Assumption to join other students in service as Lectors, Greeters and Eucharistic Ministers in the College Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Those interested are trained during the fall semester, commissioned for service in the Chapel and assigned to serve at Masses throughout the academic year.
ADVISORS: Darren Hazeur ( dhazeur@assumption.edu)
The Assumption College Chapel Choir is the college’s liturgical choir comprised of approximately 65-75 singers drawn from all areas of the undergraduate and graduate student body who possess many levels of musical talent. The Choir regularly ministers at the 7PM student mass in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. In addition, the Choir provides music for all other liturgical celebrations at the college, such as the Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, Masses during Family Weekend and Open House Weekend, the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and the Baccalaureate Mass. The Chapel Choir recently adopted a three-year program cycle for the Spring semester during which it produces a fully staged production of Stephen Schwartz’s smash-hit Broadway musical GODSPELL (Spring ’07), undertakes a Choir Mission Tour in order to carry its music and message to others (Spring ’05), and presents a concert for Holy Week featuring selections from all three sections of Handel’s Messiah
(Spring ’06) with soloists and chamber orchestra.
The Chapel Choir is under the direction of Ms. Jane Shivick and is accompanied by Dr. Frank Corbin. Accompanying instruments include piano, bass guitar, percussion, and organ. Choir members are taught to sing in various languages through the use of contemporary and traditional repertoire. The Chapel Choir recently released its first recording in Spring ’05: Rejoice and Be Glad which can be purchased at the college bookstore.
ADVISORS: Dr. Frank Corbin ( fcorbin@assumption.edu) / Jane Shivick
(jshivick@assumption.edu)
Rosary Group
Come and pray the Rosary in the Chapel with a group of students. The time and designated night are determined at the beginning of each semester.
ADVISOR: Darren Hazeur ( dhazeur@assumption.edu)
SEARCH (Students Encountering and Responding to Christ)
SEARCH is a retreat program that reaches out to high school students preparing for Confirmation in the Diocese of Worcester. It is designed and facilitated by Assumption students and includes prayer, talks, small group discussions and other activities. It is a very popular program in many parishes throughout the Worcester area.
ADVISOR: Stephanie McCaffrey ( smccaffr@assumption.edu)
Campus Ministry offers students a unique opportunity to put their faith into action through its SEND program, which focuses on four core components:
S ervice to people in need;
Exploration of new places and cultures;
Networking with others;
Discovering more about self, faith and community;
Through the SEND program, students experience the many gifts of service. They grow as individuals and are deeply impacted by their experience. They come to a fuller understanding of the relationship between faith and service. And they gain an appreciation for service as a central component of the Assumptionist spirituality.
ADVISOR: Rachel Doll ( rdoll@assumption.edu)
As commencement nears, seniors are invited to participate in the Senior Retreat. This time apart with other seniors provides the opportunity to look back on your Assumption experience and move toward life after graduation. All seniors are invited to make this a part of their last semester at Assumption.
ADVISOR: Stephanie McCaffrey ( smccaffr@assumption.edu)
START Retreats - START ONE and START TWO
One of Assumption’s most successful programs, the START retreats focus on issues of community, identity, commitment and faith. These retreats are planned and carried out by students themselves and include presentations, small group discussions, group activities, great food and fun entertainment! The retreats provide time for reflecting on your relationships with God, self and others. Students of all faiths are welcome.
ADVISOR: Darren Hazeur ( dhazeur@assumption.edu) Stephanie McCaffrey ( smccaffr@assumption.edu)
The Assumption College Club Sports program is coordinated out of the Office or Recreational Sports at the Plourde Recreation Center. To inquire about starting a new Club Sport, or for any questions or concerns about a currently active club sport please contact the Recreational Sports Office.
For more information about Club Sports
Contact: Rec. Sports Office (508)-767-7072
Email: recsport@assumption.edu
The goal of the Assumption Capoeira Club is to introduce students to a unique Brazilian art form. Capoeira combines martial arts, dance, gymnastics, and music into one comprehensive package that is both beautiful and deadly. Members of the club learn the movements and history of capoeira, as well as promote awareness of the art around campus through performances and demonstrations. Anyone from the school is welcome to join, regardless of prior experience.
Cheerleading offers all students who have either competed in high school or have an interest in the sport a way of competing against one another and other colleges. They also compete in the NCAA Division II tournament. Cheering is done both in the fall and in the winter.
The purpose of this organization is to give students a chance to dance and perform while they are enrolled at Assumption College. The goal of this Assumption College Dance Team is to allow dancers to take part in the NDA Dance Camps as well as compete on both a regional and national level. To be a member of the team, one has to audition. Auditions will take place in the fall.
The Assumption College is one of the newest clubs formed on campus. Composed of riders of all levels, we travel to a nearby riding academy in Jefferson, MA. The stable, Integrity Equestrian Center, is about 20 minutes from the college. We practice proper horsemanship and riding etiquette, taking lessons once a week. We are not focused solely on riding, and plan on visiting many horse related events throughout the course of the year.
The Outdoors Club offers students and staff of Assumption College opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in a safe, educational and fun environment. In order to serve both experienced outdoors enthusiasts and novices alike, the club sponsors events that offer a variety of outdoor experiences, with ranging levels of physical challenge. A strong emphasis is placed on the building of relationships.
AC Step Team
The AC Step team hopes to provide the interested Assumption College student the chance to learn the art of stepping. It also hopes to enhance diversity at the college through learning a unique type of dance. All students are welcome to join but space is limited.
Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee
The NEW Ultimate Frisbee Club is open to both new and experienced players. The club offers fun, educational practice for new players as well as experienced players. The club hopes to join the Ultimate Players Association (UPA) and compete in the College Series Practices are held a couple times a week and play on the new sports stadium.