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What are student activities?
How can I get involved?
Why should I get involved?
So what clubs are there?
Contact information

What are student activities?
Student Activities are the other side of college life, the extracurricular activities outside of the classroom. In addition to attending and participating in events, you can join a club or organization that plans the events or run for an elected position and tackle some campus issues.

Student clubs at Mass Bay include everything from Student Government, to cultural groups to honorary societies and academic groups.  Taking a leadership role in any of these groups offers you the opportunity to learn many skills.  You can learn how to budget money, implement and evaluate projects and programs, manage and resolve conflict, communicate publicly, develop critical thinking skills, improve interpersonal skills, develop an ability to work in groups of diverse individuals, reflect on your professional abilities, understand community responsibility and most importantly, have FUN!

How can I get involved?
MassBay organizations are open to all students. If you are interested in joining a club, visit the Office of Student Activities room 130 Wellesley Hills or 316 Framingham.

With MassBay’s diverse population, you are bound to find a club that interests you, however we are always excited to get new clubs started, visit the Student Activities Office to get started!

Why should I get involved?
Some students get involved to make friends and have connections to their peers outside of class. Others do it to learn valuable skills and apply what they are learning in the classroom. And many get involved because it is a fulfilling and a GREAT experience. Research has shown that involved students report feeling more connected to the campus and have better relationships with faculty. By being a part of their college, having a voice, and helping to bring about change, students feel much more proud of their time in college.

So what clubs are there?
There are a lot of clubs at MassBay. Some stay active year to year and new ones are started every day. Following are descriptions of the current organizations.

• Asian Club
  The purpose of this organization is to unite students in appreciation and celebration of a diversity of cultures, Asian and others; highlighting the common interests and shared values of learning together. 
• Business Club
  The Business Club was created to promote and enhance interest in business, encourage ethical business behavior, and promote professionalism and leadership while providing an opportunity for students interested in business to learn more about, and understand the role of business, and to interact with business professionals and leaders.
• Campus Activities Board (CAB)
  Students who serve on the Campus Activities Board develop, coordinate, and implement events and programs on and off-campus. These include academic, athletic, multi-cultural, theatrical, and social events. 
• Caribbean Club
  The Caribbean Club was formed to celebrate and spread understanding of the Caribbean and Haitian cultures. This group, which is open to all, also provides a support network for Caribbean and Haitian students at MassBay.
• Computer Programming Club
  The programming club consists of students who are interested in writing programs outside their normal course assignments. The advisor for this club will provide students with programming questions and student will work in a team or individually, to write a computer program that solves the problem. Students will meet based on the needs of the problem at hand. The goal is to prepare students for a programming competition where students challenge themselves to solve as much problems as they can in a limited time. The students will be competing with other students from community or 4-year colleges.
• EA Sports Club
  If you are a fan of EA SPORTS games, this club is for you! Discuss your favorite EA SPORTS games like NBA Live, Madden Football, MVP Baseball, NCAA Football, and more! Or talk about your favorite EA SPORTS classics! The EA SPORTS Club hosts' Tournament Style Challenges matching up competitors from Massbay to compete for its bag of prizes. If it's in the game, It's in the Club! To enter one of the nations wide, regional EA SPORTS Challenge Tournaments, players can register online and view Tournament Rules at www.maddenchallenge.com or www.nbalivechallenge.com, the official EA SPORTS Challenge websites.
• Early Childhood Education Club
  The Early Childhood Education Club serves as an academic and social resource for students who plan to enter careers in the early childhood teaching community. This group participates in professional conferences and workshops for the development of its members.
• Gay/Straight Alliance
  The Gay/Straight Alliance is a network to provide a social, emotional, and educational support group for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and ally populations. The Gay/Straight Alliance also acts as an educational student organization to provide greater awareness of the issues that concern the members themselves, the College, and the surrounding communities.
• Human Services Club
  The purpose of the Human Services Club is to make students in this course of study and other interested students aware of the various issues and opportunities in the broad field of the Human Services profession. This group hosts various activities and functions such as alumni day, professional conferences, guest speakers, and community service events.
• Indian Club
  This is a social, cultural and educational association open to the entire MassBay community. The purpose of the club is to be inclusive, promote understanding, friendship, and educate students of varying backgrounds.
• International Club
  The International club aims to promote a better understanding of cultures throughout the world and provides a welcoming environment for International students at MassBay where they can experience American culture and share their native culture. Activities includes: guest speakers, travel within the United States, travel abroad, social and educational activities, fund raisings and cultural events.
• Latinos Unidos
  Latinos Unidos is open to all students at MassBay who would like to learn more about Hispanic and Latino cultures. The group has organized successful parties, trips and guest speakers. You will find this club full of energy and enthusiasm for both learning and fun.
• MassBay Players
  MassBay Players is a theatre group that sponsors the production of plays, musicals, theatre festivals and lecturers. Members in this organization learn about the various acting techniques as well as the complexities of the world of theatre production.
• MassPIRG
  MassPIRG (Massachusetts Student Public Interest Research Group) is a student, non-profit organization that works to protect the environment, enhance community relations and increase educational awareness about social and political issues.
• M.O.V.E. Club
  MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts) is a club formed for those students who want to give something back to the community. MOVE can provide structure for anyone wanting to organize or participate in a community service project.
• Philosophy Club
  The Philosophy Club is for all students who have an interest in philosophy. You don’t need to be currently taking a philosophy course to be a member—all you need is an interest in the subject. Club activities include informal discussions, films, guest speakers, and visits to other campuses to hear lectures. We also discuss the practicality of majoring or minoring in philosophy when transferring to a four-year institution.
• Recreation and Wellness Center Programming Board
  The students on the RWCPB design and implement fitness programs for the Recreation and Wellness Center. This group also discusses issues related to the RWC including policy implementation, rules and regulations.
• Real Life
  Real Life is a student group that provides an open forum at MassBay for discussion on the understanding and practice of the Christian faith. The club offers regular Bible studies on campus as well as opportunities to attend citywide meetings and retreats, and regional and national conferences. This club is affiliated with Campus Crusade for Christ.
• Transfer Club
  The Transfer Club is an organization for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. This club provides students with research on transferring through literature and transfer packages that include scholarship and financial information. The club also works to bring four-year colleges to MassBay and organize trips to four-year colleges.
• Student Government Association (SGA)
  Student Government Association is the student governing body at MassBay. SGA represents the official student opinion on issues that affect all MassBay students. The SGA is comprised of sixteen elected students as well as several volunteers. These students meet regularly with faculty, staff and administrators to improve the quality of the student experience at MassBay.

Contact Info:
Julie A. Smith
Office of Student Activities
Phone: 781-239-3053
Fax: 781-239-2669
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481