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There are a wide variety of student groups that students may join while at Union College. Any member of the the Undergraduate student body may join any club or organizaiton, and participate in the group's sponsored activities. All clubs and organizations are led by students for students.

Student Forum: The Forum represents the principal form of student government at Union. It consists of elected officials and appointees from various major college committees. The primary responsibilities of the Forum include the allocation of all student activities funds, the appointments for all college and student committees, and the general overseeing of all student committees and their activities.

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Student Clubs
These are groups that are recognized and funded by the Student Forum.

Student Organizations
These are groups that are recognized by the Student Forum, but not funded by the Student Forum.

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Academic and Honorary Societies
Cultural
Governing Bodies
Media
Performance and Art
Political
Service
Spirituality
Social Action
Social Activities
Sport Clubs


Academic and Honorary Societies

These are clubs and organizations that promote the academic mission of the Student Forum and the College.  Members are able to explore disciplines of their interest, outside of the classroom and among peers.

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ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Biology Club
Chemistry Club
Classics Club
Delphics Society
Economics Club (Ceteris Paribus)
Entrepreneurship Club
Etta Kappa Nu
French Club
Geology Club
German Club
NSBE - The National Society of Black Engineers
Philomatheans
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Psi Chi
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Society of Physics Students
Society of Women Engineers
Spanish Club
Tau Beta Pi

Cultural

These are clubs and organizations that recognize and promote different cultures, within the campus community. The function of these clubs and organizations, is to bring create awareness about the many different cultures represented at Union College.

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ALAS - African and Latino Alliance of Students
Asian Student Union
BSU Black Student Union
CELA - Circulo Estudiantil Lationo Americano
Classics Club
French Club
German Club
MECCA - Middle Eastern Civilization and Culture Association
REECC Russian Eastern European Culture Club
Shakti
Spanish Club
Spectrum
Womyns Union

Governing Bodies

These groups serve as bodies of elected student officials that represent the student body.These groups serve as a direct line of communication to the administration. Many of these bodies have decision making power.

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Interfraternity Council
Panhellenic Council
Student Forum
Theme House Consortium

Media

All media clubs and organizations work to create a more knowledgeable campus community. Students in these groups have opportunities to write, take pictures, play music, design layouts, and more.

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Anime Club
Directors and Producers Club
Dutch Oven
Concordiensis - Newspaper
Garnet Yearbook
Idol
Photography Club
Virtual Union
WRUC (89.7 FM)

Performance and Art

Experience or participate in various groups that provide the opportunity to students to explore the artist in themselves.   These groups celebrate the arts; with music, poetry, pottery, literature, theater, and more.

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Ballroom Dancing Club
Dance Team
Dutch Pipers
Eliphalets
Fashion Show of Support

Heavenly Voices
Garnet Ministrelles
Idol
Mountebanks

Political

These unfunded organizations give students an opportunity to explore their political beliefs outside of the classroom.  One of their key goals is to promote voting among all students.


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Union College Democrats
College Republicans

Service

Union College students are known for their service. The clubs in this category spend time giving back to the local, national, and campus community. The students in these groups work with local children, literacy for adults,aesthetics of the local community, as well as many other projects.

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Best Buddies
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
COCOA House
Environmental Club
Fashion Show of Support
Gamma Sigma Sigma
Rotaract
Safe Space
UCEMS
UCARE

Spirituality

These organizations provide opportunities for students to engage in discussion and explore their spirituality.

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AUM Hindu Association
Campus Protestant Ministry
Hillel - Jewish Student Union
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Muslim Student's Association
Newman Club

Social Action

Social action groups address various issues that concern students. They have tackled many issues. Students from these organizations have conducted surveys, brought speakers, and held rallies.

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Campus Action
Environmental Club

Social Activities

These groups are responsible for the sponsorship of various social activities. Some of these activities include but are in no way exclusive to; comedians, formals, speakers, films, bands, and theater.

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Anime Club
Chet's
Coffee House
Concert Committee
Fashion Show
Film Committee
Gamers Guild
Network Gaming
Speakers Forum
Springfest
U-Program

Sport Clubs

Sport and Game clubs are both competitive and non-competitive. Many of the activities are leisurely from hiking to board games. Other activities are very competitive with daily practices.  These groups are for both. The athlete and the non-athlete

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Baja Club
Ballroom Dancing Club
Baseball Club
Cheer and Spirit Squad
Dance Team
Fencing Club
Golf Club
Karate Club
Kendo
Men Hockey Club
Men Rugby Club
Outing Club
Sailing Club
Ski Club
Ultimate Ultimate
Union College Rock Climbing Club
Union College Step Team
Women Rugby Club

If you are a member of a Student Club, Student Organization, or Greek Organization and have a Web Site that you would like us to link to, please send an e-mail to Student Activities with your name, contact information and the Web Site URL, and it will be reviewed for inclusion.