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  Sunday, May 11, 2008
..:: offices & services » student life » clubs & organizations ::..
Clubs & Organizations

In addition to your studies and course work, Lyndon provides a variety of opportunities for you to get to know other people, to find meaningful activities or simply to be entertained.

We offer over 20 student clubs and organizations to provide meaningful ventures away from your studies. Some of these organizations emphasize group effort along with individual service and responsibility, while others, such as professional organizations, allow you to examine and discuss career goals in an informal setting. Still others emphasize games and sports or outdoor activities.

Just as Lyndon’s courses are reviewed and adapted to future professional and educational needs, campus activities are also subject to the changing concerns, values, and interests of students.


Academic Organizations & Honoraries

Alpha Lambda Delta - Honor Society
The purpose of the Society shall be to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year in institutions of higher education, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and assist women and men in recognizing and developing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society.

AMS/NWA (American Meteorology Society/ National Weather Association)
This chapter encourages fellowship among members, stimulates awareness and interest in meteorology and activities, and shares of knowledge of the science of meteorology.

Natural Science Society
This organization provides educational activities to keep one's mind on the intimate relationship with the natural environment and the interacting ecosystems, such as film viewing, habitat displays, and lectures that are science -oriented.

Outside the Box (Graphic Design)
This organization shall be to enhance student's education in the design profession. The organization will provide educational and professional services such as: fellowship, network, community service, establish a scholarship for DGC, increased opportunities through AIGA, field trips and guest speakers. Speaking on behalf of students enrolled in DGC courses.

PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education Club)
This club helps to encourage, advance, and contribute to the professional growth and development of men and women interested in physical education by sponsoring programs and projects.

SigmaZeta.pngSigma Zeta
This organization encourages and fosters the attainment of knowledge of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, & Computer Science. The club also recognizes the attainment of high scholarship among its·members.


Leadership Opportunities

 

LSC Mascot
We are individuals that volunteer to wear the hornet custom during games and special events to encourage school spirit and welcome guests. For more information, please contact Student Life at StudentLife@lyndonstate.edu.

Lyndon Rescue
We provide training in pre-hospital emergency medicine, affiliation and support for students in the EMT-B course and an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of the residents of this community. For more information, please contact John Kascenska at: John.Kascenska@lyndonstate.edu

Orientation Leaders
We are individuals who are chosen through a selection process to assist new students with Summer and Winter S.O.A.R. sessions and the large Fall Orientation. For more information, please contact Donna Keely at: Donna.Keely@lyndonstate.edu

Peer Athletic Mentors
We are athletes chosen to assist new students, who are also athletes, balance their education, social, and athletic roles & responsibilities. For more information, please contact Chris Ummer at: Christopher.Ummer@lyndonstate.edu

Peer Tutors
We are students who are recommended by faculty in various disciplines to tutor fellow students. For more information, please contact the Academic Support Center at 626-6210.

PeerNet Guides
We are upper-class students with GPAs of 3.0 or higher who are chosen to help freshmen, through mentoring relationships, survive the transitions of the first year.

Resident Assistants
We are individuals who are chosen through a selection process and must be sophomores. We assist the Residence Hall Directors in the Halls and provide educational programs for residential students and enforce policies. For more information, please contact Jonathan Davis at: Jonathan.Davis@lyndonstate.edu

The Hate Free Community Project
This is a group of faculty, staff, and students who address issues and topics surrounding hate prevention and diversity training. For more information, please contact StudentLIfe@lyndonstate.edu


Media Activities

Literary Society
This organization solicits, publishes, and celebrates the best writings and artwork of the LSC Community. The Lyndon Review is an annual publication of these works from the college and the community.

LSC Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT)
This is an organization that advances the knowledge and opportunities for both men and women in the electronic media and allied fields with the use of industry contacts and resources from the national chapter.

National Press Photographers Association
This organization advances the photojournalism in all areas possible through continued spirit handed down from the national organization that helps maintain the creative and open thoughts within the membership by holding their work and ideas to a higher standard by with the national office expects. The club strives to solve every day -to-day problems that journalist run into and still have an understanding of journalists rights. They consult and cooperate with any and all national, state and local authorizes concerning the control or restrictions of photojournalists. They cooperate with rules and regulations including a code of ethics that are consistent with the goals and objectives.

SPJ (Society of Professional Journalists)
This organization promotes the free speech and free press under the by-laws and guidelines of the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The club provides workshops and lectures and promotes high standards of ethical behavior for journalists. It also recognizes those outstanding journalists through certificates and recognition.

The Critic
This organization is a student generated, and produced newspaper that serves as the voice of the student body.

WWLR Impulse 91.5
This is an educational organization designed to provide hands on experience in every aspect of the radio field today. No experience necessary, anyone can be a DJ with the proper training and following of the FCC regulations.


Recreational Sports/Intramurals

Dance Team
This group provides the opportunity to train for and participate in the fine sport of dancing on an intercollegiate club sport level with a recital each semester.

Hockey Club
This club trains and participates in the sport of Ice Hockey at an intercollegiate club sport level. The team uses the local Fenton Chester Arena for their home games.

LAN Party Club
The purpose of this club is to provide students, faculty, and staff of Lyndon State College an opportunity to interact with one another in a social setting pertaining to computer gaming. This club will also provide the members a safe and fun stress reliever.

Lyndon State Ultimate Frisbee Club
This club trains and participates in the fast growing new sport of Ultimate Frisbee.  This isn’t the Frisbee you play in the summer but, heart pounding, high impact, fast paced sport.  Open to all types of players amateur and experienced, they are one of LSC’s newest clubs!

Rugby Club
This club sport trains and participates in the sport of Rugby at the intercollegiate level in the New England Area. Home games are played on the College Rugby Field.

Daggers Snowboard Club
The club is organized to give students the opportunity to travel to new mountains and develop their skills. The club allows students to connect with other students with the same interest in snowboarding, and promotes the expansion of more interest in the sport.

Students for Global Change
This club encourages personal and group involvement within the immediate LSC community, local communities, and society at- large. the club promotes and sponsors positive activities for students and the community to develop a sense of community among the students by providing outlets for students to express their ideas and concerns. They enhance the sense of personal responsibility in the formation of the future state of society and provide leadership and learning experiences.


Social and Service Organizations

A.S.S.I.S.T. (A Society of Students in Service Together)
The purpose of this organization is to serve the campus and other communities through programs designed to help, encourage, and educate others in community service learning.

CAB (Campus Activities Board)
This club plans, facilitates, and implements social, cultural, and educational activities for the enrichment of the Lyndon State College community and the surrounding community. CAB programming emphasizes a well-rounded and balanced series of events and activities.

LSC Chess Club
The Chess Club is one of the newest organizations on campus.  This club is for anyone interested in the game, whether new or a master.  Even if you don't know how to play, these members are ready and willing to teach you.

ChristianFellowship.pngLCF (Lyndon Christian Fellowship)
This group helps individuals grow in Christian faith and to reach out to those on campus who are interested in a personal relationship with God.

LSC GSA (Gay, Straight Alliance)
This organization provides a safe, supportive, and confidential environment for lesbian, gay, and bisexual students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their allies and surrounding community. The group serves as a resource information network with other organizations and colleges in the Vermont State College System.

Non-Traditional Student Club
This is a club that provides the opportunity to share resources, information, and support for people who are 22 years old and older. It also helps in allowing non-traditional students to feel connected to the LSC Community.

Outing Club
This group provides quality outdoor activities and expeditions for the LSC Community and Alumni and promotes good fellowship among members. It allows for people to enhance their leadership and outdoor skills.

SPRI (Students for Paranormal Research and Investigation)
Are you interested in the paranormal?  Then this club is for you.  Join them as they investigate local hot spots in and around the community and New England, as they try to debunk or confirm the existence of the supernatural.

Student Government Association
This organization promotes the educational, social, and general welfare of the students here at LSC. This organization speaks on the behalf of the student body to faculty, staff, and the administration. This organization oversees the distribution and spending of the Student Activities Fee that is collected.

Twilight Players
This group is dedicated to the performing and interpretive arts. The Twilight Players will create an environment in which these arts can be enjoyed through a variety of media and community service projects.

Rotaract
Rotaract is an international program which enables its members to grow personally and professionally, address community needs, and promote international understanding through friendship and service.  LSC Rotaract is sponsored by the Lyndonville Rotary Club with which we collaborate on service projects to benefit the surrounding community.  Rotaractors enjoy networking opportunities with other students as well as with local business professionals and members of the community. For more information, please click here.


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