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Opportunities await for you to make the most out of your college experience by gaining leadership skills, forming lifelong friendships, and making a real impact on our campus and the surrounding community.
Choose to run for office in student government and become involved in making decisions that affect student life at Garrett College. Represent the college during different activities and events throughout the year by becoming a student ambassador. Join the wildlife club and discover our area’s natural wonders and environment. The possibilities are endless for you to make a difference!
Interested in joining a club or organization, or want to start your own? Contact Andrew Catone, Student Activities Manager at Garrett College, for more information.
AAUW has been empowering women since 1881. The primary mission of AAUW is to "advance equity for women and girls through research, education, philanthropy and advocacy." This student chapter of AAUW focuses on raising awareness about and advocating for significant economic, political, and social causes that affect the lives of women and girls. The primary goal of this organization is to inspire young people to make an impact on campus and in the community through developing leaderships skills and planning events and activities.
Advisor: Terry KasecampContact: terry.kasecamp@garrettcollege.edu
Advisor: Kym Newmann
Contact: kym.newmann@garrettcollege.edu
Why Join Garrett’s Student Chapter of AAUW? Benefits include:
- Opportunities to develop leadership and activism skills through planning and participating in activities that educate the college campus and community on women’s issues and the value of diversity.
- Opportunities to build life-long friendships and network with amazing professionals.
- Opportunities to boost your resume with meaningful leadership experiences at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL). Financial support to attend to attend NCCWSL is provided.
- Scholarship opportunities.
The Campus Advisory & Activities Board (CAAB) is a student-run organization that provides a well-rounded college experience by promoting student involvement, school spirit, and campus traditions; which foster a sense of belonging, affinity to the institution and overall supports student success and retention. Our main goal is to make college life happen!
Andrew Catone, Student Activities Manager
andrew.catone@garrettcollege.edu
Phone: 301-387-3129
Contact: carla.ziegler@garrettcollege.edu
The Crossing is our young-adult/college ministry at GC. Formally CRU, this new ministry, through partnership with the Baptist Student Ministies, focuses on three key words as they relate to Christ: Know, Grow and Go. We team up with Frostburg's Crossing group for retreats, activities and gatherings.
Contact: john.rudd@garrettcollege.edu
Advisor: Nick Pratt
Contact: nick.pratt@garrettcollege.edu
The Dragon Committee is an RPG gaming club open to all GC students. We were created to foster creativity, encourage communication and community, all while providing fun and memorable experiences.
Contact: paul.rached@garrettcollege.edu
Co-advisor: AJ Savopoulus (Staff)
Contact: alexander.savopoulus@garrettcollege.edu
About GC Robotics Club Team
Students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM-related activities are encouraged to consider joining Garrett College’s Robotics Team. Like GC’s Project Kraken, the current Robotics Team is planning competitions against both two- and four-year colleges and universities.
The GC STEM Department is sponsoring the team with co-advisors Paul Rached (ENR), AJ Savoupolus (IT), and Phil Malone as team mentor and consultant.
Pictured is the team’s ROV, for winning the Design Excellence Award, and the most-efficient ROV at the competition.
Contact: scott.richardson@garrettcollege.edu
About Laker Mountain Biking Club
The goal of the club is to provide Garrett College students the opportunity to meet and ride Garrett County and the surrounding region’s mountain bike trail systems and to provide opportunities for students to be part of USA Cycling Collegiate program. Laker Mountain Bike Club will meet, at minimum, on monthly basis at the Center for Adventure & Outdoor Studies (CAOS) on the GC campus. The club will provide students the opportunity to lean new mountain biking skills, meet new friends and to have fun riding single track mountain bike trails. OLA (Outdoor Leadership & Adventure) staff members will provide support to Club officers and logistics for Club programs. Laker Mountain Biking Club is register with Garrett College Campus Advisory & Activities Board (CAAB).
Contact: michele.murray@garrettcollege.edu
Advisor: Stephanie Miller
Contact: stephanie.miller@garrettcollege.edu
The Student Veterans Club is an official chapter of the national Student Veterans of America ® organization. SVA is focused on providing military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
Advisor:
Contact:
Contact: kevin.dodge@garrettcollege.edu
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