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Student Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations are available on both campuses for students to make the most of their college experience! 

If your interest isn't represented, our Clubs and Organizations Guide will help you start a new club. Contact us for more information. Club forms are available on the Student Forms web page.

  • Provides regular opportunities to discuss ideas pertaining to art, and it hosts opportunities to display and sell artist wares.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Catherine Davis/Andi Fink
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • Your go-to club for improving your pool skills, meeting fellow enthusiasts, and enjoying friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere. Open to players of all levels!

    Join us to learn techniques, participate in tournaments, and connect with other students who share a passion for billiards.

    Coon Rapids Campus: TBD

    Advisor: Phil Koessler

  • Business Professionals of America (BPA) post-secondary students learn how to become tomorrow’s business professionals by completing business courses and participating in BPA activities to gain business experience, knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities. BPA students commonly pursue careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and other related career fields.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Renae Carlson
    Meetings: TBD; contact advisor for more information

  • Promotes an awareness of the ceramic arts by hosting visiting artist workshops and providing students the opportunity to attend various community events. 

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Mark Lambert
    Meetings: TBD; contact advisor for more information

  • The mission of Chi Alpha Christian Club is to give students from any denomination or background the opportunity to experience the hope of Jesus. We hold weekly Bible studies to help students grow in their faith. We also have events throughout the semester to build relationships and community. 

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Dave Aune
    Meetings: Fridays at noon, G213

  • Provides opportunities for students interested in writing poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. The Rapids Review literary and arts magazine is published by the members of the Creative Writing Club.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Laurel Smith
    Meetings: Tuesdays from 5 to 6 pm via Zoom

  • The purpose of the D&D Club is to provide a place for students to play Dungeons and Dragons (or other table-top roleplaying games) and to foster creativity and teamwork through collaboration with others.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Tristan Sprague-Williams
    Meetings: TBA; contact advisor for more information.

  • The Google Developer Club is a club for anyone interested in technology. We are part of the Google Developer Group program, allowing us to collaborate with professionals in the tech industry in the Twin Cities area. We will be creating projects, competing in hackathons, certification preparation, and attending events within the GDG program (e.g Devfest).

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Steve Sorsen

  • To establish a witnessing community of students and provide weekly discussion topics.

    CAMBRIDGE
    Advisor: Jenna Kowalski

    Meetings: Meetings are Wednesdays at noon in the Cafeteria lounge. Zoom meetings are also available upon request during this time.

  • The Latinx Club brings students together to share Latin culture on campus.

    COON RAPIDS CAMPUS 
    Advisor: Shalea Frandsen
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • Moderately Ethical Hackers (MEH) is an ethical hacking club. The purpose of this club is to prepare members for a career in cyber security or enhance their knowledge of personal security. We discuss topics in both Physical and cyber security. This club will work on projects, certification preparation, attend security conventions, and compete in hacking competitions.

    Advisor: Corey Blommel
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • Open to all students interested in promoting cultural diversity and creating a welcoming environment for students of diverse cultures. Meets and discusses issues related to a variety of cultures and cultural experiences. The club also eats out at ethnic restaurants and attends cultural events in the Twin Cities.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Student Activities
    Meetings: TBD; contact advisor for more information

  • To provide a space where all students, regardless of musical knowledge or ability, can enjoy music while continuing to expand their knowledge of how it works and also how it impacts the world around them, all while having fun and building a better community that makes a positive impact on this school.

    Check out the Music Department website for more information! 

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Megan Small
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • We strive to unite the Muslim student body on campus while also opening the door for non-Muslim students to learn about Islam.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Jamie Randall
    Meetings: Every Wednesday, 2 to 3 pm, Business & Nursing room 214

  • Phi Theta Kappa offers opportunities for academically exceptional students. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges, which recognizes scholarship among community college students and provides members with leadership, fellowship, and service opportunities.

    Check out the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society page to learn more!

    COON RAPIDS & CAMBRIDGE
    Advisor: Ryan Hanson
    Meetings: TBD; contact advisor for more information

  • The PSEO Student Association helps PSEO students integrate on campus and provide a social network for PSEO students; to connect PSEO students to health, academic, social and extracurricular resources on campus; and to inform PSEO student about how to strategically use the PSEO program to achieve their goals.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Abbie Huttenburg 
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • The purpose of the Philosophy Club is to create a community to help learn more about the world and society around us. 

    Advisor: Monica Jazen
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • Promotes awareness and activities related to mental health issues.

    CAMBRIDGE 
    Advisor: Hillary Gokey
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Stephanie Denhartog
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • COON RAPIDS

    Come spend time in community with other queer and trans students and friends. This club meets on Tuesdays from 11 am to 12 pm in H218 and on zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92937668731 We hang out and organize events from having queer elders come talk, to discussing mental health first aid, and tie-dying tee-shirts. For more information, contact Advisor Katherine (Kassy) Skoretz. 

  • Create a community of people who love to run and/or exercise and create friendships between people with similar interests.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Megan Breit-Goodwin

  • The purpose of the Self Defense and Awareness Club is to promote awareness of self-defense and personal safety, share knowledge and situational awareness, provide a place for discussion of preventive strategies, tools, laws, and principles of self-defense via group discussions, videos, and guest speakers.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Lee Merrick

  • To support students interested in majors or careers in STEM, sponsor speakers and events, provide resources, outreach out to K-12 students, and promote interest in STEM to the greater community. 

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Jane Ruliffson
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • Official governing body and voice for all ARCC students.

    Check out the Student Senate webpage for more information! 

    COON RAPIDS & CAMBRIDGE
    Advisor:     Joyce Traczyk

    MEETINGS

    Coon Rapids Campus: Tuesdays at 1PM in the Mississippi Room (C270)

    Cambridge Campus: Mondays ay 12PM in Room E202

    *Days, Times, and Meeting locations are subject to change  

  • Provides programs of fundamental interest to nursing students, and aids in development of professional roles and responsibilities in health care for people in all walks of life.

    CAMBRIDGE
    Advisor: Sara Morgan
    Meetings: March 4, April 1 and April 22 at 11 am in F105

    COON RAPIDS 
    Advisor: Sara Campbell
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • Educates the college community about issues related to the value, dignity, and truth of human life, and provides students with activism opportunities. 

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Jennifer Liberty Clark 
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

  • To educate students about what sustainability is, inform students on ways to be sustainable, and why it is important to the earth.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Lisa Becker
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

     

  • To encourage education about theatre through active involvement in activities, workshops, productions, and instruction. Manifest a perpetual interest for all forms of performance art and provide opportunities for additional growth.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Kassy Skoretz
    Meetings: TBD; contact advisor for more information

  • Creates a community of students who are interested in supporting veteran and/or military issues, and to encourage public awareness of the unique needs of veteran students on campus.

    COON RAPIDS
    Advisor: Tadd Heichel
    Meetings: TBD, contact Advisor for more information

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