Clubs and Organizations

Welcome, Falcons!

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has various clubs and organizations are active on campus. Each has a faculty or staff advisor. For more information or to organize a new club, inquire at the office of Student Engagement to pick up a club/organization packet to begin the formal process.

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Alliance of Non-traditional Students

The Alliance of Non-traditional Students is a place for students who may have followed a different path to higher education to come together and share their experiences.

Alliance of Non-traditional Students

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Players

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Players are the hands-on training component of the theatre program at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø — join us!

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Players

Chorale group singing on stage

Chorale

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Chorale is open to students, alumni, staff and community members. No fees, no credit, just the joy of singing together! Join a campus tradition of music and harmony. The Chorale meets on Thursdays, 2 to 3 p.m in Room K111. The first rehearsal will be held Sept. 4, 2025. For more information, email Ellen Shanahan at eshanahan@berkshirecc.edu.

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Club Sports

Club Sports are competitive sports teams that practice weekly and compete against other colleges. Club Sports are a fun way to stay involved in the sports you love and meet other students who love them too.

Club Sports

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Criminal Justice Club

The Criminal Justice Club provides meetings and guest presentations allowing students to interact with each other and outside criminal justice professionals. For more information, contact Reena Bucknell, Program Advisor at rbucknell@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-4551.

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Dungeons and Dragons Club

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø'S D&D Club promotes a fun and inviting environment for students who are new to or may be interested in learning D&D and don't know where to go. We invite other players who have experience to attend and lend their help to those learning. If you are new to D&D, reach out so you can join the fun! For those who have experience, please inquire about becoming a DM. If you don't understand or feel it's a lot, don't worry, contact DM Kenneth Newberry at 413-236-1645 or knewberr@berkshirecc.edu.

Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts Club

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Fiber Arts Club is a weekly, 30-minute interest group where members can bring their current fiber arts project to work on, ask other club members for help, and relax. Contact Norah Beauregard at nbeauregard@berkshirecc.edu for more information.

Human Services club member with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø mascot Burke the falcon

Human Services Club

The Human Services Club is a dedicated group of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students, staff and faculty who seek to make a positive difference for our campus and community. We typically meet every other Thursday face to face, but a virtual link is available. For more information, contact a club facilitator: Kari Dupuis, Meghan Donnelly, Katrina Brown or Kathryn Lally.

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Journaling Club

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Journaling Club provides a space to try journaling. Use fun, new supplies, while building community. For more information, contact Anne Haywood at ahaywood@berkshirecc.edu.

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Latino Heritage Club (LHC)

The LHC is a student organization dedicated to promoting cultural humility and leadership, with appreciation for Latin American cultures. It's a welcoming space for all students, regardless of their ethnic background or heritage, who are interested in learning about and celebrating Latin American cultures through social and educational events, club meetings and programs.

LHC

Multicultural students posing after ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduation ceremony

Multicultural Student Services Organization (MSSO)

The MSSO provides leadership in creating a welcoming and engaging campus for students from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds so that they are able to thrive and achieve their full potential.

MSSO

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Native American Awareness Club

Native American Awareness Club

Learn about Native American customs, history, food and culture, including cooking and beadwork. Contact Ellie Goerlach at egoerlach@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-2154 for more information.

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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

PTK is an international honor society for two-year colleges that recognizes scholarships and encourages service and leadership of its members. Contact Geoff Tabor at gtabor@berkshirecc.edu to learn more.

PTK

Queer Student Association pride parade

Queer Student Association (QSA)

The QSA at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to providing a safe space for members of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø LGBTQ+ community. It is a judgement-free zone for any student in need of support regarding their sexual orientation or identity.

QSA

Respiratory Care club students posing with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø mascot Burke the falcon

Respiratory Care Club

Learn from each other, apply your knowledge and work with fellow club members on a variety of tasks, including planning events and organizing fundraisers. Get involved with both the College community and the local Respiratory Care community. Network outside the classroom and create a professional network. For more information, or contact Maggie Goss at mgoss@berkshirecc.edu.

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Ski and Snowboard Club

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's Ski and Snowboard Club allows students to ski and shred together while developing relationships around a shared interest. For details, contact Craig Ptak at cptak@berkshirecc.edu.

Student Government Association

Student Government Association

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø SGA is the legislative, representative, and investigative body of the College's student population. Members are currently enrolled students elected each spring in college-wide elections. Candidates must have a 2.00 or higher GPA.

SGA

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Student Nurse Organization (SNO)

The SNO provides an environment for nursing students to meet and network with peers. Fundraising activities are planned by students and proceeds support educational programs, pinning ceremony for graduates, community outreach, and scholarship for a graduating student pursuing baccalaureate degree while completing credits at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

SNO

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students for Recovery students in a conference room

Students for Recovery Organization

Are you in recovery or interested in exploring recovery from any substance, behavior, pattern or relationship that causes suffering in your life? Students for Recovery holds supportive, safe space for students on recovery journeys and their allies. Help us plan our upcoming groups and activities. We hold community meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Students for Recovery

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Zine

Zine is an annual print journal featuring the writing, visual art and photography of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community. It provides the campus with an opportunity to champion our students' voices and for students (and other community members), experience the editing and publishing process and see their names and work in print. Our April launch party is a campus-wide event honoring the literary and visual artists on campus. For more information, contact Deidre Sullivan at dsulliva@berkshirecc.edu or Julianna Spallholz at jspallhol@.

Zine

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students holding MassPIRG and green energy signs

Other Groups and Organizations

Occasionally ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has some presence in independent organizations.

MassPIRG is a statewide, student-directed, non-partisan, and non-profit organization. For over 45 years, students on college campuses across MA have worked alongside professional organizers and advocates to create a more meaningful future....