Please note that all club information is currently being updated.
Updates will be completed by Sept. 30.
| Bryn Mawr Student Clubs |
| Academic/Professional | Political |
| Affinity | Religious |
| Awareness and Advocacy | Service and Activism |
| Governing | Special Interest |
| Media | Sport |
| Music and Performing Arts | |
| Clubs denoted with an * are Bryn Mawr/ Haverford clubs. | |
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| Starting a Club |
| Students are encouraged to explore the clubs already in existance at Bryn Mawr College before starting a club. If a student finds that we do not have a club which is of interest to them they can choose to start their own club. However, the club must be different than any club already on campus. |
| New club petitions are accepted in the beginning of the fall (September) and spring (January) semesters only. A minimum of three members is required for any new club. |
| New clubs should submit the online Club Update form indicating that they are a new club. The listed members will be contacted letting them know if their club has been approved. |
| If funding is desired, the new club must submit a written consistitution to SGA's Student Finance Committee in the beginning of the semester. Please review the Constitution Guide for a template. Consitution Guide (pdf) (doc) |
| Academic/Professional |
Bryn Mawr Business & Finance Society The Bryn Mawr Business & Finance Society serves to inform students about future careers in business and finance. It helps students get a feel for the business world by inviting recent alumnae to speak about their experiences in the business world and by holding various job panels, internship panels, site visits, etc. You do not necessarily need to be a math or econ major to join - so please come to one of our meetings! |
Club PreMed Club PreMed is a means for Bryn Mawr College students to become familiar with health related careers and all possible life journeys involved with health. Club PreMed offers a way for students with the same goals to meet one another, learn and give advice to one another. The students are given opportunities to attend meetings and lectures from people experienced in a health related field. The club organizes community service activities, visits to local medical schools, hosts speakers, and participates in fundraising activities. The club is designed to assist pre-med students in gaining a deeper understanding of the required pre-med courses and labs. |
MAPS, Minority Association of Pre-Health Students The Bryn Mawr College Minority Association of Pre-Health Students is dedicated to contributing to diversity in the health professions. We are associated with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). Founded in the fall of 2004, our primary goal is to provideminority students with support and insight into the medical school admissions process through both on coampus and off campus activities. As a newly developed organization, we are currently expanding our scope of activity to meet the demands of the campus community. |
Owl
Investment Group |
| Parliamentary Debate Association The Bryn Mawr Debate Team travels to other prestigious campuses up and down the East Coast to think, argue, and make friends. We are members of APDA, the American Parliamentary Debate Association (www.apdaweb.org). Over the past two years, the team has nearly quadrupled in size and has enjoyed great success. Contact: Torrey Livenick, Arianae Tsavaris |
Pre Law Club The
Pre-Law Club seeks to inform students about the law
school application process. In addition, the club
focuses on establishing connections with alumnae who
have gone on to law school. This year the Pre-Law
Club plans to visit various law schools in the Philadelphia
area as well as hold sessions for LSAT review. |
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Bryn Mawr students who have successfully negotiated the transition to studying in college are available to coach their peers in a wide range of study skills: managing time more effectively, understanding and using one's strongest learning style, developing great note-taking and active reading skills, preparing for college exams, etc. Drop in at the Mentoring Center between 7pm and 10pm, Sunday through Thursday. Check our website to find a mentor assigned to your dorm, or perhaps one in your major, sport or activity. Contact: Rona Pietrzak |
Society of Future Planners & Architects Our goals & purpose: To provide students majoring in and interested in the fields of Urban Planning/Design and Architecture with the opportunity to attain volunteering opportunities, network, attain jobs and summer internships, and attend conferences and events which will allow them to become more familiar with the aforementioned professional fields. To form an alliance with the Growth & Structure of Cities Department, the American Planning Association (APA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in order to prepare students for a field in Urban Planning/Design and Architecture. |
| Awareness and Advocacy |
| Active Minds The Bryn Mawr chapter of Active Minds was started in 2006 and is the 52nd chapter of Active Minds, Inc. Active Minds, Inc. is dedicated to promoting mental health education, awareness and advocacy on college campuses nationwide. The club holds official ties with SGA, the Office of Interncultural Affairs, the Counseling Center , the Undergraduate Dean's Office nad the Graduate School of Social Work. The club was awareded "Most Innovative Programming" nationall at the 4th national conference. Contact: Heather Wiles, Jessica Coulter, Alex Smith |
Amnesty
International Contact: Rose Heithoff |
| BARN (Bryn Mawr Animal Rights Network) The purpose of BARN is to allow Bryn Mawr College students to be active in animal rights activities and other issues relating to animal welfare. Activities include fundraising for animal rights organizations and animal shelters or other causes, raising awareness on campus, volunteer activities and group discussions. At the start of the semester, BARN picks an issue the group would like to discuss and advocate for during the semester. The group was started in the spring of 2007 and has approximately 20 active members Contact: Margaret Fraser, Danielle Marinucci, Lea Rifkin |
BMC Women's Center The
Bryn Mawr College Women's Center, which is located in
the Pagoda building, is an open resource center that
serves the greater BMC campus. We address women's
issues (political and personal) through programming
and community education. Additionally, we support
and maintain a coalition of self-identified feminist
organizations. |
| Body
Image Council The mission of the Bryn Mawr College Body Image Council is to advocate and support the growth and development of healthy body images and attitudes among all members of the college community. The council plans educational activities that offer information, personal experience and counsel about the range of care, support and referral services available in our college community and promotes dialogue aimed at enhancing wellness for all. The council also sponsors a weekly body-image support group that is open to the bi-college community. Contact: Paige Walker |
BrynPAC (Bryn Mawr-Israel Public Affairs Committee) |
| *Buzzing 4 Change Buzzing for Change (B4C) is a one-day hair shaving extravaganza where participants are sponsored to shave their heads, or cut their hair. People are encouraged to participate in any way that they feel comfortable, with activities ranging from buzzing their hair to volunteering at the event. Unlike most charities, the proceeds from B4C are used to enrich the lives of children living with cancer today, instead of funding cancer research. One hundred percent of the money raised at the event is going to be donated to a charity to help children with cancer and all of the hair will be donated to Locks of Love. The Club is geared towards planning and executing the event which will occur during the Spring of 2009. Contact: Anne Bugnaski, Stephanie Strockis, Janna Frieman |
| International Justice Coalition The International JUSTICE Coalition (IJC) is an organization dedicated to raising awareness of global social issues. An integral and unique aspect of IJC is that it invites all individual students and clubs to initiate and lead informative events, both as part of our annual International JUSTICE Week as well as a series of lectures and discussions. IJC bridges the diverse interests and experiences of Bryn Mawr students to foster a spirit of compassion and solidarity leading to proactive movement in our community. Contact: Jenny Kim, Marium Sattar, Nimrah Najeeb |
| Project Educate in Africa Project Educate In Africa (PEIA) is an advocacy group for education and literacy in Africa. It was started in May 2007 with a book drive to support Pagus Africa, a U. S based non-profit that supports education in Africa. This book drive which was organized on the Bryn Mawr College campus received such overwhelming support that it became possible to donate to books not only to Pagus Africa but also to the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Presently, what started was started as a one-box drive has grown into a dynamic organization that supports educational initiatives in Africa. In its one year of existence, PEIA Bryn Mawr alone has collected and donated over three thousand books among 37 African countries. As well, it has raised well over two thousand dollars to support various educational and literacy focused organizations in Africa. Contact: Tinu Akinfolarin, Maria Waweru, Deborah Ahenkorah |
Q-Time Q-Time is a group that discusses issues of sexuality, sexual orientation and identity, and gender. It seeks to challenge, support, and stimulate its meembers. People who identify as queer, questioning, straight, and anything in between or nothing at all are welcome. |
| Rainbow
Alliance Through meetings, discussions, campus-wide events and participation in the greater Philadelphia community and beyond, Rainbow Alliance tries to foster a community that is supportive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, and Questioning students and their Allies. |
| Rape
Awareness Project Rape Awareness Project is dedicated to raising awareness about rape and sexual assault in the Bryn Mawr community through weekly meetings and campus-wide events. |
| Street Outreach Street Outreach is a student-led organization dedicated to confronting homelessness in the Philadelphia area by serving the homeless and supporting the organizations committed to ending this complex societal issue. We seek to accomplish this goal through volunteer work, advocacy, raising awareness and opening up a campus wide dialogue sparked by education campaigns and club sponsored events, and finally by collecting food, clothing, and other needed items to contribute to homeless shelters. Contact: Sharon Kaziunas, Molly Ricks |
Students for Justice in Palestine We
believe that it is important to have a balance of views
and opinions on campus and the Palestinian side of the
story seems to be constantly silenced and ignored on
theis campus. Free Palestine is a club that seeks
to actually talk about the severity of the oppression
against the Palestinian people, raised awareness about
the issue on campus, and take action to end the injustices
occurring daily against the Palestinians. |
Whiteness Awareness Allies Group (WAAG) Through meetings, activities and events such as movie
nights and workshops, members of WAAG will explore,
and help the Bryn Mawr community to explore such issues
as history of racism, white privilege and white culture
at Bryn Mawr, in the United States, and throughout the
world. We believe the time is ripe to encourage and
facilitate dialogue about whiteness issues. We must
work to understand how whiteness affects our lives and
the community we are building, influencing and living
in currently and the communities we will build, influence
and live in when we leave Bryn Mawr. |
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Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) was founded by a group of Harvard students, many of them international students born and raised in Africa, in order to create a resourceful networking database for those with a strong interest in Africa. Concerned with the many issues stifling development on the African continent, but feeling disillusioned by outside "solutions" that have accomplished very little, the group decided to reconnect with their peers on the continent, with the aim of empowering each other and facilitating intellectual and cultural exchange on an unprecedented level. Bryn Mawr's branch currently focuses on teaching Mawrters and community members about the challenges in Africa development and practical skills to cope with them. |
*ZAMI ZAMI has a dual purpose of
support and visibility for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered,
queer, and questioning people of color. Centered
in an understanding of pluralism, and the fluidity of
identity, we seek to create an environment of inclusiveness
and unity. We believe that true unity starts from
open dialogue and a belief in fair-mindedness, acceptance,
and curiosity. The tolerance that is at the core
of ZAMI is not a lax, "anything goes" attitude.
Rather, it understands that this principle can be upheld
only by combating ignorance and division, and by supporting
and nurturing free thought and expression. |
| Affinity |
Asian
Student Association (ASA) |
| Association
of International Students AIS is an organization open to all students of the Bryn Mawr community interested in sharing a variety of cultures from around the world. The organization aims to provide a support network both within the Bryn Mawr community and beyond for international students who are faced with college life in a new country. Members take an active role in educating the community about their home countries and learning about others. Contact: Marium Sattar, Paula Hidalgo, Patti Lausch |
| BACaSO The purpose of the organization is to create an awareness of the diverse cultures and issues of Africa and the Caribbean in order to educate the Bryn Mawr community. It is to articulate and promote the needs of students who can identify with or wish to learn more about any of the cultures in Africa and the Caribbean. Contact: Teyvonia Thomas, Nana Asabere, Deborah Ahenkorah |
| *Barkada Barkada is an organization that represents and supports Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. Our purpose is to share our culture and traditions with the entire Bi-college community through social interactions as well as provide our services to areas outside of the college community. We welcome anyone who is interested in Filipino and Filipino-American cultural, social and political issues. |
*Bi-Co Japan Culture Club Interested in the multi-faceted culture of Japan? Then this is the place for you! At the Bi-Co Japan Culture Club, we aim to understand this unique culture by means of ikebana demonstrations, calligraphy practice, literature discussions, and, of course, sampling various Japanese delicacies. No Japanese language experience is necessary nor is being Japanese or of Japanese descent. Come join us to create a better understanding of both the East and the West. |
| Eastern
European Students Association The Eastern European Club promotes Eastern European culture on campus through movies and by having open meetings and dinners on campus. They serve as a resource for students from Eastern Europe to meet each other and share culture and experience. |
| Halau Hula Aloha Nui Loa The purpose of this organization is to educate the Bryn Mawr and surrounding community about Hawaiian culture through Polynesian Dance, and to spread the Aloha and peave through performance, example and community service. Contact: Colette Young and Sarah Maley |
*Hellenic Club The purpose of the Hellenic Club is to introduce the bi-co community to Greek history and culture through a number of social and educational activities and to promote the ideals of the hellenic world that have played an important role throughout history. |
| Mixed Company Mixed Company provides a supportive atmosphere in which to explore issues concerning biracial, bicultural, multiracial, multicultural, and transracially adopted women. These issues are explored through discussions focused on self-exploration and activities aimed at raising campus awareness. Contact: Brittney Thornbury, Kyla Falcon |
| Mujeres Mujeres is a cultural group that acts as a support network for Latina Bryn Mawr women. The group brings to light significant issues that effect us as Latina women, on campus and abroad. In order to best support Latina students, Mujeres runs a monthly meeting that is closed to Latina/o students. All Tri-Co community members are welcome to participate in other events. Mujeres is involved in challenging assumptions and sharing Hispanic and Latin American cultures with the Bryn Mawr community through discussion and by bringing outside performers, speakers, and activists to the campus. The members of Mujeres host a number of events for National Latino Heritage Month and an annual culture show. Contact: Elizabeth Cardenas, Vivian Cruz-Pena, Andrea Dykyj |
| Sisterhood Sisterhood is a support network for African-American Bryn Mawr women. We hold weekly meetings to discuss issues that affect and are important to us and host a number of events to raise awareness on campus and in the world. Our cultural center (Perry House) is open to all who are devoted to understanding and learning about African-American identity and we are eager to educate about our culture through various mediums including cultural performances, music, speakers, service initiatives, and most importantly dialogue. Like all cultural organizations at Bryn Mawr, Sisterhood welcomes all women regardless of ethnicity, nationality, race or religion. Contact: Kyree Harmon |
| South
Asian Women (SAW) South Asian Wormen is an organization dedicated to promoting South Asian culture and that of it's diaspora by organizing a variety of events ranging from community service (Gandhi Day) to religious-cultural festivals (Holi, Diwali, Eid, Gurupurab). SAW is committed to bringing speakers to campus whose work pertains not only to cultural but also social and political issues. Each year in November, SAW hosts a culture show, which is a showcase of song, dance, readings, slideshows, movies, and art presented by SAW members. Like all cultural organizations at Bryn Mawr, SAW welcomes all women regardless of ethnicity, nationality, race or religion. Contact: Mahvish Qureshi, Unnati Pant |
| Governing |
| Self-Government
Association (SGA) Under the Bryn Mawr College Honor Code and Self-government Association Constitution, Bryn Mawr College undergraduates take responsibility for governing themselves in academic and social matters, as well as playing an active and fundamental role in the life of the College. The oldest self-governing association in the nation, the SGA is composed of any candidate for a Bryn Mawr College A.B. degree. As members of the association, undergraduates are entitled to attend weekly assembly meetings and voice their opinions, participate in a variety of SGA sponsored events, groups, film series, magazines, newspapers and traditions, as well as vote in elections that send student representatives to various committees, the Board of Trustees and the SGA Assembly. It is the hope and expectation of self-governance at Bryn Mawr College that all students will be able to find a place, group, activity and concerns in the most effective, responsible and satisfying way possible. SGA represents the concerns and needs of the undergraduate body to the administration. The SGA's organization includes: Executive Board, Finance Committee, Traditions, Honor Board, Residence Council and Appointments Committee. |
| Health
Center Advisory Committee The Health Center Advisory Committee is a student-run committee that promotes communication between the students and the Health Center. The members of the committee serve as liaisons who direct the Health Center's attention to students' concerns and interests. The committee meets once a month to plan student forums to promote dialogue. Members of this committee work with Dr. Kerr and Nurse Ramsey and are appointed through the SGA. |
| Media |
Akoue |
*Bi-College
News |
| BMC
Zine/DIY Media Club BMC Zine/DIY (do it yourself) Media Club fosters and supports a growing appreciation for a wide variety of alternative press and other medias made for/ by/ or about the lives of women. The Zine/DIY Media Club hopes to combat the chronic negative impact of mainstream representations of women by offering a spectrum of other medias, thus providing genuine, accurate, and life-affirming models of women. We also hope to affect social change and foster social activism through DIY culture and activities and create a safe space for a wide variety of self-expression in a unique, artistic format that is personal, politcal, and profound. |
College
News |
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Nimbus
Literary Review is Bryn Mawr's premiere magazine showcaseing
student writing and artwork. Our hardworking editorial
staff accepts all types of creative submissions in the
fall and the layout staff sees the magazine through
publication in the spring. |
Tylluan Writer's Group Tylluan Writer's Group has as its mission to support and inspire those on campus interested in creative writing. We meet weekly for free-writing activities based on prompts, which generally last 10 - 20 minutes and are followed by optional sharing. Each year we also produce an informal pamphlet of members' work. Members are encouraged to submite to Nimbus. |
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We
are Bryn Mawr's first and only literary arts magazine
devoted entirely to exploring issues of sex, sexuality,
gender, feminism, and the body. We are beginning
a dialogue, verbal and visual, in order to liberate,
interpret, and engage a student body in the most talked
about, yet easily dismissed of issues. To this
end, we also believe it is important to address these
issues with the same intellect, sophistication, and
integrity with which we approach any idea as women of
acedemia. Our magazine is an open forum, serving as
a place of the safest, thoughtful, and provoking of
conversations. |
*WHRC
Radio |
| Music and Performing Arts |
| Bryn Mawr Folk Club The purpose of the Folk Club is to organize dances and other folk activities on campus and to provide resources to students who wish to be involved in folk life, both on and off campus. Contact: Maureen Hoffmann, Beth Miller and Laura Kelly-Bowditch |
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Chaverim
is the only Jewish, tri-co a cappella group. We
embrace peoples of all religions and sing a variation
of genres, varying from traditional Jewish songs to
Israeli pop songs and parodies. Contact: Ada Link, Sara Davidson, Chelsea Dunkel |
| *Counterpoint A Cappella Counterpoint is the Bi-Co’s newest co-ed a cappella group. It specializes in the genres of jazz, soul, R&B, rock, and gospel. Members of Counterpoint are enthusiastic, energetic students who like to work hard and play hard. Concerts are held at least once each semester, as well as mini-performances during the Bi-Co’s yearly a cappella jams, fund raising and charity events, and by request. Students may audition for Counterpoint during scheduled audition periods at the beginning of each semester. Contact: Jen Bonczar, Shannon Murphy |
| Deceptive
Cadence Believing that a cappella is for everyone and blend is rehearsed rather than auditioned, Deceptive Cadence provides a non-audition forum for all dedicated a cappella musicians. |
*Extreme
Keys |
| *Flute
Choir The Flute Choir is a group of flutists of all ability levels who gather to rehearse weekly. Our ensemble includes members from both Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges and we typically prepare for 2-4 concerts per semester. In addition to performing at college events such as chamber music concerts, Parents' Weekend, May Day, and culture shows sponsored by other campus groups, we give community service concerts at local nursing homes and churches. We generally have about 10-12 members per semester, and any flutist is welcome to join! |
*Greasepaint Productions Greasepaint
Productions is the student-run musical theater company
of Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, mounting productions
and organizing events that bring a variety of arts-related
opportunities to the student body. |
| JWAHIR As members of JWAHIR A Cappella Group, we pledge to ensure a diverse blend of music that appeal to a wide range of listeners. Nevertheless, we recognize the great talents of artists like Nina Simone, Jah Cure, Lauryn Hill, Justin Timberlake, India Arie, etc. all of whom are of different genres and we attest to be proponents of their great works. Contact: Sharhea Wade, Rodline Louijuene |
Lavender's
Blue |
| *Lighted
Fools Lighted Fools is a bi-college improv and sketch comedy group that offers workshops and regularly scheduled shows on both campuses. Auditions will be helds at the beginning of second semester. Contact: Anne Harding, Jesse Paulsen, Jack Meaney |
| *Looney
Tunes The Looney Tunes are the only Bi-college co-ed a capella group. They sing songs from as many genres as they can find: funk, hip-hop, gospel, jazz, alternative. They take a crazy tour each Spring break; past tours have gone around the Northeast, to California, and all over the South. Auditions are typically held at the beginning of first semester each year |
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Bryn
Mawr Mayuri is a South Asian fusion dance team. Founded
in the spring of 2004, it is a new but rapidly growing
team as its wide range of featured dance styles has
mass appeal. Combining classical Indian dance forms
such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak with western styles
such as ballet, hip hop, modern and jazz, the members
of Mayuri work hard to choreograph dances and mix music
so that in the end, they truly have a perfect cross-cultural
blend. |
Night
Owls |
| People in Color People in Color (PiC) is a performance group that aims to creatively address controversial issues we see in our lives: anything from homophobia to ableism to racism. Contact: Sundes Kazmir, Megan Smith |
| *Pulso Latino Pulso Latino is a new Bryn Mawr-based, tri-co dance troupe dedicated to the exuberance and passion of Latin culture. Incorporating a wide range of music, style, and influence, the group aims to attract a multitude of dancers, regardless of ethnicity. Membership is by audition, usually held at the beginning of each semester. Members are given the opportunity to both audition for and choreograph individual pieces which are performed once each semester. Additionally, professionally instructed classes are offered to aid the creative process, as night-clubs tend to challenge dancers differently than choreographed routines performed before an audience. Contact: Marina Fradera |
*Rince Na Mawr An Irish Step Dance Club, we offer two levels of classes, beginner and advanced. We teach the basics of Irish Dance and then move students into higher level steps, and even to performing in the Fall Student Dance Concert. We regularly perform on campus during the Fall Student Dance Concert and the Spring Dance Recital. This year, St. Patrick's Day festivities are being planned. Classes are open to everyone in the Tri-Co.
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Shakespeare
Performance Troupe |
| Political |
| Bryn
Mawr College Democrats The Bryn Mawr College Democrats is a local chapter of the College Democrats of America. The goal of the BMC Democrats is to promote a better America, with equality, freedom and justice. To achieve this goal, the BMC Democrats volunteer on behalf of local, state and national campaigns, host voter registration drives, sponsor political speakers, organize community service events, participate in statewide leadership conferences, and provide a variety of other civic education programs for the campus and community. The BMC Democrats meet weekly during election seasons and biweekly during nonelection periods. The organization has a variety of positions available on its executive board and there are always opportunities for individual and project-specific involvement. Contact: Katie Dahl, Sarina Dane |
Bryn
Mawr College Republicans |
Democracy Matters Democracy Matters is a non-partisan non-profit that organizes college students to emphasize citizen participation instead of private money in our government. |
Smart Women Vote A non partisan voter advocacy group serving Bryn Mawr College and the surrounding community. |
| Students for a Democratic Society To promote democratic practices and activism nationally and internationally. |
Student Union SU is a student-run grassroots lobbying organization to promote participation in a civic culture of human rights, labor reform, women's rights, fair elections, environmental sustainability, and public education. Each issue-team publishes an editorial chapbook to educate and mobilize for action. |
| Religious |
| Achayot Achayot (the Hebrew word for sisters) is a weekly discussion group where a group of people sit around the dinner table and discuss various topics and issues in Judaism that relate to women. All are welcome - either to participate in discussion, to listen, or just to eat our chocolate! |
| Atheist and Agnostic Association Aims to create a welcoming environment for discussion and debate among atheists, agnostics and other free-thinkers. Meetings cover a range of topics, from current events to atheism in the media. People of all faiths welcome. Contact: Alexis Egan, Ana Arquilla, Lise Chlebak |
| Athena's
Circle Athena's Circle is a community built on love and trust, dedicated to providing a spiritual family for Pagans and Neo-Pagans of all paths, Buddhists, and any who wish to learn what we believe and practice. Weekly meetings frequently, but do not always, include group-crafted rituals and meditations intended to meet our specific needs. Traditional sabbats are observed, as well as lunar phases. Contact: Sarah Christian, Crystal Reed, Ellen Goodlett |
Baha'i
Campus Association |
*Bi-Co
Catholic Newman Community |
Bryn Mawr Seekers Bryn Mawr Seekers is a group of students who want to talk about questions of religion, spirituality, and faith. There is no affiliated religion or philosophy, rather the group operates on the premise that in order to understand and grow spiritually or religiously one has to be able to ask qustions and openly discuss the often awkward subjects of religion and belief. Plus, we want to have fun doing it! Hence, the Bryn Mawr Seekers. |
| BUNS:
Unitarian Universalists BUNS (Bryn Mawr Unitarians Need Support) is a spiritual group that fosters a supportive community for Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith on campus. We meet weekly and newcomers are welcome. As a group we follow the Unitarian Universalist principles of faith, social action and social justice. |
*Emmanual
College Fellowship (ECF) |
Episcopal Campus Ministry The Episcopal Campus Ministry is a bi-co group for all people interested in the Christian faith. It is a space where you can come to your own conclusions about faith and life while in a supportive environment with other students asking the same questions as you. We meet weekly for discussions and services, are active in outreach, and go on retreats a few times a year. |
Harvest Christian Fellowship (HCF) HCF
is an interdenominational group open to all people interested
in learning about, growing in, and living out the Christian
faith. We meet weekly for small group Bible study,
Friday Night Live, and Sunday service. HCF is
associated with Grace Covenant Church (GCC) in Philadelphia. |
Intervarsity
Christian Fellowship |
*Jewish
Student Union (JSU) |
| Multifaith Alliance The Multifaith Alliance exists to form a network of support for people of faith and allies in the Bryn Mawr community and to facilitate the expression of faith within the college community. Tha alliance has monthly meetings and hosts events open to all within the Bryn Mawr College community. Contact: Amelie Raz |
| *Muslim Students Association The bi-college Muslim Students Association (MSA) is active in facilitating a safe atmosphere in which dialogue on matters of Islamic faith can be discussed by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. We aim to create an educational and enriching atmosphere where we can learn from one another through discussions, community service, prayer services, inspirational speakers, and interfaith events. We welcome all, and would like to take advantage of the wealth of diversity in thought that exists on both campuses. Contact: Sabra Bhat |
Quaker Students Quaker Students facilitates gatherings for students interested in Quakerism, participates in interfaith activities, and informs campus about Quaker events in the larger world. |
*Two
Fish |
| Service, Activism and Outreach | |
| America Counts
and America Reads The America Reads and America Counts programs help place work-study, volunteer, and field placement students as reading and math tutors for low income students in local school and community sites. Programs run during the academic year and summer. All students are welcome, regardless of experience. Training is provided before tutoring begins each semester and in the summer. |
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| ACT (Ardmore Community Tutoring) Students work one-on-one with children in literacy and math as America Counts or America Reads tutors. Tutors are selected at the beginning of each semester and tutor training occurs shortly after selection. Each tutor works a minimum of three hours per week. Twice a month, tutors meet for ongoing training and supervision. Transportation to and from Ardmore is provided. |
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| Ball
of Physics Ball of Physics is an outreach group that designs and performs physics experiments to the community to generate a larger interest in physics. |
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| Batten
House Co-Op The Batten House co-op is an intentional community open to Bi-college women. Its members endeavor to live with environmental consciousness and low impact upon the Earth, to organize social justice activist events, to support women's issues, to make group decisions by consensus, and to raise awareness in the community about the interconnectedness between humans, animals, and the environment. Contact: Kathy Zager |
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The BMC Greens is a student environmental activist organization on campus. The Greens advocate for environmental awareness and responsibility on campus. We support the Green Plan, campus recycling and Environmental Studies. The Greens also plan Earth Day activities, speakers, the annual "Energy Diet," and other activities to promote environmental sustainability. Currently, the Greens are working with several clubs to create an on-campus garden. |
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Care
Cards |
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| DARLING (Daring Arts Regarding Love and Involvement in Neighborhood
Groups) A community service/art group dedicated to the education and beautification of the Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia areas. |
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| FACTS Tutoring Our Missions: (1) To help the Philadelphia community by providing service to local families, which include Asian, African and Latino immigrants; (2) To work closely with the staff at FACTS, a charter school near Chinatown, to help accomplish the school's missions; and (3) To provide interested Bryn Mawr students the option of field placements to work with K through 6th graders in a multicultural setting. FACTS Tutoring program is a spin off of the original Chinatown Tutoring program. This program provides flexible scheduling for the tutors and very rewarding experiences. For the fall 2006 semester FACTS had 23 tutor who gave at least 2 hours of their time every week to provide service through the program. Contact: Stephanie Smith and Katherine Fung |
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Living Wage Campaign The Living Wage Campaign strives to ensure that Bryn Mawr's salaries and benefits allow college workers to support themselves and their families. |
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World One World is a student run group that has had much experience and success in working with the Bryn Mawr community on many events around campus and remains and active club in the Bryn Mawr community. During the 2007-2008 academic year One World worked on a Fair Trade educational campaign in which has included a USAS(United Students Against Sweatshops) teach in. In past years One World has had a wide range of experience working with the tri-college community: we have worked to organize events on fair trade and globalization, the Hunger Banquet, the annual SOA,WHINSEC protest, brought fair trade coffee and organic milk to campus, as well as a peace and environmental project in El Salvador. Contact: Adrienne Webb, Amelie Raz |
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Overbrook
High School Tutoring |
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SAC (Service and Activism Council) |
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Student
Global AIDS Campaign |
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*Students Against Genocide Students Against Genocide is a Bi-College organization that aims to raise awareness about genocide in general, and in particular the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Other goals include: finding long-term solutions for human rights crises, short-term solutions for the crisis in Sudan, and raising money toward relief in the Sudan and an end to the crisis. |
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| Air
Force ROTC The Air Force ROTC allows college students to become officers in the Air Force upon graduation. The ROTC program consists of a one hour class and a two hour leadership lab on Friday afternoons. ROTC classes are held at St. Joseph's University. |
| *Anime
Club Bi-Co group for fellow otaku, or students who just want to take a break from studying to watch some anime (Japanese animation) together. We meet weekly to watch and discuss various anime, and we also take occasional group trips to conventions, museums, stores, and restaurants. |
Art Club The
purpose of the art club is to provide a place where
students who enjoy doing any for of art can meet, take
a break, and exercise their creativity. Activities
depend on the interests of the group members. |
| *Black
Squirrel Records Black Squirrel Records is a student run record label based at Haverford College. We don't specialize in any specific genre of music and will release almost anything so long as it is original, honest, and interesting. Currently we are focusing on releaseing compilation albums from our diverse pool of home grown talent. Our first compilation was released in mid-April: Acrons Volume 1. |
| *BrANCH Out! Bryn Mawr Appreciates Nature through Camping and Hiking...Outside! We make natural areas accessible to Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College students through regular hiking and camping trips to natural parks neaby. Camping and hiking have many life-enhancing properties; among these are hands-on learning about ecosystems and life forms that comprise them, and the essential human experiences of physical exercise, learning by observations, and thinking logically to overcome challenges. We take a few trips per semester, and will probably expand in variety of activities in the future. No experience is necessary! Contact: Megan Winslow, Kady Ashcraft |
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Mawr Film Series The Bryn Mawr College Film Series arranges for regular screenings of popular, independent and foreign films for the viewing pleasure of the campus. Films are selected from a distributor's catalogue, taking into consideration the eclectic minds that make up the Bryn Mawr Community. Contact: Sarah Sheplock |
Bryn Mawr Outdoors Club The purpose of the Bryn Mawr Outdoors Club (BMOC) is to porvide outdoor, active events and experiences for the campus community. We believe that life experiences greatly enhance the academic experience of college. This club will provide many varied opportunities for Mawrters to learn and share the benefits of outdoor activity. The BMOC will thrive on collected knowledge and hands-on learning about the environment, leading to a greater understanding and enjoyment of the outdoor world. |
Campus
Girl Scouts Contact: Hannah Curry-McDougald and Alex Funk |
Carnivore Club The
Carnivore Club is a non-political organization with
the sole intention of creating a community around a
shared enjoyment of meat. This semester's project
will be donating turkeys to Philabundance for those
in need on Thanksgiving. For next semester, we
are planning the First Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest
on Merion Green. Everyone is invited to our meat-ings. |
Chess Club The Chess Club will provide a forum for people to play chess. We cater to people at all levels, from beginners who have never played before to women who have been playing their whole life. If we can get enough resources we would like to start an intramural chess tournament. |
Chocolate Lovers Club The Chocolate Lovers try to provide a laid-back atmosphere in which to meet new people while engaging in non-academic discussion and hands-on cooperative activities involving chocolate. |
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The purpose of this organization shall be to foster appreciation of Italian as a language of culture, business, and travel; to provide opportunities for Italian enrichment activities among member of the Bi-Co community; and to promote the scholarship of Italian language and culture. Contact: Pritika Gupta, Valeria Pizzini |
College Bowl Team The purpose of the BMC College Bowl Team is to intellectually stimulate the minds of BMC women in a unique manner through team competition. The club's general meetings will include members learning and practicing general knowledge questions and answers towards the ultimate goal of attending competitions against other schools. |
Culinary Club The
Culinary Club is open to any and all students who want
to meet other who share an interest in cooking, baking
and/or eating delicious foods! We meet every other
week at the Cambrian row kitchen to share each other's
company and enjoy food. A different person leads
each meeting and thus everyone gets exposed to new cultures,
delicacies, and techniques. |
Deutsche Hip-Hop Enthusiasts Our organization is open to Mawrtyrs interested in German culture with a special emphasis on German hip-hop music. We will primarily share music and discuss lyrics. A perfect club for anyone learning German; rap lyrics help with comprehension. In addition to being German music enthusiasts, we also plan to celebrate "Oktoberfest" and "Fasching", show German movies, play German board games, bake German cookies, and speak German with each other. We also will be advocates of the German language table or "Stammtisch." |
| *Double
Star The purpose of Doublestar is to encourage the appreciation of the science fiction and fantasy genres, whether it be in books, movies, games, or any other medium, and to bring fans together for social activities. Contact: Amanda Pester, Catrina Mueller |
*Fall Student Dance Concert The
Fall Student Dance Concert is a tradition that was created
in 1992 to provie a unique opportunity for Bryn Mawr
and Haverford dancers to showcase student dance and
choreography. In the past, there has been a great variety
of dances, some of which are classical Indian, Irish
step-dancing, ballet, modern, jazz, etc. All of
the hard work culminates in the middle of November with
a big production that attacts students and professors
from both campuses and members from the outside community. |
| For the Love of Books Too often at Bryn Mawr we become so busy we must set aside the books we read for fun and focus on schoolwork. This club hopes to encourage pleasure reading by coming together and discussing the books that we have read, want to read or want others to read. From romance to political thriller every genre and every writing style is welcome as well as everyone who simply loves to read! Contact: Erin Glaser, Allison Keefe, Nicole Yulo |
| High Table High table is devoted to the maintenance and promotion of traditions. We have regular Sunday brunch in Erdman and host occassional quidditch matches. Contact: Mara Goldberg and Rebecca Rubin-Glanz |
*IMPACT! IMPACT!
is an on-campus affiliate of IMPACT! Humanity Inc.,
a student-initiated NGO that works to raise awareness
about Microfinance and its great success in poverty
alleviation. We are dedicated to streamlining
the socially conscious instincts of students into concrete
and productive activities (like discussions and speeches)
so that students can gain practical business and organizational
experience. |
| Knitting Club We meet every week to knit, crochet, and craft together. We also have yarn, needles, and hooks for members to use, and we teach beginners. Contact: Rebecca Rebhuhn-Glanz |
LINK LINK stands for Liberty in North Korea. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-ethnic and non-religious group formed in pursuit of the following mission statement: To educate the world about North Korea. To advocate for human rights, political and religious freedom, and humanitarian aid for North Korea. To empower citizens of the world to take effective action and make a difference. To bring together and support existing NGOs and other organizations working to achieve the same ends. To tell the world the truth. |
Model United Nations Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies that promotes student interest in international relations, increases the capacity for students to engage in problem solving, teaches aspects of conflict resolution, research skills, and communication skills and creates the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. The Model United Nations Club at Bryn Mawr benefits the Bryn Mawr Community in several ways. It provides Bryn Mawr students, who have an interest in global politics, economics and international relations, with a forum to discuss various issues that confront world leaders today and to draft resolutions in response to these global issues. By attending the conferences, Bryn Mawr students develop their public speaking, debating and reasoning skills. Model UN conferences provide Bryn Mawr students with an opportunity to enhance their leadership and interpersonal skills, by giving them the opportunity to interact with young people of different backgrounds. This exposure to divergent points of view helps to expand our understanding of politics and foreign relations, thus helping the members of the Bryn Mawr Community to become more open-minded and knowledgeable about the world at large. |
Mosaic Every semester we host prospective students for a day and a half. For this purpose we recruit current Bryn Mawr students as hostesses and panelists, among others to assist in the program. This is highly important because it helps present the college to potential Mawrters. |
| Mural Club Mural club creates decorating projects around campus with open participation. The main goal is painting indoor murals, but we're also interested in 2-D and 3-D hanging art. More than fine art, the club's focus is on design and creative ways to add student-produced aesthetic interest to campus, whether it is by painting a mural, chalking abstract designs on a sidewalk, or hanging a flock of origami cranes from a hallway ceiling. Contact: Ariel Rosenstock, Pamela Burt |
| *Philosophy Club Meets weekly to discuss ideas over dinner. Promotes Bryn Mawr/Haverford philosophy departments and events. Organizes trips to other events such as the GPPC (Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium) Undergraduate Conference. Promotes and encourages undergraduate involvement in philosophy in academia. Encourages thought for everyone, regardless of major. Our conversations make connections with: art, biology, literature, physics, mathematics, history, chemistry, languages, religions, sociology, anthropology, psychology . . . and more. Contact: Katherine Sepulveda |
Rocky
Horror Picture Show |
Russian Club The purpose of the Russian Club is to provide students exposure to Russian language and culture through weekly Russian table, and focused events open to the entire community. |
| *S.A.V.E.:
Students Advocating Value for Everyone Formerly the Bi-Co Pro Life Club, we are now SAVE. We are concerned with issues of life in particular about women, domestic violence, abortion, suicide, and the death penalty. In order to increase discussion on campus, we will hold focus groups open to the campus about each issue. We will also have knitting activities, and items from that will be donated to the local Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center, where we will be regularly volunteering. |
Society for the Physical and Natural Sciences |
| Stained
Glass Club We are a pretty relaxed club. No experience is needed. We meet in Arnecliffe Studio once a week for a chance to chat and let out some creative energy. The materials are all provided. It is a good time and the finished projects are great for decorating a dorm room. |
Student Ambassador Program The Student Ambassador Program gives students the chance to volunteer thorugh the Admissions Office and interact with prospective students. Opportunities include student panels, overnight hosting, lunch/dinner hosting, high school visits, letter writing campaigns, phone-a-thons, and student chats. This program allows current students to be vocal about their diverse experiences at Bryn Mawr and to guide high school students as they complete their individual college searches. |
Teach
for America |
Video Gamer's Club The
Video Gamers Club was created to promote the idea that
"Girls are gamers, too!" We do a wide range
of activities from getting together to play DDR or Halo
to bringing speakers on campus to discuss topics related
to computer and video gaming. In short, we're
1337. |
| Visionary: The International Studies Club Visionary is a place for people to discuss foreign affairs and current events. We show documentaries and try to visit places nearby that have international importance. Contact: Lauren Russell, Ana Arquilla, Jessica Good |
Voices for Choice Voices for Choice is Bryn Mawr's reproductive rights group. We seek to provide members of the college and community with information and an understanding of the importance of reproductive rights, the choices available to them, and current threats to these rights. In addition, we work to counteract these threats to ensure that women never lose reproductive freedom. We accomplish these goals through direct activism, volunteer work, and educational activies and events both on and off campus. |
YES+ the
organization teaches practical, easy-to-follow techniques
to handle stress and tension. It holds Youth Empowerment
Seminar Plus (YES+) courses taught by trained Art of
Living instructors and coordinates community service
projects. |
| Sport |
Athletic Association The Athletic Association is an organization open to the entire student body and used to convey infomation between student-athletes and the Department of Athletics and Physical Education, and vice versa. The Association is comprised of two representatives from each team and team captains. The Athletic Association promotes and encourages athletics, fitness, and recreational activities in the college community through awareness building activities and the Athletic Department. We have an executive board of six students as well as about forty-two participants who attend our bi-monthly meetings. In addition, we are also a support group for approximately 250 student athletes. |
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Mawr Badminton Team The Bryn Mawr Badminton Team consists of players of all years, aiming to develop skills in playing badminton competitively. With many years of good performance, the team is constantly striving for excellence, and welcomes motivated and dedicated women. |
Bryn Mawr Boxing Team Bryn Mawr Boxing Team teaches and trains beginning through experienced students in the art of traditional-style boxing using standards set by the USA Boxing Association. The team trains two days a week in the fitness center. |
Bryn Mawr Croquet Bryn Mawr Croquet provides a chance for interested Mawrters to get outdoors and take a whack at a traditional backyard lawn sport. No experience necessary and all equipment is provided. |
Bryn Mawr Fencing Club The Bryn Mawr College Fencing Club (Vixens) seeks to practice and teach the sport of fencing in a friendly, supportive environment. We are gradually increasing the number of tournaments we enter in hopes of becoming a competitive college team. No previous experience or equipment required! Come fence with us! |
| *Equestrian Team The purpose of the Equestrian Team is to provide students at both Bryn Mawr and Haverford College with the physical and mental benefits that can be obtained from horseback riding. The Equestrian Team’s mission is to offer all riders, regardless of experience level and financial situation the opportunity to ride and show locally on a regular basis. The hope of the Equestrian Team is to develop a team environment whose influence extends out toward the entire bi-college community through fundraisers and campus events. Contact: Aly Honsa, Zoa Hepburn, Liz Scholom |
Golf Club |
| Gym Owls Gymnastics The Gym Owls is a brand new club gymnastics team. Members include both experienced gymnasts and beginners, working together to learn new skills and improve overall physical fitness. Interested club members may compete in the Spring semester. Contact: Katharine Penzo, Madeline Vellturo, Mary Beth Horvath |
*Horned Toads Rugby |
Karate Club Shotokan Karate is a traditional form of Japanese martial arts. We focus on the development of good, solid technique and having fun with friends. No experience in martial arts is required. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! |
*Liberty Belles Synchronized Skating Club Our
goal is to bring the joy of synchronized skating to
the two campuses. This year (2006) we plan on
completing a program and hosting an exhibition.
We hope to compete in regional, sectional, and national
competitions as well as local exhibitions. |
| *Scottish
Country Dance Bi-Co Scottish Country Dance offers students from Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges the opportunity to learn Scottish Country Dance if they are new to the dance form, or to perfect their form and techniques if they have danced previously. SCD also acts as a liaison between the college and the Delaware Valley Royal Scottish Country Dance Branch. This offers students the opportunity to participate in formal balls and other social events that would not otherwise be available to them. Contact: Jennifer Lynch, Sarah Christian |
| *Ski/Snowboarding
Club The purpose of the Bi-Co Ski/Snowboard Club is to involve more students in a sport that they can participate in for a lifetime. This sport can be very expensive for those that have to rent equipment so subsidies are made available on our annual ski trip up to the Poconos. We rent a big 44 passenger bus and head up in a large group. So far, we have gone skiing/snowboarding at Bear Creek Mountain (2007) and Camelback Ski Area (2008). Contact: Christina Harview |
Squash Club The Bryn Mawr Squash Club meets once a week to learn new skills of the game and to have some fun playing against each other. |
Surf Club Surf club is a place for land locked water lovers to meet, talk, watch surf movies and competitions when they are being broadcasted, and just generally hang out. If there is interest we will meet once weekly in the gym to do workouts designed to help with surfing technique. Also, later in the year, if we have enough funding, I would love to take a couple of trips to the Jersey shore and possibly the Outer Banks to go surfing and/or aid in beach clean up. We will also promote ocean pollution awareness. |
Tang Soo Do Do you like having fun, making friends and being in shape? Then try Tang Soo Do, an ancient Korean martial art. Learn how to defend yourself while meeting new people and making friends. No previous experience necessary - beginners are definitely welcome. No definite time commitment needs to be made. If you've ever been interested in learning any form of martial arts, you should come try it. |
Tennis Club |
Water Polo Club Contact: Mariellyssa Wenk, Hilary McGowan |