A sampling of chartered Clubs at Marist that can help with professional development Some of the best memories you will make during your time at Marist College will be in your extra-curricular activities.
Participating in any of the 80+ student clubs and organizations at Marist will be essential to professional development. Getting involved in on-campus activities will allow you to meet new students that share your interests as well as faculty members that can connect you with other career opportunities and act as mentors. Being a member or officer of a club will help you develop transferrable skills such as organization, time management, and budgeting resources. You will build leadership skills and perform community service to show employers that you are well-rounded and advance the social good. To mark the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester we’re providing a sampling of the national organizations that have Marist College chapters. We recommend you join these organizations to take advantage of the professional development and networking opportunities they offer to all members, even after they are no longer a college student. Most of these student clubs and organizations will have tables at the Student Activities Fair, which is scheduled for 3-6 PM Friday, August 31, on the Campus Green. Attend the fair to get more information on the clubs from the student officers and sign up for membership. Co-Curricular American Chemical Society The world’s largest scientific society, the American Chemical Society has more than 150,000 members in more than 140 countries. Members of the club use their passions for chemistry to host events on campus such as an open lab for families during National Chemistry Week and general chemistry review sessions. Pre-Vet Club Students with an interest in veterinary medicine should join the Pre-Vet Club. The club provides hands-on experience in the field and helps students understand the application and admission processes for veterinary school. Teachers of Tomorrow Teachers of Tomorrow helps recruit and retain eligible newly hired teachers working in some of the city's highest-needs schools. Members of the Marist College chapter are able to gain a greater understanding of the education field through hands-on events and community service with children and administrators at local school districts. Professional Enactus The goal of Enactus is to develop the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators. Its community of global business, academic and student leaders seek solutions to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) This pre-professional organization seeks to advance the public relations profession by educating and nurturing future professionals. PRSSA members can obtain access to exclusive opportunities such as internships and job positions in public relations, national events, regional activities, and other professional development workshops. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SHRM aims to equip members with the necessary tools to compete with the top talent in a professional Human Resources environment. The Marist chapter participates in charitable events and is always building a network of Marist College alumni and local professionals who work in Human Resources. Society of Professional Journalists SPJ is devoted to instilling journalistic integrity and the pursuit of truth into the student journalist community at Marist. Members produce their own investigative content and host and attend various events related to the love and pursuit of quality journalism. Toastmasters International This international organization is for students who wish to practice and perfect the art of public speaking. Toastmasters’ members can earn speaking certificates and awards as they advance their communication and leadership skills. UN Club The primary function of the UN Club is to help spread awareness of issues within the Marist, Hudson River Valley, national, and global communities. If interest and funding is available, some members may have the option to participate in Model UN conferences. Annual trips to the United Nations building in New York City are held each fall. Honorary The following organizations are honor societies that recognize students with exceptional academic achievement. The minimum requirements for admission to these honorary groups will vary. Being accepted into any one of them will offer you opportunities to engage in community service and leadership activities that can boost your internship and job applications. Many majors at Marist College have a corresponding honor society associated with them. Here is a breakdown of the honor societies by major within each school. School of Communication and the Arts Communications - Lambda Pi Eta School of Computer Science and Mathematics Information Systems - Beta Alpha Psi Science and Math - Sigma Zeta School of Liberal Arts English - Sigma Tau Delta History - Phi Alpha Theta Political Science - Pi Sigma Alpha Public Administration - Pi Alpha Alpha School of Management Accounting, Finance, Information Systems - Beta Alpha Psi Business - Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Beta Lambda Economics - Omicron Delta Epsilon School of Science Science and Math - Sigma Zeta Pre-Med - Phi Delta Epsilon School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Criminal Justice - Alpha Phi Sigma Psychology - Psi Chi School of Professional Programs Adult Students - Alpha Sigma Lambda General Scholarship - Alpha Chi Greek Life Marist College also has fraternities and sororities on its campus. Being part of a Greek organization at Marist provides opportunities for many collaborations across campus. Fraternities and sororities build camaraderie among their members and host various fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the campus community and the surrounding area. Fraternities Kappa Sigma Theta Delta Chi Zeta Psi Sororities Alpha Sigma Tau Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Lambda Psi Sigma Sigma Sigma If your student club or organization would like to host any professional development workshops for your members or other Marist College students, email the Center for Career Services at [email protected].
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