Champlain Jewish Association

Asian Student Association (ASA)

Description

The Asian Student Association was created to make a safe space and learning environment for people who identify as Asian and/or want to know more about Asian culture. Club members are not required to be Asian American or Pacific Islanders. The club includes members of all races and promotes cultural awareness at Champlain College and throughout the Burlington community. The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month and hosts various events throughout the year.

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Black Student Union

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Black Student Union (BSU) is a student-run group sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) with a threefold mission: create a safe space and supportive environment for students of color to express their opinions, ideas, and cultures; increase awareness and appreciation for Black history, culture, and issues through educational events, cultural celebrations, and open and engaging conversations; and support and advocate for issues that affect our students of color.

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Brotherhood Brunch

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Brotherhood Brunch invites men of color to join an intergenerational discourse including students, faculty, staff, and community members. Enjoy brunch and discuss topics relevant to your intersecting identities. These events are hosted by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion each semester.

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CHAMP

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CHAMP is a student-run organization that plans and hosts exciting and spirit-filled events on campus each semester. All students are welcome to participate in CHAMP meetings and to volunteer as staff for CHAMP events. As a member of CHAMP, you are an integral part of the planning process–from brainstorming ideas to decorating and event execution. This club serves as a driving force for student involvement and engaging events! Our biggest celebrations of the year include: Spirit Week, the Halloween Dance, Late-Night Breakfast, the Snowball Dance, and Spring Meltdown.

Location

CHAMP meets Monday nights in the Fireside Lounge at 8:30pm

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Champlain Catholic Association

Description

Through prayer, activities, and events, we seek to foster and grow a faith-based community at Champlain College. In union with the Catholic Center at UVM, we walk with students in answering the call to holiness. Our club is open to students of all faiths or no faith at all.

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Champlain Coffee and Tea Club

Description

The Champlain Coffee and Tea Club fosters a fun and safe space for students to try new kinds of teas, coffees, and snacks! We’ll have different weekly activities like watching shows, arts and crafts, and anything our members would like to see. If you’re looking for a way to just destress and have fun, the Champlain Tea and Coffee Club is for you!

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Champlain College Esports

Description

Champlain Club Esports is the largest club on campus. We support multiple teams and run interactive community events. The club competes across a variety of games including Overwatch, Splatoon, Apex Legends, League of Legends, Valorant, and many more. The club also works hand-in-hand with our Varsity Esports Program.

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Location

Visit Champlain Esports at Lakeside!

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Champlain Crochet

Description

Champlain Crochet is a space for people to de-stress and crochet in an easygoing but invigorating environment. Whether you’re an expert or know nothing about crochet, the club is a space for everyone to learn and support one another.

Bringing your own supplies is not required for participation, but is encouraged. We have yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, and yarn needles that club attendees can use.

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Champlain Equestrian Club (CEC)

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The Champlain Equestrian Club (CEC) is an equine club that offers free trail rides, riding lessons, equine workshops, and more! Experience Vermont straight from the horse’s back through fun activities and events for all things equine, and join a community of horse lovers and enthusiasts of all kinds!

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Champlain Mathematics Club

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The Mathematics Club is for all students who are interested in mathematics and its applications to real life. We celebrate math and the positive impact it can have through events and community outreach. Every spring, we take students to The Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, where you have the opportunity to give a talk on a math-related topic you are passionate about.

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Champlain Outdoors

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The mission of our club is to foster a community of individuals who are eager to spend time out in nature. Whether it be hiking across the rolling hills of Vermont’s Green Mountains in a sea of fall colors, paddling through the lakes, creeks, and rivers of the New York Adirondacks, or gliding across the snow on a cross-country skiing trail, we are committed to getting you out there. Our trips vary in difficulty, ranging from casual day hikes simply meant for appreciating the beauty of the woods, to strenuous treks that will be a true test of endurance. Regardless of whether you consider yourself to be a casual hiker or a rugged adventurer, there is something here for you. Formerly known as the Champlain Hiking Club.

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Champlain Supernatural Investigators (CSI)

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Are you looking to engage with the supernatural on a weekly basis? Then become a Champlain Supernatural Investigator! In addition to semi-regular ghost hunts, we also watch movies and TV shows, play games, and do other activities, all with a spooky edge. We welcome anyone and everyone that’s interested in the things that go bump in the night…

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Design Club

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The Design Club is a place for students from any major to connect with others who have an interest in graphic design. We’ll engage in club challenges, peer review critiques on personal and academic projects, and go on occasional trips to local design companies and art galleries. The goal is to have fun and explore creative subjects together in a relatively informal but organized way.

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Education Club

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The Education Club is a social club centered around the Education program at Champlain. The club is open to students of any and all majors. This is an inclusive and laid-back space where we will meet and discuss things that matter to us as future educators, as well as simply gathering socially and engaging in some fun activities. All are welcome!

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Environmental Club

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The Environmental Club strives to gather like-minded students together to create a cleaner campus and Burlington community. We host weekly trash clean-ups, film showings, and weekly meetings on Tuesdays to foster important environmental conversations. The Environmental Club creates a space for students from all majors and backgrounds to come together to care for our campus and community.

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Free & Open Tech Club

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Welcome to our vibrant Free and Open Tech Club! Our diverse group of tech enthusiasts is currently embarking on an exciting journey, harnessing the power of a Beowulf cluster to tackle complex computing challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or a curious beginner, you’ll find a welcoming community eager to share knowledge and foster collaborative learning.

In addition to our Beowulf cluster project, we also dive into the world of electronics through soldering projects, creating hands-on experiences that bridge theory and practice. Furthermore, we delve into the realm of amateur radio (ham radio), fostering connections across the airwaves and honing our communication skills. Join us in this captivating adventure of technology, where the possibilities are limitless, and innovation thrives!

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Hearthlight Club

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Hearthlight is a club where students meet twice a week to engage in physical activities using foam props. The main activities include games such as capture the flag and red-light, green-light. The main priority of the club is everyone’s safety followed by inclusion and fun. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come participate or watch. It’s a great place to meet and talk to upperclassmen.

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Include+

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Include+ hosts weekly gatherings for LGBTQ+ students and allies to come hang out. This club provides a safe, welcoming space for any student involved in the queer community. Some activities we have done at club meetings in the past include video games, board games, chess, PowerPoint presentation nights, pizza parties, and nail painting. We also march in the Burlington Pride Parade each year with the Women’s & Gender Center.

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Japanese Culture Club

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Explore Japanese culture through games and activities! Learn a bit of the language and history, have fun, and meet people who share an interest in Japanese culture. Please feel free to stop by! We will have weekly meetings and more information on Discord. 

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Los Dormant Volcanos Improv Troupe

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We are Champlain College’s Improv Troupe! Our style of improv performance is short-form comedy games. Troupe members are given prompts by the audience, and then we create hilarious scenes to watch and be a part of. We perform a few times a semester, so keep an eye out for our posters!

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Magic The Gathering Club

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Zero cards? Zero experience? Zero problem. The Magic The Gathering Club strives to provide a place for anyone to learn how to play Magic, regardless of experience level, gender, or background.

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Public Relations Student Society of America

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Champlain College’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) provides students with useful professional development resources, opportunities, and network connections within the Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing fields. The chapter also hosts on-campus events to foster a sense of community for chapter members. The goal of PRSSA is to uplift students interested in these career fields and provide them with resources for future success.

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Sisterhood Brunch

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Sisterhood Brunch invites women and those who identify with femininity to join an intergenerational discourse among students, faculty, staff, and community members. Enjoy brunch and discuss topics relevant to your intersecting identities. These events are hosted by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion each semester.

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Stiller Women in Business

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Stiller Women in Business is a group of students who are committed to giving women and other marginalized communities within the business world a safe space to hang out and talk about classes and other activities on campus. You do not have to be female identifying or a business major to participate in the club. Our goal is to explore, transform, and ignite the business world, and this starts with us. Through the combined efforts of its members and leaders in the business community, SWIB strengthens their professional expertise to positively impact their careers and society.

Our Mission:

To Explore, Transform, & Ignite the Nature of Women in Business, Now and in the future.

What We Do!

Meetings | Networking Events | Skills Panels/Workshops | Mentor Program | Partnership Events with Speaking from Experience, WEI & More!

Why We Do It!

Passionate individuals | Being female role models in our field | Credibility | Encouraging confidence in a safe space | Leaving a legacy & foundation for future students | Changing the image of women in the business world | Elevating the community | Mentoring | Feasible Journey | Ability to reach out to local community | Having a voice | Resources | Making an impact in our lives & our community

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Student Activity Programmers

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Student Activity Programmers (SAP) host multiple events each week to encourage social interactions and bonding within our community. These events are open to all students and are almost always free to participate in. Some program highlights include bingo, trivia, and free bowling nights, as well as crafts, movie nights, or themed food nights. If there is a fun event you want to see on campus, let us know and we can make it happen!

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The Grind

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The Grind is an open mic coffee house that provides a safe space for people to express themselves through performance. The audience can relax, meet new people, and spend time with friends. Every Wednesday from 9:00-11:30 PM in Fireside Lounge, there is a player’s sheet; it’s first to sign-up, first to play. We have a sound system and an electric piano for acoustic music. There’s always snacks/coffee available. Our goals are to provide a safe environment for creative expression and creative community and to create an environment that develops and nurtures our performers.

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Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)

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Our Women in Cybersecurity chapter is part of an international organization dedicated to providing resources, opportunities, and mentorship to women and gender minorities in cybersecurity. We host events to provide a sense of support and camaraderie to women and gender minorities studying cybersecurity. We also attend the national Women in Cybersecurity conference in the spring as a group to represent the college. Our meetings are open to all, not just women or cybersecurity majors.

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Women In Film

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Our goal is to create a welcoming space for women and non-binary people working in film to get to know each other and feel supported. We do demos, screen movies, work on projects together, and more!

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Women In Games

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Women In Games (W.I.G.) is a club that was created to show the value that women, femme-identifying, non-binary professionals, and allies hold within the Game Studio at Champlain College. By providing its members with access to technology, and conducting professional development workshops with keynote guest speakers, there is an elimination of any barriers that may be held within the industry. W.I.G. at Champlain College works with two organizations, Women in Games International (W.I.G.I.) as well as the Women In Games (W.I.G.) based out of the UK. Join W.I.G. to meet and collaborate with different students in an inclusive environment, as that is when the best ideas come together!

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Womxn in Technology

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The Womxn in Technology Club offers a safe and supportive space for students who are considered minorities in the field of technology. While the club mainly focuses on the experiences of students who are minorities in regard to gender (female-identifying and gender non-conforming), all students are welcome. Diverse experiences and perspectives are what our club is all about! Join us for a mix of community building and technical nights, where we invite guest speakers, talk about different technologies folks are interested in, and do hands-on educational activities and labs.

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