Art Club
Find your inner artist with the Art Club! Art Club is a space to unleash your creativity and release stress in a fun, yet relaxing environment with your peers! We do projects together, work on independent projects, and plan a few events throughout the school year to help keep creativity flourishing on campus. We’d be delighted if you joined us! For more information or to join the club, contact Emmarly Larocca, club president at laroccae@student.elms.edu
Bloom Literary Magazine
This is a non-profit, student-run magazine that gathers art, photography, poetry, and short stories from the Elms College campus. Students, faculty members, and alumnae are encouraged to submit. For more information or to join this club, contact Dan Chelotti.
Business Club
The Elms College Business Club is committed to informing and educating students about the dynamic field of business. Our mission is to foster professional development, enhance knowledge, and create meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the business community and prepare for successful careers. For more information or to join the club, contact the Advisor Tom Waskiewicz, at waskiewiczt@elms.edu
Campus Ministry Club
The Campus Ministry Club meets throughout the year to plan events, engage in community service, sponsor food and supply drives, collaborate with campus partners, and to encourage all to respond to our “dear neighbor.” For more information or to join this club, contact Eileen Kirk
Chess Club
Whether you are a grandmaster, beginner, or want to know how to play, Elms College Chess Club welcomes you! Join us for new lessons and friendly competition as we celebrate chess culture and sportsmanship! Contact studentengagement@elms.edu.
Cheer Team
Our cheerleaders promote the college in outside events and bring school spirit to our campus. For more information or to join this club, contact Renae Fraser, Head Cheerleading Coach at fraserr@student.elms.edu.
Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club is a place for all genres, styles, and experience levels to come together to share their work, improve their writing ability, and build a welcoming literary community. All writers are welcome! For more information or to join the club, contact Advisor Dan Chelotti at chelottid@elms.edu.
Choir
Come join our choir for music and friendship! We meet once a week for rehearsal with our choir director. Choir members perform at special liturgies during the year, at Agape Latte events, at the Christmas Tree lighting, and an end-of-year sing-along. We would love to meet you! For further information, please contact Campus Ministry at campusministry@elms.edu
Commuter Council
The mission of commuter council is to implement programs and events specifically for commuter students. The plan is to create an environment for commuter students to engage with campus activities and feel supported throughout their time here at Elms.
For more information or to join this club, contact studentengagement@elms.edu.
Dance Team
The dance team motivates and entertains the Elms College community and the community at large. The team performs at Elms College men’s and women’s athletic events, at talent shows, and at intercollegiate competitions. The team also strives to make an impact in the community through strategic partnerships with charities and by hosting charitable events. For more information or to join this club, contact Kiley Arsenault, Head Dance Coach at arsenaultk@student.elms.edu.
Fashion and Sustainability Association (FASA)
Fashion and Sustainability Association (FASA) is a student-led club that combines a passion for fashion with a commitment to sustainability. We focus on being kind to the Earth, nature, and ourselves by promoting mindful consumption and creative reuse. Our meetings are interactive and resourceful, activities include sewing sessions, DIY projects, thrift trips, and more. We also host exciting campus events like free pop-up thrift shops and informative talks on sustainable fashion and environmental awareness, especially during key moments like Earth Day. Join us to explore eco-conscious style and make a positive impact! For more information or to join the club, contact Advisor, Eileen Kirk at kirke@elms.edu
International Club
Comprised of international students and those with a global mindset, the International Club celebrates diverse cultures and explores current issues. The International Club also plans exciting events and dinners to develop a close-knit community. We meet weekly and encourage anyone to join. We are an active club that organizes fun and interesting activities that promote global awareness.
This club encourages students to learn about different international cultures, creating an equal and enjoyable environment for students from all nationalities. For more information or to join the club, contact Tina Savoie, at savoiet@elms.edu.
Latin X United
Mission Statement: LXU is an organization created to primarily focus on building community amongst different Latino groups around campus by allowing a space for dialogue, encouraging inter and intra-group communication, and uniting all amongst shared heritages. We strive to educate the Elms community about the energy, knowledge, variety, and unity that exist in the Latino community. LXU will take action by programming events that exhibit the professional, cultural, and social presence in the Latino community at Elms, in Massachusetts, and around the world. LXU will also contribute to the values of Elms College that are Faith, Community, Justice, and Excellence by breaking down social structures that have been created against us. LXU is to be a safe haven for our Latino students that allows them to grow as individuals and citizens of society.
For more information or to join this club, contact studentengagement@elms.edu.
Men of Color Association
As the MOCA of Elms College we strive to create spaces for educational opportunities to help raise awareness of our experiences and backgrounds. We believe in the stories of all individuals who are a part of the Elms community and wish to learn from one another. As the MOCA we are also in pursuit of investing in mentorship and developing ourselves into successful and empowered Men Of Color.
For more information or to join this club, contact studentengagement@elms.edu.
Multicultural Scholars Collective
This is an academic organization. The purpose of the Multicultural Scholars Collective (MSC) at Elms College is to empower, educate, support, advocate, and inspire students across ethnic groups to maximize their full potential as holistic individuals both within and beyond the classroom. We shall pursue holistic development through personal exploration, career exploration, identity recognition and identity development. We aim to reach our purpose through professional and academic development, engaged mentorship, and community outreach. We search to create a sense of belonging via the physical and emotional creation of safe spaces dedicated to students of color.
For more information or to join this club, contact studentengagement@elms.edu.
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
The mission and purpose is to connect communication sciences and disorders majors with one another, and advocacy throughout our field by bringing in guest speakers. We plan to offer educational materials within our scope of practice.
For more information or to join the club, contact Brittany Carlson
Psychology Club
The Psychology Club at Elms College is an student academic organization whose mission is to encourage, promote, and build a greater understanding of psychology. The Psychology Club, guided by the mission of the College, aims to promote student involvement and effect positive changes in the community and the world. Through programs that challenge us to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, encourage us to respond to the needs of others, and aspire to the highest standards of social responsibility in pursuit of the common good. The Psychology Club welcomes ALL and we hope to see you at our next meeting!
For more information or to join this club, contact Danielle Maurice or Leanne Price
Student Activities Board
SAB promotes the interests and wants of the Elms community through campus-wide programming, with the main goal of enriching the student experience. SAB programs are founded in the mission of the college. The board has the following committees: travel, entertainment and special events. For more information or to submit your ideas for programs, contact contact Anna Stabile, at stabilea@elms.edu.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
The mission of SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting leadership opportunities, protecting student-athlete well-being and fostering a positive student-athlete image to the Elms College campus and community. SAAC is responsible for disseminating information to student-athletes from the NCAA and NECC and solicit student-athlete responses to proposed legislation.
For more information or to join this club, contact Bre Marcyoniak, Head Softball Coach, at marcyoniakb@elms.edu.
Student Nurse Association
The SNA brings nursing students together with clinical friendly apparel and stress-free events that fit into even the busiest of schedules. For more information or to join the club, contact: For more information or to join the club, contact: Christina Hoover, at hooverc@elms.edu or Aaron Palko, at palkoa@elms.edu
Student Government Association (SGA)
The mission and responsibility of the Student Government Association of the College of Our Lady of the Elms is to foster an inclusive environment for the student body by using our influence as student leaders to advocate and empower our fellow students. The SGA fulfills its mission by involving and including all of the students’ voices to influence changes on our campus.
For more information or to join this club, contact Anna Stabile, at stabilea@elms.edu.
Student Social Work Organization
The Student Social Work Organization strives to create a safe environment for social work students to discuss their goals, courses, and topics related to the field. We plan on working with professors and alumni to engage with and plan events for our community on and around campus.
For more information or to join this club, contact Autumn Mathias
Teachers’ Lounge
The Teachers’ Lounge is a collaborative club that aims to encourage future teachers to support their education major peers and motivates future educators to be inspiring leaders in and out of the classroom. The Teachers’ Lounge is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are Education Majors, Education Minors, and Educational Studies Majors of the Elms College community. For more information or to join this club, Contact Yeukai Imeh, Assistant Professor in the Education Division at imehy@elms.edu.
True Colors
The purpose of True Colors relies on comfortability and safe spaces. This is to say that every member here should not have to explain who they are or why they are that way. The club is not centered around education of those ignorant to LGBTQIA+ matters, rather it is centered around the act of just being.
For more information or to join this club, contact studentengagement@elms.edu
Women of Color Association (WOCA)
Our organization is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the growth of Women of Color both on and off campus. We empower Women of Color by highlighting their achievements through club activities, events, volunteering, and academic success. By uplifting one another and amplifying the voices of Women of Color, we aim to foster growth, create meaningful connections, and bring attention to the issues and topics that matter most to our community. At our core, we strive to create with, inspire, and empower all Women of Color.
For more information or to join this club, contact Denisha Parks (parksd@elms.edu)
Fundraisers
If your registered student club is interested in fundraising either on or off campus, you must register the event with the Student Engagement & Leadership office. All fundraisers must be registered at least 72 hours prior to the event.