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The purpose of ASU of WAC shall be to provide a safe place for African students attending Washington College. To promote unity and mutual understanding among its members and the Washington College community. To promote cultural and social exchanges in conjunction with other organizations with common goals in and outside the College. To create and promote a forum that will allow the exchange of ideas on issues affecting Africa and the diaspora. To stimulate African student involvement in the College’s affairs.

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ACS student chapters are organizations for undergraduate students with an interest in the chemical sciences. Members participate in a wide range of programs and activities that enhance their college experience and prepare them for successful careers.

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Achieving food security through ecological design.

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We want you to be successful! Join us for one of workshops, programs, events, Career Fairs, lectures, ice cream socials and learn about all the amazing opportunities that wait for you while you are a student and beyond!

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Career Development, education, and exploration.

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Our vision is a Chesapeake Bay and watershed that is healthy and thriving; one in which natural systems and human communities are in balance. Interdisciplinary academic programs promote the integration of environmental issues, social values, and good old river mud.

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The CES mission recognizes that we live in a world with increasing environmental and related social problems that are rapidly reaching crisis levels. We need to work toward solving these problems ourselves, but we especially need a new generation of creative, solution-oriented leaders.

Everything we do prepares our undergraduates – the next generation of leaders – to help solve the most pressing environmental problems of the 21st Century through innovative curriculum, real-world experiences, training in cutting edge technologies, and new ways of thinking.

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Cleopatra’s Sisters is a club of sisterhood and service for women, particularly women of color and of different cultures, but not exclusive to these groups, here on campus. The eight principles of the Cleopatra’s Sisters are: sisterhood, love, respect, patience, endurance, peace, confidence, and unity. These principles empower not only our sisters, but also our greater society.

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We are the Disc Golf Club for Washington College. Disc golf is structured so that it emphasizes honesty and builds character in individuals. We believe that every person should have an opportunity to experience true sportsmanship in a team-oriented environment. Therefore, we are dedicated to introducing, promoting and teaching players about the sport of disc golf. Our program ensures that disc golf is played according to the rules of the sport and with a positive attitude. We hope to spread the word about this sport so that everyone may have an opportunity to participate.

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The WAC Democrats' mission is to get college students and members of the WC community more active and involved in politics for the future of the United States. The Washington College Democrats, or commonly referred to as the WAC Dems, is the organization for political advocacy, information, and democratic advancement on campus devoted to spreading overall political education and awareness. Founded in the Spring of April 1950, the Washington College Democrats hope to provide community members with an understanding of the political process, current events and policies that affect the average citizen of the United States, as well as the world. As an organization, we seek to discuss pragmatic politics that will ensure civil liberties, human rights, national security, and equal opportunities for every citizen and advocate policies that will shape a better future for generations to come.

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Mission Statement: As conservatives, we seek to discuss conservative ideology within our group, debate with others on campus on important political issues and to help elect conservative representatives to our local, state and federal offices in Maryland. We work closely with elected officials to play our role in improving the State of Maryland, and we engage in civil and thought provoking discourse throughout the year to improve ourselves. College Republicans is a welcoming and open community to those who want to join our discussion. We are proud to serve as one of the very few conservative groups on campus.

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Welcome to the Compost Team (also known as the Composting Team)

We are here to promote composting, zero waste processes, and sustainability at Washington College!

Our official mission statement: The Washington College Composting Team was created to both educate students about the benefits of composting, which includes reducing costs and CO2 emissions created by the campus, and to foster a culture of sustainability and eco-awareness through different events and activities.

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Please complete this google form to join the email list and the club's group me group chat, as well as other group communication outlets! Google form: https://forms.gle/CgTTrv2Y6A9aKmgU9

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DREAM is charged with the mission of advancing the interests of students with disabilities. DREAM advocates for student rights, increased accessibility, social and policy change, and aims to provide support and mentorship to disability groups and individual students. We hope to empower students with disabilities to work for local and national change, encourage the development of disability culture and peer support, and advance the study of disabilities within academia.

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Mission: We provide community service to our neighbors in need in the local community and beyond by assisting in every part of the construction of a home from the demolition of old and dilapidated structures to the building and painting of new homes and other related housing initiatives in the community.

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Washington College’s Hillel is a student-run organization which strives to actively support our campus’s Jewish community.

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History Society is dedicated to giving members a space to talk about historical related interests and discuss events, current and historical. Meetings are member run, with a new member presenting on a topic of their choosing every week. We also hold historically themed dances as well as trivia and movie nights.

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The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to creating an inclusive environment essential for all students’ cultural development and academic success.

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Kohl Gallery fosters the study and understanding of art through a diverse range of exhibitions and public programs. Embracing its liberal arts context, Kohl endeavors to present fresh perspectives on historical and contemporary art and to promote interdisciplinary conversations about historical, social, and cultural issues of significance to the community of Washington College, Chestertown, and beyond.

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Contact: Hilary Contreras-Cruz, Elena Deanda-Camacho, Tiana Morel, Email group officers

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MMA Club aspires to create a safe space for individuals to come and train in different forms of mixed martial arts.

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The mission of Mock Trial will be to empower students by honing their life skills in the areas of public speaking, logical reasoning, negotiation, teamwork, and advocacy. It will expose students to legal theory and practice through competition and performance.

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The International Studies Council / Model United Nations team is an organization for undergraduate students that are either interested in international issues or are majoring in fields relevant to international affairs. Members participate in informative classes on contemporary global matters, partake in meaningful debate at our simulations, and engage in public speaking for those that try out for our traveling team. We function both as a club and as a class, with the class being hosted by the team's advisor Professor Reiling, and the club being hosted by elected members of the international studies council.

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The Washington College Musicians’ Union is a family of musicians of all talents committed to using their musicianship to serve the Washington College and Chestertown community. The purpose of the club is to provide resources and space for musicians to grow and collaborate.

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The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. The NHSDA offers three levels of induction: The Junior Program for grades 6-8, The Secondary Program for grades 9-12, and The Collegiate Program for students in college or university dance programs. Establishing an NHSDA chapter in your school is one very important way that you can honor your students and help advance the field of dance education.

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Is NOW-CAN right for you?

You believe that women should control their lives. You believe in equality. You believe in social justice. You believe in ending violence and discrimination.

You want to meet likeminded people and work together to change the circumstances that negatively affect your life and the lives of people you care about.

From petitioning your city council to fund the local domestic violence shelter, to registering voters for the next election, to organizing a rally against unfair legislation, to planning a meeting where people can share their experiences with street harassment, NOW is a way for you to put your beliefs into concrete action and create change.

The women’s movement is NOW. It’s time to join in!

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Building Leaders Who Make a Better World

The NSLS is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The NSLS offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The NSLS also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

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The guiding question we established to shape all the important decisions the organization makes is: "Are we helping the greatest number of people in the greatest way?" When asked how he might sum up the key thing that the NSLS does, founder Gary Tuerack shared, "We are dream supporters – we build leaders, support people in achieving their dreams, and better the world in the process. We get people to ask the all-important question, 'What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?' and then help them to achieve those goals."

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE NSLS AND WHAT DOES MY MEMBERSHIP FEE COVER?
As explained on the membership application, once you have completed the steps to become an official member of the NSLS, your membership items are sent to your local chapter leaders to present to you during the induction ceremony. Your membership kit includes a t-shirt, certificate, car decal, pin, and plaque (if purchased during registration).

When you join some organizations, the information you receive focuses on the material, tangible benefits you receive from membership. The items in your membership kit are nice side benefits, but are definitely not the real value you gain from achieving membership in The National Society of Leadership and Success.

The intangibles that you gain from membership will drive your future and establish you as a leader among your peers, and include: improved self-esteem, peer leadership skills, sustainable motivation and drive, paradigms that will help you discover and achieve your dreams, real world skills that will help you outperform your peers in the workplace, and an enviable network of movers and shakers that are all a part of the drive to create lasting positive change in the world.

You additionally will receive other tangible benefits such as online resources on our website, customized letters of recommendation for prospective employers or graduate schools, graduation accessories that you may purchase and wear at your graduation to display your membership in our organization, access to exclusive scholarships and awards, Success Coaches and our entire Keynote speaker series.

For a full list and explanation of our membership benefits please visit https://www.nsls.org/memberinfo/benefits

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Peer SMART is a group of highly trained students who will be educating campus about sexual misconduct, bystander intervention, and much more. These members will also answer the SARA line during the fall and spring semesters. These students will be able to help sexual assault survivors get the help and resources they need. They are also available to do programming with your organizations!

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The Pegasus is Washington College’s online yearbook. Since 1927, we’ve been recording and archiving notable events, including sports games, theater performances, Birthday Ball, literary house readings, and many more!

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Create an inclusive and supporting community for student-athletes at WAC.

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Psi Chi is the local chapter of the national psychology honor society. Membership is awarded to psychology majors in the upper one-third of their class who have demonstrated productive scholarship in psychology. The organization hosts various guest speakers and sponsors occasional field trips to points of interest. In addition, members have the opportunity to explore the graduate school admission process.

Psi Chi encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in scholarship, and advances the science of psychology. Qualifying Psychology majors and minors (whose GPA are within the top one-third of their graduating class) are sent invitations to join each February.

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Mission Contact: Meghan Grosse, Justin Ly, Email group officers

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Radio Free George hosts podcasts produced by current WAC students. RFG invites the Washington College and Chestertown community to come together to enjoy a wide variety of programming representing the broad interests of WAC's student body.

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Whether you jog a mile a week or are grinding for your first marathon, we love to run and we want you to come with us! The upcoming fall semester threw a monkey wrench into our plans, so unfortunately we are no longer able to do group runs, hold our bi-annual campus fun run, or drive to races...

We may be down but we're not out!

There will still be a club GroupMe page that members are highly encouraged to use to share routes, workouts, goals, or just to chat. Since last semester we have also maintained a Strava club for those who like to track workouts. We have a nice mile-long cross country loop around the practice fields that is a great way to get off the road and squeeze in a couple of hills. We are also working on getting a full 5k (maybe even 8k) cross country loop on the River and Field Campus as well, so stay tuned for that.

The Running Club has a strong core of Alum and veterans who I am sure would be happy to talk to any incoming freshmen about their experiences, goals, workouts, etc. so please DO NOT HESITATE to reach out to any of us.

Happy running!

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Safe ride is a student-run program that provides free, safe transportation to Washington College students on campus and throughout Chester town

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Our Mission is to provide a competitive soccer team for those who love to play soccer. We believe that the team is more than a group of people that meet once a week to scrimmage. Team functions much a Family, after practice we have family dinner at the dining hall. Having these dinners allow our team to bond on a deeper level.

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The Washington College Soccer Club is co-ed and competes in the Eastern Pennsylvania Division in Region 1 of the NIRSA Championship Series. The team practices three times a week during the Fall and play mostly double-header conference games on the weekends. In the spring, they like to stay active against local club teams by setting up friendly matches both home and away

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The Spanish Club strives to promote ongoing learning about language in Spanish speaking countries (e.g. Latin America and Spain) through experiences such as trying out foods, watching movies with Spanish subtitles, and celebrating culture.

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The opportunity to gain experiential credits and meet new people

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Washington College’s Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience explores the American experience in all its diversity and complexity, seeks creative approaches to illuminating the past, and inspires thoughtful conversation informed by history. Through educational programs, scholarship and public outreach, and a special focus on written history, the Starr Center seeks to bridge the divide between the academic world and the public at large.

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We are committed to creating a safe environment for women pursuing their degrees in STEM and women who are interested in these fields. There are no stupid questions when it comes to learning something new and it's a club where everyone can learn something from one another, share their experience, and grow together.

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We the Student Environmental Alliance (SEA) are the student driven environmental advocacy organization on campus. We are committed to promoting environmentally sustainable programs and educating the student body about current environmental issues. We also work outside the campus, collaborating with the community, spreading awareness, and advocating for a more environmentally and socially just world.

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We strive to improve the Washington College experience by building community, enhancing friendships, and creating relationships. We provide unique, exciting, and engaging events for a variety of student interests.

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Washington's College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is the voice of student athletes within our community. Our mission is to develop and strengthen bonds within our community, and within the athletic department, while fostering a positive student-athlete image and experience.

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A place for students living, interning and working at Washington College over the summer to connect.

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To provide our authors, poets, and artists with a magazine in which to present their work, to educate our staff and contributing artists on real-world publishing processes, to inspire and entertain our audience, and, above all, to foster a love of writing among Washington College students.

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The Elm strives to inform its audience about campus news through print and online forms as accurately and consistently as possible. The staff is dedicated to upholding ethical journalistic principles, enhancing skills as writers and editors, uniting the Washington College community, and serving as a voice for the student body.

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HISTORY

The Elm is a weekly newspaper published by and for the students of Washington College. Since its start in 1930, The Elm has been a resource for campus news and student opinion. The Elm prints about 24 issues a year, depending on budgetary restraints.

The newspaper is a tabloid-style, 12-page publication with five content sections: News, Opinion, Student Life, Lifestyle, and Sports. The staff is comprised of about 10 editors and managers as well as contributing writers and photographers, all of whom attend the College full time along with editing and writing for The Elm.

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The mission of the Office of Academic Skills is to provide quality academic support services that will enable students to become active and independent learners. In support of Washington College’s liberal arts mission, the Office seeks to create an environment where students can develop the knowledge, skills, values and commitments necessary for academic success.

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Members gain access to our tabletop game library. The vast collection includes something for every gamer, new or old. Whether your interest be in board games like Catan, card games like Magic: The Gathering, or role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, we provide the resources and community to explore those passions.

If you have any questions regarding WIGS or want to be added to our mailing list, please contact a member of our Board.

Ian Parks, President: iparks2@washcoll.edu
Jack Maher, Vice President: jmaher2@washcoll.edu
Erica Quinones, Treasurer: equinones2@washcoll.edu

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