Student Organizations
MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS:
The Bison:
THE BISON is produced periodically by the newspaper club at Nichols College. This is the official student newspaper. The Bison is distributed free in print and online on the Nichols College Campus, Dudley Massachusetts.
The College Yearbook:
"The Ledger" is published annually by the Nichols students. "The Ledger" serves as a pictorial account of the activities of each school year. Capturing Today's Memories for Your Tomorrow!
The College Literary Magazine:
"Windfall" is the campus literary magazine. It provides a vehicle for Nichols' writers and artists to express their thoughts and ideas. The magazine, now in its fifth year of publication, is published once a year.
WNRC Radio Station:
The radio club started FM broadcasts from the campus in the spring semester of 1975. The club's objective is to keep the student body informed of all current events taking place on campus and in the surrounding areas. It also provides students with excellent quality music.
CLUB SPORTS:
Racquetball Club:
The co-ed racquetball team competes regionally against Bryant, Providence, and Penn State. The team has also competed in the National Championships, winning the Men's National Championship in 1995 and placing fourth in the 1996 Overall Championship. The team practices at the Auburn Racquet Club in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Men's Ice Hockey Club:
This club is made up of players at a variety of skill levels who wish to improve their game play through club level competitions with other colleges.
Women's Ice Hockey Club:
Founded in 2003, the Nichols College Women's Ice Hockey club is affiliated with the American Collegiate Hockey Association and will play a full schedule of intercollegiate games during the 2005-2006 school year.
Men's Rugby Club:
The Nichols Rugby Club has both fall and spring seasons. The club has had much success since its inception in 1987. In the Fall of 2006 the team won the New England Rugby Football Union Division IV Championship.
Women's Volleyball Club:
This group provides female students with a chance to a new volleyball skills and scrimmage with other volleyball enthusiasts.
GENERAL INTEREST:
Accounting Club:
This organization provides students an opportunity to meet with professionals in the field of accounting and other related areas. The club invites outstanding speakers representing industrial, public and governmental accounting. Off-campus activities include accounting seminars and field trips to local businesses and industries.
Campus Activities Board (CAB):
The camspus activities board is dedicated to the purpose of stimulating student participation and spirit in campus activities. The main objectives of CAB are the organization and promotion of campus events such as comedy shows, contests, movies, musical events, Spring Weekend and dances.
Campus Ministry Association:
An interdenominational group formed to support the spiritual needs of Nichols students, the Campus Ministry Association sponsors sharing suppers, sightseeing trips and speakers throughout the year.
Commuter Council:
This club serves as a social organization for commuter students. It provides a link between commuter students and campus activities. Its president serves as a member of the Executive Advisory Board.
Criminal Justice Management Club:
This club provides a networking opportunity for those within the CJM major. It also introduces members to career opportunities through event sponsorships and trips to area agencies.
Economics/Finance Club:
The Finance Club is dedicated to promoting a sustained interest in and an understanding of every facet of finance. Through exposure to personalities and institutions engaged in the practice of finance, members relate the real world of finance to classroom presentations.
History Club:
The goal of this group is to create an environment in which students with an interest in history, politics and current events have the opportunity to broaden their horizons and increase their knowledge and experiences.
Human Resource Management Club:
Students in this club seek experiences and information to gain a greater understanding of the field of Human Resource Management.
Management Club:
The Management Club provides a focus for students interested in this career field. Field trips, guest speaker programs and informal social events are just a few of the club's activities.
Marketing Club:
The Nichols College chapter was formed to foster the interest of students in the field of marketing. Business leaders who are actively engaged in some aspect of marketing speak to the campus chapter. Students participate in marketing simulations and other programs with members of collegiate chapters in the Boston area. Members may participate in Boston A.M.A. chapter activities which afford them more exposure to marketing techniques.
Psychology Club:
The purpose of this club is to involve any Nichols student in the world of Psychology. You need not be a Psychology major to participate.
Sport Management Club:
Offering additional opportunities for Sport Management majors, the club schedules guest speakers and arranges trips to athletic organizations to give students exposure to this growing field of business.
The Student Government Association:
SGA serves as the governing body of the student community of Nichols College. The SGA has jurisdiction over club activities, social events, student conduct, residence hall living, and other aspects of student campus life. Officers and representatives of the SGA are elected by the student body on an annual basis. The Executive Advisory Board is the executive committee of Student Government Association.
Umoja:
Organized in the Spring of 1999, Umoja (which is the African word for unity) began as a club for students of color. Open to all students, Umoja plans social and educational opportunities on the topics of multiculturalism and diversity, and sometimes events are just for fun!