College Connections - Beginnings
Get CONNECTED! Meet upperclass students! Join with others who share your interests!
As a key part of orientation, you will take part in an exciting program called College Connections to help you to branch out and meet other F&M students who are key members of campus organizations. This just might be the beginning of a long-term membership in that club or organization! At the very least you will make some upperclass friends and meet other first-year students with similar interests.
If you are a Fall sport athlete, your college connection will be your team’s practices. Please choose your team as your first choice on the selection form with the drop-down menus. You do not need to make any other choices. If you intend to be a varsity athlete for a non-Fall sport team (even if they will have some Fall team activities), please make your five choices of the other clubs and organizations, as those teams DO NOT start their fall activities during orientation.
For the rest, you must choose from this list of participating clubs and organizations that will meet regularly during orientation, and complete the College Connections- Beginnings web submission form.
| 1 in 4 | This men's group is dedicated to raising awareness about and helping to prevent sexual violence against women. The name comes from the fact that 1 in 4 of all college women will experience some type of sexual assault during their college years. Join this group who are trying to make the College and the world a safer place for women. |
| Active Minds | Active Minds at F&M is a chapter of a national organization represented at colleges throughout the U.S., aiming to reduce the stigma of mental health issues. Through campus-wide events and national programs, we promote conversation about mental health issues and provide information about mental health and mental illness. |
| African Drumming Club | Learn and perform African percussion rhythms with this fun group. No drumming experience is required, just a desire to learn. |
| American Sign Language Club | The American Sign Language Club is an organization on campus which promotes the learning and use of American Sign Language (ASL) and provides education regarding deaf culture. Members do not need any prior experience with ASL to attend meetings; club members will be taught ASL through structured lessons put together by the club's board. Anyone who is even slightly interested in learning more about deaf communities and ASL as a whole is highly encouraged to put this organization as a top choice. |
| Anime Club | The Anime Club is an organization that offers weekly showings of various anime productions, including our "all-night anime" every other Friday which shows an entire 26 episode series. We also organize and host DIPLOCON which is a fantastic college anime and gaming convention. |
| Asian Cultural Society | Do you love to eat sushi? Are you an Anime fanatic, and orgami lover, or just in love with Asian culture? Then the Asian Cultural Society is just the club for you. In a sneak peek view during College Connections, our club will have a sushi lunch, a game day, and even a short trip to the Asian market just to get you in tune with some Asian background. So come join in on the fun! Check out our club, and see what we are all about! |
| Atma: Refugee Artisan Initiative | Atma is an unique organization in which we sell artisanal items hand-made by local refugee women. Members of Atma purchase materials and facilitate workshops where the ladies learn and design a craft technique. Then the students sell such items on their behalf at local venues and the women receive 80% of the revenues and the remaining 20% is used to purchase more materials. |
| Bahá'í Campus Association | The Bahá'í Campus Association is open to students of all faiths, and aims to not only build the devotional quality of the campus community, but participate in community service in the Lancaster city. We would like to start what's called a devotional gathering on campus, which is a space where people of all backgrounds can come together to share what uplifts their spirits, from prayer and poetry, to song and music. We're also looking for student volunteers for the junior youth spiritual empowerment program, an uplifting way to get to know middle school students and help them become protagonists of change in their communities. |
| BASIC (Brothers & Sisters in Christ) | This coed group focuses on Bible study and analysis of Christian literature. We split into two groups, JCREW for females and CCORE for males. The groups meet weekly and then combine for a monthly meeting. BASIC encourages relationship building, accountability and discipleship. |
| Ben's Underground | Ben's Underground provides on-campus late night dining and a social setting for students to enjoy. Our staff and executive board are exclusively composed of students. We also provide a space for clubs and other organizations to hold events (meetings, shows, concerts, etc). |
| Black Student Union | The Black Student Union meets the need for stonger coordination and organization of academic, cultural, political, and social activitites of black students. It recognizes the many aspects of College that influence their lives and aims to create a social atmosphere that is accepting of all views and addresses challenges and obstacles. BSU's goal is to create a community which is united. |
| Blue and White Society, The | Want to meet interesting people while planning and attending the best events on campus? The Blue and White society runs Homecoming and Spirit Week, a fireworks show, the Spring Arts block party, and Reunion Weekend. If you want to meet alumni, while participating in Diplomat spirit events, this is the club to join! |
| Bonchek House Congress | We are the House government for Bonchek House. We work throughout the year with members of our House to plan and implement events, make improvements to the House and encourage all House members to get involved with the House. Come learn more about how you can help your new College House. |
| Brooks House Government | Composed of a five member Executive Board, a sixteen member Congress and many different commitees, the Brooks House Government seeks to get foster and improve student life within Brooks House by sponsoring many different events for house members. If you want to get involved on campus, there is no better place to start than volunteering to help out the Brooks House government and its committees. Come join us and get involved right away! |
| Business Club | This club's mission is to provide our college community with exposure to professionals by leading discussions, offering speaker series and encouraging student participation in career workshops. We work closely with the departments of Business, Organizations and Society and Economics, Career Services, the Diplomatic Congress and the Financial Career Forum. We are also affiliated with the Lancaster County Association for Human Resource Management. |
| Catastrophic Relief Alliance | Catastrophic Relief Alliance is an organization of F&M community members who are dedicated to voluntary disaster relief work. We aim to provide financial and personal assistance to people in substandard living conditions due to catastrophes. Established in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we continue to operate at the highest levels of assistance with compassion and respect. Our big events are a trip to a disaster relief site over winter break and a trip in May after school is finished. We fundraise to subsidize the costs of the trips. |
| Chabad Student Group | We provide a Jewish home away from home for students at Franklin and Marshall. |
| Chessmen, The | Do you enjoy singing? Do you like a cappella music? Then come spend some time with the Chessmen, F&M's only all-male a cappella group. We are committed to entertaining the campus and community with fun and exciting performances. Come learn a couple of songs and even record a CD with the F&M Chessmen! |
| Ciao Bella | This club celebrates Italian and Italian-American culture. They prepare and share meals together, organizes community service projects and fundraisers, goes on outings and puts together culturally enriching activities. |
| Club Baseball | We are an organization that allows students to continue to play baseball in competitive, yet relaxed environment. Our team consists of both experienced and new players who are united by are common love of baseball and desire to win. |
| College Democrats | The College Democrats are a student political group who bring a wide range of liberal discourse and activism to campus. |
| College Dispatch, The | The Dispatch is F&M's nonfiction literary journal and prints a monthly magazine of creative non-fiction, which includes articles ranging from personal essays to humor to pieces about pop culture. We also print grapics in the magazine, which have included drawings, computer graphic designs, and photography. |
| College Entertainment Committee | The College Entertainment Committee is F&M's largest all-campus planning organizations. We plan programs and promotes events for students by students! CEC members take part in bringing concerts, comedians, foor events, as well as planning trips to off-campus events, sporting events, Broadway trips, etc. |
| College Reporter, The | The college reporter is the weekly, student-run newspaper of F&M. With a staff of around 30 students, the college reporter features campus news, sports, and event coverage, along with student opinions on just about anything. The college reporter is a 16-page newspaper printed 25 times each school year, with 2000 papers distributed around campus and sent through the mail to subscribing parents and alumni. |
| College Republicans | As the fastest growing political organization on campus, we are committed to helping to elect Republican candidates and to promoting conservative values at the College and elsewhere. |
| Colleges Against Cancer/Relay for Life | Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) is a nationwide collaboration of college students through the American Cancer Society dedicated to eliminating cancer through educational and fundraising platforms. F&M's CAC chapter is part of a network of more than 300 chapters nationwide. This year will be our 7th annual Relay for Life, which is a 12 hour event to honor and remember those affected by cancer. Help us create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. It is up to you to make a difference! |
| Computing Services | Our mission is to contribute to the quality of the undergraduate experience and the empowerment of the college community by maintaining a robust information infrastructure and related support services with a special emphasis on integrating technology into the curriculum. We plan and manage information technology resources from a college-wide perspective and strive to provide a versatile and navigable information infrastructure. |
| Crew Team | F&M Crew (aka Rowing team) is a club varsity sport, looking to recruit new members this fall. Rowing is fun sport that centers around the ideas of teamwork, discipline, and commitment. During the fall and spring season we row boats in a 5000 meter and 2000 meter race respectively, against other schools within the region. Prior experience is NOT necessary. |
| Cross Country (Men) | If you will be on this varsity Fall sport you will have practices during College Connections. Just choose your sport as your first selection and leave the rest blank. Thank you. |
| Cross Country (Women) | If you will be on this varsity Fall sport you will have practices during College Connections. Just choose your sport as your first selection and leave the rest blank. Thank you. |
| Cycling Team | We are a group of bicycle enthusiasts, both male and female, ranging from weekend riders to year round racers. In a little over two years, we have grown from a humble 5 person team, to a 15 person, devision II, cycling powerhouse. Our team competes in the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference against a variety of schools ranging from the University of Delaware, all the way to McGill college in Toronto. Come be a part of a great group of people who are as much fun on their bikes as off, we promise you will make some new friends and have a great riding experience. |
| Dance Company & Dance Club | F&M's Dance Company encourages anyone with interest in the dance community at F&M to join. We perform twice every year and explore a wide variety of dance styles. Come prepared to move and have a great time! The F&M Dance Club embraces dancers of all styles and technique levels. We take a fun approach to dance as an art form as well as a hobby. Weekly company classes offer tastes of a variety of dances. Dancers rehearse for two concerts performed each year on the Roschel Performing Arts Stage. Please wear loosely-fitted clothing |
| Dance Dance Revolution | For one night a week, we set up Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) in the mail room lounge. We also have Rock Band. Come enjoy the home versions of these classic arcade games, make some friends, and have some fun! No experience necessary- many of our current top players joined before they had ever played DDR before. If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you. |
| Dance Team | The F&M Dance Team is a team of 18 dancers. We perform at half time of athletic events and other events around campus. We are a completely student run team that has grown in talent in size over the past few years. The Dance Team hopes to compete in nationals in Orlando, Florida next semester. We encourage all who are interested, experienced or not, to come out to meet us and be ready to dance! |
| Debate Club | The Debate Team, sponsored by the College Houses, competes on the national circuit a numerous tournaments at other colleges and universities such as Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, Harvard, Princeton and Yale.. The Parliamentary style of debate that we use during these competitions pitss two debaters against two others on issues dealing with current events, legal issues and/or philosophical questions. No experience is required, just a willingness to learn and improve while testing your skills in logic, critical thinking and public speaking. |
| Delta Sigma Phi | For more than a century, Delta Sigma Phi has helped young men become better leaders and better citizens. Brotherhood is a lifetime commitment to living our core values: Culture, Harmony, and Friendship. Our intention is not merely to develop a strong fraternity, but in addition, to challenge our members to make a difference in their communities and their world. http://deltasig.org |
| DESIfusion Dance Club | Desifusion Dance Club serves as a dance club that combines different art forms together to create a fusion form of dance. We encourage participation from talented students of diverse backgrounds that are interested in not only one dance form, but the combination of several different ones in conjunction with Indian dance to form a unique collaboration of students that perform on campus. |
| DEMT (Diplomat EMT) | We are looking for students already certified as EMTs who are interested in joining this brand new College EMS. This will be the first semester that we will be responding to calls on campus. Come join us and help to influence the the direction and success of this important new effort. |
| Diplomatic Congress | The purpose of this congress is to unite student organizations under one body to create a powerful student body voice. This should bring all members of the Franklin & Marshall College community to incorporate the interests of all students in an open environment. The goal of this body is to encourage communication and cohesion among subsidiaries while respecting their individuality and autonomy. This overaching organization is meant to serve as an advocacy body as well as a means to facilitate programming among pre-established organizations. |
| Entrepreneurship Club | The goal of the Entrepreneurship Club is to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in an academic setting, while working to create real solutions within the local community. Members of the Entrepreneurship Club will brainstorm real solutions with local businesses, collaborate and network with major F&M alumni, and run one of the most successful student contests in F&M's history: the Franklin Innovation Challenge. |
| Environmental Action Alliance | EAA educates the campus about sustainability and environmental issues. The club strives to raise environmental awareness on campus and promote ecological initiatives within the student body. Recent achievements include the introduction of recycling stations around the entire campus, the establishment of the Sustainability Theme House and dthe establishment of a community garden/farm. EAA also host the Fair Trade Cafe, a weekly luncheon to promote local and organic food. The groups meets weekly during the academic year. Come join us! |
| Epilogue | Epilogue is the fiction, poetry, art, and photography magazine on campus. The staff of Epilogue collects, selects, edits, and lays out submissions from students on campus. These submissions are then published into a 60-70 page color magazine. This magazine is published annually. |
| Equestrian Club | The Equestrian Club is a close-knit group of students who share a common love for horses. It doesn't matter if you're experienced or not; every level is encouraged to participate. Our trainer coaches us at Hammer Creek Farm and travels with us to optional competitions, and you can qualify for national competitions. Even if you just want to ride for fun come join us. No experience required. |
| F&M Broadcasters | The club serves the parents and alumni who follow F&M athletics live on the air in order to bridge the gap between their classmates and their distant families and alumni and their alma mater. The volunteers have put together over 200 webcasts in its first two years. Coverage included F&M's NCAA playoff runs in men's basketball and women's lacrosse, and with the help of Comcast 10 in Frederick, Md., produced a four-camera shoot complete with graphics for over 600 paying viewers when F&M hosted the 104th EIWA Championship. If you are a student and think you may be the next Mel Allen, Curt Gowdy, Harry Kalas or John Madden, contact Oliver.tingling@fandm.edu |
| F&M Cheer Squad | The F&M Cheer Squad was formed by students wishing to promote school spirit, athletic excellence and confidence. We also encourage other students to attend sporting events and support the school’s athletes. Our focus is on sideline cheering and halftime performances. The team’s long-term goal is to add stunts and tumbling to our routines and ultimately perform at college-level cheerleading competitions. Tryouts will occur in the early fall. No experience is necessary. |
| F&M Players | F&M Players is a student run musical theater organization that puts on 2 shows a year; a full-scale production and a Broadway Revue. |
| Field Hockey (Women) | If you will be on this varsity Fall sport you will have practices during College Connections. Just choose your sport as your first selection and leave the rest blank. Thank you. |
| Film Club | This club brings together students from the F&M community who share an interest in film. We collaborate our ideas on films by watching, critiquing and creating them. Students will view modern day movies, documentaries, and other forms media in this club. We also attend film festivals and take trips to movie theaters. |
| Football | If you will be on this varsity Fall sport you will have practices during College Connections. Just choose your sport as your first selection and leave the rest blank. Thank you. |
| Gaming Society | The F&M Gaming Society is a collection of people who enjoy getting together to play a casual board, card, computer, console, or tabletop game. We sponsor tournaments throughout the semester, and help organize and run F&M's very own Diplocon, an annual convention involving the culture of games and anime. |
| German Club | Join with this group that promotes German culture and language on campus. Participate in fun and informative events including Oktoberfest, Fasnacht Dayu and Nikolaustag. Make and sample traditional German food. |
| Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world. We want to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Lancaster Habitat has built about 107 houses and has repaired 43 homes throughout Lancaster County. |
| Hillel | F&M Hillel student leaders and professionals are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming, inclusive and fun environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially. Hillel helps students find a balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world), simcha (celebration of joyous occasions), and Torah (Jewish learning), and to support Israel and global Jewish people hood. F&M Hillel is committed to excellence, innovation, accountability and results. |
| Hip Hop Club | The Hip Hop Club is one of the new dance groups on campus. It provides the F&M community with a taste of hip hop culture and dance. It brings together all types of people to perform a specific form of dance that is sometimes under-appreciated and underestimated. It is also a fun opportunity that enables you to bond with other members of the F&M community. |
| Human Rights Initiative, The | Lack of education is a critical source of many human rights violations throughout the world. The Human Rights Initiative (THRI), encompassing students and members of the F&M community, aims to be a voice to raise awareness, fundraise, and most importantly to empower every individual with the understanding that they can invoke change. To do this we will aspire to influence individuals and organizations as a whole. We want to serve and inspire those with the foresight and desire to improve the educational conditions in the world. |
| Ice Hockey (Men) | Join this club sport team which competes against other college and university ice hockey clubs. |
| I.M.P.A.C.T. | Since 2004 our goal has been to create powerful minority men and have them become a positive asset to Franklin & Marshall College. Though the emphasis is on minority males, we are open to have males from ALL racial and ethnic backrounds. IMPACT CORE strives to meet the needs of the College and beyond. |
| Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship | Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship seeks to be a welcoming place for all F&M students regardless of their experience or background. Students who join IVCF begin a journey of following Jesus and deepening their relationship with God; they are taught to study the Bible; they receive leadership training; and they participate in a varsity of mission opportunities. |
| International Club | The International Club seeks to facilitate international student life as well as to demonstrate the cultural diversity of the F&M student body. Through various club acitivities, members of the Club are given the opportunities for socialization to help ease their transition to college and to simultaneously contribute to the college community by sharing various experiences and different cultural backgrounds, thereby promoting diversity and fostering a greater sense of internationalism within F&M College. This will help better international understanding and contribute to an increased integration between international and American students on the campus scale. |
| International Women's Outreach Committee | International Women's Outreach Committee is a group that focuses on international women's rights and issues. The goal of the committee is to connect with women and women's groups overseas and to provide aid (monetary and/or others). We currently have three projects: we are raising awareness and fundraising for Invisible Children, raising money to build a school under F&M's name in Cambodia and we are working with the Cultural Development Center for Rural Women which raises awareness on sexual violence in China. |
| John Newman Association | We are the Christian Catholic organization that does more than just insure the Mass is offered every Sunday on campus. We also do community service and organize a lot of fun activities that create fellowship amongst our members and the campus community. |
| Lacrosse Club | For girls who don't want to commit themselves to varsity lacrosse but still enjoy playing the game. We compete against other club lacrosse teams around the region and host tournaments. Newly recognized team, and still growing. |
| LGBTA | This organization promotes equality and educates the campus on issues of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Association (LGBTA), while creating safe spaces on campus |
| Mi Gente Latina | Mi Gente Latina plans to politically and socially represent the Latino community on campus. To help in the educational and social interests of those interested in Latino Cultures. To educate the F&M and Lancaster communities about cultural differences through guest speakers and activities. We also try to find a common bond between them. |
| Mock Trial Club | The goal of Mock Trial is to be successful in competitions as well as work as a team to make a solid case strategy. We plan to reach these goals by putting time and energy into our preparation for competition. Mock trial is a lot of fun and a great way to learn public speaking skills, learn about law, and meet new people. There will be opportunities to act as witnesses and lawyers, and it is a great experience for people interested in law. |
| Model United Nations | The F&M Model United Nations Club is a student organization that seeks to promote the debate and discussion of international issues among the college community, increase student knowledge about international relations and international organizations, and improve student proficiency in diplomatic skills. The club accomplishes this primarily through preparation and competition in Model United Nations competitions and similar conferences. |
| Music Production Club | This club utilizes networking as a method for students to get together to produce music. Students in this club vary from musicians to students who have experience with production software. Completed products are then presented to the club during weekly or sometimes bi-weekly meetings. From here we build a repertoire of songs that can be performed at talent shows, open mics, etc. If you feel you have something to contribute, stop by during college connections to find out more info. |
| Muslim Students Association | The F&M MSA aims to serve as a spiritual, social, and academic network to Muslim students. Additionally, the MSA hosts all campus events which serve to enlighten the F&M community about the religion of Islam. The group was newly established in Fall 2011 and has been going strong ever since. The MSA welcomes both Muslim students as well as non-Muslim students with an interest in learning about Islam. |
| New College House Senate | The New College House Senate is the student run governing body of the NCH. Just one year old and we have already written a Constitution and started great traditions. If you are looking to be involved in planning and executing house activities, the Senator job is for you. We work to plan house dinners, dances, outings and activities for the students in NCH. The Senate represents the voice of the NCH! |
| Oriflamme Yearbook | The Oriflamme is the official yearbook of Franklin & Marshall College. A student run organization, the Oriflamme is dedicated to preserving the year at Franklin & Marshall College for alumni and future students by chronicling events from Freshman Orientation to Commencement and covering Student Life, Greek Life, Clubs and Organizations, Faculty, Sports, and Seniors. In recent years, the Oriflamme has received many honors and awards. The Oriflamme is a three-time winner of the Best Media Publication Award. The Oriflamme has received the Benjamin D. Peralta ’89 award for being “a recognized student organization that has contributed in a significant or unique way to Franklin & Marshall College or the Lancaster community. Davor Photography nationally recognized the 2005 Oriflamme as one of the 12 best yearbooks in the nation by honoring it with the Gallery Award. So sign up for our program and join our fun and friendly staff! |
| Paintball Club | Join a dedicated group of individuals that enjoy playing paintball. The group has both recreational paintball outings and has a team that competes against other schools and groups. |
| Panhellenic Council (Sorority Life) | Are you interested in learning more about sorority life on F&M's campus?! Join us and you will be able to meet sisters from all 4 organizations on campus: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega and Kappa Delta! |
| Pep Band | We are a student organized Pep Band that plays in the stands at football games, pep rallies and other various school functions bringing fun and musical spirit. All wind and percussion players are welcome. WHAT A PEP BAND! |
| Phi Kappa Psi | Phi Kappa Psi is a fraternity of gentlemen and campus leaders dedicated to community service and the college campus. We have a deep commitment to strong academic performance, philanthropy, campus involvement, and just having fun! |
| Phi Kappa Sigma | Phi Kappa Sigma is a social fraternity that seeks to enhance both the skills and values of its members as well as to help the community in any way possible. |
| Phi Kappa Tau | Phi Kappa Tau was founded at F&M over 75 years ago and has a rich history at the college. Our organization is comprised of a tightly knit, diverse group of students. Our brothers are very involved in a wide range of activities, partaking in everything from Tennis and Hockey to F&M's student government. As a smaller organization, Phi Tau brothers maintain close friendships and form very strong fraternal bonds that last forever. Our organization also has over 1000 active alumni who always make themselves readily available to current undergraduates. Our beautiful house is located across from campus on College Avenue, a prime location. Take the time during College Connections to see if our Brotherhood might be the right fit for you. |
| Phi Sigma Pi National Coed Honor Fraternity | Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is a co-educational fraternity open to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. Our purpose is to bring together some of the brightest and most motivated students on campus and work together in a spirit of excellence to encourage three ideals: scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. The Zeta Beta chapter of Franklin & Marshall established itself in Spring 2010 and is excited to meet interested students who are ready to lead, inspire, and learn, while having fun! |
| Philosophy Club | The Purpose of the Philosophy Club is to facilitate philosophical discourse in an informal, extracurricular environment. While this may take many forms, the philosophy club is committed to holding organized discussions/debates on relevant philosophical issues and to engaging in the larger philosophical community. This may mean that we discuss a relevant philosophical article, organize a trip to a talk or conference nearby, or that we organize a film viewing of a movie that has philosophical merit. |
| Poor Richards | F&M's only co-ed a capella group! As a dynamic group we make all of our own arrangements of contemporary popular music. We perform both on an off campus. Sing, go on tour, and record a CD with a great group! |
| Porter Scientific Society | Porter Scientific is F&M's version of a biology club. Members do not have to be BIO majors or even science majors. Activities include field trips, watching Planet Earth, and advising other biology students. |
| Quidditch | The Quiddtich team is modeled after the sport in Harry Potter. We run around with brooms between our legs and throw balls at each other. As in Harry Potter, there is a seeker, keeper, two beaters, and three chasers, and a cross country player dressed in gold spandex acts as the snitch. This is a co-ed contact sport. You don't have to like Harry Potter to play - it is ridiculously fun regardless! |
| Rugby (Men and Women) | Rugby allows students with or without prior experience to develop their skills while having fun and meeting new people. Every season brings new excitement and enthusiasm with a great group of teammates. We have a winning tradition here at F&M with the men and women's teams. Both teams have finished in the top of their league and competed for the Division 3 national championship in 2003 and 2005. Our motto is: Give blood, play rugby. |
| Rumspringa | We're the brand-spankin-new improvisational comedy troupe on campus. We formulated last semester, and after a few really successful shows we decided to make it official. Within our nubile ranks, we have everyone from seniors to freshmen, men and women represented. We're planning on expanding our repertoire from silly games to sketch and skit comedy. |
| Secular Student Alliance | The mission of the Secular Student Alliance is to foster growth and understanding of the secular viewpoint by organizing, uniting, educating, and serving students. We are a student community that promote the ideals of scientific and critical inquiry, democracy, secularism, and human-based ethics. We serve as a community for mostly secular, atheist and/or humanist students, but those of all religions and denominations of faith are encouraged to attend our meetings. |
| Sierra Student Coalition | The SSC is an environmental organization dedicated social justice and a livable sustainable environment through through environmental stewardship, community organizing, engagement with elected and government figures, and organizing with outside student/youth organizations to build coalitions to better help unify the power of youth and students on the city, state and national level. |
| SISTERS | The purpose of SISTERS is to provide support for women of all backgrounds and ethnicities to form one sisterhood of thoughtful, analytical, well-rounded women. SISTERS teaches these women to be respectful, not only to themselves, but to each other. We organize activities such as parties, a pink tie ball, guest speakers, a car wash and barbeque discussions, events with sororities, manicures and massages and much more. |
| Ski & Snowboard Club | The Ski Club is an entity that exists for the benefit of all Franklin & Marshall students. It promotes skiing and snowboarding as a fitness and recreational activity. It also provides financial assistance to make skiing and snowboarding more affordable for students. |
| Soccer Club (Men) | For guys who don't want to commit themselves to varsity soccer, but still enjoy kicking the ball around on Hartman Green. We compete against other club soccer teams around the region and host tournaments. Newly recognized team, and still growing. |
| Soccer Varsity (Men) | If you will be on this varsity Fall sport you will have practices during College Connections. Just choose your sport as your first selection and leave the rest blank. Thank you. |
| Soccer Varsity (Women) | If you will be on this varsity Fall sport you will have practices during College Connections. Just choose your sport as your first selection and leave the rest blank. Thank you. |
| Student Health Advisory Committee | The groups works with the College's Director of Student Health and Wellness Education and meets monthly to discuss current issues and suggest programming. These volunteers also assist with implementation of programming on an as needed basis. The input of these volunteers is essential to planning events that meet the current needs of students. |
| Students for Education Reform | SFER (Students for Education Reform) seeks to raise awareness about inequity in public education among college students on Franklin & Marshall’s campus in order to prepare the next generation of leaders to talk intelligently and passionately about education reform. Through discussion panels, information sessions, job fairs, relationships with F&M alums in the Teach For America corps, and service projects, we seek to change the nature of discussion on F&M’s campus in order to promote change. |
| Sweet Ophelia | Sweet Ophelia is F&M's only all-female a cappella group. We arrange all our own music and we sing contemporary songs for the campus community. Each spring, we professionally record a CD! Come meet a great bunch of girls who love to sing! |
| Swim Club (Men & Women) | The purpose of Franklin and Marshall's Diplomat Club Swim Team is to provide swimmers, both new and experienced, an opportunity to practice and compete on a much lower level than varsity teams do. It aims to improve the technique and speed of our swimmers so that they can become more comfortable with competitive aquatic settings. We plan on having multiple practices per week, with the minimum amount of attendances being only two per week, as well as competing up to three times during our season. This club is a winter sport, with practices starting early November and culminating in the Regional Meet in late February. |
| Ultimate Frisbee (Men's and Women's) | Ultimate frisbee is a rapidly growing sport worldwide. The F&M ultimate team strives to maintain a competitive and fun atmosphere to accommodate both serious athletes and casual fans of the game. During the semester we hold regular practices to prepare for inter-collegiate tournaments. All skill levels welcome! No experience neccessary! |
| VITA | VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is one of the great volunteer opportunities at F&M where you have the ability to directly help low income families in Lancaster. Over 40 volunteers each year participate the program and we need new people (like you) each year! Preparing taxes is not as hard as it sounds, and once you learn how, you will be surprised how thankful people are when they are receiving a return of $5,000+. At college connections, we will take you through the process of becoming a tax preparer and start planning the opening of our tax site. Leadership opportunities are available to the incoming class! |
| Voices of Praise | Voices is a gospel singing group that wants to spread the good news of Jesus Christ through song. We sing different different and unique styles of music and serves as an organization for fellowship with other people who gospel music. |
| Volleyball Club (Men) | Join this club sport team which competes against other college and university volleyball clubs. |
| Volleyball Varsity (Women) | If you will be on this varsity Fall sport you will have practices during College Connections. Just choose your sport as your first selection and leave the rest blank. Thank you. |
| Ware College Parliament | We are the governing system of the Ware College House. In the upcoming year, we would like to get more of our students involved. WARE makes the descisions for the house with our three committee events, traditions and communications. WARE chooses what takes place and we make the decisions for all that occurs. |
| Water Polo Club | The water polo club is a co-ed team registered in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA). We meet four times a week to practice and compete against other college club teams in both fall and spring time leagues. Practice includes weight lifting and shooting and passing skills in the pool. Our most important goal is for everyone to have fun and grow to become better players. Our team is more like a family unit and we would love for you to be a part of it! |
| Weis College House Assembly of Peers | We are the House government for Weis College House. As our Constitution states: It is our goal to promote ties among students, faculty, administration, and alumni by providing opportunities to initiate, organize, and partake in the life of the House. We work throughout the year with members of our House to plan and implement events, make improvements to the House and encourage all House members to get involved with the House. |
| WFNM | All music lovers, WFNM Franklin & Marshall's FM radio station, is calling you! We are a student run organization that is looking for more aspiring radio DJs who want to have their own radio show. Do not be scared of broadasting over the radio. It is much easier than you think and you will have fun doing it. This FM-Stereo station broadcasts about 2--25 miles. WFNM is going to be about broadcasting and radio sponsored concerts and events throughout the campus and the city of Lancaster. |
| Women's Center/SAVE | The F&M Women's Center was established in 1992 to encourage dialogue on Women's and gender issues and to promote equality and respect on campus. Both women and men serve on the student-run board, and both women and men participate in the Center's popuiar weekly discussions and the other activities it sponsors. SAVE (Sexual Assault and Violence Education) is dedicated to educating women and men about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence |
| Worker's Rights Group | The Workers' Rights Group advocates for workers in the F&M Community. The group's goal is have all employees receive a living wage and to end all sub-contracting to companies that do our custodial and food services. Come join the movement for justice and a living wage on Franklin & Marshall's Campus! |
