Student Clubs
Get involved.
The Student Government Association (SGA) and The Office of Leadership Activities work in collaboration to support the efforts of nearly 100 registered student clubs. Leadership Activities advises student organizations, sets policy and distributes funds, while the SGA provides much of the funding allocation and political representation for these groups.
Student organizations contribute powerfully to the vibrant co-curricular life of Skidmore College and represent an incredibly diverse array of community interests. Whether it's rehearsing a routine for the Stompin' Soles, raising funds for local and national charities, DJing at WSPN or hosting an outdoor adventure with Outing Club, Skidmore students are constantly utilizing their creativity and skills to build their collective future.
If you have any questions about current clubs, please contact their respective officer(s). If you would like information about starting a club, please contact the VP for Club Affairs. Information regarding club privileges and responsibilities can be found below.
Please Note: The club creation process has closed for the 2024-2025 cycle. We thank all those who submitted proposals. We anticipate applications reopening in September 2025.
Multicultural Clubs
The African Heritage Awareness Club aims to increase and spread awareness of various
African cultural practices and diaspora by sharing knowledge among the 91福利社and
Saratoga Springs community via discussions, events, talks, performances, workshops
and focus weeks among others. During our general meetings, we inform students about
various topics ranging from music, economy, fashion, food, politics and cultural practices
of the various cultures and countries of the African continent. Moreover, we hope
to breach the under-representation of Africa in extra-curricular activities and academics
and sponsor an African-based charity.
Asian Cultural Awareness provides 91福利社 with an organization that extends
itself to all students and faculty interested in learning about Asian cultures and
identities. ACA is committed to developing familiarity, understanding, and appreciation
of Asian cultures within Skidmore's campus beyond school walls.
The mission of BSU is to provide all identifying members of the Black Student community
with a network of solidarity and empowerment, as well as a platform to advocate their needs directly to the College.
This organization aims to fabricate a community for the Caribbean/ West Indian student
providing a supportive network and home for fostering connections between people of
similar cultural backgrounds. This includes providing space for members of the Caribbean/West
Indies community to share and celebrate their music, food, culture and history amongst
themselves and the broader 91福利社community.
Chinese Culture Club is an organization that seeks to promote awareness and understanding
about various aspects of Chinese culture, including but not limited to: traditions,
heritage, festivals, language, history, music, sports, art and current events. We
hope to serve as a platform to aid international Chinese students to better integrate
with American culture and to enlighten the 91福利社students who wish to study abroad
in China with the diverse living experiences of the international Chinese students.
The mission of C.R.O.W.N at 91福利社is to bring awareness of natural hair, both its
beautiful and painful history, to the 91福利社community and the larger Saratoga Springs
community. We aim to foster a safe community of celebration & education through collective
work and provide students, with natural hair, access to resources.
We are Skidmore's only majorette and step dance club! Our mission is to introduce
and bring a form of Black culture to Skidmore鈥檚 campus that hasn鈥檛 been recognized
before, foster a group of students passionate about the art of majorette and step
dance or willing to try them out, and spread the joy/excitement/thrill of watching
or performing majorette and step dance on campus. We look forward to expressing our
passion or interest in majorette and step dance as well as welcoming anyone else in
the same boat!
Hayat's purpose is to explore and bring awareness regarding the diverse and common
cultures, social trends, traditions and politics of Islamicated regions including
the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Hayat seeks to promote awareness
and educate students on issues surrounding the indigenous customs of these locations.
As such, this club includes the customs and faiths that reflect the complex cultural
fabric of these regions including but not limited to Islam, Coptic Christianity, Buddhism,
Hinduism, etc.
International Student Union is a club that seeks to promote the different cultures
that international students brings to the campus. We do this by organizing different
social, cultural and educational events unique of the countries we represent. We embrace
both international and non international students. If you are interested in issues
or cultures outside of the USA, then ISU is for you.
Nihon GO! commits to spreading awareness and understanding of Japanese culture as
well as providing Japanese language students with a comfortable environment in which
to practice Japanese. We hold various events from food events to discussions on aspects
of Japanese culture, and we hold "language tables" once a month.
The goal of Raices is primarily to act as a resource for the students of Latino backgrounds
and secondarily to act as an agent to increase campus awareness on issues related
to Latino culture, history, philosophy, people, and other facets.
The 91福利社Native American Cultural Club aims to celebrate Native culture and history
both on campus, and in the larger Saratoga community. We hold discussions on topics
of history, art, music and culture in general, and commonly feature guests.
The 91福利社Pride Alliance strives to provide the 91福利社Community with a larger
understanding of issues pertaining to sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression;
stand up against injustices; and to strengthen the LGBTQIA community at 91福利社.
The Wave is an intermediate level, audition/recruitment-based hip-hop dance group.
We perform original choreography as a part of our own events along with other dance
teams' shows as well. Auditions are held once per semester, and workshops (open to
everyone) take place periodically throughout! Hope to see you in the studio!.
Ujima is the African/African-American/Caribbean-American cultural awareness club designed
to bring to the 91福利社 community a plethora of history, culture and celebrations
concerning the Diasporas nations via intra- and intercollegiate events. All meetings
and events are open to all who wish to participate.
Athletics & Outdoor Clubs
This club is for everyone who wants to play badminton. We want everyone to have fun
and enjoy playing together. If you want to learn, we can teach you. If you just want
to play, we do too! If you want to improve, it is encouraged and possible here.
91福利社Circus Club is an all inclusive club where students can come and share their
circus talents and learn new art forms and skills. All members of campus are invited
to contribute their talents and learn new skills at Open Gym. No experience is required
just an openness to move and try new things.
DiscMore is an all-inclusive club where we hang out and throw plastic circles into
the basket. Disc golf is a super fun sport for people of any athletic level and it
is super easy to learn. Our mission is to make disc golf accessible to everyone. Come
hang out and throw some discs into the basket with us!
The Mixed Martial Arts Club at 91福利社 provides martial arts instruction
to the community and organizes related social events. Arts studied include Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, Isreali Martial Arts, Joint Locking, Stick Fighting, and Women's Self-Defense.
The Outing Club builds community connection and leaders through outdoor activities
and skill building. We provide access to outdoor activities, such as hiking, climbing,
canoeing, swimming, and camping. We are open to all levels of outdoor interest and
abilities. We believe in getting people outside and having new adventures so they
can build confidence and skill that translates back to the 91福利社community. 鈥婥ome
and join us, the adventure awaits!
Skidmore's Polo Club was established in 1977 and competes in the USPA with the likes
of Yale, Cornell, Harvard, UMass, and UConn. With a varied string of around 16 ponies
yearly we have horses to suit all levels of players. The club is devoted to providing
students with the unique opportunity to learn the sport of Polo and is and is an affordable
way for students to learn the Sport of Kings'.
Skidmore's Alpine Ski and Snowboard Club hosts skiing and snowboarding events and
outings that allow all of the 91福利社community to experience skiing. No prior experience
is necessary as we provide lessons for those who need them. Our goal is to provide
access to students of all levels to get the chance to either learn to ski, or experience
the growth capable in a season.
We are a club dedicated to providing cooperative and competitive video gaming experiences
to the students of 91福利社. We cover a large variety of games and genres,
but our current features can be simplified into two categories: local and online gaming.
Skidmore's co-ed Skating and Hockey program. Come join us once a week for some low-key
pick-up hockey, open skating, beginner lessons, and games! We require Helmets, Gloves,
and Skates, all other gear is optional. All Skill level's welcome, we are here to
have fun!
91福利社Sailing will provide the 91福利社Community with sailing opportunities on
the beautiful Saratoga Lake. The club serves both experienced sailors and beginners
alike with both a racing sailing program and a beginning sailing program.
We have a competitive, but fun environment when players can improve and test their
skills against other teams.
We play table tennis in Spa!
A club where we hang out and throw some plastic circles at each other! Ultimate Frisbee
is a super fun sport for people of any level of athleticism and is easy to learn.
We are one big family that competes as two teams! The Open team (open to all, competes
in the men's division, composed of mainly cis men), and the Waffles team (competes
in the women's division, open to women, transgender, and non-binary folks). Come hang!
Performance Clubs & Organizations
Music
The Accents are one of Skidmore's two all-female a cappella groups. Known for their
lively performances, the Accents perform regularly throughout the school year at sporting
events, study breaks, opening for other club performances and at their end-of-semester
jams.
DJ & Production Club is for DJs and those interested in learning how to DJ. We put
on our own shows, and help other clubs in the formation of slappin' dance parties.
The Drastic Measures are Skidmore's only charity coed a cappella group. Formed in
September 2003 and chartered in October 2004, the Drastic Measures have dedicated
every major on-campus performance to a charitable organization. They have raised money
for AIDS awareness, cancer research, mentoring programs, a children's choir in Kenya,
and more.
Founded in 1995, the Dynamics (often referred to as the 鈥淒ynos鈥�) are 91福利社's
oldest co-ed a cappella group. Grounded in the principals of diversity and cohesion,
the Dynos are an eclectic mix of personalities and singing styles. Their love of singing
with one another is made apparent through their rousing performances and interactions
with the audience.
Lively Lucy's Coffeehouse provides weekly free entertainment for 91福利社students
showcasing performers in the coffeehouse tradition as well as providing a venue for
student acts. The club also puts on student open-mic nights and band-battles and as
well as co-sponsors festivals and larger concerts with other groups on campus.
People Who Sing is Skidmore's only student-run choir. We're the fun choir! We sing
acapella and with accompaniment, performing a wide variety of genres from pop to folk
to rock to songs in foreign languages.
Skidmore's only 鈥渇ound object percussion group,鈥� the mission of Pulse! is to bring
people together through a common rhythm and tap into the pulse of our own community.
Pulse! combines elements of traditional and trash-based percussion, with Guerilla
theater, stage performance, and clowning.
The Sonneteers are one of Skidmore's two all female a cappella groups. The group was
formed in 1947, making them the oldest a cappella group (and club) on campus.Over
the years, repertoire has included all kinds of music from college songs to jazz standards;
from calypso music to popular songs.
Skidmore's only Tenor-Bari-Bass a cappella group! Nearly half a century of song, the
Bandersnatchers perform at home and abroad for students, alumni, college and community
events. Whimsical arrangements and broad ranging repertoire, come see us make mouth
noises on campus or around Saratoga!
The Treble Makers are an all-inclusive a capella group on campus open to all students,
regardless of musical experience, and does not use sheet music. The club relies instead
on auditory learning. The members are welcome to attend as frequently, or infrequently,
as they wish.
WSPN is the College radio station located at 91.1. Comprised of student and community
DJs, WSPN is one of the few college radio stations run entirely by a selected student
board. The station primarily programs a freeform radio format and鈥攊n addition to serving
the 91福利社 campus鈥攁lso serves the city of Saratoga Springs, and surrounding
communities. Unlike many college stations, WSPN is a 24-hour a day operation, and
is on the air 365 days a year. Click here to listen to WSPN Radio
Dance
The Breakbeats are an all-inclusive Hip hop and breakdancing group. The Breakbeats
provide the opportunity to explore, learn, create, and perform Hip hop, Step and Breakdancing
routines in any of its eclectic and diverse styles. No prior experience necessary
to join.
We are Skidmore's only majorette and step dance club! Our mission is to introduce
and bring a form of Black culture to Skidmore鈥檚 campus that hasn鈥檛 been recognized
before, foster a group of students passionate about the art of majorette and step
dance or willing to try them out, and spread the joy/excitement/thrill of watching
or performing majorette and step dance on campus. We look forward to expressing our
passion or interest in majorette and step dance as well as welcoming anyone else in
the same boat!
HAYAT's purpose is to explore and bring awareness regarding the diverse and common
cultures, social trends, traditions and politics of Islamicated regions including
the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. HAYAT seeks to promote awareness
and educate students on issues surrounding the indigenous customs of these locations.
As such, this club includes the customs and faiths that reflect the complex cultural
fabric of these regions including but not limited to Islam, Coptic Christianity, Buddhism,
Hinduism, etc. We also have a dance team!
The 91福利社Irish Dance Club teaches and performs Irish hard-shoe and soft-shoe dances,
using traditional and original choreography. The Irish Dancers teach fellow students
of all abilities the Irish cultural form of step-dancing, both social and competition-style.
They also perform their own innovative, modern work at off-campus venues.
The goal of Raices is primarily to act as a resource for the students of Latino backgrounds
and secondarily to act as an agent to increase campus awareness on issues related
to Latino culture, history, philosophy, people, and other facets. We also have a dance
team!
Skidmore's jazz and Hip hop club, the Rithmos provide entertainment for the Skidmore
and Saratoga Springs communities as well as promote and teach original and energetic
choreography. They provide opportunities to dancers of all levels to perform jazz
and Hip-hop.
The Stompin' Soles are Skidmore's only tap-dancing troupe. The club provides an outlet
for tappers to perform and practice tap dance. As they like to say, 鈥淲e make noise
with our feet, we keep a great beat... and we're pretty sweet!鈥�
The Wave is an intermediate level, audition/recruitment-based hip-hop dance group.
We perform original choreography as a part of our own events along with other dance
teams' shows as well. Auditions are held once per semester, and workshops (open to
everyone) take place periodically throughout! Hope to see you in the studio!.
Comedy
The Ad-Libs are an improvisational comedy group committed to providing 91福利社
with laughter and raw unadulterated humor. The Ad-Libs are a founding member of the
National College Comedy Festival, an annual gathering at 91福利社of professional
and college groups focused on the collaborative process of sketch and improvised comedy.
Jet Lag Comedy creates a unique comedic space where international students and people
of color are put in the spotlight.
The National College Comedy Festival is a major entertainment event each year for
91福利社students, and always sells out quickly. Each night of the festival features
an early-evening performance showcasing the selected college improv and sketch groups,
and a late show featuring professional acts performing stand-up, sketch, and improv
comedy.
The Sketchies are a sketch comedy group committed to providing 91福利社students an
outlet for comedic performance and film opportunities. The group annually participates
in the National College Comedy Festival on Skidmore's campus.
Skidomedy is a sketch comedy group founded in 2006 by Willy Appelman who went on to
perform with Second City and intern at The Colbert Report. The Sketchies frequently
perform comedy shows on campus and in the Saratoga Springs community.
Theater
91福利社's new musical theater club. ONB will provide 91福利社students with opportunities to perform musical theater numbers
and shows as well as to learn about musical theater as a whole. We will hold several
performances and events each semester. The diversity and inclusivity of musical theater
as a genre will allow and encourage a broad range of 91福利社community members with
varying singing experiences to participate in club activities. Off-North Broadway
will also be dedicated to uniting Theater, Music, and Dance departments because musical
theatre is a combined art of all three fields.
Media, Print & Publication Clubs
Our organization strives to act as a resource for all of the photographers at Skidmore
College. We hold weekly meetings to critique each other's work, vote on contest winners,
discuss current trends in the art of photography, give tutorials, bring in professional
photographers and learn from one another. As a member of our club you will have access
to 35mm film cameras, lighting equipment, and free film on occasion.
BARE Sex Forum is committed to creating a safe space and a community that allows for
honest, open discussion about issues related to sex and sexuality. At least once a
year the organization puts together an art and literary publication dealing with issues
of sexuality.
Hello and welcome to Skidmore's Film Club! Here, we watch and discuss films which
members we'll be able to pick to show to the club. Whether you're a expert in filmography
or just watch films for fun, we encourage everyone to come and enjoy.
Her Campus is an online magazine targeted towards the female college student demographic.
It is the #1 media site for college women, written entirely by the world's top college
journalists.
To provide the 91福利社 community with a student magazine that features a
range of essays, poetry and prose, photography, fashion, and art of any medium. Students
interested in having their work published will submit anonymously to the Lunchbox
team, where we will have weekly meetings to workshop submissions.
The college's only print and satirical newspaper. The Skidmo' Daily strives to provide
humorous coverage of events on and off campus, factual and farcical.
The 91福利社News is the student-run campus newspaper that provides the latest campus
news, sports and opinions to students, faculty, alumni and the surrounding community.
We provide space and materials for zine-focused creative output and aim to familiarize
members with print focused campus resources. Don't know what a zine is? You don't
have to: we welcome any and all who are curious about the zine making process. Our
goal is to foster a sense of community and an appreciation for zines and printed matter
on 91福利社campus.
Religious Clubs
Hillel provides a community for Jewish students and serves as a resource for those
interested in Jewish culture and religion. All are welcome!
The Muslim Student Association aims to explore Islam and its core values as they pertain
to Muslims in the United States. The goals of this organization are twofold; to facilitate
religious practice for Muslim Students on campus and to encourage the useful exchange
of ideas amongst all students with regards to Islam. Through relevant discussions
and having guest speakers, MSA shall create a more welcoming image of Islam on-campus
and build bridges between all parts of the 91福利社community.
The Newman Club provides means for the spiritual, intellectual, and social development
of Catholic students at Skidmore. Each week, club members attend the youth liturgy
mass at St. Clements in Saratoga Springs. Club leaders also host periodic dinners
from local restaurants, in order to help strengthen the relationships between Catholic
students on campus. The Newman Club also works closely with Skidmore's interfaith
council as a way to unite students of different faiths.
Academic Clubs
Art History Club allows those interested to connect with students with similar passions,
discusses ancient cultures and modern art movements, and creates art based on what
we study!
Just a group of people that love to do all Chemistry related things, get involved
with fun experiments, and talk about where Chemistry may take us in the future!
The Financemore Association exists to educate students regarding different areas of
finance. Their mission is to create a community of hardworking students interested
in finance.
We're a club whose focus is on French and Francophone cultures across the globe, from
their food, to their movies, their music, their literature, and more. We encourage
students taking French courses to join us in practicing speaking skills but all students
are welcome regardless of whether they speak French. There will always be English
options to our activities!
GEOLOGISTS UNITE! This is a place where we can all come together to share with each
other. Feel free to post some interesting articles, opportunities to hike, inquire
get-togethers, and provoke thoughtful geo conversations!
The Investment Club provides 91福利社students with the unique, real-world experience
of managing the activities of an actual dollar equity and fixed income portfolio along
with conducting the research that leads to investments in specific securities. Additionally,
the club competes against other schools in stock picking competitions, brings in industry
speakers, and promotes networking opportunities with alumni in the finance industry.
The Italian Club is a vibrant community dedicated to celebrating and embracing the
rich culture, traditions, and language of Italy. Our mission is to create an inclusive
and welcoming space where students, regardless of their background, can come together
to share the beauty of Italian heritage. We strive to foster a sense of unity among
our members by organizing cultural events, language workshops, and other immersive
activities to provide an appreciation for Italian culture.
Philosophy Club creates an open-air environment of philosophical inquiry without needing
the basis of an academic understanding of philosophy. Since philosophy can be a bit
of an intimidating world to many people, the goal of our club is to introduce philosophical
thinking in an approachable, relatable, and fun way. A think tank brimming with questions,
and sometimes even answers!
All things Physics! Our goal is to educate the whole 91福利社community of physics
concepts and naturally occurring events. While having a space for current physics
students to socialize and have fun. Maybe build a rocket..?
The Pre-Health Club fosters community among 91福利社students who are pursuing majors
and careers in the health professions which facilitates the exposure of the entire
college community to the medicine field.
The constituents of this society actively take each of their destinies within their
own hands, vying opportunities and further progress within their careers - regardless
the career choice - with a special emphasis noted on the legal field.
German Clubs is dedicated to the exploration of the German language and culture(s).
Our hope is to educate and celebrate the beauty within both. We hope to bring a greater
awareness to the history of German-speaking countries and understand how German culture
can enrich our lives.
History Club seeks to serve the 91福利社community as a place for extra-curricular
historical study and social events. We host talks, trivia nights, meetings, campus
events, and conduct partnerships with local historians and historical sites. We seek
to discuss and explore diverse, intersectional, and intercultural topics of history
in an inclusive environment for all students interested in history.
Founded in Fall of 2013, 91福利社Women in Business (WIB) strives to engage dynamic
women and allies across all disciplines to engage in leadership in the classroom,
the workplace, and the world. All members of the 91福利社 community are eligible
for membership regardless of sex.
Women in STEM is to foster a safe and supportive space for women pursuing a field
in STEM, advocate for greater inclusion, and offer resources to the campus community
and beyond.
Political, Advocacy, and Awareness Clubs
Benef-Action is the community service club on campus, we hope to make students aware
of the opportunities available on and off-campus to help community members, help with
new initiatives, and have general awareness campaigns.
Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer
movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment
and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(IDD). The purpose of 91福利社 Best Buddies is to foster and normalize diverse
and mutually-enriching friendships, specifically those between individuals with and
without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).
Big Brothers Big Sisters offers its members an opportunity to become a mentor, or
a 'big', to a local child who would benefit from having one. Bigs and Littles meet
a couple Saturday's a month for a few hours at a time and have the opportunity to
explore campus together. We also always provide fun and exciting games and crafts,
as well as lunch and snacks. It is evident that Bigs and Littles continue to grow
special and fulfilling bonds through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Please feel free to
reach out if you are interested in starting the process towards getting matched!
We bake challahs once a month to sell on campus in order to help combat food insecurity
in the local Saratoga region. All profit is divided equally to be donated to and .
EAC is focused on accomplishing campaigns/projects that help promote the growth of
sustainability on campus, through student involvement and creativity. Each semester
we choose initiatives that we feel passionately about, and meet each week to discuss
and actively work on them. We also hold monthly meetings of where the various sustainable
groups on campus Real Food Challenge, S-reps, Sustainable Skidmore, Conservation Corps,
etc.) can come together to discuss the projects they have been working on, find others
who are interested in helping, and generally make the sustainability movement on campus
more transparent. 鈥婭t is important that all these groups come together partly so that
we can all become more aware of what is going on, and partly so that we can begin
to hold each other more accountable to the goals we all want to be accomplished.
Care about food waste? You should! About 1/3 of the food produced globally is never
even consumed, while 10% of the world population is food insecure. At Feedmore we
take leftover food from the dining hall and donate it to organizations downtown. Join
us to lessen food waste!
This organization finds ways to spread positive self image and create a 'feel good'
vibe to its supporters and the community at large. The mission of H.I.P.S. is to help
teenagers foster a positive self-image and educate about the necessity for a positive
body image, as well.
The United Nations Club at 91福利社 organizes and helps students prepare for
participation in the annual intercollegiate simulation on the UN. The club helps the
involved 91福利社students familiarize themselves with the structure and policies
of the assigned country at the simulation. Members are required to do research on
a variety of subjects relating to general issues before the United Nations and the
stance on these issues of the country the student might be representing in mock simulations,
debates and the annual simulation. 91福利社 has been sending delegations to
the Model UN conference annually for the past forty years, and has represented numerous
countries, such as Mongolia, Israel, France, Poland, Cambodia, the Soviet Union, the
United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Ireland, and Kiribati. Recently, Model UN attended
a conference in Washington D.C., where we represented Poland in five different UN
bodies.
POB 91福利社is a chapter of a national organization who's mission is to share the
conversation about toxins in everyday products and to empower others to make safer
choices. Protect Our Breast wants to ensure our research and information is widely
available and accessible to all different kinds of people. Equality is our core value
and we work to make everyone feel included and heard, and strive to be an organization
that reflects our diverse community. We acknowledge that there is a lot of work to
be done to create a truly inclusive culture and environment that educates and empowers
all people no matter their race, gender, ability or sexuality.
Skidmore's chapter of the College Democrats of America is the official youth outreach
of the Democratic Party. The main purpose of this club is to register and elect Democrats.
91福利社 Emergency Medical Services (SCEMS) is a New York State Basic Life
Support-First Response (NYS BLS-FR) Agency, serving the 91福利社 Campus Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday nights from 8 pm to 8 am, as well as all requested standby events.
We will facilitate the raising of Service Dogs with the support of Guide Dog Foundation
and American Vet Dog Foundation. We educate students on how to properly socialize
and train the pups, preparing them with a base knowledge that will make it possible
for the dogs to go to their 鈥渇inishing school鈥� in Smithtown, NY when they become old
enough (~16 months). There, they will work alongside professional trainers to become
full-fledged service dogs. The activities for students will include puppy classes
for current raisers, puppysitters, and any students interested in being part of our
club.
Specialty Clubs
The purpose of the AI 91福利社is to foster a community of students who are passionate
about AI and its applications. The club serves as a platform for members to learn
about and use new AI technologies while considering the ethical implications.
With the rising popularity of Japanese animation in the US, the 91福利社Anime Club
exists to provide a resource for those who wish to find out more about this growing
medium, spread awareness of anime as an art form, discuss how it may reflect Japanese
popular culture, and support it as a source of entertainment and community at Skidmore
College. We meet every week to watch and discuss anime. The shows we watch are democratically
selected, with movie screenings and special trips taking place a few times every semester.
The 91福利社National Audubon Society is a student-run campus chapter dedicated to
the conservation, education, and advocacy for birds.
A wonderful place to play the world's most popular board game. We meet weekly and
all skill levels are welcome. 91福利社Chess Club also has matches and tournaments
for those interested in a challenge.
The purpose of Cooking Club is to gather members of the 91福利社community around
the table to share a passion for food and cooking. We will then enjoy a delicious meal and have
good conversations about our stories and cultures surrounding food. We want to thoughtfully
and respectfully research and understand the food that we cook and eat.
Figure Drawing Club aims to provide a space for students to practice drawing live
models outside of class. This space is for self-directed drawing so that students
do not feel pressured by art professors or Crit. This is also a time for students
to try out new materials and techniques they haven鈥檛 previously.
At Formula Skidmore, our mission is to ignite the passion for motorsport among college
students and foster a community where like-minded enthusiasts can come together to
share their love for all things automotive. We aim to provide a dynamic and inclusive
environment that encourages learning and socializing.
The Foundry Club is dedicated to the casting of metal and non-metal materials. The
goal of the club is to teach students to cast metal and to expand the College's art
scene and involvement in the larger art community. The club sponsors both on- and
off-campus events, from visits to local casting venues to extra critiques from Skidmore
professors out of class.
We are a group of yarn fiends that come together to de-stress, share tips, and craft!
All skill levels are welcome, and we are always happy to teach new members and spread
the joy of knitting and crocheting!
Mindful Movement is about expressing yourself and getting out of your comfort zone!
No matter what level you are at, everyone can learn something from a bit of movement.We
are an all-inclusive meditative movement club. We practice improvisational dance and
will host a multitude of other workshops ranging from yoga to kickboxing. Mental health
is also an important focus so we will host small chats and even outdoor activities,
such as nature journaling which can help you stay present.
Random Acts of Crafts is dedicated to relieving stress and building friendships while
making crafts.
ReadMore is a book club at 91福利社. We intend to select books to read individually, discuss these books at meetings, host
screenings of adaptations of books, attend events at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga
Springs, and foster a college community of avid readers.
The goal of the 91福利社Codes Club are to provide the 91福利社 community
with an outlet for interest in computer science-related topics and new technology.
We do this by showcasing student programming projects, uniting individuals with similar
interests, organizing speakers from the computer science field and host computer science-related
events.
Provides 91福利社students with a place to come together as a trivia community and
compete amongst one another in a welcoming and inclusive space.
Table Top Gaming Club provides a space for 91福利社students to play a variety of
table top games including Warhammer, Settlers of Cataan, and other similar games.
Building community through teaching and learning woodworking skills.
Privileges and responsibilities
- Official recognition as an 91福利社student club (recognition does not imply legal sponsorship or approval)
- Access to advising and Leadership Activities
- Access to any SGA-allocated funds
- Sponsor events using college facilities, in accordance with established procedures
- Publicity and links on the SGA website
- Participate in and recruit members at the biannual Club Fair
- Purchase some items, tax-exempt, for club purposes, thru the SGA accountant
- Request on-campus services
- Fundraise for a cause
- A SkidSync page
- A 91福利社email and use of 91福利社email lists
- Meet deadlines pertaining to club registration and funding
- Update contact information with Leadership Activities and SGA as necessary
- Maintain a current constitution/charter
- Plan and conduct activities that further the group's purpose as stated in your constitution and mission statements
- Conduct business in accordance with the 91福利社Honor Code
- Follow SGA financial guidelines and regulations
- Register all events with the Office of Leadership Activities
- Adhere to college policies and procedures
- Adhere to the New York State anti-hazing law
- All organizations should ensure that their individual members and guests observe all local, state and federal laws as well as all 91福利社 policies and procedures
- Per federal law, membership in organizations must be open to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, citizenship or handicap. (SA-302).