There are more than 60 active recreational, social, academic and/or athletic Clubs and organizations at Westfield State College helping students to participate in the life of the College outside-the-classroom. Clubs and organizations accommodate a wide variety of interests. Students are encouraged to join Clubs to enrich their experience at college. For more information, please contact the Faculty/Staff Advisor as listed or call the SGA Office at 413-572-5429.

Academic Pursuit
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Stephen Adams
Phone: (413) 572-5667
The purpose of this Club is to provide students with the opportunity to attend a wide array of cultural and artistic events. This Club will expose students to cultural and academic events within and outside of their academic fields thus helping to give students a well-rounded educational experience. In addition this Club will provide students with community service opportunities that expose them to experiences that they will not get inside of the classroom or within their major course work.

Accounting Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Michelle Maggio
Phone: (413) 572-5591
The purpose of this Club is to expose students to different aspects of the accounting profession. Students will have an opportunity to interact with members of the accounting profession in the local community and to conduct programs that will carry out these purposes.

Art Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jennifer Delgado
Phone: (413) 572-5630
Enrich the education experience of all students interested in art by providing trips to art museums and galleries.

Athletic Training Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mary Allen Watson
Phone: (413) 572-5393
Members of the Athletic Training Club attend the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Convention annually and bring back valuable hands-on information to Westfield State College.

Bike Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ken Magarian
Phone: (413) 572-5406
The purpose of the Bike Club is to provide members with bike information opportunities and opportunities to enhance their physical well being.

Biology Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Carl Grobe
Phone: (413) 572-5304
Website
The Biology Club affords an opportunity for students of the biological sciences to have the benefits of professional associations in their field as well as educating the College community in the area of the biological sciences.

Boxing Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ken Haar
Phone: (413) 572-5588
The Boxing Club provides members with an activity that teaches and provides both self defense, boxing skills, and physical training. Members of the Boxing Club compete in regional tournaments.

Business Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Christine Irujo
Phone: (413) 572-5314
The Business Club will expose and broaden student knowledge of various aspects of general business and practices related to business economic activities as evident in our modern day technological society through the following means - discussion by guest speakers, seminars, workshops, interpersonal business relations, forums and field trips.

Chess Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Barbara Hand
Phone: (413) 572-5429
The Chess Club provides students with opportunities to play chess and learn more about the strategy behind this time honored game.

Christian Fellowship
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Laura Pisano
Phone: (413) 572-5432
To help Christians grow spiritually by study of the bible and by Christian fellowship. The secondary purpose of this organization is to contribute to the educational, cultural and social climate at Westfield State College.

Circle K Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ken Magarian
Phone: (413) 572-5406
Website:
The Circle K Club provides members with an opportunity to become involved with service projects on campus and in the community. With the Motto ?We Build,? Circle K (sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Westfield) strives to develop aggressive citizenship and the spirit of service for the improvement of all human relationships.

Communications Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: John Paulmann
Phone: (413) 572-5752
The primary purpose of the Communications Club is to participate in, assist with, and provide others with social interaction. Involving club members in extracurricular academic-related activities, such as public relations, advertising, broadcasting, film, and journalism on and off campus.

Commuter Council
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ken Magarian
Phone: (413) 572-5406
The Commuter Council works to provide commuting students with information and services offered through the College community. The Commuter Council has representation available through SGA and offers a vital voice for commuting students.

Competitive Dance Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Beth Ann Rothermel
Phone: (413) 572-5336
This Club is a group of dancers who perform and compete during half-time at Westfield State College Men?s Basketball home games.

Computer Science Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Karen Works
Phone: (413) 572-5351
Website

Criminal Justice Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Tom Roscoe
Phone: (413) 572-5730
The Criminal Justice Club provides students with specific information concerning the numerous and varied fields within the criminal justice system and provides students with a better understanding of the criminal justice system through off-campus field trips.

Dance Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Beth Ann Rothermel
Phone: (413) 572-5336
The Dance Club, through dance practice and performance, expresses the spirit of Westfield State College.

Economic Society
Faculty/Staff Advisor: John Wagner
Phone: (413) 572-5697
Website
The Economic Society presents and discusses those pertinent social issues which are intimately affected by economic manifestations. Within this framework, the Economic Society sponsors colloquia, speakers and trips for its membership and the student body at large.

EMT Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Edward Mello
Phone: (413) 572-8020
Website
To promote the training of First Responders as well as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) and First Aid Instructors. Also, to prepare students to provide quality emergency services to residents of WSC and the surrounding community.

English Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Glen Brewster
Phone: (413) 572-5332
To cultivate the appreciation of literature and other arts. Management and production of the literary magazine "Persona."

Equestrian Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Barbara Hand
Phone: (413) 572-5429
To provide an opportunity for students to become involved with horses and riding. Westfield State College is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and students may choose to participate in ISHA shows in the fall and spring semesters.

Fine Arts Festival Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jennifer Delgado
Phone: (413) 572-5630
The Fine Arts Festival Club is responsible for sponsoring, organizing and promoting the annual Student Art Exhibition which takes place in May. This exhibition is open to all Westfield State College students.

Gay Straight Alliance
PRIDE is the name of the GLBSA Club at Westfield State College. The most crucial purpose of the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual and Straight Alliance is to provide support for homosexuals and their allies, relatives and friends. The Club encourages awareness on campus, as well as deals with discrimination against homosexuals. The Club provides social activities that will be open to the campus as well as weekly meetings that are for the purpose of organization and discussion.

General Science Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Michael Young
Phone: (413) 572-5741
The primary purpose of the General Science Club is to organize activities for its members and to educate the Westfield community on science related topics. Those activities will focus on, but are not limited to, the invitation of guest speakers to the campus, various student-lead presentations given to younger students throughout the community, trips to science related locations, and activities which will allow the members to establish bonds with others who hold common interests.

George and Purple (Puppet) Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Trudy Knowles
Phone: (413) 572-5724
This Club provides opportunities to learn about and participate in an active puppeteering ensemble. The Club performs on campus and in the larger community, entertaining and teaching elementary school children valuable lessons about life through puppetry.

Graphic Design Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jamie Wainright
Phone: (413) 572-5734
The Graphic Design Club provides members with a better understanding of graphic design and graphic arts in visual communication. Invited lecturers, field trips and involvement in College and community design projects are emphasized.

Habitat for Humanity
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Frank Kuster
Phone: (413) 572-5453
The purpose is to provide members of the club with information that will educate the campus about the need for affordable housing and how to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. Students also participate in actual Habitat for Humanity construction projects.

Health Fitness Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Teresa Fitts
Phone: (413) 572-5368
The Health Fitness Club will provide opportunities for students to engage in activities (both on and off campus) that support, develop and sustain healthy and fit lifestyles.

History Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Elise Young
Phone: (413) 572-5343
The primary purpose of the History Club is to provide the entire college community with the opportunity to view and gather historical information. The club will strive to provide members with activities and information that will be valuable to all its members. Specifically by way of trips and lectures.

Ice Hockey
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Scott White
Phone: (413) 572-5516
Website
The Westfield State Hockey Program has been around for many years. Currently, the program is not considered a varsity sport; however, it is highly competitive. The program is open to any and all students and is under the auspices of the Student Government Association. The team currently plays in conference B of the NorthEast Collegiate Hockey Association (HECHA) and is a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Games are played at Amelia Park Ice Arena, less than three miles from the campus.

International Relations Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Brian Steinberg
Phone: (413) 572-5702
The IR Club is one of the most active academic clubs on campus. Members take two classes (International Relations and Comparative Foreign Policy) and, parallel to this, do independent research on given international political issues to prepare for debate in the Model United Nations Conferences.

Kung Fu Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Regina Smialek
Phone: (413) 572-5391
The purpose of the club is to provide students with an opportunity to study traditional Shaolin Kung Fu.

Lacrosse Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Barbara Hand
Phone: (413) 572-5429

Latino Association (LAFE)
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Joan Fuller
Phone: (413) 572-5389
LAFE is an educational, political and social organization of students at WSC to create awareness of multicultural issues on campus.

Law Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Philip Zampini
Phone: (413) 572-5703

Martial Arts Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Barbara Hand
Phone: (413) 572-5429
Lessons are provided on campus for students who wish to be involved in Martial Arts.

Math Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Julian Fleron
Phone: (413) 572-5716
The Math Club exposes and broadens the student?s knowledge of various aspects of the science of mathematics, including applications in business and industry, and developments in the teaching of mathematics through discussions by guest speakers, seminars, workshops, forums, research projects and field trips.

Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Diana Schwartz
Phone: (413) 572-5298
The MSSLS Club provides social and professional experiences relating to Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies through activities both on and off campus.

Music Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Theodore Davidovich
Phone: (413) 572-5673
The Music Club promotes musical experiences and cultural activities for the students of Westfield State College.

Musical Theatre Guild
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Theodore Davidovich
Phone: (413) 572-5673
MTG offers interested students an opportunity to participate in musical theatre in any capacity on or off the stage. The focus of the club is to educate students in all aspects of the theatre from performing to backstage production to a position on the executive board of the club. In fall 2004, students will produce, direct and perform in "Guys and Dolls."

Outing Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Michael Young
Phone: (413) 572-5741
Website
The Outing Club provides the College community with an opportunity for participation in outdoor recreational activities.

Political Science Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Philip Zampini
Phone: (413) 572-5703
The primary purpose of the Westfield State College Political Science Club is to promote thoughtful conversation and understanding among the members concerning the structures, workings, and personnel of the world's governments and political structures, with the American system being of interest and concern.

Psychology Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Robert Hayes
Phone: (413) 572-8030
To foster an active interest in Psychology vocationally and avocationally. The club will strive to promote a relaxed atmosphere that will lead to activities and, hopefully a valuable learning experience for all members.

Regional Planning Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Michael Vorwerk
Phone: (413) 572-5305
The Regional Planning Club works to enhance its members through enriching the environment. This Club helps members in the Regional Planning field gain knowledge by observing various groups in the community to get a feel for their procedures; builds confidence through various rewarding activities in the wilderness; and has fun doing community and environmental services.

Republican Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Gerald Healy
Phone: (413) 572-5693
The purpose of this Club is to educate and promote the principals of the Republican Party among students at Westfield State College. This Club will provide opportunities for students to become involved in political campaigns. The Club is open to all students regardless of political party affiliation.

Rock Climbing Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Janna Cunningham
Phone: (413) 572-8221
This Club provides students with the opportunity to learn and experience rock climbing at rock climbing gyms as well as at outdoor locations. The Club serves to educate members on the safety techniques associated with rock climbing.

Society of Professional Journalists
Faculty/Staff Advisor: George layng
Phone: (413) 572-5334
The Society of Professional Journalists exists to provide continuing educational opportunities for journalists and students interested in journalism. In addition to providing educational workshops and conferences, the organization supports freedom of information activities and promotes the open operation of government.

Student Activists for Gender Equality
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Venessa Diana
Phone: (413) 572-5687
The purpose of SAGE is to promote the discussion and support of student opportunities to encourage change for a more equitable society. SAGE is committed to raising awareness about gender oppression and carrying out activism to achieve equality.

Students for Peace and Justice Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mara Dodge
Phone: (413) 572-5620
The primary purpose of this club is to provide a direct network for the activists within the campus community to organize events promoting peace in the world and in the lives of the individuals. The club is open to all members of the campus community.

Student Theatre Association
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Christopher Slaughter
Phone: (413) 572-5522
STA provides students with the chance to work on two different one-act plays - directed and produced by students. STA also provides the chance to partake in various field trips, conferences and workshops pertaining to theatre on and back stage.

Swim Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: David Laing
Phone: (413) 572-8222
To provide members with an enjoyable way to exercise/train through the sport of swimming. The Club will strive to provide its members with a reliable and regimented form of exercise/work-out.

The Voice
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Glen Brewster
Phone: (413) 572-5332
The Voice is the Westfield State College student press with primary emphasis on news which most directly and immediately affects students. The Voice is published weekly during the academic year.

Third World Organization
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Andrew Johnson
Phone: (413) 572-5442
Website
The Third World Organization exists to provide the community with opportunities to learn about and appreciate Third World cultures and issues.

Urban Education Gospel Choir
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Joan Fuller
Phone: (413) 572-5389
Members will perform and grow spiritually and mentally through the ministry of music.

Westfield Gaming Confederation Club
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Barbara Hand
Phone: (413) 572-5429
This club encourages the traits of creative writing, acting, quick thinking, consequences and social interaction while providing a change to relax and enjoy fantastic circumstances beyond our normal world. These goals are met through the playing of various collectable card games, board games, video and computer games, mass media including anime, comic books and the like as well as others.

WSC-TV
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mark St. Jean
Phone: (413) 572-5750
WSC-TV provides an on-campus, student operated television station that serves as both a learning environment for students interested in television programming and as a campus information service to resident students who subscribe to cable television.

WSKB Radio Station
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Michael Filas
Phone: (413) 572-5683 
Website
WSKB is the student-run College radio station which broadcasts music, news, sports and other information appurtenant to the advancement and entertainment of the College community.