Clubs and Student Activities
North Iowa Area Community College offers so many clubs
and organizations, it will make your head spin! Our smorgasbord of recreational,
intellectual and social activities will make your college experience even more memorable.
So, along with your classes, join the club!
Check out the
Campus Events
Calendar.
Pond Fest
* Club has a web site that will offer more
information about the club or organization.
Ag Club:
If you are interested in agriculture, the Ag Club is intended for
you. Activities may include trips to Denver and Chicago, livestock sales, Ag career
seminars, fund raisers, and state and national conferences.
Art Club:
If you’re interested in extracurricular art activities, welcome
to the Art Club. Art majors are highly encouraged to participate in this club; however,
you do not have to major in art to benefit. The Art Club seeks to develop greater interest
in the visual arts on the NIACC campus and in North Iowa. Artist workshops, field trips,
social events, business meetings and student exhibits are organized monthly by members. An
annual spring bus trip to the Art Institute of Chicago gives you an opportunity to view
internationally recognized art. Cash awards to deserving students are sponsored by the
Club during the annual Iowa Student Competition.
BACCHUS:
Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University
Students (BACCHUS) promotes developing responsible habits, attitudes and lifestyles
regarding alcohol and related issues. As a member of BACCHUS, your activities might
include National Awareness Week, a Red Ribbon Campaign, and peer education.
Campus Ministry Association:
College is often a time in students' lives when they encounter a greater
diversity of ideas and experiences. Students will often discover and
learn more about themselves and the world. It is the desire of Campus
Ministries at NIACC to help students explore the world in light of God's
plans and purposes for them as they learn, grow and make a difference in
the world. Faculty Advisor - Brent Hamilton, 641-422-4233. See our
website.
Dance Team:
The NIACC Dance Team performs during halftime at basketball games
and features routines developed by its members. The squad began in 1996 with 7
participants and grew to 9 members in 1997 through the process of tryouts. The team has
been well received by fans at the games and is a great way to promote school spirit.
Education Club:
You can get involved in the teaching profession by
joining the NIACC Education Club. The mission of the club is to provide
opportunities to enhance the professionalism of individual pre-service
teachers. Members participate in a variety of education-related activities
including meeting with transfer institutions, talking with teachers
currently in the field, attending professional conferences, just to name a
few. Come and join the fun! Contact Kacy
Larson, 641-422-4236
Electrathon Club:
The purpose of the Electrathon Club is for students to
enjoy designing, building, and competing with electric powered vehicles.
Students learn several other important life lessons along the way like
marketing one’s self, problem solving, and most of all patience.
Contact
Gary Forbess, 642-422-4234.
Forum Club:
If you like to discuss, join other students and NIACC faculty over
lunch in the Activity Center from 12:45 to 1:30 pm on Wednesdays.
Discussion centers on current controversial topics such as the environment,
politics, and social issues. The Forum Club sponsors a series of speakers throughout the
year. Contact person - Ann Kuhlman, voicemail 422-4343.
Instrumental Music:
You can actually join up to four ensembles right at NIACC -- The
North Iowa Concert Band, North Iowa Symphony Orchestra, NIACC Jazz Ensemble and NIACC Pep
Band. The Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra are composed of NIACC students and community
members from North Iowa, and membership in the Orchestra and the Jazz Ensemble are by
audition only. Private lessons are also available.
Intramurals:
The intramural sports program provides an opportunity to participate
in the sport of your choice on both a competitive and informal recreational basis.
Activities may include badminton, basketball, free-throw contest, golf, one-on-one
basketball, softball, tennis, touch football, volleyball, weight lifting, splash party,
slam dunk, card tournament, frisbee, and more.
See intercollegiate
sports played by NIACC
Karate Club:
The Japan Karate Association (JKA) at NIACC is open to students and
staff interested in the art of Karate-do. Training with the Karate Club can improve your
flexibility, conditioning, strength, balance, coordination, and ability to defend
yourself. Rank acquired through JKA at NIACC is recognized at JKA clubs and schools
throughout the world.
Logos -
Student News Paper*:
Explore your journalism talents, from reporting to photography to
advertising sales through Logos, the student newspaper. Published by students,
Logos is an
award-winning publication released every other week. Working diligently on the paper will
give you one semester hour of credit for each term you contribute. The paper’s
editors receive scholarships and often have an opportunity to participate in national
newspaper conventions.
Math Club:
The Math Club provides various opportunities for students (with a
range of mathematical abilities) to take part in mathematical activities and events and to
interact on a more informal basis with the faculty. Since the Math Club began in the fall
of 1997, members have competed during the national student math league competition,
attended Mathematical Association of America (MAA) meetings, and planned Math Awareness
Week activities.
Multicultural Student
Union (MSU):
Explore cultural diversity through this organization. MSU strives to
heighten people’s awareness and knowledge of various cultures, combat racism in all
its forms, and develop human potential in NIACC students. People of all races and ethnic
and religious backgrounds are encouraged to participate.
Net
Bytes*:
Net bytes a group dedicated to those with an interest in computers and
technology, isn't just a club for students in the Information System
Technology or E-Commerce program. Any students interested in computers
should look into Net Bytes! For more information check out the Club's
website.
Nursing Club:
Nursing students will benefit from the Nursing Club, which hosts a
holiday mixer for freshmen and sophomore nursing students the last day of fall semester.
You can also attend state conventions for national nursing associations to hear
interesting speakers on pertinent topics.
Enlightened Learners:
If you’ve been out of the educational system for a time,
Enlightened Learners may help with the transition into college. Enlightened Learners are students 25 years of age
and up who gather together to encourage each other, share success, solve problems,
network, listen to speakers, plan projects, meet new friends, let off steam, cut red tape,
and learn about the college system. You’ll likely find strong support and friendships
through this group which meets weekly for lunch.
Phi
Theta Kappa (PTK)*:
Expand your scholarship opportunities after NIACC by joining the
College’s Alpha Psi Beta chapter of PTK, an international honor society that
recognizes the academic accomplishments of students attending two-year colleges. To become
a member, you must have a 3.5 GPA after completing 24 semester hours at NIACC and be
enrolled in at least three semester hours of classes.
Physical Therapist
Assistant (PTA) Club:
The PTA Club is open to students interested in
physical therapy. The Club promotes public awareness of physical therapy as
well as professionalism and leadership. Members meet monthly to plan
physical therapy activities, volunteer activities, and
social events.
R.A.T.E.A.:
Raising Awareness Through Education Alliance is NIACC's Gay-Straight Alliance.
Scuba Club:
Interested in traveling to the Caribbean or West Indies? The Scuba
Club can take you there! Participation is encouraged whether or not you have scuba diving
experience. Trips, which are determined by the level of interest you and your friends show
in the club, are usually scheduled during spring break or immediately following spring
semester.
Ski and Snowboard Club*:
The NIACC Ski and Snowboard Club is an outdoor snow-sports student organization. We plan several weekend day trips to local ski resorts such as Mount Kato,
Afton Alps or Welch Village; local cross country skiing and a trip to the
Rocky Mountains (Colorado or Montana) during
Spring break. We negotiate competitive ski and transportation rates. It's great fun
to go skiing or snowboarding with a group. At the end of the day you can sit back and
enjoy the bus ride home without the worry of driving. Learn more, look at photos of our
trips, fill out an application and sign up for the free club e-mail newsletter on the club
website. Think SNOW!
Student
Environmental Affairs Group:
The Student Environmental Affairs Group is composed of students
working with NIACC’s Environmental Affairs Council to raise environmental awareness
on campus. Members discuss environmental issues and make recommendations to encourage
environment-friendly decisions and practices at NIACC.
Student Senate:
The Student Senate serves as the Student Government and much more.
Students become involved with:
- planning
- campus activities and entertainment
- doing community service projects
- organizing community college advocacy efforts
and helping to get students involved at North Iowa Area Community College. Student Senate
allows students to see what college is all about. Students get the whole experience, not
just Being in college: But being a part of the College.
One job of the Student Senate includes fairly distributing the
Student Activity fees to all of the various clubs and organizations. Some of the events
that Senate plans and puts on include Homecoming week, hypnotists, comedians, and
musicians.
The Student Senate also cleans their section of California Avenue once per
semester, raises money for the MDA with their annual Halloween dance, assists with
gathering letters to send to our representatives in support of community colleges
(collecting more than 1000 letters in 2001!) and provides volunteers at the various campus
fairs, visit days, and for many other campus and community events.
If you're interested in getting involved, sign up for Student Senate. In
addition to being in the middle of the action, many leadership opportunities are also
available to the Student Senators including participating in the Statewide Leadership
Conference, held each Fall Semester for all of the Community College student leaders in
Iowa. The Student Senate also elects six officers to make up the Senate Board. The Senate
Board includes the President, Vice President, Secretary, Community Service Chair,
Community College Advocacy Chair, and the Public Relations Chair. All Senate board members
receive a scholarship for their leadership in the elected position.
How to join?
Student Senate is a one credit class that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-
1:30pm. All you have to do is ask your Academic Counselor about signing up, it's that
easy!
Tennis Club
Enjoy a lifelong sport when you join the NIACC Trojan Tennis Club. Trojan Tennis
was founded in January of 2006 and the club meets every Sunday during the school
year for practice. Practices consist of members just playing tennis together for
fun. The club offers every NIACC student/faculty a chance to meet new people,
stay in shape with the lifelong sport of tennis and also a great way to enjoy
the outdoors and indoors. The Tennis Club meets indoors at the North Iowa
Fairgrounds during the winter months and all of it is free for members. During
the outdoor season, the Trojan Tennis Club meets at the NIACC Tennis Courts next
to the dorms. We have refreshments at meetings to make it an even better time
for all who attend. To join the tennis club, contact club adviser Jamie Zanios
at zaniojam@niacc.edu or call him at (641) 422-4162.
Vocal Music:
If you like to sing, join the Concert Choir, which is open to all
students, or sign up for private voice lessons. You might also try out for the NIACC
Singers show choir, which performs locally and takes a major tour every other year to such
places as Florida or Hawaii.
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