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Student life

Expand your academic experience beyond the classroom by getting involved in one of the many extracurricular activities available on campus. Whether you're interested in music, drama, athletics or social activities, there's something for everyone at MCTC:

Academic Interest Clubs

"The Party" - Political Discussion Forum

"The Party" creates new and nurtures existing political discourse on campus by providing a forum for non-partisan discussion. The club will seek to promote activism and involvement in the student community. Please visit their website.

Apparel Technologies Student & Alumni Association

The Apparel Club provides networks among Apparel Design students, alumni, the community as well as connections to local industry and the apparel industry at large. The association creates opportunities for members to showcase their original apparel designs and technical skills.

DAM - Design Associates of MCTC

DAM promotes leadership, professionalism and networking opportunities for students in Graphic Design, Electronic Publishing and Web Design programs. Join our blog discussion at this website.

H.E.R.B. Club - Herbal Enrichment for Restoring Balance

The H.E.R.B. Club is a network of students interested in the rapidly growing fields of Health Science and nature as one, broadening their knowledge of the Earth and our place in it. The Club will also take an active role in the community involving environmental actions promoting sustainable living and natural healing through the Earth.

Math Club

The Math Club provides an engaging environment to further students' interest in mathematical problem solving and mathematical theory with an ultimate goal of increasing mathematical problem solving skills and introducing challenging problems that fall outside of the core Math curriculum.

Media Generation

Media Generation provides information, education and support for students in Filmmaking, Video Production, Screenwriting, and Sound Arts programs.

Science Club

The Science Club assists students in pursuing their interest in various Science programs (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) and related fields to broaden the learning experience and understanding of Science. Please visit their website.

Skills USA

Skills USA promotes professional advancement for students in Trade, Industrial, Technical and Health Education programs.

Student Nurses Association

Student Nurses Association builds community among nursing students and helps them further understand the discipline of Nursing.

Theatre on the Park Players

Theatre on the Park Players establishes and advances standards of excellence in all phases of dramatics and to create a more active interest in the Theatre Arts. Please visit the group at their website.

Fine Arts Programs

Chamber Ensemble

The Chamber Ensemble is for instrumentalists who enjoy playing a variety of works from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. We also rehearse and perform music from a variety of Folk idioms. Participants must provide their instrument with the exception of piano and some percussion.

College Choir

The College Choir is for all who enjoy singing and are interested in improving their musicianship and vocal skills. We rehearse and perform works from classical to music from all over the world.

Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble is for instrumentalists as well as vocalists who are interested in learning how to perform in the Jazz idiom. We rehearse and perform works from as many Jazz eras and genres as possible with a focus on Combo/Ensemble rather than Big Band repertoire.

Theatre

Students may experience live theatre as audience members, participants in the production process and as performers.

Vocal Ensemble

The Vocal Ensemble is for experienced choral singers who are interested in performing primarily unaccompanied music. We rehearse and perform a wide range of styles, from Classical to World to Jazz and Pop. Open by audition.

Honor Societies

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Students with a 3.3 GPA or higher are eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), which is a national honor society known for academic excellence. PTK meets weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in their office (H.2010). They also have weekly "coffee chats" at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays at Dunn Brothers (across Loring Park).

Intercollegiate Athletics

Basketball - Men's

Team membership is open to all full-time students who meet NJCAA eligibility and have permission from the coach to participate.

Visit our website for more details.

Basketball - Women's

Team membership is open to all full-time students who meet NJCAA eligibility and have permission from the coach to participate.

Visit our website for more details.

Special Interest Clubs

ABC - Association of Black Collegiates

ABC provides leadership experience that fosters growth in students in the areas of professional development and academic maturity.

Asian Student Association

The Asian Student Association unites Asian American students, creates a better understanding about Asian culture and motivates students to be successful.

Christian Group

The Christian Group provides members with Christian fellowship, studies and activities. The Christian Group meets weekly at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in H.2040.

City College News

City College News is a student publication presenting news, features and viewpoints that are of interest to the student body. To get involved with this publication, please contact ccn@minneapolis.edu or email their advisor at lathrop.ben@gmail.com. The group meets every Friday at 2:45p in H.2020.

Culturas Unidas (Chicano/Latino/Hispanic)

Culturas Unidas serves as an agent for positive change and growth through communication and understanding among the various ethnic groups on campus. This group meets every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. in T.5120. Please visit their website.

Ethiopian Students Club

The Ethiopian Students Club helps to make the experience of Ethiopian students at MCTC smooth and enjoyable.

French Club

The French Club provides French outside of the classroom in a relaxed setting and opportunities to learn more about the 39 cultures of the French speaking world. Meetings take place at Espresso Royale Cafe every Friday from 12:15-1:00 p.m.

MSA - Muslim Student Association

MSA unites in the religion of Islam to learn more, inform others and practice beliefs.

Oromo Students Association

The Oromo Students Association promotes leadership and professionalism through communication and understanding among the various ethnic groups and Oromo students.

PRIDE - People for Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Equality

PRIDE provides a safe space for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students and allies. Their weekly meetings are held at 11:00 a.m. on Fridays in H.2040.

Psychology & Human Services Club

This club engages students (both non-majors and majors) academically and socially in Psychology and Human Services, with the goal of deepening their understanding of mental health and mental illness.

RATE - Realizing Abilities through Education

RATE provides opportunities to educate our campus community on disability as part of our diversity and to advocate for access to programs, activities and services.

Recreation and Leisure

Self-directed activities in the racquetball courts, weight room and gym. Non-credit aerobic dance classes and opportunities to train for certification also offered. Check in the Health and Physical Education Office (B.1100) for times.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Club

The Sci Fi and Fantasy Club provide an open and supportive forum for discussion involving topics such as science fiction and fantasy, role-playing games and board games. Meetings are held every other Monday at 3:00 p.m. (beginning 9/24/07) in H.2040.

Sisters for Social Justice (and Brothers, too!)

Sisters for Social Justice offers students an opportunity to exchange ideas and pro-actively participate in issues which affect women.

Soccer Club

The Soccer Club provides an opportunity for students to play the game of soccer.

Somali Student Association

The Somali Student Association promotes and cultivates awareness through peer support, cultural activities and community outreach.

Spanish Club

The Spanish Club provides an opportunity for people interested in expanding and sharing their knowledge and experience in the Spanish Language and/or Hispanic culture. The group meets weekly, at 12:00 p.m. on Mondays, in K.2400.

Three Legged Frog

Three Legged Frog is an environmental club actively working to improve awareness of environmental issues on campus. They meet every Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the Helland Student Center (2nd floor lounge). Join their blog discussion at this website.

UNITE - United Nations of Indian Tribes for Education

UNITE promotes cultural awareness of the American Indian people and supports all diverse groups within MCTC's surrounding communities.

Student Senate

The Student Senate is the officially recognized voice of the student body by the College administration. The Senate insures student involvement in the decision-making process of the College.

The Student Senate meets every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in T.2100. Please visit their website.

For more information about MCTC's Student Life program, contact the Office of Student Life at 612-659-6761.

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