College is the perfect time in your life to discover your talents, explore new interests, and meet interesting people. Getting involved on campus will help you achieve all these goals and make your time at Manor a truly enjoyable and memorable experience.
In addition to our many campus clubs, the Student Activities department hosts a number of special events that give you the chance to “meet, greet, and Eat” with your fellow Manor Community members.
- Academic Clubs
- Artistic Clubs
- Cultural and Global Awareness Clubs
- Manor Allied Health Society
- Service Organizations and Clubs
Alpha Beta Gamma is an International Business Honor Society established in 1970 to recognize and encourage scholarship among college students in business curricula. A grade-point average of 3.0 is required for membership into ABG. Each year at Manor College, ABG participates in Breast Cancer Awareness activities and fundraising campaigns during the month of October. For more information, contact Lucia Montelone, ABG advisor.
Legal Studies Student Association is an organization for students involved in the Legal Studies and Paralegal programs. LSSA aims to educate students about the legal profession while providing opportunities for networking with students, employers and legal professionals from many diverse backgrounds. LSSA sponsors numerous events designed to educate and assist the surrounding community with legal issues, such as wills and trusts preparation, identity theft prevention, and drunk driving. LSSA is also a sponsor for The Career Wardrobe, a local non-profit that provides free professional clothing for women seeking employment. For further information, please contact Mary Sims, LSSA advisor.
Phi Theta Kappa is the official Honor Society of two-year colleges, and recognizes scholastic achievement, leadership, and service. Students are invited to join PTK once they have completed 12 credits of study with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. PTK is active in service campaigns including raising money for solar cookers in Darfur and ShelterBoxes for Haiti. Please contact Marlynn Alkins for more information regarding PTK membership.
An association for Dental Hygiene Students, SADHA seeks to cultivate, promote, and sustain the art and science of dental hygiene; to represent and safeguard the common interest of the members of the dental hygiene profession; and to contribute toward the improvement of the oral health of the public. For further information, please contact Donna Eastabrooks, SADHA advisor.
Technology Club is an organization welcoming all students interested in exploring technology and its impact on academics, professions, social networks, etc. Discover current and future technology trends in areas such as computer animation and graphic design, and explore professional opportunities in various technology fields. For more information, please email Norma Hall, Director of Computer Science Education at (nhall@manor.edu).
The student chapter of the North American Veterinary Technician Association or SCNAVTA is an active professional association. Students are urged to participate in the numerous events scheduled throughout the year. Events include dog washes, horseback riding trips, participation in numerous fundraisers for rescue organizations and collection drives for animals in need. Any Veterinary Technology students seeking more information about this club should contact Beverly Bisaccia, Education Coordinator for Vet Tech.
The Le Cirque de Livre is dedicated to spending evenings sharing good stories and good fellowship. The Le Cirque de Livre will meet monthly, and share one book each semester. No grades, no pressure, just the exploration of current literature that will entertain, challenge, and occasionally, blow your mind. For more information please contact Beth Lander, Library Director.
This group publishes the annual Manor College yearbook, the MACRINIAN. Students are involved with all aspects of publication, including photography, design, writing, and editing. Named in honor of Saint Macrina, the MACRINIAN is a full-color publication distributed after Graduation ceremonies each May. For more information contact Director of Student Activities.
Working in cooperation with Campus Ministry, the Music Ministry players gather for weekly jam sessions of music, friendship, and fun. (Snacks too!) Music Ministry hosts multiple coffeehouses throughout the year to bring the community together in a spirit of unity and celebration. Music Ministry plays a variety of spiritual and contemporary music, and welcomes musicians of all skill levels to join. For more information, please contact Norma Hall, Music Ministry advisor.
A club that combines cheerleading and dance, the Spirit Squad performs at all home basketball games to encourage sportsmanship and school spirit. Try-outs are held each fall and all students are welcome to audition. For more information contact Director of Student Activities.
The Zeppo is an annual publication featuring the short stories, poems, artwork, and photography of talented students, faculty, and staff. The Zeppo is published each May. For more information contact Director of Student Activities.
The 2010 Zeppo
The 2009 Zeppo
Active Minds is a rapidly growing network of thousands of college students working towards one goal: to create campuses where students feel encouraged to speak openly about mental health and seek help. Active Minds chapters are student-run mental health awareness, education and advocacy groups on college campuses. Chapters are designed to use peer outreach and education to:
- Increase students’ awareness of mental health issues and symptoms of mental health disorders
- Provide information about available resources
- Encourage students to seek help as soon as help is needed
- Serve as a liaison between students and the mental health community
For more information, contact Linda Peterson, Director of Counseling and Club Moderator, at lpeterson@manor.edu.
Open to all students, the International Club strives to celebrate diversity on campus by promoting activities which explore cultures and traditions from around the world. The International Club also aims to increase awareness about humanitarian and global issues, such as human trafficking and disaster relief efforts. For more information, contact Maria Zin, Library Assistant or Chrystyna Prokopovych, Curator for the Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center.
The Model UN team provides the opportunity for students who learn about international politics, global issues, debate, negotiation, and collaboration. The Manor Model UN team has attended various conferences throughout North America including conferences in Boston, Philadelphia, and Montreal, Canada. Team members are selected based upon grades, public speaking skills, and the ability to write well and do thorough research. Team size is limited, so membership is competitive. For more information contact Director of Student Activities
SUN is an environmental awareness club on campus that is open to all students interested in improving and preserving the world. SUN coordinates the campus recycling program, and hosts awareness activities, including film screenings and guest speakers. For more information, please contact John Stahura, SUN advisor.
The Manor Allied Health Society (M.A.H.S.) promotes the Allied Health transfer programs. M.A.H.S. projects a positive image for Manor College by providing its members (current students, alumni and prospective students) with an opportunity to socialize and network with other members who share their interests. It also provides members with opportunities to receive and offer support and advice, such as mentorship and study groups. Additionally, M.A.H.S encourages ethical and professional development. For more information contact Nancy Ceranic, Manor Allied Health Society Moderator, at nceranic@manor.edu.
Admissions Ambassadors is a student group which works with the Admissions Department to assist with Open House activities, speak with prospective students, lead campus tours, and help with any special recruiting events. For more information, please contact Mike McDevitt, Admissions Counselor.
Manor College, as a Catholic College, offers everyone who comes to Manor an opportunity to connect with God. Rooted in service to God, self, and the community, Campus Ministry hosts weekly prayer gatherings in the Chapel, evenings of meditation, and extensive service outreach including Aid for Friends, Blessed Margaret of Costello Home for Crisis Pregnancies, area nursing homes, and Project Rainbow. Campus Ministry also sponsors coffeehouses and supports the projects of Rotaract and the Student Senate. For more information, please contact Jackie Terrizzi-Meyers, Campus Ministry Coordinator, or see the Campus Ministry Section under “Student Life”.
Open to all students, Rotaract is the college and young professional forum for Rotary International, an international service organization. Rotaract’s philosophy is Service above Self. In addition to community service, Rotaract provides excellent networking opportunities, as well as potential for grants, international travel, and internship contacts. Rotaract has launched campaigns to raise money and awareness for international humanitarian causes, such as Lupus, Muscular Dystrophy, Polio, and ShelterBoxes for Haiti, while locally volunteering their time and talents at Impact Thrift Stores and area nursing homes. To get involved with this active club, please contact Rotaract advisors Norma Hall or Mary Sims.
The Manor College Student Senate is a volunteer organization open to all students which encourages leadership and responsibility by providing the opportunity for initiating and executing their own program of activities. Senate leadership activities include Fondue Fridays, the annual Halloween Bash, the Involvement Fair, and Blood Drives.
The Student Senate Constitution
Preamble: We, the students of Manor College, recognize that the formation of character, moral values, and social responsibility are fostered by individual self-discipline, integrity, and through the spirit of loyalty and cooperation in the College community, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the Student Senate of Manor College.
Article I – Name: The name of this organization shall be the Student Senate of Manor College.
Article II – Purpose: The purpose of the Student Senate is to encourage leadership and responsibility among the students by providing the opportunity for initiating and executing their own program of activities; to maintain active cooperation between the Administration of the College and the Student Body; to stimulate interest and participation in all activities within the College community.
Article III – Membership: Membership is open to all students at Manor College.
Article IV- Officers: Students must volunteer in the spring semester to serve as Officers for the next year. To be eligible to hold an Officer position, a student must have completed one full semester at Manor College, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and have no major disciplinary violations.
Article V – Term of office: The term of office for all Officers shall be one academic year.
Article VI- Duties of the Senators: The various duties of the operation of Student Government shall be divided and assigned by the Officers to the various Senators as they shall deem fit.
Article VII- Meetings: Meetings will be scheduled and coordinated by the Officers. The frequency of the meetings will be determined by the agenda of the Senate. Meetings may also be called by the Student Senate Advisor, the Dean of Students, or the Administration of Manor College.
Article VIII – The Student Senate Advisor: The Advisor to the Student Senate is the Director of Student Activities.
Article IX- Resignation of Officers: The resignation of an Officer from the Student Senate shall be in writing, address to the Student Senate Advisor. Following the resignation of an Officer, the Senate may:
1. Choose to continue their agenda with only the remaining Officers
2. Choose to appoint an eligible student to fill the vacant Officer position.
Article X- Amendments to the Student Senate Constitution: This Constitution may be amended in the following ways: 1. Majority vote of the entire Student Senate at a meeting called for this purpose, and under the direction of the Student Senate Advisor. 2. By the Student Senate Advisor, with the permission of the Dean of Students.