Student Clubs

Please note that all club information is currently being updated.
Updates will be completed by Sept. 30.

Bryn Mawr Student Clubs
Academic/Professional Political
Affinity Religious
Awareness and Advocacy Service and Activism
Governing Special Interest
Media Sport
Music and Performing Arts  
Clubs denoted with an * are Bryn Mawr/ Haverford clubs.

Don't see your club listed? Please complete a Club Update.

 

Starting a Club
Students are encouraged to explore the clubs already in existance at Bryn Mawr College before starting a club. If a student finds that we do not have a club which is of interest to them they can choose to start their own club. However, the club must be different than any club already on campus.
New club petitions are accepted in the beginning of the fall (September) and spring (January) semesters only. A minimum of three members is required for any new club.
New clubs should submit the online Club Update form indicating that they are a new club. The listed members will be contacted letting them know if their club has been approved.
If funding is desired, the new club must submit a written consistitution to SGA's Student Finance Committee in the beginning of the semester. Please review the Constitution Guide for a template. Consitution Guide (pdf) (doc)



Academic/Professional

Bryn Mawr Business & Finance Society

The Bryn Mawr Business & Finance Society serves to inform students about future careers in business and finance.  It helps students get a feel for the business world by inviting recent alumnae to speak about their experiences in the business world and by holding various job panels, internship panels, site visits, etc.  You do not necessarily need to be a math or econ major to join - so please come to one of our meetings!

*Career Advising Program

We help students who are seeking career/summer opportunities through assistance with resumes, cover letters and the CDO resources.  We hold 2 hours a night Mon-Thurs between the two colleges.

Contact: Sasha Bereznak, Julian Whitney

Club PreMed

Club PreMed is a means for Bryn Mawr College students to become familiar with health related careers and all possible life journeys involved with health. Club PreMed offers a way for students with the same goals to meet one another, learn and give advice to one another.  The students are given opportunities to attend meetings and lectures from people experienced in a health related field. The club organizes community service activities, visits to local medical schools, hosts speakers, and participates in fundraising activities.  The club is designed to assist pre-med students in gaining a deeper understanding of the required pre-med courses and labs.

The Bryn Mawr College Minority Association of Pre-Health Students is dedicated to contributing to diversity in the health professions.  We are associated with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).  Founded in the fall of 2004, our primary goal is to provideminority students with support and insight into the medical school admissions process through both on coampus and off  campus activities.  As a newly developed organization, we are currently expanding our scope of activity to meet the demands of the campus community.

Owl Investment Group
A student-run organization whose purpose is to learn about and explore investing through the stock market, weekly informational and decision-making meetings, and workshops and career panels. The committee works to inform the campus community and works toward the betterment of the community through annually donated gifts to the College.
Contact: Yufan Wang

Parliamentary Debate Society
The Bryn Mawr Debate Team travels to other prestigious campuses up and down the East Coast to think, argue, and make friends. We are members of APDA, the American Parliamentary Debate Association (www.apdaweb.org). Over the past few years, the team has grown in size and has enjoyed great success.
Contact: Mariel Woods, Phaedra Tinder, Elizabeth Bingham

Pre-Health Club

The Pre-Health Club is an important resource for students interested in the health sciences, to share information that is not always available from our advisors or the internet.  The goal for the 2009-2010 Pre-Health club is to increase our efforts to improve health awareness through strengthening our club's partnerships with local organizations in Philadelphia.

Contact: Liza Betz, Hanna Lee

The Pre-Law Club seeks to inform students about the law school application process.  In addition, the club focuses on establishing connections with alumnae who have gone on to law school.  This year the Pre-Law Club plans to visit various law schools in the Philadelphia area as well as hold sessions for LSAT review.
Contact: Larissa Rubic, Andrea Tang

PMS: Peer Mentoring Services

Bryn Mawr students who have successfully negotiated the transition to studying in college are available to coach their peers in a wide range of study skills: managing time more effectively, understanding and using one's strongest learning style, developing great note-taking and active reading skills, preparing for college exams, etc.  Drop in at the Mentoring Center between 7pm and 10pm, Sunday through Thursday.  Check our website to find a mentor assigned to your dorm, or perhaps one in your major, sport or activity. Contact: Rona Pietrzak

Society of Future Planners & Architects

Our goals & purpose:  To provide students majoring in and interested in the fields of Urban Planning/Design and Architecture with the opportunity to attain volunteering opportunities, network, attain jobs and summer internships, and attend conferences and events which will allow them to become more familiar with the aforementioned professional fields.  To form an alliance with the Growth & Structure of Cities Department, the American Planning Association (APA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in order to prepare students for a field in Urban Planning/Design and Architecture.

*Society for the Physical and Natural Sciences

To open up communication among all of the science students and professors, expecially through our acting as a forum for scientific discussion among the members of the tri-college community, and to create public awareness of current scientific issues.

Contact: Yang Gao, Claire Weichselbaum, Camille Petre

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Awareness and Advocacy

Active Minds
Active Minds is Bryn Mawr's chapter of the national organization, Active Minds on Campus.  We aim to promote awareness of mental health and well-being issues on campus by encouraging discussion, providing de-stressing opportunities, and serving as a liaison between students and the Counseling Center.

In the past, we have held panel discussions, hosted benefits for local mental health organizations, screened mental helth-related movies, and held book discussion groups.  We are always trying to expand our group's activities and seek to tailor these activities to our group menbers' and the community's interests.
Contact: Danielle Marinucci, Emily Lovejoy, Katelyn Kazan

Amnesty International
Bryn Mawr's Amnesty International group is a chapter of a worldwide, grassroots organization working to promote and defend human rights. Amnesty International aims to promote, through education and action, greater understanding and respect for human rights.

Contact: Rose Heithoff, Sara Alcid, Nour Seikaly

BARN (Bryn Mawr Animal Rights Network)
The purpose of BARN is to allow Bryn Mawr College students to be active in animal rights activities and other issues relating to animal welfare. Activities include fundraising for animal rights organizations and animal shelters or other causes, raising awareness on campus, volunteer activities and group discussions. At the start of the semester, BARN picks an issue the group would like to discuss and advocate for during the semester. The group was started in the spring of 2007 and has approximately 20 active members
Contact: Margaret Fraser, Danielle Marinucci, Lea Rifkin

BMC Women's Center/GSAAD (Gender Sexuality Awareness and Dialogue)

The Bryn Mawr College Women's Center, which is located in the Pagoda building, is an open resource center that serves the greater BMC campus.  We address women's issues (political and personal) through programming and community education.  Additionally, we support and maintain a coalition of self-identified feminist organizations.
Contact: Nga Nguyen

Body Image Council
The mission of the Bryn Mawr College Body Image Council is to advocate and support the growth and development of healthy body images and attitudes among all members of the college community. The council plans educational activities that offer information, personal experience and counsel about the range of care, support and referral services available in our college community and promotes dialogue aimed at enhancing wellness for all.
Contact: Liz Frontino, Shobhi Kanal, Reggie Jones

BrynPAC (Bryn Mawr-Israel Public Affairs Committee)
BrynPAC is a student initiative to promote awareness and education about the State of Israel on campus. The group seeks to provide both political and clutural aspects pertaining to the country by offering an array of opportunities throughout the area of Greater Philadelphia.  BrynPAC also provides information on trips for students to go to Israel.  The ultimate goal of the group is to strive for understanding of and acceptance for the Jewish State.

*Buzzing 4 Change
Buzzing for Change (B4C) is a one-day hair shaving extravaganza where participants are sponsored to shave their heads, or cut their hair. People are encouraged to participate in any way that they feel comfortable, with activities ranging from buzzing their hair to volunteering at the event. Unlike most charities, the proceeds from B4C are used to enrich the lives of children living with cancer today, instead of funding cancer research. One hundred percent of the money raised at the event is going to be donated to a charity to help children with cancer and all of the hair will be donated to Locks of Love. The Club is geared towards planning and executing the event which will occur during the Spring of 2009.
Contact: Anne Bugnaski
International Justice Coalition
The International JUSTICE Coalition (IJC) is an organization dedicated to raising awareness of global social issues.  An integral and unique aspect of IJC is that it invites all individual students and clubs to initiate and lead informative events, both as part of our annual International JUSTICE Week as well as a series of lectures and discussions.  IJC bridges the diverse interests and experiences of Bryn Mawr students to foster a spirit of compassion and solidarity leading to proactive movement in our community.
Contact: Nimrah Najeeb

Project Educate in Africa
Project Educate In Africa (PEIA) is an advocacy group for education and literacy in Africa.
Contact: Katie Nash, Maria Waweru, Deborah Ahenkorah

Q-Time

Q-Time is a group that discusses issues of sexuality, sexual orientation and identity, and gender.  It seeks to challenge, support, and stimulate its meembers.  People who identify as queer, questioning, straight, and anything in between or nothing at all are welcome.

Rainbow Alliance
Through meetings, discussions, campus-wide events and participation in the greater Philadelphia community and beyond, Rainbow Alliance tries to foster a community that is supportive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, and Questioning students and their Allies.

Contact: Kathryn Rath, Rachel Anderson

Rape Awareness Project
Rape Awareness Project is dedicated to raising awareness about rape and sexual assault in the Bryn Mawr community through weekly meetings and campus-wide events.
Street Outreach
Street Outreach is a student-led organization dedicated to confronting homelessness in the Philadelphia area by serving the homeless and supporting the organizations committed to ending this complex societal issue.  We seek to accomplish this goal through volunteer work, advocacy, raising awareness and opening up a campus wide dialogue sparked by education campaigns and club sponsored events, and finally by collecting food, clothing, and other needed items to contribute to homeless shelters.
Contact: Sharon Kaziunas

Students for Justice in Palestine

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) raises awareness and mobilizes students with the goal of promoting justice, liberation, and human rights for Palestinians across the globe.  We are a diverse group of students who discuss the Israeli occupation, US involvement in the conflict and ways in which we can take action to end the injustices occurring daily against the Palestinians.

Contact: Noara Razzak, Kim Mullane, Daisy Shetterly

Whiteness Awareness Allies Group (WAAG)

Through meetings, activities and events such as movie nights and workshops, members of WAAG will explore, and help the Bryn Mawr community to explore such issues as history of racism, white privilege and white culture at Bryn Mawr, in the United States, and throughout the world. We believe the time is ripe to encourage and facilitate dialogue about whiteness issues. We must work to understand how whiteness affects our lives and the community we are building, influencing and living in currently and the communities we will build, influence and live in when we leave Bryn Mawr.

YALDA

Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) was founded by a group of Harvard students, many of them international students born and raised in Africa, in order to create a resourceful networking database for those with a strong interest in Africa.  Concerned with the many issues stifling development on the African continent, but feeling disillusioned by outside "solutions" that have accomplished very little, the group decided to reconnect with their peers on the continent, with the aim of empowering each other and facilitating intellectual and cultural exchange on an unprecedented level.  Bryn Mawr's branch currently focuses on teaching Mawrters and community members about the challenges in Africa development and practical skills to cope with them.

*ZAMI

ZAMI has a dual purpose of support and visibility for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, and questioning people of color. Centered in an understanding of pluralism, and the fluidity of identity, we seek to create an environment of inclusiveness and unity.  We believe that true unity starts from open dialogue and a belief in fair-mindedness, acceptance, and curiosity.  The tolerance that is at the core of ZAMI is not a lax, "anything goes" attitude. Rather, it understands that this principle can be upheld only by combating ignorance and division, and by supporting and nurturing free thought and expression.
Contact: Stephanie Butler, Nikki Lopez, Katheryn Solomon-Tilley

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Affinity

Asian Student Association (ASA)
Our mission is to educate the women of Bryn Mawr College, as well as the surrounding communities about issues and concerns affecting Asians and Asian Americans in today's society; to empower our students to become future leaders by organizing cultural, political, and social acitvities and by acting as a support group for Asians and Asian Americans on and off campus; to build alliances with other cultural organizations on campus and at the local, state, and national level and to come together and share experiences and form a supportive community. 

Contacts: Jackie Kim, Cynthia Kuang

Association of International Students
AIS is an organization open to all students of the Bryn Mawr community interested in sharing a variety of cultures from around the world. The organization aims to provide a support network both within the Bryn Mawr community and beyond for international students who are faced with college life in a new country. Members take an active role in educating the community about their home countries and learning about others.
Contact: Yufan Wang, Wajeeha Mohsin, Patti Lausch


BACaSO
The purpose of the organization is to create an awareness of the diverse cultures and issues of Africa and the Caribbean in order to educate the Bryn Mawr community.  It is to articulate and promote the needs of students who can identify with or wish to learn more about any of the cultures in Africa and the Caribbean.
Contact: Natasha Gittens, Deborah Ahenkorah
*Barkada
Barkada is an organization that represents and supports Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. Our purpose is to share our culture and traditions with the entire Bi-college community through social interactions as well as provide our services to areas outside of the college community. We welcome anyone who is interested in Filipino and Filipino-American cultural, social and political issues.

Interested in the multi-faceted culture of Japan?  Then this is the place for you!  At the Bi-Co Japan Culture Club, we aim to understand this unique culture by means of ikebana demonstrations, calligraphy practice, literature discussions, and, of course, sampling various Japanese delicacies.  No Japanese language experience is necessary nor is being Japanese or of Japanese descent.  Come join us to create a better understanding of both the East and the West.

Contact: Yuri Hongo

Eastern European Students Association
The Eastern European Club promotes Eastern European culture on campus through movies and by having open meetings and dinners on campus. They serve as a resource for students from Eastern Europe to meet each other and share culture and experience.
Halau Hula Aloha Nui Loa
The purpose of this organization is to educate the Bryn Mawr and surrounding community about Hawaiian culture through Polynesian Dance, and to spread the Aloha and peace through performance, example and community service.
Contact: Colette Youn, Sarah Maley

*Hellenic Club

The purpose of the Hellenic Club is to introduce the bi-co community to Greek history and culture through a number of social and educational activities and to promote the ideals of the hellenic world that have played an important role throughout history.

*Korean Students Association

The purpose of this organization is to educate the Bi-College community about Korean American culture.  This organization will also promote activism within the Korean and Korean American communities, and provide a space for networking.

Contact: Jinny Hwang, Jen Eum, Stephanie Kim

Mixed Company
Mixed Company provides a supportive atmosphere in which to explore issues concerning biracial, bicultural, multiracial, multicultural, and transracially adopted women. These issues are explored through discussions focused on self-exploration and activities aimed at raising campus awareness.
Contact: Brittney Thornbury, Kyla Falcon
Mujeres
Mujeres is a cultural group that acts as a support network for Latina Bryn Mawr women.   The group brings to light significant issues that effect us as Latina women, on campus and abroad.  In order to best support Latina students, Mujeres runs a monthly meeting that is closed to Latina/o students.  All Tri-Co community members are welcome to participate in other events.  Mujeres is involved in challenging assumptions and sharing Hispanic and Latin American cultures with the Bryn Mawr community through discussion and by bringing outside performers, speakers, and activists to the campus.  The members of Mujeres host a number of events for National Latino Heritage Month and an annual culture show.
Contact: Jewellia Casiano, Paoli Roman, Ashley Navarro
The Sisterhood
Sisterhood is a support network for Bryn Mawr women of the African Diaspora. We hold weekly meetings to discuss issues that affect and are important to us and host a number of events to raise awareness on campus and in the world. Our cultural center (Perry House) is open to all who are devoted to understanding and learning about Black identities and we are eager to share our cultures through various mediums including cultural performances, music, speakers, service initiatives, and most importantly dialogue. Like all cultural organizations at Bryn Mawr, The Sisterhood welcomes all women regardless of ethnicity, nationality, race or religion.
Contact: Kerlyne Jean
South Asian Women (SAW)
South Asian Wormen is an organization dedicated to promoting South Asian culture and that of it's diaspora by organizing a variety of events ranging from community service (Gandhi Day) to religious-cultural festivals (Holi, Diwali, Eid, Gurupurab).  SAW is committed to bringing speakers to campus whose work pertains not only to cultural but also social and political issues. Each year in November, SAW hosts a culture show, which is a showcase of song, dance, readings, slideshows, movies, and art presented by SAW members.  Like all cultural organizations at Bryn Mawr, SAW welcomes all women regardless of ethnicity, nationality, race or religion.

Contact: Priyanka Nalamada

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Governing
Self-Government Association (SGA)
Under the Bryn Mawr College Honor Code and Self-government Association Constitution, Bryn Mawr College undergraduates take responsibility for governing themselves in academic and social matters, as well as playing an active and fundamental role in the life of the College. The oldest self-governing association in the nation, the SGA is composed of any candidate for a Bryn Mawr College A.B. degree. As members of the association, undergraduates are entitled to attend weekly assembly meetings and voice their opinions, participate in a variety of SGA sponsored events, groups, film series, magazines, newspapers and traditions, as well as vote in elections that send student representatives to various committees, the Board of Trustees and the SGA Assembly. It is the hope and expectation of self-governance at Bryn Mawr College that all students will be able to find a place, group, activity and concerns in the most effective, responsible and satisfying way possible. SGA represents the concerns and needs of the undergraduate body to the administration. The SGA's organization includes: Executive Board, Finance Committee, Traditions, Honor Board, Residence Council and Appointments Committee.
Health Center Advisory Committee
The Health Center Advisory Committee is a student-run committee that promotes communication between the students and the Health Center. The members of the committee serve as liaisons who direct the Health Center's attention to students' concerns and interests. The committee meets once a month to plan student forums to promote dialogue. Members of this committee work with Dr. Kerr and Nurse Ramsey and are appointed through the SGA.

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Media

Akoue
Box C-1727
610-526-5028
Akoué is the Bryn Mawr College yearbook. The staff of editors, designers and photographers tell the yearly story of Bryn Mawr College in a photojournalistic style. All students interested in photography, writing and design are invited to join.

*Bi-College News
The Bi-College News is a weekly journal of the happenings at Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges and a testimony to the Bi-College relationship.  We endeavor to provide representative, accurate and fair news and information.  It's a great way to know what is going on at both campuses and improve writing skills while having fun along the way!

Contact: Alex Stratyner, Michael Novinson

BMC Zine/DIY Media Club
BMC Zine/DIY (do it yourself) Media Club fosters and supports a growing appreciation for a wide variety of alternative press and other medias made for/ by/ or about the lives of women. The Zine/DIY Media Club hopes to combat the chronic negative impact of mainstream representations of women by offering a spectrum of other medias, thus providing genuine, accurate, and life-affirming models of women. We also hope to affect social change and foster social activism through DIY culture and activities and create a safe space for a wide variety of self-expression in a unique, artistic format that is personal, politcal, and profound.

the college news
x7340, C-1716
The College News is a feminist news journal which serves as a source of
information and self-expression for the Bryn Mawr community. Recognizing feminism as a collective process, we attempt to explore issues of interest to all women, both as members of this college and of the larger world community. Through this continuing dialogue, we seek to promote communication and understanding while fostering
self-confidence and independence in expression.

Contact: Mary Zaborskis, Stephanie Trott, Nicole Gervasio

Confidential: A Magazine

Our purpose is to provide a fun and humorous alternative to campus publications.  We are the campus's only variety magazine that focuses on everyday occurrences in college life.  Our content includes music, movie, and book reviews, humor articles, and art and article submissions from anyone that wants to get their voice out to the campus.  We are a publication that focuses on interaction with our readers.

Contact: Sarah Cooper, Anna Woodson, Amaryllis Boger

*Feathers & Fur

Feathers & Fur is the only Bi-Co fashion magazine dedicated to inspiring students in their everyday wear.

Contact: Juliana Reyes, Simran Singh, Elizabeth Svokos

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscoope is an alternative literary magazine published annually at Bryn Mawr. In serving as an open forum for the creative voices of students, faculty, and staff, we represent the diversity of the Bryn Mawr community and publish at least one submission from everyone who contributes.  Across any two pages, you will find contradicting works of art juxtaposed to promote dialogue.  Kaleidoscope is more than a mere literary magazine: it is Bryn Mawr at a glance.  Send submissions to bmckaleidoscope@gmail.com. Let the scopes collide!

Contact: Nicole Gervasio, Noelle Fair, Margaret Summerfield

Nimbus Literary Review

Nimbus Literary Review is Bryn Mawr's premiere magazine showcaseing student writing and artwork.  Our hardworking editorial staff accepts all types of creative submissions in the fall and the layout staff sees the magazine through publication in the spring.
Contact: Marybeth Matlack

South Asian Chaat

This is an online monthly magazine celebrating South Asian culture and focusing on current events affecting South Asia.  It features articles written by students in various colleges and universities and encourages people from all cultures (not only South Asia) to read it and write for it.  It's goal is to expand interest in the South Asian culture and stimulate provoking throughts about this vibrant region.

Contact: Mithila Rajagopal, Mahvish Qureshi, Radha Venkatraman

Virgin Mawrtyr

We are Bryn Mawr's first and only literary arts magazine devoted entirely to exploring issues of sex, sexuality, gender, feminism, and the body.  We are beginning a dialogue, verbal and visual, in order to liberate, interpret, and engage a student body in the most talked about, yet easily dismissed of issues.  To this end, we also believe it is important to address these issues with the same intellect, sophistication, and integrity with which we approach any idea as women of acedemia. Our magazine is an open forum, serving as a place of the safest, thoughtful, and provoking of conversations.
Contact: Michelle Zauner, Ivy Howell

*WHRC Radio
WHRC is the Bi-co's online radio station.The station has a select number of "live DJs" who record their shows in public locations on both campuses, encouraging student interaction and input into each show.  In addition, any member of the bi-college community can record podcasts to put on the station's website.  The site itself also serves as a music blog where students can make music suggestions, promote concerts, or share their original music.  Check out the site at www.whrcradio.com or come to our meetings Monday nights at 8pm in James House at Haverford.

Contact: Eva Herzog, Andrew Smith

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Music and Performing Arts

Acabellas

Women's a cappella group singing a variety of fun, sing-along music.

Contact: Liz Coleman, Christina Wagner

*Chaverim A Cappella

Chaverim is the only Jewish, tri-co a cappella group.  We embrace peoples of all religions and sing a variation of genres, varying from traditional Jewish songs to Israeli pop songs and parodies.

Contact: Sara Davidson, Chelsea Dunkel

*Counterpoint A Cappella
Counterpoint is the Bi-Co’s newest co-ed a cappella group. It specializes in the genres of jazz, soul, R&B, rock, and gospel. Members of Counterpoint are enthusiastic, energetic students who like to work hard and play hard. Concerts are held at least once each semester, as well as mini-performances during the Bi-Co’s yearly a cappella jams,
fund raising and charity events, and by request. Students may audition for Counterpoint during scheduled audition periods at the beginning of each semester.
Contact: Erin Miller, Jen Bonczar, Ryan Mulligan
Deceptive Cadence
Believing that a cappella is for everyone and blend is rehearsed rather than auditioned, Deceptive Cadence provides a non-audition forum for all dedicated a cappella musicians.

DRUM (Developing Resonant, United Musicians)

DRUM aims to create a forum for female musicians in the face of a male-dominated music world.  DRUM hopes to strengthen the music scene at Bryn Mawr by bringing together musicians from all backgrounds and creating an open environment for music sharing and discussion (particularly for music created by women).  DRUM will provide free drum lessons for anyone interested in learning, at times which best fit members' schedules.  In addition to these drum lessons, DRUM will hold weekly meetings where music will be shared and discussed in an open, relaxed environment.  These meetings are open to anyone, whether they choose to participate in the drum lessons or not.  Members are strongly encouraged to share music that they have written.  DRUM meetings will serve as a forum for musicians to meet one another and collaborate.  No prior experience is necessary.  Anyone interested in music and/or feminism is welcome.

Contact: Sara Neidorf, Kate Gettinger, Kyla Falcon

*Extreme Keys
Extreme Keys is the oldest all-female a cappella group in the bi-co. We have been rocking since the last century. Notorious for our electric energy and killer concerts, we perform a range of music from 70s disco to 21st century pop. We are a high energy group of women who love to sing music as varied as the guests at our after concert parties!  We perform on the Bryn Mawr campus, host other groups for joint concerts and tour to
other schools. Membership is by audition, usually held at the beginning of each semester.

Contact: Janna Weaver, Nina Jankowicz, Weezie Lauher

*Flute Choir
The Flute Choir is a group of flutists of all ability levels who gather to rehearse weekly. Our ensemble includes members from both Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges and we typically prepare for 2-4 concerts per semester. In addition to performing at college events such as chamber music concerts, Parents' Weekend, May Day, and culture shows sponsored by other campus groups, we give community service concerts at local nursing homes and churches. We generally have about 10-12 members per semester, and any flutist is welcome to join!

Contact: Sara Marcus, Linsey Turr, Celia Turner

Folk Club
The purpose of the Folk Club is to organize dances and other folk activities on campus and to provide resources to students who wish to be involved in folk life, both on and off campus.
Contact: Laura Kelly-Bowditch

Greasepaint Productions is the student-run musical theater company of Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, mounting productions and organizing events that bring a variety of arts-related opportunities to the student body.
Contact: Amanda Lee Darby

JWAHIR
As members of JWAHIR A Cappella Group, we pledge to ensure a diverse blend of music that appeal to a wide range of listeners. Nevertheless, we recognize the great talents of artists like Nina Simone, Jah Cure, Lauryn Hill, Justin Timberlake, India Arie, etc. all of whom are of different genres and we attest to be proponents of their great works.
Contact: Sharhea Wade, Rodline Louijuene

Lavender's Blue
Lavender's Blue is Bryn Mawr's only "oldies" a cappella group. They perform pop music from the 50's and 60's throughout the year, as well as recording CD's.  Auditions are held in the beginning of each semester.
Contact: Naomi Hamermesh, Amanda Darby,
Leah Garman

*Lighted Fools
Lighted Fools is the premier inprov and sketch comedy group in the bi-co!
Contact: Scott Schnur, Avi Wolfman-Arent
*Looney Tunes
The Looney Tunes are the only Bi-college co-ed a capella group. They sing songs from as many genres as they can find: funk, hip-hop, gospel, jazz, alternative. They take a crazy tour each Spring break; past tours have gone around the Northeast, to California, and all over the South. Auditions are typically held at the beginning of first semester each year

*Mayuri Dance Team

Bryn Mawr Mayuri is a South Asian fusion dance team. Founded in the spring of 2004, it is a new but rapidly growing team as its wide range of featured dance styles has mass appeal. Combining classical Indian dance forms such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak with western styles such as ballet, hip hop, modern and jazz, the members of Mayuri work hard to choreograph dances and mix music so that in the end, they truly have a perfect cross-cultural blend.
Contract: Rei Shimizu, Mansi Gupta

*Music Out Loud

A music outreach program working with a partner school in Philadelphia to provide supplemental music education.

Contact: Kiran Bhardwaj, Beth Curtiss, Julia Anderson

Night Owls
The Night Owls is Bryn Mawr's"official" a cappella group. Is is a group of Bryn Mawr students committed to producing beautiful music and having fun! The Night Owls frequently perform on campus and with nearby schools, and take an annual tour to perform with other colleges.  Night Owls, or "fowls," record at least once a year.  Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester.
Contact: Nat Armentrout, Abby Olson, Priya Saxena

People in Color
People in Color (PiC) is a performance group that aims to creatively address controversial issues we see in our lives: anything from homophobia to ableism to racism.
Contact: Sundes Kazmir, Megan Smith
*Pulso Latino
Pulso Latino is a new Bryn Mawr-based, tri-co dance troupe dedicated to the exuberance and passion of Latin culture. Incorporating a wide range of music, style, and influence, the group aims to attract a multitude of dancers, regardless of ethnicity. Membership is by audition, usually held at the beginning of each semester. Members are given the opportunity to both audition for and choreograph individual pieces which are performed
once each semester. Additionally, professionally instructed classes are offered to aid the creative process, as night-clubs tend to challenge dancers differently than choreographed routines performed before an audience.
Contact: Marina Fradera

*Rince Na Mawr

We are an Irish dance club promoting Irish music and dance.  We teach soft shoe, step, and Ceili (traditional social dances).  Beginners and more advanced dancers are welcom.  We plan Irish dance events throughout the year, including the annual St. Patrick's Day festivities.  Everybody in the TRi-co is welcome to join.

Contact: Yulia Belyakova, Caitlin McKenney

Shakespeare Performance Troupe
Bryn Mawr's Shakespeare Performance Troupe is a student run and organized theater troupe devoted to the Bard and his contemporaries. Shakespeare Performance Troupe (commonly known as SPT) puts on either one or two shows a semester.
Contact: Kathy Dilliplane, Madison Houff

Tabitha Performance Group

The Tabitha Performance Group was initiated by Emily Harney and Amander Eicher (BMC'99) in 1998.  It allows one or two students interested in choreography and performance studies to put together a full length dance performance work which is usually built in the fall semester and traditionally shown the following February or March.  Other people involved in the pieces are dancers, who attend rehearsals regularly on a weekly basis.  Lights, music, publicity, and a technical crew become more involved as the work progresses towards two performances in Pembroke Dance Studio.  The performances are open to the campus and public.  This year's performance will feature the choreography work of dance major Caitlin Iles.

Contact: Caitlin Iles

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Political
Bryn Mawr College Democrats
The Bryn Mawr College Democrats is a local chapter of the College Democrats of America. The goal of the BMC Democrats is to promote a better America, with equality, freedom and justice. To achieve this goal, the BMC Democrats volunteer on behalf of local, state and national campaigns, host voter registration drives, sponsor political speakers, organize community service events, participate in statewide leadership conferences, and provide a variety of other civic education programs for the campus and community.
The BMC Democrats meet weekly during election seasons and biweekly during nonelection periods. The organization has a variety of positions available on its executive board and there are always opportunities for individual and project-specific involvement.
Contact: Julie O'Neil

Bryn Mawr College Republicans
The Bryn Mawr College Republicans is a subchapter of the College Republicans of Pennsylvania, which is a liaison to the College Republicans National Committee. Some of our goals as a club include promoting political diversity and the exchange of conflicting ideas on campus, bringing Republicans together socially, while providing a safe venue in which to express conservative views, and volunteering on the local, state, and national level to contribute to the advancement of our party.
During the year, we hold biweekly meetings, scheduling weekly meetings when necessary. The BMC Republicans strive to achieve our goals by hosting on-campus activities, volunteering to work on campaigns in the area, keeping an open dialogue with the Bryn Mawr community, hosting conservative guest speakers, and participating in community service projects.

Contact: Ariel Puleo

Democracy Matters

The Bi-College chapter of Democracy Matters was formed last year.  Democracy Matters is a non-partisan campus-based project of Common Cause, that works to get big private money out of politics and people back in by connecting pro-democracy reforms to issues of environment, civil rights, education, health care, foreign policy, and more.

Contac: Sophia Papavizas

Smart Women Vote

Committed to getting Bryn Mawr College students to vote in elections, Smart Women Vote is a non-partisan, coalition-based group that holds voter registration drives.  Our target is complete registration of all eligible students.  We also focus on issues of civic participationl, bring speakers  to campus, and host a variety of events.
Contact: Alana Vega, Sarah Theobald

Students for a Democratic Society

To promote democratic practices and activism nationally and internationally.
Contact: Genevieve Anderson-Krengel

Students for Sestak

Contact: Julie O'Neil

Student Union

SU is a student-run grassroots lobbying organization to promote participation in a civic culture of human rights, labor reform, women's rights, fair elections, environmental sustainability, and public education.  Each issue-team publishes an editorial chapbook to educate and mobilize for action.

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Religious
Achayot
Achayot (the Hebrew word for sisters) is a weekly discussion group where a group of people sit around the dinner table and discuss various topics and issues in Judaism that relate to women.  All are welcome - either to participate in discussion, to listen, or just to eat our chocolate!
Atheist and Agnostic Association
Aims to create a welcoming environment for discussion and debate among atheists, agnostics and other free-thinkers. Meetings cover a range of topics, from current events to atheism in the media. People of all faiths welcome.
Contact: Alexis Egan, Ana Arquilla, Lise Chlebak
Athena's Circle
Athena's Circle is a community built on love and trust, dedicated to providing a spiritual family for Pagans and Neo-Pagans of all paths, Buddhists, and any who wish to learn what we believe and practice. Weekly meetings frequently, but do not always, include group-crafted rituals and meditations intended to meet our specific needs. Traditional sabbats are observed, as well as lunar phases.
Contact: Sarah Christian, Olivia Coplan

Baha'i Campus Association
The Baha'i Campus Association is a religious organization which works to build a spirit of cooperation and goodwill among the diverse religions and cultures represented in the campus community. For this semester we are planning a prayer devotional open to all religions and beliefs.

Contact: Linnea Segen

*Bi-Co Catholic Newman Community
Newman brings the resources and services of the Catholic Church to the Bryn Mawr campus. Our organization offers celebration of Sunday, Holy Day and mid-week Eucharist, Theology and Pizza, Bible study, retreats, the Newman Forum dialogues, individual counseling, Sacramental Reconciliation, and student sponsored social and service activities.

Contact: Sarah Watson, Katherine Sepulveda

*Bi-Co Chabad Student Association

The Bi-Co Chabad Student Association fosters awareness of Jewish spiritual heritage, values, cultures, and traditions by provinding educational opportunities in Toprah and by facilitating the observance of Jewish rituals and customs.  With the support of Rabbi Eli Gurevitz and Rebbetzin Blumie Gurevitz, the Bi-Co Chabad offers students a Jewish "home away from home" with hospitality Shabbat dinners, Talmud study, Jewish mysticism classes, Kosher food, and more.  All students are welcome.

Contact: Hilary Polak, Alex Lopatin

BUNS: Unitarian Universalists
BUNS (Bryn Mawr Unitarians Need Support) is a spiritual group that fosters a supportive community for Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith on campus. We meet weekly and newcomers are welcome. As a group we follow the Unitarian Universalist principles of faith, social action and social justice.

Contact: Ellen MacInnis, Claire Jensen, Kim Mullane

*Episcopal Campus Ministry

We are a group of students from many different Christian denominations who meet for discussions and informal worship services weekly at The Church of the Redeemer, a church within walking distance from campus.  "No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are on Life's Journey, You're Welcome Here".

Contact: Katie Shearer, Asher Reisman

*Harvest Christian Fellowship (HCF)

Harvest Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational group open to people who are interested in learning about, growing in, and living out the Christian faith. HCF meets weekly for Bible study, Friday Night Live, and Sunday service.  HCF is associated with Grace Covenant Church (GCC) in Philadelphia.
Contact: Danielle Pan, Meldon Jones, Pashawnda Briley

*Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Our vision is to live and share the truth of God's love.  Our goals are to root our community and our campus in prayer, to encourage growth in relationships with God, and to be a living testimony for God, both individually and corporately. 
Contact: Maddie Houser, Emily Kirchner,
Amanda Barwise

*Jewish Student Union (JSU)

The Jewish Student Union of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges provides religious, educational, and social opportunities for Jewish as well as non-Jewish students in the Bi-Co.  We hold Shabbat services, numerous social events, and holiday observances and festivities. All of these activities are open to everybody from both colleges - regardless of religious affiliation or background.

JSU is run almost entirely by students from both campuses, which the help of a Jewish advisor and in conjunction with Hillel of Greater Philadelphia. We're always looking for additional student participation to make our wonderful organization even better.  We'd love to see you at our next event!

Contact: Shira Cohen, Lili Dworkin, Isabel de Koninck

Multifaith Alliance
The Multifaith Alliance exists to form a network of support for people of faith and allies in the Bryn Mawr community and to facilitate the expression of faith within the college community. The alliance has monthly meetings and hosts events open to all within the Bryn Mawr College community.
Contact: Katherine Sepulveda  
*Muslim Students Association
The bi-college Muslim Students Association (MSA) is active in facilitating a safe atmosphere in which dialogue on matters of Islamic faith can be discussed by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. We aim to create an educational and enriching atmosphere where we can  learn from one another through discussions, community service, prayer services, inspirational speakers, and interfaith events.   We welcome all, and would like to take advantage of the wealth of diversity in thought that exists on both campuses.
Contact: Nafisa Misawa, Najia Mohamed, Noara Razzak

*Renewal College Fellowship

Formerly Emmanual College Fellowship, RCF is a Christian organization on Bryn Mawr and Haverford College campuses that is open to believers and those who are seeking.  It welcomes all who are which to learn more about the Christian faith and those who are looking to grow and mature in their walk with God.  There are weekly small group Bible studies, large groups, and Sunday services.  Transportation to Sunday services and activities is provided. 

Contact: Kate Lee, Jackie Kim, Soo Lee

*Two Fish
2 Fish is for Christian performers and musicians, both male and female, who want to express the good news of Jesus Christ to the bi-co community.  Our music is an expression of gratitude and need of a God that is ever-present, ever-loving, and ever-renewing our lives.

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Service, Activism and Outreach
America Counts and America Reads
The America Reads and America Counts programs help place work-study, volunteer, and field placement students as reading and math tutors for low income students in local school and community sites. Programs run during the academic year and summer. All students are welcome, regardless of experience. Training is provided before tutoring begins each semester and in the summer.
ACT (Ardmore Community Tutoring)
Students work one-on-one with children in literacy and math as America Counts or America Reads tutors. Tutors are selected at the beginning of each semester and tutor training occurs shortly after selection. Each tutor works a minimum of three hours per week. Twice a month, tutors meet for ongoing training and supervision. Transportation to and from Ardmore is provided.
Ball of Physics
Ball of Physics is an outreach group that designs and performs physics experiments to the community to generate a larger interest in physics.
Batten House Co-Op
The Batten House co-op is an intentional community open to Bi-college women. Its members endeavor to live with environmental consciousness and low impact upon the Earth, to organize social justice activist events, to support women's issues, to make group decisions by consensus, and to raise awareness in the community about the interconnectedness between humans, animals, and the environment.
Contact: Aubree Gabbard

BMC Greens

The BMC Greens is a student run organization determined to remind as well as educate the Bryn Mawr, Lower Merion and Philadelphia communities about current environmental issues.  Additionally, we are committed to working closely with the school's administrations in hope of moving towards a creation of a much more sustainable campus.
Contact: Yong Jung Cho, Cristina Munoz, Melanie Bowman

Care Cards
Care Cards is a non-profit organization that makes handmade cards for different holidays and occasions and sends/delivers them to various organizations such as children's hospitals, nursing homes, and homeless shelters.  Care Cards also organizes art supplies drives, as well as stationery and greeting card drives to be distributed and sent to the organizations that are listed above.  Cards are made about three times a month and there are very few group meetings. It is a simple and fun way to make someone smile.  A card can go a long way!

Contact:Mithila Rajagopal, Gretchen Knoth

DARLING
The DARLING volunteer group was formed a few years back with the mission of serving through "Daring Arts Regarding Love and Involvement in Neighborhood Groups."  It is our intention to work closely with underprivileged children in the local Philadelphia area through means of arts and crafts. 

Contact: Emily Ledford, Margaux Kearney .

FACTS Tutoring
Our Missions: (1) To help the Philadelphia community by providing service to local families, which include Asian, African and Latino immigrants; (2) To work closely with the staff at FACTS, a charter school near Chinatown, to help accomplish the school's missions; and (3) To provide interested Bryn Mawr students the option of field placements to work with K through 6th graders in a multicultural setting. FACTS Tutoring program is a spin off of the original Chinatown Tutoring program. This program provides flexible scheduling for the tutors and very rewarding experiences.
Contact: Stephanie Smith
One World
One World is a student run group that has had much experience and success in working with the Bryn Mawr community on many events around campus and remains and active club in the Bryn Mawr community. During the 2007-2008 academic year One World worked on a Fair Trade educational campaign in which has included a USAS(United Students Against Sweatshops) teach in.  In past years One World has had a wide range of experience working with the tri-college community: we have worked to organize events on fair trade and globalization, the Hunger Banquet, the annual SOA,WHINSEC protest, brought fair trade coffee and organic milk to campus, as well as a peace and environmental project in El Salvador.
Contact: Adrienne Webb, Amelie Raz

Overbrook High School Tutoring
Students work one-on-one or with small groups in math as America Counts tutors at Overbrook High School in West Philadelphia during the school day, working with one or two classrooms. Tutors are selected at the beginning of each semester and tutor training occurs shortly after selection. Each tutor works a mimimum of one day per week for three hours. Once a month, tutors meeting for ongoing training and supervision. Transportation to and from Overbrook is provided.

SAC (Service and Activism Council)
A regular gathering of representatives from student-led service and activism programs. SAC supports, connects and integrates the work of student groups and keeps the CSO in touch with student activities.

Student Global AIDS Campaign
Students are involved in AIDS activism, concerned with access to and money for treatment in countries that cannot afford them. Students participate in letter writing campaigns and other activities.

*Students Against Genocide

Students Against Genocide is a Bi-College organization that aims to raise awareness about genocide in general, and in particular the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan.  Other goals include: finding long-term solutions for human rights crises, short-term solutions for the crisis in Sudan, and raising money toward relief in the Sudan and an end to the crisis.

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Special Interest

Adopt-A-Grandparent Program

The purpose of this organization shall be to enrich the lives of both Bryn Mawr students and residents at nearby Beaumont at Bryn Mawr retirement home by establishing meetings every other week between members of both communities.  Residents will benefit from the stimulation that a person of a younger generation brings.  Students will truly be making a difference in these residents' lives while having lots of fun themselves.

Contact: Miranda Bennett, Tina Hu, Amy Rives

*Aikido Club

We practice aikido at Main Line Budo with Michael Wirth Sensei of Kinokawa ryu Aikido in Bryn Mawr during fall and spring semester!  Aikido is a Japanese martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba Sensei (O-Sensei).  It redirects an opponent's energy into throws and pins, to ultimately convince an opponent that violence will not be effective.  Club members learn to defend both themselves and their opponent from harm.  The characters in Aikido stand for harmony, energy, and way.  Come practice with us!

Contact: Hannah Gatz-Miller, Chandlee Taylor

Air Force ROTC
The Air Force ROTC allows college students to become officers in the Air Force upon graduation. The ROTC program consists of a one hour class and a two hour leadership lab on Friday afternoons. ROTC classes are held at St. Joseph's University.

*Anime Club
Bi-Co group for fellow otaku, or students who just want to take a break from studying to watch some anime (Japanese animation) together.  We meet weekly to watch and discuss various anime, and we also take occasional group trips to conventions, museums, stores, and restaurants.

Contact: Erin Reviea, Joanna Dudley

Art Club

The purpose of this organization is to promote art and art making on the Bryn Mawr campus and within the Bryn Mawr community.  This includes maintaining and stocking a studio available to the entire community: students, faculty, and staff; running student-taught workshops; running non-credit art classes with local artists; holding a weekly Community ARt Night to socialize and make art in the studio; and holding art-related events in the studio and around campus.  Art Club is community based and works to bring togethermembers of the Bryn Mawr community around art and art making.
Contact: Anna Mueser, Ariel Kay

Arts Cooperative

The Arts Cooperative acts as a consortium of student arts groups with the purpose of discussing common issues among the groups.  We hope to foster community awareness of the arts on campus.  The group also allows arts groups to interact easily with each other, helping with inter-group communications and collaborations, and avoiding competition for practice and concert spaces.  We are also a liaison between student arts groups and the administration and, in the case of a grievance of a single group within the Arts Cooperative, we are a support network and we assist the group in any confrontations that may arise.  We will support and foster new arts groups as they are formed on campus and, to whatever extent possible, help with that formation (i.e. give advice on writing constitutions, budgets, etc.)

Contact: Naomi Hamermesh, Becky Findlay, Lindsey Turr

*BrANCH Out!
Bryn Mawr Appreciates Nature through Camping and Hiking...Outside! We make natural areas accessible to Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College students through regular hiking and camping trips to natural parks neaby. Camping and hiking have many life-enhancing properties; among these are hands-on learning about ecosystems and life forms that comprise them, and the essential human experiences of physical exercise, learning by observations, and thinking logically to overcome challenges. We take a few trips per semester, and will probably expand in variety of activities in the future. No experience is necessary!
Contact: Renee Byer, Megan WinslowLaura Webb

*Breakdance Club

This club is for anyone who wants to learn to breakdance and anyone who already breakdances who wants to session with other b-girls and b-boys in the area.  We also try and find performance opportunities within the Bi-Co.

Contact: Kate Gettinger, Emily Reuman

Bryn Mawr Film Series
The Bryn Mawr College Film Series arranges for regular screenings of popular, independent and foreign films for the viewing pleasure of the campus. Films are selected from a distributor's catalogue, taking into consideration the eclectic minds that make up the Bryn Mawr Community.
Contact: Sarah Sheplock

BrIC, Bryn Mawr Israel Coalition

This is a club for those interested in Israel advocacy, Israeli culture, history and politics.

Contact: Hilary Polak

Bryn Mawr Outdoors Club

The purpose of the Bryn Mawr Outdoors Club (BMOC) is to porvide outdoor, active events and experiences for the campus community.  We believe that life experiences greatly enhance the academic experience of college.  This club will provide many varied opportunities for Mawrters to learn and share the benefits of outdoor activity.  The BMOC will thrive on collected knowledge and hands-on learning about the environment, leading to a greater understanding and enjoyment of the outdoor world.

Campus Girl Scouts
Campus Girl Scouts provides fun and informative activities for local Girl Scout troups in theh Eastern Pennsylvania Council.  We mostly focus on badge workshops and Thinking Day, but we also organize cookie boths on campus.

Contact: Hannah Curry-McDougald, Alex Funk, Meg Fortgang

Carnivore Club

The Carnivore Club is a non-political organization with the sole intention of creating a community around a shared enjoyment of meat.  This semester's project will be donating turkeys to Philabundance for those in need on Thanksgiving.  For next semester, we are planning the First Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on Merion Green.  Everyone is invited to our meat-ings.
Contact: Ashley Madden, Taline Cox

Chess Club

The Chess Club will provide a forum for people to play chess.  We cater to people at all levels, from beginners who have never played before to women who have been playing their whole life.  If we can get enough resources we would like to start an intramural chess tournament.

Chocolate Lovers Club

The Chocolate Lovers try to provide a laid-back atmosphere in which to meet new people while engaging in non-academic discussion and hands-on cooperative activities involving chocolate.

*Club Italiano

The purpose of this organization shall be to foster appreciation of Italian as a language of culture, business, and travel; to provide opportunities for Italian enrichment activities among member of the Bi-Co community; and to promote the scholarship of Italian language and culture.

Contact: Valeria Pizzini

College Bowl Team

The purpose of the BMC College Bowl Team is to intellectually stimulate the minds of BMC women in a unique manner through team competition. The club's general meetings will include members learning and practicing general knowledge questions and answers towards the ultimate goal of attending competitions against other schools.

The Culinary Club is open to any and all students who want to meet other who share an interest in cooking, baking and/or eating delicious foods!  We meet every other week at the Cambrian row kitchen to share each other's company and enjoy food.  A different person leads each meeting and thus everyone gets exposed to new cultures, delicacies, and techniques.
Contact: Miranda Bennett, Laurel Lemon

Deutsche Hip-Hop Enthusiasts

Our organization is open to Mawrtyrs interested in German culture with a special emphasis on German hip-hop music. We will primarily share music and discuss lyrics.  A perfect club for anyone learning German; rap lyrics help with comprehension.  In addition to being German music enthusiasts, we also plan to celebrate "Oktoberfest" and "Fasching", show German movies, play German board games, bake German cookies, and speak German with each other.  We also will be advocates of the German language table or "Stammtisch."

*Double Star
Doublestar is a club for the discussion of SciFi, fantasy, and speculative fiction in books, movies, TV shows, and other media.
Contact: Amanda Pester, Catrina Mueller

*Fall Student Dance Concert

The Fall Student Dance Concert is a tradition that started in 1992 to provide a unique opportunity for Bryn Mawr and Haverford dancers to showcase student dance and choreography.
Contact: Caitlin Iles, Emily Altiere

For the Love of Books
Too often at Bryn Mawr we become so busy we must set aside the books we read for fun and focus on schoolwork. This club hopes to encourage pleasure reading by coming together and discussing the books that we have read, want to read or want others to read. From romance to political thriller every genre and every writing style is welcome as well as everyone who simply loves to read!
Contact: Erin Glaser, Allison Keefe, Nicole Yulo

Hepburn's Closet

Engaging the Bryn Mawr community in the world of fashion and exploring creative, fun and artistic Mawrter styles through our very own online fashion magazine, Hepburn's Closet!

Contact: Soo Lee, Pamela Burt, Ally Mintz

High Table
High table is a space for members and guests to enjoy each others' company over Sunday brunch in Erdman with table linens, cloth napkins, and a floral centerpiece.  We promote interest in campus traditions and the value of silliness as a stress reliever through such means as keeping the Denbigh Backsmoker Diaries goiong and playing Quidditch, respectively.  If you like good company and a slight touch of formality with your Sunday brunch, please come and join us!
Contact:Rebecca Rubin-Glanz, Beth Curtiss

*Holocaust Education And Remembrance Team (HEART)

The purpose of this organization shall be to educate the tri-co community (and beyond) about and to remember the Holocaust as well as honor its victims. HEART will inform the community of international opportunities, such as the March of the Living, and organizations already in existence, such as Yad Vashem, the Shoah Foundation, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.  HEART will show movies such as Schindler's List, Conspiracy, Sophie Scholl, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  We will also watch documentaries and testimonies from survivors (from the Shoah Foundation), and hopefully bring a Survivor to the community to speak.  Local events (such as Holocaust speakers in Pennsylvania and Delaware) will be publicized. We will read testimonies and articles together as well and encourage members and non-members alike to bring any materials they find relevent to meetings.  We will host fundraisers to make a donation at the end of each semester to the USC Shoah Foundation, founded by Stephen Spielberg to document stories of Survivors.  HEART is also here to openly discuss the tragedy; it is an open space to share how you feel.

Contact: Mary Blumenfeld, Jess Bawgus, Anna Merriman

*IMPACT!

IMPACT! is an on-campus affiliate of IMPACT! Humanity Inc., a student-initiated NGO that works to raise awareness about Microfinance and its great success in poverty alleviation.  We are dedicated to streamlining the socially conscious instincts of students into concrete and productive activities (like discussions and speeches) so that students can gain practical business and organizational experience.
Contact:Mithila Rajagopal, Anne Shrestha, Kiran Bhardwaj, Gretchen Knoth

Knitting Club
We meet every week to knit, crochet, and craft together. We also have yarn, needles, and hooks for members to use, and we teach beginners.
Contact: Rebecca Rebhuhn-Glanz

LINK

LINK stands for Liberty in North Korea.  It is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-ethnic and non-religious group formed in pursuit of the following mission statement: To educate the world about North Korea. To advocate for human rights, political and religious freedom, and humanitarian aid for North Korea. To empower citizens of the world to take effective action and make a difference. To bring together and support existing NGOs and other organizations working to achieve the same ends. To tell the world the truth.

Lusty Up the Lusty Cup

To transform the Lusty Cup into a more comfortable and relaxed student space that reflects the multiplicity of Bryn Mawr's student body.  There are almost no spaces on campus that students can go to express themselves in a way that does not necessarily pertain to academics.  By creating a more inviting student atmosphere, The Lusty Cup can become a space for student artwork, club meetings, student events, and for friends to hang out and escape from the stress of school work.  The entire student body will have the opportunity to be a part of this transformation by joining the club and sharing their ideas and opinions about what a student space at Bryn Mawr should look like.

Contact: Abigail Higgins, Augusta Irele, Emily Wiseman

*Mawrter Entertainment

Our goal is to bring quality entertainment to the Mawr and attract a more diverse tri-co audience.

Contact: Lauren Bochicchio, Sana Venjara, Isabella Warren-Mohr

*MeTaMoRpHoSiS

Bring in old clothes and alter/revamp them! You will be amazed at how many cool things can be made from seemingly useless rags.  As the cliche goes, one (wo)man's trash is another (wo)man's treasure! Feel free to bring in whatever you can find (whether you see potential or not) and either work independently or get feedback from others about what you could do.

Contact: Julia Widdig, Sarah Spry, Marisa Helgeson

Model United Nations

Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies that promotes student interest in international relations, increases the capacity for students to engage in problem solving, teaches aspects of conflict resolution, research skills, and communication skills and creates the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. The Model United Nations Club at Bryn Mawr benefits the Bryn Mawr Community in several ways. It provides Bryn Mawr students, who have an interest in global politics, economics and international relations, with a forum to discuss various issues that confront world leaders today and to draft resolutions in response to these global issues. By attending the conferences and bi-monthly debates, Bryn Mawr students develop their public speaking, debating and reasoning skills. Model UN conferences provide Bryn Mawr students with an opportunity to enhance their leadership and interpersonal skills, by giving them the opportunity to interact with young people of different backgrounds. This exposure to divergent points of view helps to expand our understanding of politics and foreign relations, thus helping the members of the Bryn Mawr Community to become more open-minded and knowledgeable about the world at large.
Contact: Nathalie Schallock

Mosaic

Every semester we host prospective students for a day and a half.  For this purpose we recruit current Bryn Mawr students as hostesses and panelists, among others to assist in the program.  This is highly important because it helps present the college to potential Mawrters.

Mural Club
Mural club creates decorating projects around campus with open participation.  The main goal is painting indoor murals, but we're also interested in 2-D and 3-D hanging art.  More than fine art, the club's focus is on design and creative ways to add student-produced aesthetic interest to campus, whether it is by painting a mural, chalking abstract designs on a sidewalk, or hanging a flock of origami cranes from a hallway ceiling.
Contact: Ariel RosenstockPamela Burt

*Philosophy Club
To promote philosophy and reflective thought for all campus community members, specifically through club initiatives (bi-monthly conversations and special events) and support of the philosophy department's initiatives.  To create a welcoming community which both invites differing perspectives and levels of inquiry and which encourages each participant to both receive and to contribute in conversation. 

Contact: Beth Miller, Nina Cohen

*Right to Run

We welcome runners with all levels of experience (particularly those who have never run before) to exercise their right to run and recognize that there are many people who do not share this freedom.  We combine running with weekly discussions about current events and activist opportunitites.

Contact: Angana Roy, Lea Hane

*Rocky Horror Picture Show
The purpose and activities of The Rocky Horror Picture Show consists of organizing, practicing, and performing the Rocky Horror Picture Show: by Mawrtyrs and for Mawrtyrs.
Contact: Lena Barnard, Io Good

Russian Club

The purpose of the Russian Club is to provide students exposure to Russian language and culture through weekly Russian table, and focused events open to the entire community.

*S.A.V.E.: Students Advocating Value for Everyone
Formerly the Bi-Co Pro Life Club, we are now SAVE.  We are concerned with issues of life in particular about women, domestic violence, abortion, suicide, and the death penalty.  In order to increase discussion on campus, we will hold focus groups open to the campus about each issue.  We will also have knitting activities, and items from that will be donated to the local Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center, where we will be regularly volunteering.  
*Scottish Country Dance
Bi-Co Scottish Country Dance offers students from Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges the opportunity to learn Scottish Country Dance if they are new to the dance form, or to perfect their form and techniques if they have danced previously. SCD also acts as a liaison between the college and the Delaware Valley Royal Scottish Country Dance Branch. This offers students the opportunity to participate in formal balls and other social events that would not otherwise be available to them.
Contact: Margaret Summerfield, Lizz Wills, Allison Elkin
Stained Glass Club
We are a pretty relaxed club.  No experience is needed.  We meet in Arnecliffe Studio once a week for a chance to chat and let out some creative energy.  The materials are all provided.  It is a good time and the finished projects are great for decorating a dorm room.

Student Ambassador Program

The Student Ambassador Program gives students the chance to volunteer thorugh the Admissions Office and interact with prospective students.  Opportunities include student panels, overnight hosting, lunch/dinner hosting, high school visits, letter writing campaigns, phone-a-thons, and student chats.  This program allows current students to be vocal about their diverse experiences at Bryn Mawr and to guide high school students as they complete their individual college searches.

Taboo

Taboo exists to provide a safe and confidential discussion space for those interested in BDSM and other topics relating to alternative sexualities.

Contact: Kay Goldstein, Caitlin McCarthy

Teach for America
Teach for America is a national non-profit organization that aims to improve the educational inequity in the US through the recruitment of the top graduating students, and placing them as teachers at city and rural parts of America. On campus, it aims to recruit enthusiastic seniors to participate in a two-year program to teach and make a great social impact in society.

*The Tri-College Cultural Media Group

The purpose of this organization will be to provide activities, trips, discussions and speakers to the Tri-College community that address media and popular culture.  The Tri-College Cultural Media Group defines media as the communication of creative expression, thought and opinion.  We think that books, films, television, the internet, theater, journalistic efforts and current events are all sources for discussion and inquiry.

Contact: Nina Zipkin, Emily Bushway, Elizabeth Toft

*Video Gamer's Club

The Video Gamers Club was created to promote the idea that "Girls are gamers, too!" We do a wide range of activities from getting together to play DDR or Halo to bringing speakers on campus to discuss topics related to computer and video gaming.  In short, we're 1337.
Contact: Jillian Barndt, Michelle Beard, Catrina Mueller

Visionary: The International Studies Club
Visionary is a place for people to discuss foreign affairs and current events. We show documentaries, host speakers, and try to visit places nearby that have international importance.
Contact: Lauren Russell, Ana Arquilla, Anna Mathew

Voices for Choice

Voices for Choice is Bryn Mawr's reproductive rights group.  We seek to provide members of the college and community with information and an understanding of the importance of reproductive rights, the choices available to them, and current threats to these rights. In addition, we work to counteract these threats to ensure that women never lose reproductive freedom.  We accomplish these goals through direct activism, volunteer work, and educational activies and events both on and off campus.

*Yalah! Belly Dancing Club

Yalah! is the bi-, sometimes tri-college Belly Dancing Club. We practice twice a week where we learn Belly Dancing basics and more advanced dances.  We also hold performances several times a semester, complete with jingly costumes and glittery make-up. Let's Go!

Contact: Julianne Rieders, Naomi Sharlin

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Sport

Athletic Association

The Athletic Association is an organization open to the entire student body and used to convey infomation between student-athletes and the Department of Athletics and Physical Education, and vice versa. The Association is comprised of two representatives from each team and team captains.  The Athletic Association promotes and encourages athletics, fitness, and recreational activities in the college community through awareness building activities and the Athletic Department.  We have an executive board of six students as well as about forty-two participants who attend our bi-monthly meetings.  In addition, we are also a support group for approximately 250 student athletes.

Bryn Mawr Badminton Team
The Bryn Mawr Badminton Team consists of players of all years, aiming to develop skills in playing badminton competitively.  With many years of good performance, the team is constantly striving for excellence, and welcomes motivated and dedicated women.

Contact: Priscy Pais

Bryn Mawr Boxing Team

Bryn Mawr Boxing Team teaches and trains beginning through experienced students in the art of traditional-style boxing using standards set by the USA Boxing Association.  The team trains two days a week in the fitness center. 

Bryn Mawr Croquet

Bryn Mawr Croquet provides a chance for interested Mawrters to get outdoors and take a whack at a traditional backyard lawn sport.  No experience necessary and all equipment is provided.

Bryn Mawr College Fencing Club

The Bryn Mawr College Fencing Club  (Vixens) seeks to practice and teach the sport of fencing in a friendly, supportive environment.  We are gradually increasing the number of tournaments we enter and we are well on the way to becoming a competitive college team.  No previous experience or equipment required!  Come fence with us!   
Contact: Rachel Goddard, Dawn Hathaway

Club Tennis

Club Tennis is being introduced to the Bryn Mawr campus in order to make playing tennis available to all who are interested regardless of skill level, without the time and committment constraints of belonging to a more competitive team.  The basics of the game, from scoring to play, will be covered so that anyone can come develop and refine the skill sets they've already acquired.

Contact: Courtney Pinkerton, Jill Breslin, Marina Morrison

*Equestrian Team
The purpose of the Equestrian Team is to provide students at both Bryn Mawr and Haverford College with the physical and mental benefits that can be obtained from horseback riding. The Equestrian Team’s mission is to offer all riders, regardless of experience level and financial situation the opportunity to ride and show locally on a regular basis. The hope of the Equestrian Team is to develop a team environment whose influence extends out toward the entire bi-college community through fundraisers and campus events.
Contact: Heather Taddonio, Caroline Connelly, Sarah Maley
Gym Owls Gymnastics
The Gym Owls is a brand new club gymnastics team. Members include both experienced gymnasts and beginners, working together to learn new skills and improve overall physical fitness. Interested club members may compete in the Spring semester.
Contact: Madeline Vellturo

*Horned Toads Rugby
Contact: Jill Walker and Ellen Ginda

Judo Club (BMJC)

Come get in shape while learning self-defense with BMJC! Judo is "the gentle way," a sport where no matter your size or strength, you can learn to throw, grapple, and pin your opponent.  It's a great opportunity to spend some time off campus, meet students from other local universities and get athletic credit.  Training is provided by professional Senseis at Main Line Judo.  Classes are 8 - 10pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 4:30 - 6:30pm on Sunday.  No previous experience is required.

Contact: Lizz Wills, Peiying Wen, Sensei Tom

Karate Club

Shotokan Karate is a traditional form of Japanese martial arts.  We focus on the development of good, solid technique and having fun with friends.  No experience in martial arts is required. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

*Liberty Belles Synchronized Skating Club

Our goal is to bring the joy of synchronized skating to the two campuses.  This year (2006) we plan on completing a program and hosting an exhibition.  We hope to compete in regional, sectional, and national competitions as well as local exhibitions.
Contact: Madeline Berkowitz

*Rugby Club

The Horned Toads are a varsity club team and play both a fall and spring season.  There is no formal tryout process to join the team, we welcome everyone interested.  Practices are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Graduate School pitch on Bryn Mawr's campus, with games on Saturdays.  The Horned Toads are a Bi-College team, meaning we welcome players from both Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges.  No experience is necessary to play; we will gladly teach you everything you need to know.  In fact, most players join the team with no prior knowledge of rugby and many have little or no prior sports experience.

Contact: Ellen Ginda, Abby Higgins

*Ski/Snowboard Club
The purpose of the Tri-Co Ski/Snowboard Club is to involve more students in a sport that they can participate in for a lifetime and create friendships between all of us who love the sport. This sport can be very expensive for those that have to rent equipment so subsidies are made available on our bi-annual ski trip up to the Poconos. We rent a big 44 passenger bus and head up in a large group. So far, we have gone skiing/snowboarding at Bear Creek Mountain (2007) and Camelback Ski Area (2008). Trips include fun road trips, group rates, and an all around awesome time.  Additionally, we host socials to raise money to get out on the mountain.  We also use this money to help out in the community; when we fundraise, 25% of the money we receive goes to the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc.
Contact: Zoe Odenwalder, Katie Sun

*The Sneetches Ultimate Frisbee, Women's

The bi-co women's Ultimate Frisbee team practices five days a week, from September until early November and then from late January until May.  We participate in eight to ten tournaments a year and host two of our own. We consistently place in the upper bracket of our section, which is an impressive accomplishment considering that our competition includes such Division I schools as Penn State, UPenn, Princeton, Rutgers and the University of Delaware.  We cut no one; anyone who wants to play may join us and participate.  We are entirely run by students who are responsible for running practices, budgeting, planning tournaments, and other logistical aspects.  We are known for our great spirit, witty cheers, and flair.

Contact: Madeline Kreider Carlson, Ashley Brichter

Squash Club

The Bryn Mawr Squash Club meets once a week to learn new skills of the game and to have some fun playing against each other.

Surf Club

Surf club is a place for land locked water lovers to meet, talk, watch surf movies and competitions when they are being broadcasted, and just generally hang out.  If there is interest we will meet once weekly in the gym to do workouts designed to help with surfing technique.  Also, later in the year, if we have enough funding, I would love to take a couple of trips to the Jersey shore and possibly the Outer Banks to go surfing and/or aid in beach clean up. We will also promote ocean pollution awareness.

Tang Soo Do

Do you like having fun, making friends and being in shape? Then try Tang Soo Do, an ancient Korean martial art. Learn how to defend yourself while meeting new people and making friends.  No previous experience necessary - beginners are definitely welcome.  No definite time commitment needs to be made. If you've ever been interested in learning any form of martial arts, you should come try it.

Water Polo Club
The Water Polo club is invested in sharing the game of water polo with Bryn Mawr students, providing an environment that collaborates sport, sisterhood and teamwork while having fun and meeting new people. The club meets twice a week in the evenings at the Schwartz Gym on campus. The club offers up to 1 PE credit per semester to regular members.

Contact: Mariellyssa Wenk

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