Bryn Mawr Student ClubsAll Clubs are required to register with the Office of Student Activities each academic year. The Fall 2012 deadline was September 14, 2012. |
| 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. | |
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Don't see your club listed? Register your club. |
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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 |
85 Broads Bryn Mawr Chapter 85 Broads is a global network of professional women who are inspired,
empowered, and connected.Our members are located in more than 90
countries around the world and work for thousands of for-profit
companies and not-for-profit organizations. Contact: Duong Nguyen, Shuning Yan |
*Bi-Co Business Group Contact: Xuzhao Chai |
Bryn Mawr Admissions Ambassadors Contact: Erika Nunez |
MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Med Students) The purpose of MAPS Bryn Mawr Chapter is to empower and encourage minorities to consider health professions; as well as to make the public aware of their own health needs. Contact: Hannah Choe |
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Investment Group |
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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. Over the past few years, the team has grown in size and has enjoyed great success. Contact: Kersti Francis, Paige De Rosa |
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. Our goal is to increase our efforts to improve health awareness through strengthening our club's partnerships with local organizations in Philadelphia. Contact: Sunny Kang, Hannah Choe |
Pre Law Club The Pre-Law Club seeks to inform students about the law school application process, establish connections with alumnae who have gone on to law school, and provide a space for those interested in law-related careers. Trips to nearby law schools and the opportunity to contribute to the Bi-College Law Review are also a main focus. |
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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. Check the website to find a mentor in your dorm. Contact: Rachel Heiser |
Society of Physics Students The purpose of this organization shall be to unite all students at Bryn Mawr College interested in physics and the physical sciences. As a student chapter to the national Society of Physics Students, the organization shall represent Bryn Mawr College in the larger national SPS community through outreach and communication to other SPS chapters in colleges or universities. Contact: Soraya Terrab, Srividya Suresh, Estella Barbosa de Souza |
Awareness and Advocacy |
Active Minds 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. |
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The mission of Bryn Mawr's Amnesty International chapter is to spread awareness of serious international human rights issues recognized by the Amnesty International Organization. In addition, we aim to provide fundraising opportunities for students to contribute to the cause of ending human rights abuse. Contact: Shuyi Lin, Caroline Choe, Mingyang Liu
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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 cousel about the range of care, support and referral services available in our college community and promotes dialogue aimed at enhancing wellness for all. Contact: Shobhi Kanal |
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Fem-Co. (Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance) is an organization open to all BMC students to establish a broad constituency to work in pursuit of feminist ideals -- social, political, and economic equality for women and men, to study and take action on national, campus, and local feminist issues and concerns, to provide leadership and career building opportunities for feminist students, and to ... educate the community about feminist issues. Campaigns include: Birth Control Access (on campus and globally), Global Reproductive Health/Rights, Eco-Feminism: Women & Climate Change, Gender Equity in Education, & Sweat Shop Elimination. Contact: Ingrid Asplund, Michaela Olson |
Earth Justice League Contact: Johannah CordonHill |
*National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) The purpose of this organization shall be to inform the Tri-Co community of the problems affecting racial and ethnic minorities, and to advance the economic, educational, social and political affairs of these groups and help facilitate their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color’s contribution to civilization; and to develop an intelligent, militant effective youth leadership. Contact: Laura Footman, Chantille Kennedy |
Project Educate in Africa |
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Rainbow Alliance is a social, cultural, and political group. Through meetings, discussions, campus-wide events, and participation in the greater Philadelphia community and beyond, we foster a community that is supportive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, intersex, asexual, aromantic, queer, and questioning students, as well as their allies and those who identify as none of the above. Contact: Rachel Feynman, Dixie Oulette, Hannah Organick
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*Students for Education Reform Our mission is to work to close the achievement gap and ensure an excellent education for all children by mobilizing the next generation of leaders in education reform. Contact: Molly Kaufman, Noreen Neal, Maya Sachadeva |
Zami We are here to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ people of color. Contact: Amy Chen, Leslie Castrejon, Serena Pierce |
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: Lizzy Lee, Esther Chiang, Frankie Leech |
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: Siv Lu, Sanchi Ravishanker |
BACaSO BACaSO is a dynamic organization promoting the rich heritage of Africa, the Caribbean and diaspora communities. The organization is open to all members of the community who are interested in and/or are of African and Caribbean descent. The purpose of the organization is to support and articulate the needs of BACaSO wormen as members of the larger community as well as create awareness of the diverse cultural and social experiences of Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora through a range of campus-wide activities. Contact: Janielle Vidal, Meheret Shumet, Fiona Gambanga |
*Barkada The group aims to unite people of Filipino heritage or people who are interested in the Filipino culture. We also hope to hold events or fundraise in some way where all proceeds would go to a charity in the Philippines. Contact: Isidora Armentrout, Vanessa Sanchez |
*Chinese Culture Study Association Do you really know about China? Do you want to get deep in touch with Chinese culture and people? Come to join us! Chinese Culture Study Association (CCSA) is an association that aims to provide a platform for people to truly understand Chinese culture. By introducing and promoting Chinese culture from traditional base, we guide you to learn the significance of Chinese culture. In order to deepen your understanding of Chinese culture and grasp the essence, we present you an opportunity to learn the culture in a different way from class. Especially for those who take great interests in studying Chinese and East Asian Study, we offer you a great chance to get to know more about Chinese culture and to use what you've learned in class. Also we expect your participation that we can better assist you with an adequate background to enhance your study and research later on. As a Bi-co club, we absorb people from both campuses and gather to exper ience the culture in ways of workshops, seminars, movies or festival events. Thus, we cordially invite you to our CCSA and enjoy the brilliant 5000-year history of Chinese culture!!! Contact: Shengyun Huang |
Japanese Culture Club We are a club dedicated to raising awareness about Japanese culture, utilizing the Japanese language, and participating in Japanese cultural events in and around Philadelphia. Contact: Elizabeth Wiseman, Maho Okamura, Stephanie Yang |
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The purpose of this organization is to act as a resource for the Bi-College Korean American student community by providing a space for networking through community activism and cultural and social events with other local college and university KSAs. The organization also strives to raise awareness of Korean and Korean American culture within the Bi-College student community. |
Mujeres Mujeres is the on-campus organization that fosters the Latin and Latin American community on campus. Mujeres is open to everyone from the Bryn Mawr community who have an interest in Latinidad. Bi weekly open meetings are held to discuss various topics concerning identity and issues involving the Latin/Latin American population on campus. Mujeres also hosts several speakers, dances, shows, and events throughout the year. Contact: Ruby Gonzalez, Christine Calderon, Jessica Robles |
Pho Appreciation Circle The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a place within the Bryn Mawr Contact:Thanh-Trang Hoang-Le |
*SEASA (Southeast Asian Student Association) Southeast Asia Student Association (SEASA) is an organization dedicated to reach out to surrounding and extended community and teach them about the cultures of Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines. One of main aims is to support fellow Southeast Asian students and provide a voice for ourselves in student government. Along with other organizations at Bryn Mawr and Haverford, SEASA welcomes any student regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, nationality or religion. We strive to bring diversity and create a sense of community in a large student body. Contact: Carmen Lai, Alice Doan, Ngoc Nguyen |
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Sisterhood is a support network for African-American/Black women at Bryn Mawr College. We hold weekly meetings to discuss issues that affect the African-American community at large. We host a number of events to inform Bryn Mawr and the wider Main Line community about these issues. Sisterhood is also very eager to educate Bryn Mawr about African-American culture, as we utilize various mediums including cultural performances, music, speakers, service initiatives, and most importantly dialogue to do so. Like all cultural organizations at Bryn Mawr, Sisterhood welcomes all women regardless of ethnicity, nationality, race or religion. Contact: Tyler Garber, Mary Miller |
South Asian Women (SAW) South Asian Women (SAW) 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, to religious-cultural festivals (Holi, Diwali, Eid). 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: Fiza Mohammad, Saachi Malhotra, Isabella Bartenstein |
*Turkish Cultural Club Turkey is a country of 74 million people with a rich history and even richer
culture. It has witnessed centuries of religious, political, and
cultural change—and resistance to change as well. With a booming
economy, a strategic location in the Middle East, and highly publicized
negotiations with the EU, it is clear that Turkey’s presence on the
world stage is not going anywhere.
Contact: Joanna Birkner, Fiona Benmayor, Lydia Walz |
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, 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 meeting 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. SGA's organization includes: Executive Board, Finance Committee, Traditions, Honor Board, Residence Council, and Appointments Committee. Contact: SGA |
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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: Anna Merriman |
*Bryn Bites An online magazine that is dedicated to the appreciation and creation of food and drink on the Bryn Mawr and Haverford campuses and the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. Contact: Diana Tive, Emma Fraser, Maggie Chandler |
*Bunk Spaces Bed and Desk is a Bi-co magazine setting out to help create unique and livable spaces on campus. With our DIYs and our fun, informative articles we help you to build a beautiful and affordable home away from home. Contact: Ilena Pegan, Megan Thomson, Camilla Aguais |
The College News 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: Maddy Court |
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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: Jessica Tan |
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: Laura Reeve |
Nimbus Literary Arts Magazine Nimbus is Bryn Mawr's premiere magazine showcasing 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: Fatema Esaa, Prianna Pathak |
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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: Sowmya Srinivasan |
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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. Contact: www.whrcradio.com |
Music and Performing Arts |
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We are a high-energy, fun-loving acappella group that sings a wide range of song, from 80's pop to indie rock. We typically hold two concerts a semester, in addition to making guest appearances in concerts held by other groups. Most importantly, we foster a love of music and encourage our members to dive into the experience, no matter their musical background. Many of our members have learned to read sheet music during their time with us and have even written their own arrangements. Contact: Meredith Burger |
*Bi-Co Jazz Band The BiCo Jazz Band practices year-round, culminating in performances at
Bryn Mawr College and Lunt Basement at Haverford. It is open to
interested instrumentalists of any skill level or experience, as long as
they have an interest in jazz and can commit to coming to 10 rehearsals
a semester. Rehearsals are generally held on Monday nights at Bryn Mawr.
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Bring Your Own Beat The purpose of this organization shall be to introduce hip-hop and its culture to the Bryn Mawr community. Contact: Jane Tran, Vanlu Madarame, Hoang Ha |
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Chaverim is a tri-college, co-ed a cappella group with members from Swarthmore, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr Colleges. We sing songs from many countries, including traditional folk songs, rock and popular music, and original compositions. Our purpose is to bring music from many cultures and traditions to all three colleges, to interact with diverse cultural and musical groups at Swarthmore, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr, and most importantly to sing. Chaverim is a unique group in that it fosters interaction among the three colleges and shares world musical culture with the tri-college community. Contact: Laura Feibush, Ariel Kraakman |
Choom Boom Choom Boom is Bryn Mawr's one and only pan asian dance club. The club meets weekly to learn and perform dances. The club is open to any member of Bryn Mawr College community, regardless of previous dance experience. Contact: Nitya Hajela, Natalie Zamora, Grace Lee |
*Counterpoint A Cappella |
*Folk Club Folk Club organizes Contra dances, folk sings, and other folk activities on campus and provides resources to students who wish to be involved in folk life, both on and off campus. |
*Greasepaint Productions 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: Elizabeth Reilly
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*The Harlequin In the past, the Bryn Mawr community has offered a narrow range of theatrical options: musical theater, the work of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, and the work of Mark Lord. The Harlequin will endeavor to reinvigorate the performance of theater on campus by taking on theatrical projects across genres and styles that go ignored by other theater groups with particular attention to unconventional uses of space and audience including theater in the round, walking ghost tours, etc. It will prioritize projects that reimagine the purpose and function of the fourth wall—the divisory, imaginary line between audience and performance—and scripts that transcend singular, traditional approaches. The Harlequin will also conduct workshops to develop theatrical technique and overall dramatic knowledge open to the public and offer group trips to productions in Philadelphia and neighboring campuses for tri-co students. Contact: Luce Echegorri, Jordan Schwartz, Tabby Barton |
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Mayuri is a South Asian fusion dance team. 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. Contact: Meghan Pandya, Shohini Bhattasali |
Open Mic Club This club hosts bi-monthly Open Mic Nights in Arnecliffe Art Studio! There are so many talented students in our Tri-Co community that we wanted to provide a fun,
informal space where they can share those talents with other students. Contact: Emily Tong, Muna Aghaalnemer |
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Rhythm and Motion Dance Company Contact: Jane Ngoc Tran |
*Rince Na Mawr Rince Na Mawr is a group dedicated to the celebration and promotion of Irish culture through dance lessons on campus with a certified instructor. All levels welcome, from beginner to champion. Come dance with us! Contact: Mary Biggs |
*Scottish Country Dance The Bi-Co Scottish Country Dance Club 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 technique if they have danced previously. The club also acts as a liaison between the college and the Delaware Valley Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. This offers students the opportunity to participate in formal balls and other social events that would not otherwise be available to them. Contact: Emily Williams, Kathleen Hartung |
Shakespeare Performance Troupe The Shakespeare Performance Troupe is a student theater group dedicated to performing the works of William Shakespeare and other dramatic works related to the Shakespeare canon. We perform at least one play each semester, and all productions are entirely student run. Contact: Katherine Littrell, Zandalee Montero |
*Student Recital Series Contact: Yashaswini Singh |
*United States of Play United States of Play is the only non-musical, non-improv, tri-co, theatrical organization on campus! SOP is a tri-co theatre group that seeks to encourage theatrical engagement and growth on each of its three member campuses. The group offers various theatrical services, such as acting exercises, short skits, practice monologues and staged readings, in addition to the production of at least one larger scale dramatic (meaning non-musical and non-improv) production each semester. This is a chance to develop and explore your theatrical talents, be they in acting, directing, costume design, lighting, set design, tech crew, or just critical reading. SOP welcomes interested students of all skill levels! No previous experience in theatre is required. Contact: Lena Ferguson, Monique Alfonso |
*Yalah!, the Bi-Co Bellydancing Club Yalah!, the Bi-co bellydancing club meets weekly to learn different dances which incorporate traditional styles. Bellydancing is superb exercise, a way to appreciate culture, and a confidence booster. The club dances in several big events during the year, including the Fall Student Dance Concert, May Day, and a Spring Showcase. Contact: Hilary Pierce |
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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 on its executive board and there are always opportunities for individual and project-specific involvement. Contact: Maggie Zelonis, Nikki Ditto |
*Democracy Matters Democracy Matters, a non-partisan campus-based national student organization in partnership with Common Cause, works to get big private money out of politics and people back in. Offering paid internships to undergraduates and affiliate internships to high school students, Democracy Matters mentors the next generation of leaders dedicated to strengthening our democracy. Students organize actions and projects connecting pro-democracy reforms to issues of environment, civil rights, education, health care, foreign policy, and many more. Contact: LInet Suarez, Devin Kerr |
Students for Barack Obama Contact: Lillie Catlin |
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Athena's Circle Athena's Circle consists mainly of Pagans and Wiccans, but we welcome practitioners of all alternative religions. We hold workshops, mediations, and discussions about alternative religion and practicing magic. Contact: Alexandra Cooke, Emma DiQuinzio, Jennifer Lopatin |
*Bi-Co Newman Catholic Community The purpose of this club is to provide Catholics on campus with a place to seek guidance for spiritual growth, as well as offering service trips as a way to practice what our faith teaches us. Contact: Maria Nam, Emily Garcia |
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We are the Unitarian Universalist group on campus, welcoming UUs and anyone interested in learning more about UUism. We meet weekly on campus and also attend services at the Main Line Unitarian Church. Newcomers are always welcome to participate in any or all aspects of the group. We are guided by the Unitarian Universalist principles and express them through discussian, reflection, and community service. Contact: Ruby Meyers |
Bryn Mawr Christian Fellowship Bryn Mawr Christian Fellowship is a community seeking to be inspired by Jesus. We have a network of weekly Community Groups around campus that discuss the Bible, pray, and encourage one another in our faith journeys. There are also large group gatherings and retreats every semester with Tri-Co. We value serving Bryn Mawr and fostering open dialogue on campus about faith and spirituality. BMCF is affiliated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. Contact: Rachel Kutten, Roselyn Appenteng |
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The Bryn Mawr Hillel (formerly Jewish Student Union), engages in all aspects of Jewish life on campus. We have Friday night Shabbat services and dinner every week, celebrate Jewish holidays together, go on tikkun olam (community service) projects, organize social events, and work with other organizations on campus to strive for interfaith cooperation. Contact: Maya Felman, Bluma Millman |
Harvest Christian Fellowship (HCF) Harvest Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational gropu 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: Sunny Kang, Grace Lee |
Multifaith Alliance Contact: Emily Strong |
*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 atmoshpere 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: Maha Al-Ghamdi, Sadie Mahmoud, Nuzhat Arif |
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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 willing 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 group on Fridays, and Sunday services. Contact: Diana Park, Linda Yoo, Diane Kim |
*Tri-Co Chabad Student Association The Rohr Center for Jewish Life-Chabad House and the Bi-Co Chabad Student Association, serves as a resource for the students and faculty of the bi-co. RCJL offers on-campus programming and classes, as well as hospitality Shabbat and Holiday dinners at the Center for Jewish Life, 780 College Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041 - opposite the College Ave. entrance to Haverford College, near the Blue Bus/Swarthmore Shuttle stop. Contact: Zoe Colman
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Service, Activism and Outreach |
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To increase awareness about dwindling education in inner-city Philadelphia and to rally our students to help empower these underserved populations to pursue a higher education. Members will commit to mentoring an inner-city high school student.
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Admissions Ambassadors Student volunteers are a group of students who wish to volunteer with the Admissions Office and prospective students. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to: hostessing, contacting prospective students, speaking on panels, and helping during Admissions events. Becoming a student volunteer is a great way for students to showcase their own achievements, while also showing their love for Bryn Mawr! Contact: Erika Nunez, Meheret Shumet |
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Best Buddies (Bryn Mawr Chapter) Best Buddies® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global
volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one
friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) (i.e. Special
Needs). Contact: Emma Gulley, Diana Tive, Megan Thomson-Connor |
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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. |
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Bryn Mawr Global Medical Brigades Bryn Mawr Global Medical Brigades Club organizes Medical/Dental brigades in collaboration with Global Brigades. Global Brigades is a secular, student volunteer based organization whose mission is : "to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under-resourced communities while fostering local cultures". The Medical Brigades program aims "to work with licensed medical professionals and community health workers to provide comprehensive health services in rural communities with limited access to health care". Club members will fundraise and gather medicine and other supplies with the ultimate goal of traveling to Honduras and assisting medical professionals as they deliver care to the community. Contact: Layne Cole, Caty Austin, Maya Sachdeva |
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The Buzzing for Change Foundation is a non-profit corporation that works with college students on their campuses to run annual events where participants shave their heads or cut their hair to make wigs. Participants recruit sponsorship to benefit local children's cancer charities. Through these programs we hope to inspire program leadership and participants to find causes they are passionate about and work to help them. Contact: Shannon Murphy, Lucy Gleysteen |
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The purpose of this organization shall be to support the global efforts of UNICEF and the US Fund for UNICEF to protect children. Bryn Mawr College for UNICEF shall focus its own efforts on educating the university community on the issues affecting child surival, advocating for children's rights, and raising funds for UNICEF. Contact: Yan Liang |
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Challah for Hunger Contact: Allison Levitan, Ilyssa Yousem |
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China Care The China Care Club will be independently run groups for students who want
to make a difference in the lives of China’s most vulnerable children.
Contact: Farhat Rahman, Sowmya Srinivasan |
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*Connect the World "Connect the World" aims to gather students who are proficient in a language and are willing to provide others, such as non-native speakers, with opportunities to polish their respective language conversational skills. Such practice channels include but are not limited to online video chats. Contact: Judy Yeung, Tiannan Zhan |
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*Invisible Children Our goal is to teach the message of "Invisible Children" and inspire the community to be part of the campaign through sharing of their time, talent, and ideas. Contact: Maura Dillon, Emma Burke |
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Mawrters for Immigrant Justice Mawrters for Immigrant Justice is a grassroots activist group for fair inclusion of undocumented Mawrters on campus and for immigrant rights in the US. We are consisted of undocumented and documented Mawrters who are committed to defending the rights of immigrant youth, our families, and the communities we live in. We have made history on campus by making the College go public about admitting undocumented Mawrters on a fair basis and are excited to continue to make history. Join us in our work! Contact: Jessica Hyejin Lee, Anna Machalski, Ana Mejia |
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Shining Hope for Communities - Bryn Mawr Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)- Bryn Mawr is the newest college
chapter in association with SHOFCO. SHOFCO "combats gender inequality
and extreme poverty in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, by linking
tuition free school for girls to accessible social services for all." Contact: Sharaai Marrero, Sarah Jenness, Christine Calderon |
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Sisters Empowering Sisters Sisters Empowering Sisters is a mentorship program in St. Barnabas Mission in West Philadelphia. Bryn Mawr students and youth of St. Barnabas develop meaningful mentoring relationships with the ultimate goal of finding the path to higher education. Contact: Rose Pierre-Louis, Esteniolla Maitre, Manahil Siddiqi |
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*UNICEF UNICEF on campus is a club that partners with the U.S Fund to educate, advocate and fundraise for UNICEF’s lifesaving work. It plays a vital role to help the world's children survive by promoting children's issue and fundraise. Contact: Judy Yeung, Tiannan Zhan |
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Contact: Nawar Naseer |
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Special Interest |
Adopt-A-Grandparent Program Adopt-a-Grandparent is a student run club that visits the elderly residents of a local assisted living facility. During these weekly visits, students and residents forge meaningful and fun intergenerational relationships. Students really make a difference in the lives of the residents they meet. Contact: Aimee Heerd, Eleni Gizas |
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The purpose of starting AIESEC club is to provide college students like us with a new platform to get more opportunities to do international exchange programs in academic fields and wide enterprise fields. Also, we provide our members with chances to do the first-hand management work along with the local companies and more AIESECers all over the world . Over 2000 universities in 110 countries worldwide together build this student driven organization, and our college will be part of it. AIESEC is such a diverse community that it embraces all kinds of people with different concentrations and interests; provides students from the bi-co campus and more college students from other parts of the world an equal chance to pursue their goals. Utilize the AIESEC connection: participate global learning environment; dig out your potential ability; gain the leadership and have a life-long experience. AIESEC is run by young people for young people, enabling exceptional experience to all its stakeholders. Please join us, together we can make difference! Contact: Danqi Luo, Hazara Akthar, Muyuan Li
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*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: Alex Marrero |
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Art Club exists to promote the arts at Bryn Mawr. Art Club provides art
materials, studio space, and workshops to all members of the Bryn Mawr
community. We believe in working to integrate art into daily life here
at Bryn Mawr by providing art space, workshops, and by displaying art
work on campus. We also collaborate with other groups on campus on
specific projects such as co-sponsoring teas and doing collective
exhibitions connected to other clubs’ work.
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*Bi-Co Business Group The Bi-Co Business Group (BCBG) is a student-run consortium of different business and finance related clubs of Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College. Our mission is to promote and enhance student awareness of different business sectors, to facilitate collaboration between aforementioned clubs, and to provide guidance towards a profession in business. We achieve this mission through our efforts: to form and foster social networks for students interested in business; to encourage students to better understand the strategies and techniques unique to the business environment and profession in out-of-the-classroom learning experiences; and to familiarize our members with business practices and career paths through hands-on field tours, networking events with students and alumni in business, and alliances with local business persons and establishments. Contact: Andrea Parra, Shuning Yan, Trang Hoang-Le |
*Bi-Co Consulting Club The Bi-College Consulting Club is a student run organization serving Bryn Mawr and Haverford College communities. Our goal is to promote awareness of the consulting industry within the student bodies, and to create opportunities for career exploration and development in consulting through programs including educational workshop, case practice sessions, and networking events. Contact: Thanh-Trang Hoang-Le, Shuning Yan, Louis Lu |
*Bi-Co Finance Club The Bi-Co Finance Club serves the Bryn Mawr and Haverford community as a
networking and event organization for students interested in pursuing
careers in finance. Founded in 2010, Bi-Co Finance has held numerous
events designed to expand our knowledge of the financial services
industry, make us more competitive for internships and full-time
employment in the industry, and get to know fellow Bryn Mawr and
Haverford students interested in pursuing this path.
Contact: Soyoung Kim, Daisy Sheng, Sebastian Tilson |
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This is a club that aims to create a community around bikes and biking. Workshops on fixing bikes, biking trips, helping & sustaining bike share project (where everybody can check out a bike and use it whenever they need), perhaps even some activism on wheels! Contact: Johannah Cordonhill, Su Oner, Lavanya Nott |
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BRANCH Out, Bryn Mawr's outdoors club, gives students the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors no matter their experience level. We love to hike, camp, canoe, bike, rock climb, and do just about anything else that can be done outside and in nature. Education is also a priority of BRANCH Out. We learn Leave No Trace Principles, survival skills, and navigation. Mostly, we just want to have fun and take advantage of the amazing natural world that surrounds us! Contact: Kathryn Diamant, Sara Powell |
Bryn Mawr Beekeeping Club Contact: Ingrid Asplund |
Bryn Mawr-CHOP MVP Chapter The main purpose of this club is to help Bryn Mawr students spend time with international patients and help them to transition during their stay at the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. Volunteers will be expected to meet with the patient on a weekly basis for a minimum of one hour. They can do any range of activities from translation, working with therapists, to reading, and playing games. We will organize events throughout the semester to encourage students share their experiences volunteering at the hospital and instigate further conversation regarding global health, education, and development. Contact: Susan Gao, Huipu Li, Ben Campbell
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As a club, we hope to continue the legacy of the Bryn Mawr Microgravity Team by annually applying to be apart of NASA's Reduced Gravity Educational Flight Program. This entails developing a unique experiment that aims to determine the porosity of Martian soil simulant, which has important implications for planetary exploration. We also hope to develop outreach materials for the entire community. Contact: Danyelle Phillips, Selby Cull, Sarah Glass |
*Bryn Mawr for MLAR Bryn Mawr for MLAR (Main Line Animal Rescue) is a service organization that allows students to volunteer together at a local animal shelter. Contact: K.C. McConnell, Juliette Klingsberg, Mariah Ketterman |
Calligraphy Club We are a club dedicated to the art of Calligraphy and exploring the facets of the art that we call writing. Contact: Laura Feibush, Elizabeth Wiseman
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Campus Girl Scouts Campus Girl Schouts provides fun and informative activities for local Girl Scout troups in the Eastern Pennsylvania Council. We mostly focus on badge workshops and Thinking Day, but we also organize cookie booths on campus. Contact: Christie Walker |
*Card Sharks Card Sharks is a friendly and fun club for all card enthusiasts. Hearts, pig, president, or bridge - we'll gladly teach newcomers and we'd love to learn some new games. Our goal is to provide a space to kick back, relax, and play some cards with other students. Contact: Stephanie Yang, Alysse Mastrude, Josephine Hsu
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*Casa Brazil There is only so much you can learn about Brazil, the largest country in Latin
America and one of the world’s fastest growing economies. There is only
so much you can learn about its culture, its language, its rhythms, its
contradictions – and our mission is to wrap it all up and offer to the
Bi-Co an entertaining and fun taste of Brazil! Contact: Vanessa Gonzalez, Estella Barbosa, Luciana Fortes |
Community Garden Initiatives Contact: Maiya Zwerling |
*Culinary Club The Culinary Club's goal is to bring the art and science of cooking to Bryn Mawr campus. Through different-themed cooking/baking sessions, (Italian, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) we hope to not only encourage the cultivation of culinary skills, but also create delectable dishes to share with one another. The club is for all different cooking abilities and styles! Contact: Lina Li, Jenna Myers |
*Dao Cha Our club is all about tea! A beverage first served on the Eastern side of
the world, tea has a long history filled with stories and culture. The
purpose of our club is to provide a relaxing and intimate environment
for tea lovers and people who have an interest in Asian culture. We meet
once a week to drink tea. Contact: Jihan Liang, Yitan Wang, Ziyi Yan |
*Double Star Double Star Science Fiction and Fantasy Club meets once a week to discuss different topics as they related to SciFi/Fantasy. We also hold monthly marathons of movies or TV shows. Contact: Alex Spear, Emma DiQuinzio |
*Education Under Fire This is a group dedicated to the furthering of Baha'i higher education in Iran, and the United States. It works closely with other organizations on campus in a multidisciplinary attempt at illuminating the work of the BIHE and continuing their work on campus. Contact: Maura Barrett, Julia Jameson |
Focus Photography Focus Photography club aims at gathering students who share the same interest in photography. Meanwhile, we seek to perserve students' photograph pieces dedicated to their college experience. We will organize routine events throughout the semester for students to share knowledge on photography. Contact: Tiannan Zhan, Xinan Li, Zhuoman Zhao |
For the Love of Books
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This club will be composed of Ambassadors for the iFlip4 movement. iFlip4 is a social enterprise that will raise money and awareness for every person’s favorite nonprofit. Our mission is to inspire vehement support from high school and college students by getting them passionate about a cause. Each supporter will choose a nonprofit and Flip4 it. That gets them an iFlip4 t-shirt, and half of the profits from the sale of that shirt go to the nonprofit they Flip4. The shirts are printed at the North Jersey Friendship House, a nonprofit that employs disabled adults. Contact: Megan Thomson Connor, Ilena Pegan, Erin Kennedy |
IMPACT Club We explore and support microfinance and social innovation initiatives. Contact: Lizzy Lee, Brigitta Schuchert |
*Juggling Club The Juggling Club is meant to bring together those who already know how to juggle and want to improve with those who are interested in learning to juggle. This will be a fun and relaxing environment for people of a common interest, across all skill levels, to come together and enjoy juggling. The club will also get the Bi-Co juggling community involved with the greater Philadelphia juggling community. We will offer ball juggling, club juggling and diablo, but of course we welcome all other forms of juggling equipment and circus skills. Contact: Manya Steinfield |
Justice for Palestine Contact: Falastin Issa |
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We are dedicated to the appreciation of Korean and Japanese pop and dramas. Contact: Krystal Caban, Jenna Myers, Chrystine Tran |
Knitting Club |
Marriage Equality Contact: Ilyssa Yousem |
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Prepare and argue a case in order to compete American Mock Trial Association competition. Actors, debaters and people interested in law are welcome. Contact: Jayne Anderson, Elizabeth Lorenzana, Miriam Doepner |
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. |
Only Connect We meet weekly to discuss a prearranged reading, which may be fiction, poetry, drama, literary criticism, philosophy, etc...
Contact: Charles Kuper, Luca D'Anselmi |
Political Discussion Group Contact: Diane Kim |
Project Nur Contact: Malina Toza, Melina Higgins, Falastin Issa |
Public Speaking Club The purpose fo this organization shall be to help Bryn Mawr students improve their public speaking skills in both informal and formal settings. Contact: Paige De Rosa |
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Our goal is to create awareness of healthy and sustainable eating on Bryn Mawr's campus using the framework set up by the acclaimed Real Food Challenge. Contact: Hannah Weinstein, Anne Claire Grammer, Piper Martz |
*ReMap The Tri-Co ReMap is a social entrepreneurship network for students in the Tri-College
Consortium. We hope to create a place for everyone to share their plans, ideas, and
inspirations to remap the society utilizing current capitalist system to benefit the
disadvantaged.
Contact: Jessica Hyejin Lee, Farhat Rahman, Adilene Cabrera |
RHBS Through the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show, this club is designed to be a fun and safe environment where members, and interested parties, can talk about their sexual experience and supplement/compare it with others. Also, the movie is used as an interpretative tool, with the positive and negative images of sex it portrays, to lead balanced, well-contrived discussions on a variety of topics. Potentially, we will have roughly one showing of the film per semester, complete with shadow cast. Auditions will be held for parts in the early fall after the first week of classes. Whether you are experienced, or an RHPS virgin, you'll be sure to have fun! Contact: Anastasia Kyriacou, Emily Mobus, Betsy Helm |
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The bi-co RoboCup Team is for anyone who has interest in robotics, computer science, and building a soccer team of humanoid robots! It aims to compete in the international RoboCup competition for standardized Nao Robot league, where students can meet and compete against peers from top colleges and universities. Last year we placed 5th in the national competition. No knowledge is necessary to join the club, only an interest in learning about computer science and robotics. There will be weekly meetings at Bryn Mawr College during which students will brainstorm team strategies and program the five Nao Robots. Contact: Caitlyn Clabaugh, Meagan Neal |
*Taboo Taboo provides a safe space for tri-co students to discuss issues relating alternative sexualities and lifestyles. Our topics include BDSM, polyamory, swinging, the sex industry, sex positivism, sexual spirituality, and more. Contact: Taboo |
TOP Forum TOP forum provides students with opportunities to "Talk" about current international affairs, "Open" our mind about international issues and "Particularize" our opinions. Are you concerned about the Peninsula Problem? Do you pay close attention to International Security? Do you want to have a platform to express your own critical thinking about these issues? The TOP forum welcomes anyone who is interested in international affairs and hot issues to join the weekly lunch or dinner meetings and talk about your opinions about the listed international issues( The list will be provided before the meeting).The open discussion can be a great platform for students interested in global affairs to exchange information and develop opinions with depth. Contact: Caofei Dong, Ziyi Yan, Yizhen Liu |
Voices for Palestine The purpose of this organization shall be to: Contact: Shorouk Badir, Falastin Issa, Carmen Lai |
* Video Gamer's Club Providing stress relief to students via video games. Contact: Julia Yu, Stephanie Yang |
Voices for Palestine The purpose of this organization shall be to: Contact: Shorouk Badir, Falastin Issa, Carmen Lai |
Women in Service Project - Undergraduate Initiative The Women in Public Service Project (WPSP) was established by the US State Department and Seven Sister schools to encourage more women leaders to run for various political positions. As the undergraduate initiative, we hope to bring key alumnae and speakers to Bryn Mawr. Inspiring mawrters to pursue public service leadership positions and internships is our goal. Contact: Maya Sachdeva, Hannah Smith, Ruth Lindeborg |
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Zone 3 Productions is an independent student-run film group at Bryn Mawr College that makes movies and/or short videos. If you have a passion for film, come join us! All experience and talents are welcome. Bi-Co students are more than welcome to join. Contact: Rhianna Shaheen, Meredith Davis |
Sport |
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: Amy Zhao |
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The purpose of this club is to give Bryn Mawr students the opportunity to study the Japanese Martial Art of Judo, under the tutelage and supervision of the professional Senseis at Main Line Judo. Through Judo, students will learn a competitive sport that is at the same time a great method of self-defense, encouraging self-confidence in participants. Students will have the chance to exercise off-campus and meet students from other local universities, fostering inter-collegiate relations. Contact: Sarah Powell |
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: Faith Chung |
*Double Dutch Double dutch is a form of jump rope played in many urban areas throughout the United States. It is played with two long jump ropes turning in opposite directions. One or more players jump simultaneously. As a game, it promotes good sportsmanship, coordination, competition, and teamwork. No experience necessary to join. Contact: Josephine Nyame,Tyler Garber |
*Equestrian Team |
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The Bryn Mawr College Fencing Club (Vixens) is a competitive club that practices and teaches fencing in a supportive environment. We compete in local individual tournaments, collegiate events including the Temple Open, and team events in the Baltimore-Washington Collegiate Fencing Conference (BWCFC) in all three weapons (foil, epee, sabre). No previous experience or equipment required! Dues are required, but provisions can be made. Contact: Ali Raeber |
Golf Club The Golf Club offers an introduction to the game of golf for students. All skill levels are welcome. Contact: Alliya Akhtar, Kelly Duggan, Caitlyn Weiss |
*GymOwls Gymnastics |
Kendo (Japanese Fencing) Kendo (剣道), "Way of The Sword", is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting. The Kendo club is a sport club in which members can learn and practice Kendo together. Immersing in Kendo culture, members will not only physically challenge themselves, but also carry out the spirit of diligence and bravery. Contact: Yanrong Chen, Xue Jin, Yichen Liao |
*Ping Pong Club Ping Pong club provides two tables for club members and the whole community. As a member of NCTTA, it participates in the national college table tennis tournament and recruits talented players. PPC plays twice a week. Contact: Shengyun Huang |
*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: Katie Guye |
Squash Club A Bryn Mawr club sport that practices at Haverford College, the Squash Club has had greater interest over the past year. The club practices one night each week for two hours under the instruction of a coach. The club is partially funded through the help of a Bryn Mawr alumna. Contact: Gaia Brusasco |
Tae Kwon Do Tae Kwon Do is a spiritual-training martial art originated in Korea. Tae Kwon Do training helps students improve their self-esteem, discipline, confidence, and respect, and gain self-defense skills. Training will be in the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF) style. Our main focuses are physical fitness and intercollegiate competition. Everyone is welcome to join. Previous experience is not required. Contact: Hyelim Han, Duong Nguyen |
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
2:30PM to 3:30PM - 217-219 Cambrian Row Room 201
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
7:00PM to 7:30PM - SWSR Katharine Lower Lounge