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. | |
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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 Contact: Duong Nguyen |
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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: |
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: Yong Jung Cho, Gene Lee, Hannah Choe |
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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 |
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. |
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: Raima Evan |
Women in a Man's World: The X Factor The X Factor is a panel series dedicated to bringing alumnae to Bryn Mawr in order to discuss their experience as female professionals in male-dominated fields. The X Factor also helps other students and organizations to produce events regarding relevant topics on campus. For example, Lily Ledbetter was hosted by the X-Factor and spoke in Bryn Mawr's Thomas Great Hall last spring. Contact: Yong Jung Cho, Brittney Sampson, Clare Amari |
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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Bryn Mawr's Amnesty International group is a chapter of a worldwide, grassroots organization working to promote and defend human rights through education and action. Contact: Sara Alcid |
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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: Liz Frontino, Shobhi Kanal |
| *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 the Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia's oncology unit and all of the hair will be donated to Locks of Love to make wigs. The Club is geared towards planning and executing the event which will occur for the third time on campus during the Spring of 2011. Contact: |
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: Sara Alcid, Ariana Pabalan, Ingrid Asplund |
| 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: |
Project Educate in Africa |
Rainbow Alliance Rainbow Alliance isa 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, Transexual, Intersex, Asexual, Aromantic, Queer, and Questioning students and their Allies. Contact: Maria Aghazarian, Lauren Cantor, Carolyn Jacoby |
*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: Noreen Neal, Maya Sachadeva, Rosie Spracklin |
Zami Zami has the dual purpose of support and visibility for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning people of color. Through meetings and discussions, we create a safe space for open dialogue on gender and sexuality within the context of the cultures that we represent. Through campus events we promote awareness and foster support for the community. Contact: |
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: Esther Chen, Christina Lee, Peony Yiu |
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: Ning Pei |
| 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: A |
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: Praise Agu, Meheret Shumet |
*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 |
*Bi-Co Japanese Culture Club The purpose of the club is to explore the Japanese culture through various social and cultural activities and events relating to Japan. Contact: Emily Takeuchi-Miller, Grace Park, Kathryn Hayden |
*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: Siyue Guo, Shengyun Huang, Susu Zhang |
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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: Stephanie Kim |
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: 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 |
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Sisterhood is a support network for African-American Bryn Mawr women. We hold bi-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 African-American identity and we are eager to educate about our culture through various mediums including cultural performances, music, speakers, service initiatives, and most importantly dialogue. Like all cultural organizations at Bryn Mawr, Sisterhood welcomes all women regardless of ethnicity, nationality, race or religion. Contact: Akilah Abdul-Rahman, Mikecia Witherspoon |
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: Priya Gupta, Anita Kilambi |
Umoja The purpose of this organization shall be for students of the Bryn Mawr community to learn and interact with different cultures through food, music, cultural holidays, clothes, and etc. This organization will also allow for open discussions of race, class, and cultural values. Contact: Tapashi Narine, Rachel-Mira Behrend, Vicki Sear |
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 |
Media |
Akoue Akoue 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. Contact: Isabel Holmes |
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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: Nina Zipkin, Thanh-Trang Hoang-Le, Malli Gupta |
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: Mary Zaborskis, Stephanie Trott, Maddy Court |
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Feathers & Fur is the only Bi-Co fashion magazine dedicated to inspiring students in their everyday wear. Contact: Juliana Reyes, Elizabeth Svokos |
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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: |
Her Campus Bryn Mawr Her Campus Bryn Mawr is part of Her Campus, a national online magazine committed to providing relevant content on Style, Health, Love, DormLife, and Career for college women. As a Her Campus branch, Her Campus Bryn Mawr is unique and campus-specific to the life of a Bryn Mawr student, and allows students to share their personal experiences on campus and the surrounding area via the internet. With daily entries, fun quizzes, surveys, photo blogs, weekly columns and quirky nominations, Bryn Mawr students can share and discuss topics with Bryn Mawr students, while also being a part of the larger Her Campus community. Established by college students, Her Campus has received national press coverage, and is an opportunity for aspiring journalists to express themselves and improve their writing with an established magazine. Contact: |
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: Chantal Deaton, Brianna Nelson |
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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: Reetu Bajaj, Sowmya Srinivasan |
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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 academia. Our magazine is an open forum, serving as a place of the safest, thoughtful, and provoking of conversations. Contact: |
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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 |
Acabellas Women's a cappella group singing a variety of fun, sing-along music. Contact: |
Alternative Concert & Mawrter Entertainment Contact: Lauren Bochicchio, Kate Grant, Gabrielle Logaglio |
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Bryn Mawr 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 |
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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 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: Sarah Jordan, Katherine Cunningham |
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: |
*Extreme Keys Extreme Keys is teh oldest all-femail group in the bi-co. We have been rocking sine the last century. Notorious for our electric energy and killer concerts, we perform a range of music from 70's 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 at the beginning of each semester. Contact: |
*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: Melanie Shafer, Hannah Hammel, Elizabeth Reilly
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| 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: |
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Lighted Fools is the only Bi-Co improv and sketch comedy troupe. We put on two big shows each semester at Haverford, as well as regularly performing in Philadelphia. In recent years, we've traveled to improv and sketch comedy festivals up and down the east coast. Auditions are in January, and previous performing experience is not required! Contact: Anne Harding, Kady Ashcraft, Emily Gaudette |
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The Night Owls is Bryn Mawr's "official" a cappella group. It 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 owl, or "fowls," record at least once a year. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. Contact: Katherine Lewis, Sarah Glaser |
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 |
| 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: |
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Rince Na Mawr Rince Na Mawr is a group dedicated to the celebration and promotion of Irish culture, primarily through dance lessons with a certified instructor. No experience necessary! Starting in 2010, we hope to plan céili events open to the community and field trips to Irish cultural events in Philadelphia. Contact: Tiffany Gaal |
*Scottish Country Dance Bi-Co Scottish Country Dance offers student from Bryn Mawr and Haverford College 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. SCO 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: Maddy Austin, Alice Erickson, Callie Cunningham |
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: Allyson Bunch, Zandalee Montero |
Tabitha Performance Group The Tabitha Performance Group 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. |
*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: Jessica Tan |
Political |
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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: Taytiana Welch, Lakshmi Somasundaram, Nikki Ditto |
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 bi-weekly 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: |
*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 |
Smart Women Vote Smart Women Vote airms to retister 100% of the eligible Bryn Mawr College student population to vote. In addition to help with voter registration, Smart Women Vote organizes information for students to help them better navigate election day and helps ensure that students have transportation to the polls, Contact: Sarah Theobald, Alana Vega |
Religious |
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: Emma DiQuinzio, Jennifer Lopatin |
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The Bahá'í Campus Association is an organization of students, staff, faculty and friends that seeks to build harmony in the campus community. The BCA promotes the unity of all people, the elimination of prejudices of all kinds, the equality of women and men, the stewardship of the earth, the harmony of science and religion, the independent investigation of truth, the oneness of God, the oneness of humanity and the oneness of religion. The BCA is inspired by the Bahá'í Faith, which is a world religion begun in 1844 by its Prophet-Founder Bahá'u'lláh, who teaches that religion is one and as such it unfolds over time through Divine Educators, including Abraham, Zoroaster, Buddha, Krishna, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh. The BCA strives to serve the campus community through devotional gatherings, off-campus events, participation in community building activities, involvement in social action and contributions to important campus and global discourses. Contact: Linnea Segen |
*Bi-Co Catholic Newman 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, Robert Homan |
*Bi-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: Cole Shapiro, Julien Calas, Eli Gurevitz
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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: Claire Jensen, Claire Weichselbaum |
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, Amanda Barwise, Roselyn Appenteng |
*Episcopal Campus Ministry ECM is a Christian group of Bryn Mawr and Haverford students from varied religious or non-religious backgrounds that strives to welcome all and encourages diversity of beliefs, accepting that questions are an integral part of a thinking religious life. We come together weekly to share time, worship, prayer, discussion, food, and service. We want to be a welcoming presence in the Bi-Co that also reaches out into the larger community. Contact: |
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: |
Jewish Student Union (JSU) The Jewish Student Union, or JSU, 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 |
*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: Sadie Mahmoud, Nuzhat Arif, Saba Qadir |
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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: Diana Park, Diane Kim, Sarah Kim |
*Sikh Student Association The Sikh Student Association is a group of students who either practice or are interested in learning about Sikhism. Despite not being very well known, it is the fifth largest religion in the world ans one that welcomes people of every color, race, and religion to come learn about us. Contact: Tara Chatterjee |
Service, Activism and Outreach |
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Admissions Volunteers 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, Isabel Holmes |
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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 activits events, to support women's issues, to make group decisions by consensus, and to rais awareness in the community about the interconnectedness between humans, animals, and the environment. Contact: Anna Jaffe |
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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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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 homoeless 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! |
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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, Danielle Harrison, Emma Burke |
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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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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 |
*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
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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.) |
*Bi-Co Entrepreneurs The Bi-Co Entrepreneurs provide a venue for students to get feedback on their entrepreneurial idea and to network with other entrepreneurs. The club strives to educate students about different areas of entrepreneurship necessary to start a business. Contact:Katie Sun, Zoe Odenwalder |
*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 nearby. 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 |
BrIC, Bryn Mawr Israel Coalition This is a club for those interested in Israel advocacy, Israeli culture, history and politics. Contact: |
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: |
*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, Laura Silla, Jenna Myers |
*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, Lashida Barnes-Shabazz, Tyler Garber |
*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: Emma DiQuinzio |
For the Love of Books
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High Table |
*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: |
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In Fall 2010, students, faculty, and staff at Haverford ans Bryn Mawr Colleges are invited to discuss undergraduate research in a digital world. Through a reading froup and symposium, we will explore how undergraduates can make use of an harness digital technologies for research. Across four biweekly, hour-long sessions, we will discuss articles, websites, YouTube clips, Twitter feeds, and all else digital media-related. Contact: |
IMPACT Club We explore and support microfinance and social innovation initiatives. Contact: Lizzy Lee, Brigitta Schuchert |
*Ink Slingers Ink Slingers holds low-key, weekly meetings for writers in the midst of the writing process. Time is spent workshopping, free-writing, and talking about writing. Contact: Chantal Deaton |
*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 Steinfeld, Alexia Fawcett |
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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 |
*Mawrter Entertainment Our goal is to bring quality entertainment to the Mawr and attract a more diverse tri-co audience. Contact: Hanna Lee, Katie Cushing, Maria Aghazarian |
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. |
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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: Yihua (Olivia) Xia, Mengyun (Susan)Tan, Paige De Rosa |
*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 |
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A tri-co humanoid robotics team founded at Bryn Mawr College to engage undergraduates in an interdisciplinary and profound understanding of computer science and artificial intelligence applied to robotics. We annually engage in the international RoboCup competition for the Nao robot soccer league. Contact: Caitlyn Clabaugh, Meagan Neal, Leila Zilles |
*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: |
*Roleplay Club Roleplaying is a fun, cooperative social activity combining acting, stortelling, screenwriting, and board games. There is a vibrant local roleplaying community, and this club would work to associate with this community, as well as working towards hosing events on campus. Contact: |
Sunrise Discussion Group Each week our groups go to various Sunrise Assisted Livings in the area and hold political discussions with the residents. We prepare a 3 - 4 page paper summarizing current events and controversial topics and write a series of questions to guide the conversation. Contact: Grace Loudon, Morgan Currie, Emily Allen
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*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 |
* Video Gamer's Club The Video Gamer's 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 bring speakers on campus to discuss topics related to computer and video gameing. In short, we're 1337. Contact: Emily Rector |
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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: Travis Gettinger, Rhianna Shaheen, Meredith Davis |
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*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. Contact: Hannah Gatz-Miller, Catharine Taylor |
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: |
Bryn Mawr 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: Stephanie Tran, Anna Gibertini |
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 |
| *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: |
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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: Jeanette Bates, Lydia Bello |
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 |
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*Ping Pong Club Contact: Shengyun Huang, Katie Grassle, Amy Zhao |
*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: |
*Running Club We welcome runners with all levels of experience. Last year we had half marathon runners as well as people who had never run a mile before. Members are encouraged to participate in races, such as the 5K Against Hunger. A running buddy system is also available for anyone interested. Those who attend regularly may qualify for PE credit. We run one to two times a week as a group with the length of the run depending on everyone's schedule that day. Contact: |
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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. Trips include fun road trips, group rates, and an all around awsome time. Contact: |
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: Jessika Rieck, Rachel Faulks, Katharine Woolls |
Softball Club Offered in the beginning of fall and all of spring semesters, the Softball Club aims to create an accepting environment in which Bryn Mawr students can participate in the physical and social activities associated with softball. The Softball Club will be geared towards its participants - offering a range of activity level depending on the desires of those in attendance at the meetings. All with an interest in softball are encouraged to attend regardless of previous experience. Contact: Alexia Fawcett |
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, Sue Yee Chen |
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*Women's BiCo Ultimate Frisbee, Women's The Women's BiCo 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: |
Friday, February 10, 2012
6:45AM to 8:30AM - Thomas Quita Woodward Room
Friday, February 10, 2012
9:00AM to 11:30AM - Multicultural Center Living Room
Friday, February 10, 2012
11:00AM to 5:00PM - Campus Center Main Lounge
Friday, February 10, 2012
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Friday, February 10, 2012
7:00PM to 9:00PM - McPherson Auditorium, Goodhart Hall: This weekend, Bryn Mawr students will co...
Friday, February 10, 2012
7:00PM to 10:00PM - Campus Center Room 105
Friday, February 10, 2012
8:30PM to 11:30PM - Thomas Room 110